4 Keys to Successful Yarn Substitution
Lena Mathisson • Softyarn Designs
Watch Time: 20 minutes
During this presentation, Lena goes through 4 aspects of yarn substitution that knitters need to consider when choosing a yarn other than the one called for in a pattern: gauge and yarn weight, fiber content, yarn texture, and color and coloration.
There are helpful tips throughout to guide knitters in choosing substitute yarns that will help achieve a happy result for a project they will love.
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Meet the Speaker
Lena Mathisson
Softyarn Designs • Knitting Pattern Designer
I am a knitting pattern designer with over 100 published patterns for sweaters, shawls, hats, and more. My focus is on providing knitters with detailed, tech-edited, and test-knit patterns so that their knitting experience is smooth and error-free, and so that the knitting process will be as satisfying and enjoyable as the finished object.
I've been publishing patterns since 2016, but I have many more years of experience modifying patterns, making yarn substitutions, and designing for my own use. It's exciting and gratifying to share that experience with other knitters.
I love to hear from knitters, too, and include my email in all my patterns so knitters can get in touch if they ever have questions - or send me pictures of their finished objects to admire!
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