Baja
| Weight: | Worsted |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Nubby / Tweedy |
| Fiber: | Cotton (100%) |
| Needles: | 4mm (6 US) (8 UK) |
| Gauge: | 20 sts / 10cm (4") and 28 rows |
| Hook: | 4mm |
| Balls: | 50g; 135m (148 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Marled |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
© Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc
Suggested substitutes
Reva
(97% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 155m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.87 balls of this.
Indigo
(94% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (95%) and Synthetic (5%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 200m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.68 balls of this.
Unfortunately, Baja is an unusual yarn and we don't know of many close matches.
The following suggestions might work in some projects. We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Portofino
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (60%) and Nylon (40%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.17 balls of this.
Chromatic
(84% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is crepe / cable-plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 140m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.96 balls of this.
© Katia
Pima Cotton
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 250m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.54 balls of this.
Kreo
(83% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn is chained rather than nubby / tweedy, so the finished item will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
Cardis
(83% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.13 balls of this.
Classic Silk
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (50%), Silk (30%) and Nylon (20%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 123m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.10 balls of this.
Copacabana
(82% match)
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (62%), Silk (20%), Viscose (12%) and Nylon (6%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 226m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.60 balls of this.
© Designer Yarns
Memphis
(82% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 220m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.61 balls of this.
Kappa
(82% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (97%) and Polyester (3%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
Supreme Luxury Cotton Silk
(81% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also nubby / tweedy.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Cotton (80%) and Silk (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 201m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.67 balls of this.
Neve
(81% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn is chained rather than nubby / tweedy, so the finished item will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 203m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.67 balls of this.
Denim
(81% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied with a loose twist rather than nubby / tweedy. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.35 balls of this.
Pima 100
(81% match)
$$$$$
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 nubby / tweedy. 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 100g / 200m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.68 balls of this.
Cottonea
(81% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Organic Cotton (100%)
The texture of this yarn is crepe / cable-plied rather than nubby / tweedy. 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 / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.08 balls of this.
Pima Kuri
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is crepe / cable-plied rather than nubby / tweedy. 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.
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 0.71 balls of this.
Georgia
(80% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cotton (96%) and Polyester (4%)
The texture of this yarn is plied rather than nubby / tweedy. 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 / 110m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.23 balls of this.
Den-M-Nit Pure Indigo Cotton
(80% 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 nubby / tweedy. 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.
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 / 91m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.48 balls of this.
Original Denim
(80% 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 nubby / tweedy. 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.
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 1.50 balls of this.
