6I need a substitute yarn

Search yarns, compare fibers, weights, colorways, and brands

Open Yarn Search

Stash2Go Discover tab showing the Yarn Database entry point

Navigate to the Discover tab and tap "Yarn Database". This gives you access to Ravelry's comprehensive yarn database with thousands of yarns from hundreds of brands.

Search and Filter Yarns

Search by name or use filters to narrow by weight (lace to super bulky), fiber content (wool, cotton, silk, alpaca, and more), color family, and brand.

Tip: Looking for a substitute? Filter by the same weight and fiber content as your original yarn, then compare gauge ranges.

View Yarn Details

Yarn detail page showing fiber composition, weight, gauge range, yardage, and ratings

Tap any yarn to see its complete profile: fiber composition, weight, gauge range, yardage per skein, available colorways, and community ratings.

Want to add this yarn to your stash? See Manage Your Stash.

Browse Colorways

Yarn colorway gallery with community photos showing knitted and crocheted swatches

Explore all available colorways for a yarn. See community photos showing how each colorway looks knitted or crocheted up — invaluable for choosing colors online.

Tip: Community photos are often more accurate than studio shots — look for photos tagged with the specific colorway name.

Find Patterns for a Yarn

Patterns commonly used with this yarn showing project thumbnails and pattern names

From a yarn detail page, see which patterns were designed for or commonly used with this yarn. A great way to find project inspiration when you've already chosen your yarn.

See Pattern Details for the full pattern walkthrough.

Browse Yarn Companies

Yarn companies list showing brands and their product lines

Explore yarn brands and their complete product lines. Find all yarns from your favorite companies, or discover new indie dyers and mills.

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