Whispers of Alice: Yarn Substitutes

On the hunt for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the ethereal Whispers of Alice shawl has captured your imagination but you’d like to explore some different yarn options from the one used in our sample, you’re in the right place! I’ve curated a selection of beautiful alternatives that match the original’s texture and weight, while adding their own unique magic to your finished piece. Say farewell to yarn uncertainty and step into a world of creative possibilities with these inspired yarn substitutes.

For our Whispers of Alice shawl sample, we’ve used Turtlepurl Yarns – Softshell Turtle Toes, which has a fibre content of 70% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere 10% Nylon. The skeins are 440 yards / 402 metres per 4 ounces / 115 grams. 

Whispers of Alice Yarn Substitutes

Matches Fibre Content and yards/metres per ounces/grams:

• Dream in Colour – Jilly Cashmere

Close in Fibre Content, matches yards/metres per ounces/grams:

• The Plucky Knitter – Primo Fingering
• Six and Seven FIber – Alfalfa
• Asylum Fibers – Cashmere sock (MCN)
• Fibre for the People – MCN Fingering
• Maximo Yarns – Ultra Soft Sock
• Moondrake Co – Soft Shawl/MCN 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.