Mammoth
Dream In Color describe Mammoth as a Bulky yarn that they recommend using at a looser gauge of 12 sts / 10cm
| Weight: | Bulky / Chunky |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: | Wool (100%) |
| Needles: |
6mm
(10 US)
(4 UK) 8mm (11 US) (0 UK) |
| Gauge: | 12-14 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 100g; 114m (125 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Tonal colors, Multicolored, Solid colors |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
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Alfa Glitter
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Poems Chunky
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We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Sonoma
(89% match)
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The fiber content matches exactly.
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Galway Chunky
(89% match)
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High Country
(89% match)
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Turbine
(89% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
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This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.14 balls of this.
Alfa
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is made with superwash wool, so it isn't suitable for a felting project.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (85%) and Mohair (15%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 59m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.93 balls of this.
Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky
(89% match)
$$$$$
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The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
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This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 100g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.91 balls of this.
Álafoss Lopi
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Icelandic Wool (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.14 balls of this.
Classic Wool Bulky
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
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 smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 71m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.61 balls of this.
Huasco Chunky
(88% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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 100g / 116m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.98 balls of this.
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