Fashion Cotton Metallisé
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Chained |
| Fiber: |
Cotton (53%), Acrylic (35%), Metallic (12%) |
| Needles: | 4mm (6 US) (8 UK) |
| Gauge: | 21 sts / 10cm (4") and 30 rows |
| Hook: | 4mm |
| Balls: | 50g; 130m (142 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash, Do not iron, Do not tumble dry |
| Styles: | Solid colors with metallic |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
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Suggested substitutes
Unfortunately, Fashion Cotton Metallisé seems to be a unique yarn and we don't know of any close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Twinkle
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (75%) and Metallic (25%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 130m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
© Scheepjeswol
Transitions Lux
(72% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (50%), Acrylic (46%) and Metallic (4%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 150g / 567m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.23 balls of this.
Sunseeker
(70% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (48%), Cotton (47%) and Metallic (5%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 217m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.60 balls of this.
Stella
(66% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The warmth, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (74%) and Metallic (26%)
This yarn has more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body may not be as effective.
This yarn has much more luster. The finished fabric will have a surface sheen rather than a matt appearance.
This yarn comes in 25g / 70m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.86 balls of this.
© Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc
Glam Stripes
(66% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (90%) and Metallic (10%)
This yarn comes in 60g / 239m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.54 balls of this.
Essentials Cotton Glitz DK
(66% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (78%), Viscose (19%) and Metallic (3%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 130m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Shawl in a Ball Metallic
(65% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (61%), Acrylic (34%) and Metallic (5%)
This yarn is single ply wrapped with fine thread rather than chained, so the finished item will have a different look.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 150g / 473m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.27 balls of this.
Glisten DK
(64% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (97%) and Metallic (3%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 210m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
Supreme Sparkle DK
(64% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (96%) and Metallic (4%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 201m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.65 balls of this.
Bonus Glitter DK
(60% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (95%) and Metallic (5%)
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 296m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.44 balls of this.
Diamond DK
(60% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is nubby / tweedy rather than chained, so the finished item will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (90%), Metallic (5%) and Nylon (5%)
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 300m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.43 balls of this.
Boutique Midnight
(60% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The drape, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (65%), Wool (23%), Metallic (6%) and Nylon (6%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
This yarn comes in 70g / 140m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.93 balls of this.
Downton Abbey Collection Lady Mary
(59% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (95%) and Metallic (5%)
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 85g / 265m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.49 balls of this.
Baby Joy Sparkle
(59% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. 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 (65%), Nylon (30%) and Metallic (5%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 320m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.41 balls of this.
Encore Starz
(56% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more 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 (74%), Superwash Wool (25%) and Metallic (1%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
The drape and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 183m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.71 balls of this.
Glittery DK
(56% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. 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 (99%) and Metallic (1%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
The drape, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 282m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.
Sparkle
(53% match)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (95%) and Metallic (5%)
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 280m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.
Isaac Mizrahi Craft Broadway
(53% match)
$$$$$
This yarn is nubby / tweedy rather than chained, so the finished item will have a different look.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (90%), Metallic (5%) and Nylon (5%)
The warmth, drape, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 300m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.43 balls of this.
Rayon Metallic
(52% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. 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: Rayon (88%) and Metallic (12%)
This yarn has much more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body won't be effective.
This yarn has much more luster. The finished fabric will have a surface sheen rather than a matt appearance.
The warmth, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 227g / 503m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.26 balls of this.
Alp Light
(52% match)
This yarn is nubby / tweedy rather than chained, 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: Mohair (45%), Acrylic (20%), Metallic (15%), Nylon (10%) and Wool (10%)
This yarn will feel warmer to wear than the original.
The drape, elasticity and durability of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 85g / 285m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.46 balls of this.