Merino Max
| Weight: | Super Bulky / Super Chunky |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: |
Acrylic (40%), Merino Wool (40%), Alpaca (20%) |
| Needles: | 10mm (15 US) (000 UK) |
| Gauge: | 8 sts / 10cm (4") and 13 rows |
| Balls: | 75g; 45m (49 yds) |
| Care: | Machine wash (gentle/wool cycle), Do not tumble dry, Do not iron |
| Styles: | Solid colors |
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Merino Max 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.
Encore Mega
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (75%) and Superwash Wool (25%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 59m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.76 balls of this.
Cannoli
(83% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (53%) and Acrylic (47%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 50m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.90 balls of this.
Mia
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (80%) and Superwash Wool (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 52m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.87 balls of this.
Pacific Bulky
(81% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (60%) and Merino Superwash Wool (40%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 118m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.38 balls of this.
Cozy Wool
(80% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Wool (50%)
This yarn comes in 127g / 82m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.55 balls of this.
Lola
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 63m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.71 balls of this.
Acrylic Wool Super Bulky
(79% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (80%) and Superwash Wool (20%)
This yarn comes in 150g / 98m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.
Lisa Big
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.38 balls of this.
Bravo Big
(79% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.38 balls of this.
Fab Big
(79% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.38 balls of this.
Roma Big
(79% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 220g / 132m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.34 balls of this.
Pronto Max
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.38 balls of this.
Super Quick
(78% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (70%) and Merino Wool (30%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 65m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.69 balls of this.
Inez
(78% match)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (75%) and Acrylic (25%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 60m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.75 balls of this.
Team Spirit Chunky
(78% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 141g / 76m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.59 balls of this.
Junior
(78% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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: Acrylic (75%) and Wool (25%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.56 balls of this.
© Katia
Lumio
(77% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (93%) and Polyester (7%)
This yarn comes in 150g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.60 balls of this.
Canada
(77% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.60 balls of this.
© Katia
Luxury Collection Bliss
(77% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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 Camel (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.56 balls of this.
Bulky
(76% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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 more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Wool (50%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 41m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.10 balls of this.
