#2 Sport Weight Yarn and Be So Bare Yarn Substitution Suggestions:
Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Sporty Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration:
Amazon:
Fibra Natura Flax: 100% linen, sport weight yarn; 137 yds per 50gms; suggested needles size US 5 – 7. I think the drape, fiber and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fresh yarn. This yarn retails for $9.45 per hank and comes in 31 colors.
Hobbii Yarn:
Rainbow Bamboo: 60% Bamboo Viscose, 40% Cotton, #2 sport weight yarn; 273 yds (250g) per 3.5oz (100g) ball; suggested needle size US 3 – 4. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty, Be So Serene, Be So Soulful and Be So Fresh Yarns. This yarn retails for $9.80 and comes in 39 colors.
Soft Bamboo Double: 70% Bamboo, 23% Cotton, 7% Acrylic, #2 sport weight yarn; 126 yds (115m) per 50 gm ball; suggested needle size US 5 – 6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty, Be So Serene, Be So Soulful and Be So Fresh Yarns. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 26 colors.
Tencel Bamboo Double: 40% Tencel, 60% Bamboo, #2 sport weight yarn; 142 yds (130m) per 50g ball; suggested needle size US 3 – 6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty, Be So Serene, Be So Soulful and Be So Fresh Yarns. This yarn retails for $6.49 and comes in 20 colors.
Ice Yarns:
Bamboo Soft Fine Yarn: 50% bamboo / 50% acrylic; 328 yds (300m) per 100 gm (3.5oz) ball. It comes in 23 colors. The suggested needle size is 3mm (US4). I think the drape of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty yarn. It is labeled a #2 sport weight yarn. This yarn retails for $2.75/ball or $10.99 per 4 balls.
Giza Cotton Yarn: 100% mercerized Giza cotton; 136 yds (125m) per 50 gas (1.75oz) ball. It comes in 47 colors. The suggested needle size is 3mm (US4). I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be SoSporty and Be So Serene yarns. It is labeled a #2 sport weight yarn. This yarn retails for $1.66/ball or $9.99 for 6 balls.
Linen: 50% linen, 50% viscose, #2 sport weight yarn; 195 yds (171m) per 1.75oz (50g) ball; suggested needle size US 3. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Fresh, Be So Serene and Be SoSporty yarns. This yarn retails for $1.50 per ball and comes in 9 colors.
Natural Cotton Chunky: #5 bulky weight 100% cotton yarn; 153 yds (140g) per 7oz (200g) ball; suggested needle size is US 10. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Easy Yarn. This yarn retails for $4.99 per ball and comes in 18 colors.
Jimmy Beans Wools:
HiKoo Sueno Yarn: #2 sport weight 80% super wash wool / 20% bamboo; 225 yds per 100gm; needle size is US 3 – 7. It is labeled a #2 sport weight yarn. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be SoSporty, Be So Serene, and Be So Soulful yarn. It comes in 39 colors. Each hank retails for $17.25.
Knit Picks:
Shine Sport: #2 sport weight 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal natural beech wood fiber; 110 yds per 50 gm skein; suggested needle size US 3 – 5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty and Be So Luxe yarn. It comes in 30 colors and retails for $3.99 per skein.
Lion Brand:
A Star is Born: Oh Baby Yarn: #2 sport weight 100% organic cotton yarn; 180 yds per 50gm ball; suggested needle size US 3 – 4. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty, Be So Serene and Be So Soulful Yarns. It comes in 12 colors and retails for $5.99 per ball.
Mary Maxim:
Sirdar Shawlie: #2 sport weight 80% acrylic / 10% alpaca / 10% wool; 450 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Sporty or Be So Serene yarn. It comes in 5 colors and retails for $11.50 per ball.
Yarn substitution article HERE
Be So Bare Yarn is #2 sport weight, undyed yarn.
- Choose from organic cotton or bamboo.
- Choose to either dye them yourself or leave them in their natural state of undyed.
- Choose to dye them in the hank form or dip dye your finished projects.
- Buy in bulk discount, dye them yourself and re-sell as your very own indie hand dyer!
Be So Bare Cotton Yarn:
100% organic cotton; 315 yds (288m) per 4oz (113g).
Be So Bare Bamboo Yarn:
100% bamboo; 325 yds (297m) per 4oz (113g).
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