Kvartet
| Weight: | Fingering / 4-ply |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Nubby / Tweedy |
| Fiber: |
Cotton (45%), Linen (28%), Silk (15%), Nettle Fiber (12%) |
| Needles: | 3mm ( US) (11 UK) |
| Gauge: | (Unknown) |
| Balls: | 50g; 200m (219 yds) |
| Styles: | Semi-solid colors, Multi-colored |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
We don't have information about the exact gauge of this yarn, so we are only using the weight category.
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Kvartet seems to be a unique yarn and we don't know of any close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Cotton Silk
(77% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (75%) and Silk (25%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 180m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.11 balls of this.
Block Island Blend
(75% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (34%), Rayon (28%), Hemp (19%) and Linen (19%)
Tussah Tweed
(62% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Tussah Silk (100%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 250m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.80 balls of this.
Tynn Line
(61% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is crepe / cable-plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (53%), Viscose (33%) and Linen (14%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 220m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.91 balls of this.
Silk & Lambswool
(61% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The drape and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (59%) and Shetland Wool (41%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 225m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.89 balls of this.
Gioiello
(60% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The drape and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Mohair (30%), Wool (30%), Nylon (20%), Acrylic (10%) and Cotton (10%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 201m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Taiyo Sock
(60% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (50%), Nylon (17%), Wool (17%) and Silk (16%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 422m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.47 balls of this.
CoBaSi
(60% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (55%), Elastic (21%), Bamboo Viscose (16%) and Silk (8%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 201m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Lindy Chain
(60% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
This yarn is chained rather than nubby / tweedy, so the finished item will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Linen (70%) and Cotton (30%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 164m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.22 balls of this.
Stellina Luxe
(59% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
This yarn is chained rather than nubby / tweedy, so the finished item will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (50%), Cotton (41%), Polyester (5%) and Nylon (4%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 25g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.82 balls of this.
Stellina
(59% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
This yarn is chained rather than nubby / tweedy, so the finished item will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (55%) and Cotton (45%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 25g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.60 balls of this.
Flax C
(59% match)
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Linen (82%) and Cotton (18%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 25g / 104m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.92 balls of this.
Tides
(58% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The drape 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: Wool (70%) and Silk (30%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
This yarn comes in 50g / 287m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.70 balls of this.
Sockenwolle
(58% match)
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (70%), Acrylic (20%) and Viscose (10%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 400m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.50 balls of this.
Baumwolle/Elastik
(58% match)
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (87%) and Nylon (13%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 400m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.50 balls of this.
Summer Lace
(58% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (97%) and Elastic (3%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 195m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.03 balls of this.
Sock Donegal
(57% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The drape and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Superwash Wool (65%), Nylon (25%) and Rayon (10%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
This yarn is much softer. The fibers in this yarn are finer than those in the original yarn, and will feel softer. However, this yarn may not stand up to heavy wear as well as the original.
This yarn comes in 100g / 423m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.47 balls of this.
Bamboo Cotton 4-ply
(57% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (52%) and Bamboo Viscose (48%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 371m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.54 balls of this.
Sawayaka Cotton
(57% match)
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 380m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.53 balls of this.
Camomile
(57% match)
This yarn is the same weight category (Fingering / 4-ply).
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 75g / 320m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.63 balls of this.