Rabat (DISCONTINUED)
| Weight: | Bulky / Chunky |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Single ply |
| Fiber: |
Wool (50%), Acrylic (30%), Silk (20%) |
| Needles: | 6mm (10 US) (4 UK) |
| Gauge: | 12-14 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 100g; 100m (109 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash, Dry flat |
| Styles: | Self-striping (gradient) |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Rabat seems to be a unique yarn and we don't know of any close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Sempione
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (55%), Acrylic (35%) and Alpaca (10%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 62m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.61 balls of this.
Linie 359 Fano
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (53%) and Acrylic (47%)
This yarn comes in 150g / 240m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.42 balls of this.
Linie 55 Montego
(86% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is S-on-S plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Superwash Wool (60%) and Acrylic (40%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Inca
(85% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (50%), Acrylic (30%) and Alpaca (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 58m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.72 balls of this.
Mille Colori Big
(85% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Wool (50%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 189m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.53 balls of this.
Gembrook
(84% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (55%) and Wool (45%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Arlington
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (50%), Acrylic (25%) and Superfine Alpaca (25%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.33 balls of this.
© Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc
Peru
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. 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: Acrylic (40%), Superwash Wool (40%) and Alpaca (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 106m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.94 balls of this.
Maxi Merino
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. 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: Merino Superwash Wool (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.80 balls of this.
Top Merino
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. 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: Merino Superwash Wool (52%) and Acrylic (48%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.80 balls of this.
Ronja
(83% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness 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 (65%) and Superwash Wool (35%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.67 balls of this.
Mousse
(83% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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 fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (70%) and Soy (30%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 60m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.67 balls of this.
Nebuleuse
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (41%), Superwash Wool (41%) and Nylon (18%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 51m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.96 balls of this.
Odin
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (75%) and Acrylic (25%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 85m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.18 balls of this.
Moonshine Chunky
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (40%), Wool (40%) and Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Alpine Wool
(82% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (77%), Acrylic (15%) and Rayon (8%)
This yarn comes in 85g / 85m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.18 balls of this.
Classic Shades Frenzy
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (70%) and Wool (30%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 145m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.69 balls of this.
© Universal Yarn
Ruska
(82% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (70%) and Superwash Wool (30%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 72m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.39 balls of this.
Filomèche
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (44%), Acrylic (34%) and Nylon (22%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 60m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.67 balls of this.
Pacific Chunky
(82% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. 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: Acrylic (60%) and Merino Superwash Wool (40%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.91 balls of this.
