Irish Whiskey: Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If you’re planning to knit the stylish Irish Whiskey sock pattern but want to explore some alternative yarns, you’re in the right place! I’m here to help you find a variety of yarn options that not only match the texture and weight of the original but also add their own unique touch to your finished piece. Say goodbye to yarn dilemmas and hello to a world of creative possibilities with my curated selection of yarn substitutes.

For our Irish Whiskey 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. 

Irish Whiskey 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

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 in regards to their products.