Stardust: Yarn Substitutes

Searching for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the enchanting Stardust shawl has caught your eye but you’re curious about trying something different from the yarn used in our sample, you’re in the right place! I’ve pulled together a thoughtful selection of yarn alternatives that not only match the original’s texture and weight but also bring their own unique sparkle to your finished piece. Say goodbye to yarn stress and hello to a galaxy of creative possibilities with these handpicked substitutes!

For our Stardust sample, we’ve used Malabrigo – Sock, which has a fibre content of 100% Merino. The skeins are 440 yards / 402 metres per 3.5 ounces / 100 grams.

Stardust Yarn Substitutes

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

• The Uncommon Thread – Uncommon Everyday
• Le Chat qui Tricote – Feline
• Grey Drizzle Fibers – Merino Graupel
• Under the Olive Tree – 4ply Merino Yarn
• Dyeing 4 Ewe – Hand painted Merino Fingering
• Crystal Skyes Hand Dyed – Bombay Fingering
• The Painted Tiger – Tiger Classic
• Create Yarnworks – Superwash Merino Fingering
• Tanis Fiber Arts – Merino Fingering
• Astral Bath Yarns – Mercury

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.