Yarn recommendation

General Knitting
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Hello (again)

Hoping to knit this cardigan eventually too…but need help on yarn substitution.
Pattern says I can substitute any double knitting weight wool yarn.
Tension is 24.5 sts x 40 rows to 10 cm square on 3.25 m needles
They used frog tree alpaca sport melange in deep link ( pumpkin melange)

Could I go ahead and use one of these wools?..
http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/Product/tabid/55/2328/2328/186358/LUXURY/Default.aspx
In the 8 ply?

I note though the no of stitches is will be different
Yikes :wink:

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The 8-ply would be the place to start as it’s closest to the recommended yarn for the pattern.

But the number of stitches per inch(cm) is going to vary anyway just because knitters are different and their tension is different. You might need a smaller needle to get that yarn to the correct tension, or you might not if you’re a tighter knitter. (I’m fairly loose, always have to go down needle size or two to get gauge.) You really won’t know precisely until you have it in front of you and on the needles.