A Stitch in Time (shawl & cowl): Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the ideal yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If you’ve fallen in love with the chic A Stitch in Time shawl and cowl pattern but want to explore different yarn options, you’re in the right place! I’ve rounded up a selection of yarn alternatives that match the original’s texture and weight while adding their own special touch. No more second-guessing—just endless creative possibilities. Let’s find the perfect yarn for your masterpiece!

For our A Stitch in Time (shawl) and A Stitch in Time (cowl) samples, we’ve used Charmed Yarns – Charmed Singles, which has a fibre content of 100% Merino. The skeins are 400 yards / 365 metres per 3.5 ounces / 100 grams. 

A Stitch in Time Yarn Substitutes

Here are some fantastic yarn substitutes that align with the yards/metres per ounces/grams, as well as fibre content:

• Hedgehog Fibres – Skinny Singles
• La Bien Aimee – Merino Singles
• Voolenvine Yarns – Nouveau
• Artfil – Solo
• Six and Seven Fiber – Barley
• Long Dog Yarn – Merino Single
• The Lemonade Shop – Single Sock
• Republica Unicornia – Merino Sock Single
• Colour Adventures – Maya Soft Singles
• Hue Loco – Boca Sock

If you haven’t found a brand that suits your taste, Yarnsub.com and Ravelry.com offer even more options. Let’s support our local yarn stores and small businesses!

Disclaimer: When substituting yarn for your knitting projects, it’s essential to match the drape, fit, finished measurements, and gauge to achieve the intended outcome. To ensure the best results, aim for yarns with similar fibre content, as different fibres can drastically affect the look and feel of your final project—wool, for example, won’t behave the same way as acrylic, and vice versa. While swatching to achieve the correct gauge, keep in mind that using different fibres may lead to variations in the finished piece.

The yarn substitutes provided here share the same ply, fibre content, and similar characteristics to the pattern’s sample yarn. However, these yarns have not been tested with this pattern, they’re merely recommendations, so we cannot guarantee identical results. We are not responsible for the stock, inventory, or business operations of the indie dyers mentioned. Please reach out to them directly for questions or help regarding their products.