Summer Cotton
| Weight: | Aran |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Knitted tube |
| Fiber: |
Cotton (44%), Acrylic (36%), Nylon (20%) |
| Needles: | 6mm (10 US) (4 UK) |
| Gauge: | 17 sts / 10cm (4") and 25 rows |
| Balls: | 50g; 90m (98 yds) |
| Care: | Machine wash (40C), Iron (cool), Do not tumble dry |
| Styles: | Semi-solid colors |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
Suggested substitutes
Journey
(99% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also knitted tube.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Summer Cotton 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.
Fashion Jersey
(82% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also knitted tube.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (64%) and Nylon (36%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.13 balls of this.
Cleo
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also knitted tube.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (62%) and Nylon (38%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Only Cotton
(79% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also knitted tube.
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: Cotton (100%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.82 balls of this.
Amami
(77% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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 (50%) and Cotton (50%)
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 / 85m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.06 balls of this.
Avalon
(77% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is crepe / cable-plied rather than knitted tube. 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 (50%) and Cotton (50%)
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.
Favorito
(76% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (41%), Acrylic (34%) and Nylon (25%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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 / 105m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.86 balls of this.
Pantino
(75% match)
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The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (60%) and Acrylic (40%)
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 / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Seta
(75% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also knitted tube.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (60%) and Cotton (40%)
This yarn has more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body may not be as effective.
This yarn comes in 50g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.78 balls of this.
Aviso
(75% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (60%) and Acrylic (40%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 68m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
Remix
(74% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is nubby / tweedy rather than knitted tube, so the finished item will have a different look.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Nylon (30%), Cotton (27%), Acrylic (24%), Silk (10%) and Linen (9%)
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 / 198m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.45 balls of this.
2nd Time Cotton
(74% match)
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The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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 (75%) and Acrylic (25%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 180m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.50 balls of this.
Punto
(74% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
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 / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Hushabye
(73% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Cotton (50%)
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 / 190m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.47 balls of this.
Sun City
(73% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Cotton (50%)
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 / 97m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.93 balls of this.
Cairns
(73% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (60%) and Acrylic (40%)
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 / 173m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.52 balls of this.
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Shawl in a Ball
(73% match)
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The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is single ply wrapped with fine thread rather than knitted tube, so the finished item 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: Cotton (58%), Acrylic (39%) and Synthetic (3%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 150g / 473m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.19 balls of this.
Kim
(72% match)
This yarn is chained rather than knitted tube, so the finished item will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (55%) and Acrylic (45%)
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 / 99m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.91 balls of this.
Jeannee Worsted
(72% match)
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The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (51%) and Acrylic (49%)
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 / 101m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.89 balls of this.
Marmo
(72% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than knitted tube. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Cotton (50%)
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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