Shambala: Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the elegant Shambala shawl has caught your eye but you’re curious about trying a different yarn than the one featured in our sample, you’re in just the right place! I’ve put together a thoughtful collection of yarn alternatives that beautifully match the texture and weight of the original, while also adding their own unique flair to your finished piece. Say goodbye to yarn guesswork and hello to a world of creative possibilities with this curated selection of substitutes!

For our Shambala sample, we’ve used Log House Cottage – Squishy Sock 8-ply, which has a fibre content of 80% Extra Fine Merino 20% Nylon. The skeins are 420 yards / 384 metres per 4 ounces / 110 grams. 

Shambala Yarn Substitutes

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

• Tanis Fiber Arts – Blue Label Fingering Weight
• Dream in Color – Smooshy
• Knitted Wit – Sock
• Fiber Optic Yarns – Foot Notes
• Yarn Love – Juliet Sock
• Savvy Skeins – Sensible Sock
• Riverside Studio – Merino Nylon Sock
• Fibrelya – Kasso
• Allison Barnes Yarn – Basic Sock
• Subculture Yarn – SW Merino Nylon Fingering
• Sea Turtle Fiber Arts – Ridley 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.