[trisha2]

The crochet throw I want to make give the yarn as...

Red Heart® “Super Saver®” (Art. E300) solid
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); multi color
and print 5 oz (141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5
oz (141g), 260 yd (238 m) skeins: 8 skeins 305
Aspen Print A
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Red heart is very difficult to find in the UK. Does anyone know what a good alternative would be? The hook size is 6mm.

Thank You

 

[Jessica-Jean]

... Red heart is very difficult to find in the UK. Does anyone know what a good alternative would be? The hook size is 6mm.

Thank You

I suggest you look at local aran yarns that have approximately the same gauge and hook size indicated on the ball band. http://blog.loveknitting.com/yarn-weights-translated/

Actually, since it's for a throw, and throws aren't exactly the same as a fitted garment, just use whatever yarn and appropriate hook for the yarn and make it!

 

[maybebabydesigns]

what about this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAVAJO-ARAN-HAND-KNITTING-WOOL-YARN-1-X-100grm-RANDOM-DYE-VARIOUS-COLOURS-/191714500216

 

[NanaFran]

I agree with JJ! Throws don't have to "fit."

 

[Marylou12]

I'd use up yarn from my stash if you can

 

[BarbaraL]

Here's another helpful goodie from Craftsy ... I find them very reliable and thorough. http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html

 

[jennybez]

have you tried the website www.yarnsub.com ?

 

[RoxyCatlady]

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Red heart is very difficult to find in the UK. Does anyone know what a good alternative would be? The hook size is 6mm.

Thank You

Red Heart is an acrylic "worsted weight" (your 10 ply) yarn. Lately, I've noticed the yarn is getting closer to a dk (8 ply) yarn, though.

Hope this helps.

 

[grammyv]

I agree with JJ! Throws don't have to "fit."

I initially read this "Don't throw a fit". It's early. I need more coffee! Ha, ha!

 

[JCF]

what about this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAVAJO-ARAN-HAND-KNITTING-WOOL-YARN-1-X-100grm-RANDOM-DYE-VARIOUS-COLOURS-/191714500216

Oh my! Do like those colors!

 

[Ellie in Houston]

Thanks, Babaral

 

[SAMkewel]

I initially read this "Don't throw a fit". It's early. I need more coffee! Ha, ha!

Mornings can be a challenge :~).

 

[Judy M]

100% acrylic worsted weight, size 4 yarn

Size 4 yarn - medium - worsted, afghan, aran - 16 to 20 sts to 4 in.
needles 4.5 to 5.5 mm U. S. 7 to 9