Mondo
| Weight: | Jumbo / Arm knitting |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: |
Superfine Alpaca (50%), Wool (50%) |
| Needles: | 25mm (50 US) ( UK) |
| Gauge: | 3-4 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 400g; 53m (58 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Solid colors |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Mondo is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
LB Collection Wool
(75% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 200g / 20.m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.65 balls of this.
Mega
(71% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
This yarn comes in 800g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.
Phil XL
(70% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
This yarn is the same weight category (Jumbo / Arm knitting).
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (97%) and Elastic (3%)
This yarn comes in 250g / 25m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.12 balls of this.
Fat Bubba
(63% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Blue Faced Leicester Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 250g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.71 balls of this.
Kiille
(57% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
This yarn is the same weight category (Jumbo / Arm knitting).
The warmth, drape and elasticity of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (79%), Superwash Wool (20%) and Metallic (1%)
This yarn comes in 150g / 45m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.18 balls of this.
Grosso
(56% match)
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The texture of this yarn is single ply wrapped with fine thread rather than plied. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look. Textured patterns such as moss/seed stitch, cables and lace show up best with smooth yarns.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 200g / 28m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.89 balls of this.
Boutique Irresistible
(56% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape and elasticity of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (90%) and Wool (10%)
This yarn comes in 283g / 28m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.89 balls of this.
Quickie
(53% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is single ply wrapped with fine thread rather than plied. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look. Textured patterns such as moss/seed stitch, cables and lace show up best with smooth yarns.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (74%), Wool (22%) and Nylon (4%)
The warmth, drape and elasticity of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 85g / 20.m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.65 balls of this.
Super Quick Alpaca
(51% match)
The texture of this yarn is chained rather than plied. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look. Textured patterns such as moss/seed stitch, cables and lace show up best with smooth yarns.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Alpaca (50%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 200g / 50m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.06 balls of this.
Mixology
(51% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape and elasticity 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.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn may not feel as soft as the original.
This yarn comes in 127g / 59m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.90 balls of this.