Yarn Substitution Success Stories

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Permalink Reply by Angelarae on September 17, 2008 at 5:28pm

Substituted Knitpicks Gloss Fingering for the Shibuiknits Sock yarn suggested for the Fountain Hat. It really does look nice and is so warm. I think the merino/silk sheen of the gloss yarn really worked well to show off the beautiful starbusts in this pattern.

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Permalink Reply by Marta on September 17, 2008 at 7:10pm

I'm knitting the same hat using Imagination Wicked Witch. It's FABULOUS! The Gloss Fingering yarn is really beautiful, but it looks less 'full' than the hat pictured with the pattern. Was your gauge the same as the pattern suggests? I'm concerned that the hat be as loose as it appeared. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Angelarae on September 18, 2008 at 5:59am

I used a size 5 16" circular because I did not have a 4. I will definitely use a 4 the next time I knit this. Also, this hat is unblocked in the pic. You can wet-block yours and I am sure it will be fine. I hope you'll post a pick so we can see how it comes out:)
Ang

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Permalink Reply by Marta on October 21, 2008 at 2:24pm

Just wanted to say that I posted a photo of my finished Fountain Hat from Imagination Wicked Witch. It's hard to 'read' the lace in the photo, but my daughter was wildly pleased. The hat is sitting on an upside down drinking glass, so the shape is all wrong! But it was really soft and the colors are wonderful.

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Permalink Reply by Marta on October 21, 2008 at 2:26pm

If you go to the 'Photos' section and search for "Wicked Witch Fountain Hat", the picture will come up. Your hat is still just super!

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie on September 18, 2008 at 5:20am

Your hat looks beautiful. I love the softness of gloss. I just knitted a shawl with it. Now after seeing your hat will use it for my next hat project. I am currently knitting a pair of socks using Shibuiknits and I do like it for socks, however I think the gloss is a nicer yarn for a hat.

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Permalink Reply by Angelarae on September 18, 2008 at 6:01am

Thank you. I am really pleased with it:)
Ang

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Permalink Reply by Jubu Miller on October 21, 2008 at 11:09am

QUESTION: I want to make the Fiber Trends clog pattern with KnitPicks yarn -- would the Wool of the Andes worsted weight work for this pattern? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on October 23, 2008 at 9:15am

Yes, WOTA is a good substitution and felts well. I've made a pair of Fiber Trends clogs with WOTA and they turned out fantastic!

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Permalink Reply by lenaknits on November 24, 2008 at 7:24am

I would really like to make the Nordic Mittens from Interweave Knits Winter 2004 or http://shop.interweave.com/store/Nordic-Mittens-P602C35.aspx. I think palette would be an appropriate yarn (and I've been itching to try it), but I am having a hard figuring out the colour subsitutions. Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on November 24, 2008 at 6:09pm

I'll give it a stab.
plumberry - use Eggplant
Burnt sienna - use Pimento
French clay - use Marsala
Bev's bear - use Doe
Dusty Heather - use Tidepool
Nervous green - use Green Tea Heather
Bordeau - use Merlot Heather
Latte - Use Camel Heather

I think I got them all. See what you think.

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Permalink Reply by lenaknits on November 25, 2008 at 9:00am

Thank you so much for your input. I get very intimidated by colour and I think one of my concerns is that the Eggplant won't be as dark/rich as the plumberry. Do you think I would get a similar effect if I switched it out for navy blue?

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