Find substitute yarn
Has your yarn been discontinued, or are you looking for something similar? Nysta finds yarn that matches on fibre, spin, construction and gauge, so the substitute is more likely to work for your project. This feature is coming soon in the app.
How to find substitute yarn that actually works
A good substitute yarn is about more than colour and thickness. Four things matter most: gauge, fibre, spin and construction. Gauge affects the size, while fibre and spin affect drape, elasticity and surface. A smooth worsted-spun yarn and an airy woolen-spun yarn can behave differently, even if the yardage is similar. Construction, meaning how the yarn is plied, affects elasticity and stitch definition. Nysta evaluates all four and shows how well a yarn matches, so you do not have to guess.
FAQ
What can I substitute a yarn with?
Find a yarn with a similar gauge, and ideally a similar fibre type, spin and construction. Gauge affects the size, while fibre and spin affect drape, elasticity and surface. Nysta finds substitute yarns based on all four and shows how well they match.
How do I find an alternative to a discontinued yarn?
Look up the discontinued yarn's gauge, fibre, yardage, spin and construction, and search for a yarn with similar properties. A yarn that is close on all four dimensions, gauge, fibre, spin and construction, usually gives the closest result. Nysta does this automatically and ranks the best alternatives.