Linen Concerto (DISCONTINUED)
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied with a loose twist |
| Fiber: |
Rayon (48%), Linen (42%), Cotton (10%) |
| Needles: | 3.75mm (5 US) (9 UK) |
| Gauge: | 22 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 50g; 92m (101 yds) |
| Care: | Machine wash (30C), Tumble dry (low) |
Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Linen Concerto 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.
Brilla
(85% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a loose twist.
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: Rayon (58%) and Cotton (42%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.84 balls of this.
Bella Lino
(83% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a loose twist.
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 smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Linen (58%), Viscose (26%) and Cotton (16%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.61 balls of this.
Banyan
(81% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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 fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Rayon (51%) and Cotton (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 0.91 balls of this.
Bommix Bamboo
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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 fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (70%) and Cotton (30%)
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 / 104m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.88 balls of this.
DROPS Belle
(79% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied with a loose twist.
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 (53%), Viscose (33%) and Linen (14%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.77 balls of this.
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Bamboo
(79% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is S-on-S plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (50%) and Cotton (50%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.84 balls of this.
Bamboo Cotton DK
(79% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (50%) and Cotton (50%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 230m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.40 balls of this.
Cotton Bamboo
(78% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (50%) and Cotton (50%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.77 balls of this.
Fortuna
(78% match)
$$$$$
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Linen (58%), Viscose (26%) and Cotton (16%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.61 balls of this.
Cosma
(78% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is S-on-S plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (60%) and Modal (40%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.92 balls of this.
Studio Linen
(78% match)
$$$$$
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Rayon (85%) and Linen (15%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.77 balls of this.
Bambu
(77% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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.
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: Bamboo Viscose (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 / 133m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.69 balls of this.
Southwick
(77% match)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (52%) and Bamboo Viscose (48%)
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 / 96m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.96 balls of this.
Line
(77% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied with a loose twist.
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 (53%), Viscose (33%) and Linen (14%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.84 balls of this.
Sigma
(77% match)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (50%) and Viscose (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 / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.92 balls of this.
Layette
(77% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (80%) and Wool (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Cozy Bamboo
(77% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (80%) and Wool (20%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 95m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.
Vizions
(77% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is single ply wrapped with fine thread rather than plied with a loose twist. 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.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Rayon (68%), Linen (29%) and Nylon (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 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK
(76% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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 fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Bamboo Viscose (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 50g / 96m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.96 balls of this.
Linen
(76% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than plied with a loose twist. 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 fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (53%) and Linen (47%)
This yarn has less drape. It may not be a suitable substitute if your pattern is designed to hang loosely without clinging.
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 112m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.82 balls of this.
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