#3 Dk weight yarn and Be So Airy Yarn Subs:
Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Baby Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration:
Annie’s:
Premier® Yarns Bamboo Fair: 60% Rayon from Bamboo, 40% Cotton #3 dk weight yarn; 273 yds per 100 gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $6.49 and comes in 24 colors.
Lion Brand® Coboo®: 50% Cotton, 50% Rayon from Bamboo, #3 dk weight yarn; 232 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 8 colors.
Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop: 50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo #3 dk weight yarn; 292 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 3 colors.
Patons® Grace: 100% mercerized cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 136 yds per 50gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 8 colors.
Hobbii Yarn:
Rainbow Cotton 8/8: 100% cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 82 yds (72m) per 50g ball; suggested needle size US4-6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby Yarn. This yarn retails for $2.60 and comes in 100 colors.
Ice Yarns:
Cotton Bamboo Light Yarn: 60% bamboo / 40% cotton; 153 yds (140m) per 100 gm (3.5oz) ball. It comes in 29 colors. The suggested needle size is 3 – 4 mm (US 4 – US 6). I think the drape of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It is labeled a #3 DK weight yarn. This yarn retails for $2.25/ball or $8.99 per 4 balls.
Jimmy Beans Wools:
Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK Yarn: #3 dk weight 80% bamboo / 20% wool; 104 yds per 50 gm ball; needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 13 colors retails for $6.75 per ball.
Knit Picks:
CotLin: #3 Dk weight 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen; 123 yds per 50gm skein; suggested needle size US 5 – 7. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 44 colors and retails for $4.99 per skein.
Lion Brand:
LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Yarn: #3 dk weight 52% Cotton, 48% Rayon from Bamboo; 245 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US 6 – 8. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby Yarn. It comes in 6 colors and retails for $6.99 per ball.
Sirdar:
Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK; #3 Dk weight 80% bamboo / 20% wool; 104 yds per 50gm ball; Suggested needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 12 colors and retails for $6.50 per ball.
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Be So Airy Yarn by Kristin Omdahl Now in 26 GORGEOUS colors plus entire rainbow palette!
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madnessaurus (verified owner) –
So far I’ve only crocheted with it, but I can’t wait to knit with it! It really is the perfect material for any kind of bag. I wouldn’t mind making a table runner from it too! It is literally a light as air once the item is finished, nothing beats a light handbag or carry bag
Kristin Omdahl –
I’m so glad you love it, too! Airy makes the best sun hats and market bags. You’re right it would be perfect for table runners and placemats, too.