Bernat Dazzle Yarn is discontinued — the best substitutes, compared
Bernat Dazzle Yarn (Bernat · #5 Bulky · 117 yd / 85 g · 12 sts/4in · 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool) is marked discontinued on its maker's own page. Ranked below: in-production yarns from the same spec dataset, scored on weight class, ball-band gauge, fiber family, yardage density, and care — with every reason shown.
Bernat Cottage Yarn (200g/7oz)
match 99/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- goodGauge matches: 12 vs 12 sts/4 in on the makers' ball bands.
- goodSame dominant fiber family (synthetic): 100% acrylic replacing 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Dazzle Yarn ≈ 0.5 skeins of Bernat Cottage Yarn (200g/7oz) by yardage — recount before buying.
Berroco Borealis® Tweed
match 94/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- goodGauge matches: 12 vs 12 sts/4 in on the makers' ball bands.
- goodSame dominant fiber family (synthetic): 52% Acrylic, 33% Wool, 15% Rayon/Viscose replacing 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool.
- cautionCare downgrade: the original is machine washable, this substitute is not (Hand wash).
Cherub Chunky
match 90/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- noteGauge is close (13 vs 12 sts/4 in) — within a needle-size adjustment.
- goodSame dominant fiber family (synthetic): 55% Nylon / 45% Acrylic replacing 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool.
- goodSame thickness by the density check: 1.4 vs 1.4 yd per gram.
Mandala® Impressions Yarn
match 88/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- noteGauge is close (11 vs 12 sts/4 in) — within a needle-size adjustment.
- goodSame dominant fiber family (synthetic): 100% Acrylic replacing 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Dazzle Yarn ≈ 0.7 skeins of Mandala® Impressions Yarn by yardage — recount before buying.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (141g/5oz)
match 87/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- noteGauge is close (13 vs 12 sts/4 in) — within a needle-size adjustment.
- goodSame dominant fiber family (synthetic): 70% acrylic, 30% nylon replacing 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool.
- cautionDensity differs (0.9 vs 1.4 yd/g) — the band may say the same weight, but one yarn is noticeably heavier per yard.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz)
match 87/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- noteGauge is close (13 vs 12 sts/4 in) — within a needle-size adjustment.
- goodSame dominant fiber family (synthetic): 70% acrylic, 30% nylon replacing 63% acrylic, 28% metallized polyester, 9% wool.
- cautionDensity differs (0.9 vs 1.4 yd/g) — the band may say the same weight, but one yarn is noticeably heavier per yard.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Dazzle Yarn ≈ 0.6 skeins of Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz) by yardage — recount before buying.
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