Best In-Stock Yarn Substitutes for Mayflower Birmingham
Looking for an alternative to Mayflower Birmingham with matching gauge, composition, and yardage? Here are verified options in stock at Hollywool.
Yarn Specifications Overview
Gauge
26–28 sts / 10 cm
Needles
2.5–3.5 mm
Yardage
215 m / 50 g
Composition
69% Wool, 16% Alpaca, 15% Rayon
Close Matches in Stock
Yarns with slight differences in fiber, yardage, or gauge. Check your pattern requirements.
West Yorkshire Spinners
West Yorkshire Spinners Solstice 4ply
Gauge: 28 sts
Needles: 3.25 mm
Yardage: 400m / 100g
Composition: 70% Wool, 20% Tencel, 10% Cashmere
● In stock
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Mayflower
Mayflower Easy Care
Gauge: 28 sts
Needles: 3–3.5 mm
Yardage: 185m / 50g
Composition: 80% Wool, 14% Acrylic, 6% Rayon
● In stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which yarn can I use instead of Mayflower Birmingham?
A direct substitute for Mayflower Birmingham has the same gauge (26–28 sts / 10 cm) and composition (69% Wool, 16% Alpaca, 15% Rayon). 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.