Sweetkins: Yarn Substitutes

On the hunt for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the sweet and stylish Sweetkins sock pattern has caught your eye but you’re thinking about trying a different yarn from the one featured in our sample, you’re in the right place! I’ve gathered a curated selection of yarn alternatives that match the original’s texture and weight while adding their own special charm to your finished socks. Say goodbye to yarn guesswork and hello to a world of creative possibilities with these carefully chosen substitutes!

For our Sweetkins sample, we’ve used Small Fish Yarns — Superwash Merino Sock, which has a fibre content of 80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon. The skeins are 420 yards / 384 metres per 4 ounces / 115 grams. 

Sweetkins Yarn Substitutes

• Yarn Love – Juliet Sock
• Little Skein in the Big Wool – 80/20
• Cranky Knitter Yarn Co – Merino Sock 80/20
• Olive Park Yarns – SW Merino Sock weight 80/20
• Crooked Kitchen Yarn – Merylon 80/20 Fingering

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.