Best In-Stock Yarn Substitutes for Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 85
Looking for an alternative to Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 85 with matching gauge, composition, and yardage? Here are verified options in stock at Hollywool.
Yarn Specifications Overview
Gauge
18 sts / 10 cm
Needles
4.5–5.5 mm
Yardage
85 m / 50 g
Composition
100% Merino
Exact Matches in Stock
Yarns with matching gauge and identical fiber composition.
Mayflower
Mayflower Easy Care Big
Gauge: 18 sts
Needles: 5 mm
Yardage: 85m / 50g
Composition: 100% Merino
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Symfonie Yarns
Symfonie Yarns Bella
Gauge: 16–21 sts
Needles: 4–5.5 mm
Yardage: 165m / 100g
Composition: 100% Merino
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Symfonie Yarns
Symfonie Yarns Bella Color
Gauge: 16–21 sts
Needles: 4–5.5 mm
Yardage: 165m / 100g
Composition: 100% Merino
● In stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which yarn can I use instead of Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 85?
A direct substitute for Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 85 has the same gauge (18 sts / 10 cm) and composition (100% Merino). Only in-stock yarns matching these specs are shown above.
How many meters do I need for a sweater?
Meterage depends on size, pattern, and gauge. Follow the yardage in your chosen pattern and make a gauge swatch before buying.