03/06/2026
If you want to knit an 8ply (DK) pattern, you can often achieve the same gauge as the pattern by using 4ply yarn held double with laceweight mohair.
https://www.purlfoundry.com/article/holding-yarn-double-isnt-actually-more-expensive
I sometimes hear knitters avoiding this because it costs more but here’s the thing … holding yarn double with mohair (or other fibres of choice) doesn’t necessarily mean double the price tag. You aren’t buying double the balls of yarn!
Here’s the breakdown:
A standard 50g ball of 8ply = approx 100m.
But 50g of 4ply = approx 200m.
Because 4ply is thinner, it goes twice as far!
So if your pattern asks for 1,00 of yarn, that’s 10 balls of 8ply (DK) OR 5 balls of 4ply (Fi*****ng).
Your base yarn cost is now cut in half! So you can take those savings and use it to buy your fluffy second yarn 💪 Depending on your mohair price, you could end up paying the same as you would have when using straight 8ply.
The result is a fabric that has more drape, softness and texture.
Have you been dodging patterns that use yarn held double because of the price tag? Let me know if this changes your mind 🤔
