Dovestone DK
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | 2 plies |
| Fiber: |
Blue Faced Leicester Wool (50%), Masham Wool (25%), Wensleydale Wool (25%) |
| Needles: |
4mm
(6 US)
(8 UK) 4.5mm (7 US) (7 UK) |
| Gauge: | 22 sts / 10cm (4") and 30 rows |
| Balls: | 100g; 230m (252 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Solid colors, Heathers |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
Suggested substitutes
Belgrano DK
(95% match)
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn comes in 100g / 225m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Toft DK Wool
(95% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn comes in 100g / 225m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Ulysses DK
(95% match)
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
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DK
(95% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
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Gotlandsk Pelsuld
(93% match)
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Gotland Wool (100%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 270m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.85 balls of this.
100% Bluefaced Leicester DK
(92% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Blue Faced Leicester Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 225m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Baa Baa Brew
(92% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Blue Faced Leicester Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
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This yarn comes in 100g / 225m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
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British Blue 100
(92% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Blue Faced Leicester Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
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This yarn comes in 100g / 220m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.05 balls of this.
Semilla
(92% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
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The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
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This yarn comes in 50g / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.44 balls of this.
British Naturals DK
(91% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (Coarse feel) (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn may not feel as soft as the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 102m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.25 balls of this.
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Blue Faced Leicester DK
(91% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Blue Faced Leicester Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
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This yarn comes in 50g / 102m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.25 balls of this.
Unique Yorkshire
(90% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 112m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.05 balls of this.
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Pure Wool DK
(90% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied (woollen-spun) rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 121m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.90 balls of this.
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Vital
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.00 balls of this.
Nordic Wool Flow
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 230m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Mulberry Merino
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (80%) and Mulberry Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 226m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Classic Wool DK Superwash
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
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This yarn comes in 50g / 114m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.02 balls of this.
Sport 90
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.84 balls of this.
Jil
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.84 balls of this.
Groundwork DK 8-ply
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 200g / 420m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.55 balls of this.
Merino Blend DK
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 112m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.05 balls of this.
Traditional Wool 3-ply
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied (woollen-spun) rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 112g / 265m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.87 balls of this.
Naked Skeinz MW Wool DK
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 209m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.10 balls of this.
Pure Wool DK (Machine Washable)
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 238m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.
Woolstok
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also 2 plies.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Peruvian Highland Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
Gallipoli
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 220m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.05 balls of this.
Soft Wool
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.09 balls of this.
Ramsdale
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Masham Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 112m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.05 balls of this.
Belle 8-ply Superwash
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 200g / 434m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.53 balls of this.
Hebridean 3-ply
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 101m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.28 balls of this.
Creative DK
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 101m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.28 balls of this.
Springvale DK
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 247m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.93 balls of this.
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Natural Lanolin Wool
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.30 balls of this.
Sami
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 200m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.15 balls of this.
Colonial 8-ply
(89% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than 2 plies. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 200g / 400m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.58 balls of this.
© Bendigo Woollen Mills