Stout
| Weight: | Bulky / Chunky |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Nubby / Tweedy |
| Fiber: | Wool (100%) |
| Needles: |
6mm
(10 US)
(4 UK) 8mm (11 US) (0 UK) |
| Gauge: | 12-14 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 200g; 300m (328 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Marled colors |
Suggested substitutes
Tweedy
(92% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.88 balls of this.
Quarry
(92% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
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: Targhee-Columbia Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn comes in 100g / 182m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.65 balls of this.
© Brooklyn Tweed
Unfortunately, Stout is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
McTaggart Tweeds & Heathers
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 113g / 146m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.05 balls of this.
Linie 208 Nature Wool
(83% match)
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The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.88 balls of this.
Mammoth
(81% match)
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The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 114m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.63 balls of this.
Luxury Collection Pure Donegal Tweed
(81% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 3.75 balls of this.
Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 53m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 5.66 balls of this.
© Craftsy
Shetlands 2-ply
(80% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 113g / 192m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.56 balls of this.
Nature Spun Chunky
(79% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 200g / 142m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.11 balls of this.
Soft Tweed
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 99m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 3.03 balls of this.
Colorino
(78% match)
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This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
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 / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.00 balls of this.
Targhee Bulky
(78% 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: Targhee Wool (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 250g / 422m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.71 balls of this.
Deluxe Chunky
(78% match)
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This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
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 / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.73 balls of this.
Kilana
(78% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (60%), Nylon (20%) and Viscose (20%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 85m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 3.53 balls of this.
Armytage
(78% match)
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 75g / 108m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.78 balls of this.
Hemp Tweed Chunky
(78% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (75%) and Hemp (25%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.73 balls of this.
Inca Tweed
(77% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (50%), Alpaca (30%), Acrylic (14%) and Rayon (6%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 140m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.14 balls of this.
Poems Chunky
(77% match)
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This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
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 / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 3.00 balls of this.
Sonoma
(77% match)
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 250g / 421m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.71 balls of this.
3-Ply Wool
(77% match)
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
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 / 133m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.26 balls of this.