Sugar Baby
| Weight: | Super Bulky / Super Chunky |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied with a soft haze |
| Fiber: |
Acrylic (92%), Nylon (8%) |
| Needles: | 7mm ( US) (2 UK) |
| Gauge: | 12 sts / 10cm (4") and 17 rows |
| Balls: | 100g; 90m (98 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron |
| Styles: | Self-striping |
Suggested substitutes
Mega Brushed Chunky
(92% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 99m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.91 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Sugar Baby is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Misty
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (48%), Nylon (32%), Mohair (10%) and Wool (10%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 131m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.69 balls of this.
Lumio Fine
(81% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (89%) and Polyester (11%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
I Love This Chunky!
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.90 balls of this.
Toy Box
(80% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is 2 plies rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.90 balls of this.
Split
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 50m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.80 balls of this.
Woolike Chunky
(79% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (85%) and Nylon (15%)
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 125g / 86m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.05 balls of this.
Alaska
(79% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.78 balls of this.
Fontana Scarf Knitting Wool
(78% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 59m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.53 balls of this.
Veronica
(78% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 65m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.38 balls of this.
Astra
(76% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is 2 plies rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter 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 / 160m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.56 balls of this.
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Lehto
(76% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness 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 gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (48%), Nylon (32%), Mohair (10%) and Wool (10%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 136m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.66 balls of this.
Galia
(75% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than plied with a soft haze. 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: Acrylic (80%) and Superwash Wool (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 105m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.86 balls of this.
© Katia
Roving
(75% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than plied with a soft haze. 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: Acrylic (80%) and Wool (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.82 balls of this.
Molly
(75% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 50g / 46m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.96 balls of this.
Big Wheel
(75% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 200g / 186m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.48 balls of this.
Hile
(74% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than plied with a soft haze. 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: Acrylic (79%), Superwash Wool (20%) and Metallic (1%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.78 balls of this.
Duvetine
(74% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is single ply rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (73%), Nylon (19%) and Polyester (8%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 70m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.29 balls of this.
Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky
(74% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is 2 plies rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.90 balls of this.
Weekender Super Chunky
(74% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (100%)
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
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 / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.90 balls of this.
