Navajo
| Weight: | Aran |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Single ply |
| Fiber: |
Wool (53%), Acrylic (47%) |
| Needles: | 4.5mm (7 US) (7 UK) |
| Gauge: | 17 sts / 10cm (4") and 24 rows |
| Balls: | 50g; 174m (190 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Self-striping |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
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Suggested substitutes
Azteca
(91% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (53%) and Acrylic (47%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
This yarn comes in 100g / 180m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.
Mille Colori
(91% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Wool (50%)
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.
Rayure Double
(90% 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 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.
This yarn comes in 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.93 balls of this.
Azteca Fine
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (53%) and Acrylic (47%)
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 100g / 270m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.64 balls of this.
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Unfortunately, Navajo 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.
Stained Glazz
(88% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (51%) and Acrylic (49%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
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 larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 90m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.93 balls of this.
Amazing
(88% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (53%) and Acrylic (47%)
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 / 134m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.30 balls of this.
Millefiori
(88% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Wool (50%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 170m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Murano Lace
(88% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 400m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.44 balls of this.
Lawson Tweed 12-ply
(87% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Acrylic (40%), Wool (40%) and Alpaca (20%)
This yarn comes in 50g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.74 balls of this.
City
(87% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (53%) and Acrylic (47%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 220m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.79 balls of this.
LanaGold Batik
(87% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and Wool (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 240m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.73 balls of this.
Tiroler Landwolle
(86% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (60%) and Acrylic (40%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied rather than single ply. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 200m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.87 balls of this.
Twiste
(86% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (52%) and Acrylic (48%)
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.
This yarn is more dense. Your garment will weigh more than with the original yarn.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 80m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.18 balls of this.
Basics Quick
(85% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (50%) and 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.
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.
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 1.39 balls of this.
Baya
(85% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
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.
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.
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 1.93 balls of this.
Vickie Howell Sheep-ish
(85% 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.
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 (70%) and Wool (30%)
Butterfly
(85% match)
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (50%), Acrylic (35%) and Alpaca (15%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
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 larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 111m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.57 balls of this.
Linie 317 Patch
(84% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also single ply.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (70%) and Acrylic (30%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
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.
This yarn comes in 100g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.05 balls of this.
Merino Plus
(84% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Wool (52%) and Acrylic (48%)
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.
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.
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 / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.39 balls of this.
Merino
(84% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Acrylic (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 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 50g / 140m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.24 balls of this.