Question about which yarn to use

myjoyoverflows · 05-25-2012, 09:08 PM

I found a pattern that calls for Hjertegarn Vidal Alpaca, it says that it's DK, 8ply, 11 wpi....I need something comparable. It doesn't need to be Alpaca...I need something I'm going to find at either a Michaels or an A C Moore. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance!

suzeeq · 05-26-2012, 02:18 AM

Caron Simply soft or Bernat satin are thinner worsteds that may work okay. The satin also comes in a sport weight which may be closer.

myjoyoverflows · 05-26-2012, 02:26 AM

Thank you! I usually use Caron Simply Soft for projects, but I saw that the other yarn had a light weight and Caron Simply Soft said medium. I'll be sure to check out the other one! Thanks so much!

salmonmac · 05-26-2012, 12:29 PM

The Vidal Alpaca knits at 22sts/4inches so you want something in the DK or light worsted weight category (a #3 weight) like Bernat Softee Baby or Caron Simply Soft Light or maybe Red Heart Comfort Sport.

myjoyoverflows · 05-26-2012, 07:00 PM

I just went and bought Bernat Satin, it says that it's a medium weight (4)...is that not going to work? I looked for Bernat Satin Sport and couldn't find anything, also, couldn't find the color I was looking for in the baby yarn. Now I'm worried. I can post the patterns I'm looking at if I'm allowed...

suzeeq · 05-26-2012, 07:22 PM

It's pretty thin, so it may work out. Try it out and see.