#5 Bulky Weight Yarn and Be So Easy Yarn Substitution Suggestions:
Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Easy Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration:
Ice Yarns:
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.
Knit Picks:
Brava Bulky: #5 bulky weight 100% premium acrylic; 136 yds per 100 gms; suggested needle size US 10-11. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Easy yarn. It comes in 29 colors and retails for $3.49 per skein.
Mary Maxim:
Caron O’Go Yarn: #5 bulky weight 100% acrylic self striping yarn; 228 yds per 6.4 oz ring; suggested needle size US 10. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Easy yarn. And I think the color striping would be comparable to Be So Vivid Yarn, too.
Yarn substitution article HERE
Be So Easy Yarn by Kristin Omdahl
- #5 bulky weight,100% milk cotton yarn
- 145 yds (132m) per 3.5 oz (100g)
- Available in 29 gorgeous colors
Working with bulky weight yarns has so many benefits. As a beginner it is much easier to grasp new techniques with thicker yarn and larger tools. And because the projects work up quickly, the instant gratification is a wonderful reward for beginners as well. I personally love the texture of larger scale projects like afghans and blankets. And let’s not forget the warmth factor! Smaller projects can be whipped up in a couple hours or less, while the larger projects take more time but are so worth the efforts for ultimate coziness and warmth.
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#3 DK Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#1 Fingering Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
#5 Bulky Weight Yarn
Suggested crochet gauge:
8 – 12 sts = 4 in (10cm)
K/10.5 (6.5mm) – N/13 (9mm)
Suggested knitting gauge:
9 – 14 sts = 4 in (10cm)
US10.5 (6.5mm) – US13 (9mm)
Machine wash warm with mild detergent, delicate cycle.
Tumble dry low.
Laundry bag recommended.
This gorgeous yarn is available in 29 colors: Bisque, Black, Cornflower, Cream, Cyan, Dark Sage Green, Fuchsia, Gingerbread, Goldenrod, Lavender, Mellow Yellow, Ocean Teal, Pine Green, Pink Lemonade, Putty, Raisin, Raspberry, Ruby Red, Sage Green, Sea Green, Slate Grey, Sky Blue, Taupe, Teal, Blue Variegated, Burgundy Variegated, Chocolate Variegated, Rose Variegated, and Pink Variegated.
You may be wondering what is milk cotton yarn? Milk cotton yarn is a bio-synthetic yarn made by dehydrating and skimming milk, then extracting the proteins. The proteins can then be liquidized and spun. To stabilize and make the fiber more durable, there is an additional tanning step with aluminum salts and acrylonitrile. This additional step provides a matte, cotton-like texture and tensility.
It is matte, lofty and soft, which are generally properties of natural fibers but with benefits of synthetics. It produces a strong fiber that is eco-friendly, hypoallergenic and feels great next to the skin. It is wonderful for babies, children and sensitive skin. It is also antibacterial and anti-fungal because amino acids are present in the fiber.
Yarn fibers are usually categorized as either animal, plant or synthetic (man made). Synthetic yarns can be further broken down into petroleum based (e.g. nylon, acrylics) or bio-synthetics. Milk cotton yarn is a bio-synthetic and has been around since the 1930s!
The family of Kristin Omdahl Yarns are 100% thoughtfully sourced and 100% gorgeous. All of Kristin Omdahl Yarns are supported with professional, well written and beautiful knit and crochet patterns, many of which are supported with supplemental tutorial videos, too. Browse other quality Kristin Omdahl products including tools, books, and so much more in the Store.
A portion of every sale funds Kristin’s charity Project Kristin Cares, helping people affected by domestic violence.
| Weight | .23 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 8.5 in |
| Color | Bisque, Black, Blue Variegated, Burgundy Variegated, Chocolate Variegated, Cornflower, Cream, Cyan, Dark Sage, Fuchsia, Gingerbread, Goldenrod, Lavender, Mellow Yellow, Ocean Teal, Pine Green, Pink Lemonade, Pink Variegated, Putty, Raisin, Raspberry, Rose Variegated, Ruby Red, Sage Green, Sea Green, Sky Blue, Slate Grey, Taupe, Teal |
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Bebe (verified owner) –
Slate Grey is a beautiful color. Dark with a hint of blue. Very soft, light, and drapey.
Fay Hanson (verified owner) –
I purchased probably 10 skeins of this yarn in various colors, knowing I would need two for one of the wraps and then who knows what I’d use the rest of the yarn for. I’m using a lot of it for the Blake Sampler, it works up so quickly and is so soft and easy to use. I like that it is light in weight as well.
madnessaurus (verified owner) –
It’s lightweight and so squishy, it works up beautifully and I love that it is cotton because it is breezy enough for spring garments just as much as cosy wintery things.
Kristin Omdahl –
I’m so glad you love it, too! xoxo, Kristin
cyntheay (verified owner) –
Although I have had this in my stash for quite a while, I only started using it tonight. Holy moly, it’s so good! It poofs up once you start working with to be so squishy. It truly is bulky weight but so soft. I bought 16 more balls.
Kristin Omdahl –
I’m so glad you love it, too!