Crochet Swap Yarns Tips
Most patterns will tell you specifically which yarn to use for best results, but never forget that you have the option to substitute another yarn. Let your imagination go. With all the choices available, there’s no reason not to make some changes to suit your own taste.
Changing yarn can be as simple as choosing a different color of the same yarn used in the original pattern, or much more complex by picking a different yarn altogether. If you prefer wool and the pattern uses an acrylic yarn, you can look for a substitute. Just be sure to keep the following in mind:
- Weight (or thickness): If the pattern calls for a worsted- (or medium-) weight yarn, stick to that. Using a chunky-weight yarn (yarn that is heavier than worsted-weight) or sport-weight yarn (yarn that is lighter) will alter your results dramatically.
This is where the yarn-weight symbols come in handy. If your pattern and the yarn you want both use the symbols, be sure they match. Otherwise, check the gauge section of the yarn label and pattern to be sure the yarns crochet similarly. If your pattern gives only crocheted gauge, and the yarn label only knitted gauge, you may have to research the pattern yarn to determine its knitted gauge. This way, you can compare knitted gauges of the pattern yarn and the yarn you want to use. If the knitted gauges are the same, the new yarn you’ve chosen will substitute nicely. (You can research knitted gauge on the Internet or by asking at your local yarn store.) - Yardage: Make sure to purchase enough yarn. Every type and brand of yarn varies in terms of the yards per ball or skein. Even when buying a worstedweight skein from company X and one from Y, you may see a difference in yards per skein. For example, if your pattern calls for 5 balls of X at 100 yards a ball, and you buy 5 balls of Y at 80 yards a ball, you’ll be short by a full ball!
Buying enough yarn at the beginning of your project is important because most yarns have dye lots. Although you may not be able to see the subtle differences in color before the yarn is worked, when your piece is crocheted, you probably won’t like the contrast. Better to be safe than sorry. Most shops will let you exchange or return unused, unopened skeins of yarn if you purchase too much.
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