Holiday
| Weight: | Bulky / Chunky |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: | Polyester (100%) |
| Needles: |
7mm
( US)
(2 UK) 8mm (11 US) (0 UK) |
| Gauge: | 14 sts / 10cm (4") and 21 rows |
| Hook: | 7 - 8mm |
| Balls: | 50g; 85m (93 yds) |
| Care: | Machine wash (30C), Do not iron, Do not tumble dry |
| Styles: | Solid colors |
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Holiday 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.
Noodles Chunky
(84% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is knitted tube 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.
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 / 170m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.50 balls of this.
Maypole
(79% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
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 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 100g / 91m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.93 balls of this.
First Love
(74% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
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 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.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 141g / 131m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.65 balls of this.
Metso
(73% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.52 balls of this.
Imagination Chunky
(73% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.53 balls of this.
Duo
(72% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 314m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.27 balls of this.
Glitz Chunky
(72% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (98%) and Polyester (2%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.57 balls of this.
Chunky
(72% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 155m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.55 balls of this.
Reflective
(72% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (85%) and Polyester (15%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.06 balls of this.
Big Value Chunky
(72% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 153m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.56 balls of this.
Big Value Baby Soft Chunky
(72% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 152m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.56 balls of this.
Baby Blossom Chunky
(72% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (70%) and Nylon (30%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 155m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.55 balls of this.
Baby Chunky
(72% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (70%) and Nylon (30%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 155m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.55 balls of this.
Cartwheel
(72% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 300m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.28 balls of this.
Baby Chunky
(71% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 200g / 288m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.30 balls of this.
Special Chunky
(71% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 144m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.59 balls of this.
Faroe Chunky
(71% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (60%), Cotton (25%) and Wool (15%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 85m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Snuggly Baby Crofter Chunky
(71% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.13 balls of this.
Chunky with Merino
(71% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (70%), Nylon (20%) and Merino Superwash Wool (10%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.57 balls of this.
Bonus Chunky
(71% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
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: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 137m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
