I am so bad at trying to find other sutiable yarns than those given in patterns…sometimes they are discontinued or too expensive for my taste. I want to knit a sweater (fitted) that calls for using Rowan Calmer yarn. They mention this in the pattern:
Rowan Calmer [75% Cotton 25% Microfiber; 177yds/160m per 50g balls]; Color: #481 Coffee Bean; 4 [4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7] balls
If you are using another yarn for this design, be sure to choose one with some elasticity, that will hold its shape and provide a resilient, stretchy rib. (100% cotton yarns are unlikely to be suitable for this design.)
Does anyone have any ideas on a good substitute that isn’t expensive? I guess I could pay $11 a ball but I could go out and buy a nice sweater for that price. I want to make it. 
Thanks!
-Alison
