Poppy
| Weight: | Worsted |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: |
Nylon (51%), Acrylic (49%) |
| Needles: | 4.5mm (7 US) (7 UK) |
| Gauge: | 20 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 100g; 218m (238 yds) |
| Styles: | Dotted colors |
Suggested substitutes
Cup Cake
(97% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 97m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.25 balls of this.
Cherub Aran
(94% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 219m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Baby Dream DK
(89% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 122m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.79 balls of this.
Fantasy
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 187m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.17 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Poppy 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.
Comfort
(88% match)
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The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied 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 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 100g / 193m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.13 balls of this.
Lullaby DK
(88% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 135m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.61 balls of this.
Serenity Worsted Weight
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 170m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.28 balls of this.
Comfort Aran
(87% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (60%) and Nylon (40%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 201m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
Sweet Delight Twist
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (85%) and Nylon (15%)
This yarn comes in 115g / 207m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.05 balls of this.
Fairy Isle DK
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.36 balls of this.
Baby Classic DK
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
Dreambaby DK
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 167m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.31 balls of this.
Baby Super Soft
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 163m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.34 balls of this.
Fairytale Soft DK
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 163m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.34 balls of this.
Peekaboo DK
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
Snuggly Rascal DK
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
Babe
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
Big Baby 8-ply
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (60%) and Nylon (40%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 274m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.80 balls of this.
Baby DK
(85% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 170m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.28 balls of this.
No. 1
(85% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Nylon (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 230m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.95 balls of this.
Toybox
(85% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 219m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Snuggly DK
(85% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Nylon (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Babysoft Print
(85% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (60%) and Nylon (40%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 113g / 336m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.65 balls of this.
Babysoft Solid
(85% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (60%) and Nylon (40%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 140g / 420m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.52 balls of this.
