Best In-Stock Yarn Substitutes for Mayflower Cotton 8/4
Looking for an alternative to Mayflower Cotton 8/4 with matching gauge, composition, and yardage? Here are verified options in stock at Hollywool.
Yarn Specifications Overview
Gauge
27 sts / 10 cm
Needles
2.5–3 mm
Yardage
170 m / 50 g
Composition
100% Cotton
Exact Matches in Stock
Yarns with matching gauge and identical fiber composition.
Sandnes Garn
Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit
Gauge: 27 sts
Needles: 2.75–3.25 mm
Yardage: 180m / 50g
Composition: 100% Cotton
● In stock
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Schachenmayr
Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton
Gauge: 26–36 sts
Needles: 3.25 mm
Yardage: 175m / 50g
Composition: 100% Cotton
● In stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which yarn can I use instead of Mayflower Cotton 8/4?
A direct substitute for Mayflower Cotton 8/4 has the same gauge (27 sts / 10 cm) and composition (100% Cotton). 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.