Tetra Cotton (DISCONTINUED)
Discontinued with many other Rowan lines in Spring 2016
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Chained |
| Fiber: | Cotton (100%) |
| Needles: | 4mm (6 US) (8 UK) |
| Gauge: | 23 sts / 10cm (4") and 32 rows |
| Balls: | 50g; 130m (142 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash, Iron (cool) |
| Styles: | Multi-color |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
Suggested substitutes
Driftone
(90% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mercerized Cotton (100%)
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn contains mercerized cotton, so it will be shinier and produce clearer stitch definition.
This yarn has more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body may not be as effective.
This yarn comes in 50g / 130m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Calista
(90% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mercerized Cotton (100%)
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn contains mercerized cotton, so it will be shinier and produce clearer stitch definition.
This yarn has more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body may not be as effective.
This yarn comes in 50g / 129m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.01 balls of this.
Rain
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mercerized Cotton (100%)
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn contains mercerized cotton, so it will be shinier and produce clearer stitch definition.
This yarn has more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body may not be as effective.
This yarn comes in 50g / 123m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.06 balls of this.
Kreo
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.04 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Tetra Cotton is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Neve
(86% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 203m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.64 balls of this.
Softyak DK
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (76%), Yak (15%) and Nylon (9%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 135m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.96 balls of this.
Sfumato
(85% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 150g / 375m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.35 balls of this.
© Katia
365 Cotone
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (88%) and Nylon (12%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 140m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.93 balls of this.
Twinkle
(84% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
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 (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
Norma
(84% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (55%), Modal (35%) and Viscose (10%)
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 / 135m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.96 balls of this.
Bella
(84% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
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.
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 / 405m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.32 balls of this.
Concept All Seasons Cotton
(84% match)
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mercerized Cotton (100%)
The warmth, 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.
This yarn contains mercerized cotton, so it will be shinier and produce clearer stitch definition.
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 / 130m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
© Katia
Satin Cotton
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mercerized Cotton (100%)
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn contains mercerized cotton, so it will be shinier and produce clearer stitch definition.
This yarn has more drape. The finished fabric may stretch with gravity and any shaping designed to allow a garment to pull in and hug the body may not be as effective.
This yarn comes in 50g / 130m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Cotone
(83% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied with a tight twist rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 124m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.05 balls of this.
Maya
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (85%) and Alpaca (15%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.04 balls of this.
DROPS Loves You 6
(83% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
© DROPS Design
Cotton 100%
(83% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
Doppio
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also chained.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (60%) and Nylon (40%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 130m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.00 balls of this.
Sun Kissed
(81% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than chained. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 239m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.54 balls of this.
© Knitting Fever
DROPS Loves You 7
(81% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
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.
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 / 170m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.76 balls of this.