Yarn Substitution Made Easy: Matching the Right Yarn to Any Knitting Pattern

About this book

An in-depth guide to choosing the right yarn for your projectincluding 10 patterns that explore how different yarns affect the outcome of your final product. When beginning a project every knitter confronts the question: What yarn should I use? The answer can be complicated. Sometimes the recommended brand is unavailable or too expensiveor youd rather use extra yarn from your stash. But even similar products might yield different results altering structure size and texture. Now trusted knitwear designer and teacher Carol J. Sulcoski provides solutions to this common conundrum offering a wealth of information. She explains what characteristics to consider when substituting yarn and gives guidance on calculating the quantity of yarn youll need and how to evaluate your swatches. Ten projects offer case studies of yarn substitution in action; each finished project shows suitable alternatives and reveals how yarn choice affects every aspect of the item.