Pasea (DISCONTINUED)
| Weight: | Aran |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Single ply |
| Fiber: |
Alpaca (50%), Wool (50%) |
| Needles: | 5.5mm (9 US) (5 UK) |
| Gauge: | 16 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 100g; 119m (130 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Self-striping |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
Suggested substitutes
Alpaka Queen
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 200m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.60 balls of this.
Umiña
(89% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 226m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.53 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Pasea is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Vermont
(88% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Merino Wool (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is S-on-S plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 85m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.40 balls of this.
© Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc
Worsted Hand Dyes
(87% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Baby Alpaca (50%) and Merino Wool (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 91m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.31 balls of this.
Eco Highland Duo
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (70%) and Merino Wool (30%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 180m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.66 balls of this.
Sulka
(87% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (60%), Alpaca (20%) and Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 50m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.38 balls of this.
Hasa
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%), Merino Wool (40%) and Silk (10%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.49 balls of this.
Sonomono Alpaca Wool
(86% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (60%) and Alpaca (40%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 40g / 60m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.98 balls of this.
Tonos Chunky
(85% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Merino Wool (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.19 balls of this.
Puno
(83% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Alpaca (60%) and Merino Superwash Wool (40%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 60m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.98 balls of this.
Lujoso
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Baby Alpaca (50%), Merino Wool (35%) and Mulberry Silk (15%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.79 balls of this.
© Knitting Fever
Merinos Alpaga
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (60%) and Alpaca (40%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 65m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.83 balls of this.
Tennen
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (50%), Alpaca (25%) and Silk (25%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 251m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.47 balls of this.
Handspun Bulky
(83% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 123m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.
Berkshire
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (85%) and Alpaca (15%)
© Valley Yarns
Prism Soy Blend
(83% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Wool (70%) and Soy (30%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 65m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.83 balls of this.
Scrumptious Chunky
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Merino Wool (55%) and Silk (45%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 122m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.98 balls of this.
Ultra Alpaca Chunky
(82% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Alpaca (50%) and Peruvian Highland Wool (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.99 balls of this.
Terra
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
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 larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Alpaca (40%), Merino Wool (40%) and Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.32 balls of this.
Colonia 140
(82% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
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: Wool (100%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 134m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.89 balls of this.