Gullberry: Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the stunning Gullberry shawl has caught your eye but you’re eager to explore different yarn options beyond our sample, you’re in the right place! I’ve put together a selection of yarn alternatives that not only match the texture and weight of the original but also add their own unique charm to your finished piece. Say goodbye to yarn dilemmas and hello to a world of creative possibilities with these handpicked substitutes!

For our Gullberry sample, we’ve used The Yarn & The Bees – Platinum Sock Fingering, which has a fibre content of 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon. The skeins are 463 yards / 423 metres per 3.5 ounces / 100 grams. 

Gullberry Yarn Substitutes

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

• Candy Skein – Yummy Fingering Superwash Sock
• Kindred Red – Rad Sock
• The Flying Kettle – Glider
• Groovy Hues Fibers – Cuddly ‘n Groovin’ sock
• Woolfiend – 75/25 Sock
• Hex Hex Dyeworks – 75/25 Merino/Nylon Fingering
• Serendipitous Wool – Vayu
• AlohaBlu – Merino/Nylon Sock 75/25
• Hearts on Fiber – Light Hearted – Merino/Nylon
• Lazy O’ Ranch – Orli

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.