Substituting Yarn For A Knit-Along

When you're joining a knit-along you'll need yarn

But which one?
Can you find the yarn that the pattern requires, or will you need to get a substitute?

This will depend on where you live, how close you are to a yarn shop, which stores will deliver to your address. So many things can make a difference.

And of course there's the elephant in the room, budget, too.

I'll help you today with some substituting dos and don'ts; those necessaries that you'll need to fill when picking out yarn. 

As there are necessaries, formalities that just have to be so when finding the right yarn for a particular pattern. Then there are things which aren't so obvious.

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We get started with the knitting on Saturday, 1st October 2022!

And see the previous videos here, sharing all you need to know about this Rainbow Cowl knit-along:

Autumn Knit-Along Reveal: what we're knitting and when full details: 

Why Join A Knit-Along

Yarn Swatch: Knitting A Gauge Square

My favourite yarn shops online:
LoveCrafts (Worldwide)

Wool Warehouse (UK & Worldwide shipping)
Black Sheep Wools  (UK & Worldwide shipping)

Best substitutes for Rowan Felted Tweed DK

Found on YarnSub

Estelle: Eco Tweed DK

Jody Long: Alba

Berroco: Providence
(I avoided the Debbie Bliss suggestion, as the gauge match wasn't as good.)