Ziggy: Yarn Substitutes

Looking for the ideal yarn alternative for your next knitting adventure? If the trendy Ziggy hat pattern has caught your eye, but you’re eager to experiment with different yarns beyond our sample choice, you’re in for a treat! I’ve put together a selection of fantastic substitutes that not only match the original in texture and weight but also add their own special touch to your creation. Let’s turn your yarn dilemma into an exciting journey of discovery—explore new possibilities and make your Ziggy hat truly one of a kind!

For our Ziggy sample, we’ve used Lily & Pine – Aspen Worsted, which has a fibre content of 100% Superwash Merino. The skeins are 210 yards / 192 metres per 4 ounces / 115 grams. 

Ziggy Yarn Substitutes

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

• Western Sky Knits – Merino 17 Worsted
• Essence of Autumn Yarn – Prairie Worsted
• Leo and Roxy Yarn Co – Merino Worsted
• Subculture Yarn – SW Merino Worsted
• Shirley Brian Yarns – Wandering Worsted
• Fidley Dyeworks – SW Merino Worsted
• Olive Park Yarns – SW Merino Worsted

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.