Mix Tape: Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the stylish Mix Tape 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 fantastic yarn alternatives that not only match the texture and weight of the original but also bring their own unique personality to your finished piece. Say goodbye to yarn woes and hello to endless creative possibilities with these handpicked substitutes!

For our Mix Tape sample, we’ve used Melissa’s Yarn Barn – Sock Weight, which has a fibre content of 80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon. The skeins are 450 yards / 411 metres per 3.5 ounces / 100 grams. 

Mix Tape Yarn Substitutes

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

• Purple Lamb – Sock Perfection
• Sheep Graffiti – Ewe Sock
• Olann GRa – Handpaints

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.