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yarn substitution guide

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The following gnido, organized by weight, delails all Alchemy fiber nsed In tliis book, as well as comparable substitute yarns. Please be udvised that only Alchemy Ii ber łias been tested in thosc patterns, and no assurance can bc given to the success of any substitute fi ber, givon rhe naturo of shibori. Please visit www.alchemyyams.com for iriormation on all Alchemy yarns. Ali yarns u sod in the book have either been felted oi subjected to the felting proecss, and all felting yarns havc differing characterislics, as do noiifelting fi bers. He awaro tliat significant changes in appearance may result if yarns arc substituted, given the focus on blends of Fihers uscd in this book.

If you choose to use a substitute fiber, please pay careful atfention to gauge, and always make a swatch to ensure you havc a goud weight substitute. Not oniy should gauge ma ich in your swatch, buf you want to create a fabric that will bc similaj in drape, texture, and appearance of the recomincnded fiber. Base your yarn amount needs on total yardage, rather than skein recommcndations, if you choose to substitute.

Fine (Sport, Baby)

Alchemy Haiku: Kid Silk Haze by Rowan; Kid Merino by C rys tul Pałace; T^ce Mohair by Karabella; Kid Mohair by Luuet; or Kusa by Habu Tcxtiles, or other mohair/silk blend of coniparable weight.

Alchemy Silken Straw: Bainboo Soft by Rowan; 4-Ply Cotton by Rowan; Cotton Fiake by Ironstone; or other fingering weight mercer-ized cotton or bamboo.

Light (DK, Lighted Worsted)

Alchemy Bainboo: Baby Georgia by Crystal Pałace; Dream by Tohki Yarns; Skinny Majeslic by Grand River, or other ccii u Jose (plant) fiber of comparable weight.

Alchemy Furry Kindness: Al paca Pure or Monarch by Alchemy Yarns; Angora by Suss; Bclangor by Joseph Geller; Sport Weight Alpaca hy Frog Tree Yanis; or any angora/alpaca blend of comparable weiglit.

Alchemy Sanctuary: Cascade 22(1 by Cascade Yanis; Kcrsti Merino Crepc or Painter's Palette by Koigu; O Wooi Classic by Vermont Organie Fiber; or any 30% siłk/70% merino blend fiber of a romparable weight. NOTĘ: Dc very careful substituting this fiber, as simply matching weight will not render the Hnished fabric as shown.

Alchemy Silk Purse: Pinia/Tcnccl by Cascade Yarns; Tnterludcby Classic Elitę; La Luz by Fiesta; or ar.y pure silk or lincn yarn of com-parablc weight.

Medium (Worsted, Afghan, Aran)

Alchemy Pngoda: All-Season Cotton by Rowan; Cork Chenille by Hubu Textiles; Dyed or Organie Cotton by Biue Sky Al pa ras; Cotton Stria by Manos del Uruguay; or any boucle pure silk of comparable weight

Alchemy Synchronicily: Liun and Lamb by korna'ę Laccs; Pima/Silk by Cascade; Stormy by Classic iilite T.uxury, or any silk/merino blend

of comparable weight.

Bulky (Chunky)

Alchemy Wabi-Sabi: Handspun Semi-SoLds by Manos del Urugiiay; Lumpy Bumpy by Farmhouse Yarns; Revelation or Shephaid Bulky by korna's Laces; Simply Heavcn by lilii Tomas; or any silk/wool blend of comparable weight.

|Q|) Super Bulky (Bulky, Roving)

Alchemy Lux: Bulky Handpaints or Naturałs by Blue Sky Alpaca: Cascade 109 by Cascade Yaras; or any 30% silk/70% merino blend fiber of a comparable weight. NOTĘ: Bc very careful substituting this fiber, as simply matching weight will not render the finished fabric as shown in this book.

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yarn weight

category na me	v-V/ fine	light	medium	V V bulky	super bulky
other name5 of yarns	sport, baby	DK. light worsted four-ply, jumper	worsted, afghan. aran	chunky, ereft, rug	bulky, roving
knit gauge rangę in	23-26	21-24	16-20	12-15	6-11
stockinette stiteh to 4 inches (10cm)	stitclies	stitches	stitches	stitches	stitches
recommended	U.S. 3 5	U.S. 5-7	U.S. 7-9	U.S. 9-11	U.S. 3-5
needle size rangę	(3.25-3.75mm)	(3.25-4.5mm)	(4.5-5.5mm)	(5.5-8mm)	(8mm and larger)

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