Yarns / Madelinetosh / Work Sock
Work Sock
A sport yarn, 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 400 yd (366 m) per ball.
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Madelinetosh · Buy at Wool and Company
| Weight | Sport, 2 (Fine) |
|---|---|
| Length per ball | 400 yd · 366 m |
| Fiber | 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon |
| Gauge | 5.5–6 stitches per inch on 3.25–3.75 mm (US 3–5) needles |
| Source | woolandcompany.com |
Use instead
Your pattern uses 10 balls of Work Sock.
Same weight and fiber family. Closest first.
Same length: 4,000 yd. The 12 closest of 108. Buy one extra ball to be safe.
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How these are chosen
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- Closest first: still made before discontinued, then more fiber in common, then closer length per 100 g.
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Knit a swatch before you start: a different fiber can change your gauge. To add a safety margin, use Skeins for a yarn swap.