Briley: Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the sleek and stylish Briley sock pattern has caught your attention but you’re thinking of mixing things up with a different yarn than the one used in our sample, you’re in the right place! I’ve put together a carefully curated list of yarn alternatives that match the original’s texture and weight—while bringing their own personality to your finished socks. Say goodbye to yarn guesswork and hello to fresh inspiration with these handpicked substitutes!

For our Briley sample, we’ve used Turtlepurl Yarns – Striped Turtle Toes, which has a fibre content of 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon. The skeins are 450 yards / 411 metres per 3.5 ounces / 100 grams. 

Briley Yarn Substitutes

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

• Critical Sheep – D4 Fingering
• Coast to Coast Yarn Co. – Merino Nylon Light Fingering
• Supernatural Yarns – Selkie Sock
• Akara – 4-ply Sock
• A Chick That Knitz – Merino Nylon Light Fingering 75/25
• Serendipidye – Kings Mountain Fingering 75/25

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.