Winnie: Yarn Substitutes

On the lookout for the perfect yarn substitute for your next knitting project? If the elegant Winnie sock pattern has caught your eye but you’d love to experiment with some yarn alternatives beyond what we used in our sample, you’re in the right place! I’ve gathered a curated collection of yarn options that not only match the original’s texture and weight but also add their own unique charm to your finished socks. Say goodbye to yarn worries and hello to endless creative possibilities with these handpicked substitutes!

For our Winnie sample, we’ve used Hidden Pond Yarns – Squishy Sock, which has a fibre content of 80% Superwash Merino 20% Nylon. The skeins are 437 yards / 400 metres per 4 ounces / 115 grams. 

Winnie Yarn Substitutes

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

• Riverside Studio – Superwash Merino Nylon Fingering
• Midnight Cravings Yarn Co. – Sweet Sock
• De Maille en Bas – L’Essentielle
• Tanis Fiber Arts – Purewash Sock
• K-Zip Knits – Garibaldi 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.