Be So Luxe Yarn and all Kristin Omdahl Yarns are discontinued. 

Be So Luxe Yarn

Be So Luxe Yarn is 70% bamboo / 30% cotton #2 sport weight yarn. It comes in 158 yds (145m) per 1.75 oz (50g) balls. This yarn is super soft, with a lustrous shine and incredible drape. This gorgeous yarn is available in 46 colors! Be So Luxe Yarn can be used in any #2 sport weight yarn knit, crochet or weaving patterns.

#2 Sport weight yarns and Be So Luxe 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.

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

Yarn Substitutions Advice from Kristin Omdahl

 

Suggested Knitting Gauge:

23 – 26 sts per 4 inches (10cm) with US 3 – 5 (3.25 – 3.75m) knitting needles

Suggested Crochet Gauge:

16 – 20 sts per 4 inches (10cm) with E/4 – H/8 (3.5 – 5mm) crochet hook

Note: Larger needles and hooks can be used for blocked lacework.

Browse #2 Sport Weight Crochet Patterns HERE

Browse #2 Sport Weight Knitting Patterns HERE

Browse ALL #2 Sport Weight Knit and Crochet Patterns HERE

Browse all #2 Sport Weight Yarn Video Tutorials HERE

With a 46 color palette, colorwork can be a dream with Be So Luxe Yarn, too. You can Easily combine tonal colors from any of the color families (see colorcard above): columns from left to right: Pink/Red, Red/Orange, Yellows, Greens, Blue/Greens, Blues, Purples and Neutrals.

Or you can experiment with color theory for unlimited variations of gorgeous colorwork. Here are some nature inspired color palettes I curated for your consideration:

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