Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn is discontinued — the best substitutes, compared
Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn (Bernat · #5 Bulky · 126 yd / 100 g · 13 sts/4in · 72% cotton, 28% nylon) 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.
220 Superwash® Grande
match 74/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- goodGauge matches: 13 vs 13 sts/4 in on the makers' ball bands.
- cautionDifferent fiber family: 100% Superwash Wool vs 72% cotton, 28% nylon — expect different drape, stitch definition, and blocking behavior.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn ≈ 0.6 skeins of 220 Superwash® Grande by yardage — recount before buying.
Cherub Chunky
match 74/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- goodGauge matches: 13 vs 13 sts/4 in on the makers' ball bands.
- cautionDifferent fiber family: 55% Nylon / 45% Acrylic vs 72% cotton, 28% nylon — expect different drape, stitch definition, and blocking behavior.
- goodSame thickness by the density check: 1.4 vs 1.3 yd per gram.
Rewind Yarn
match 73/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- noteGauge is close (14 vs 13 sts/4 in) — within a needle-size adjustment.
- noteFiber overlaps but the blend differs: 70% Polyester, 30% Viscose vs 72% cotton, 28% nylon — drape and warmth will shift.
- cautionDensity differs (2.2 vs 1.3 yd/g) — the band may say the same weight, but one yarn is noticeably heavier per yard.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn ≈ 0.6 skeins of Rewind Yarn by yardage — recount before buying.
Berroco Borealis® Tweed
match 72/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- noteGauge is close (12 vs 13 sts/4 in) — within a needle-size adjustment.
- noteFiber overlaps but the blend differs: 52% Acrylic, 33% Wool, 15% Rayon/Viscose vs 72% cotton, 28% nylon — drape and warmth will shift.
- cautionCare downgrade: the original is machine washable, this substitute is not (Hand wash).
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn ≈ 1.2 skeins of Berroco Borealis® Tweed by yardage — recount before buying.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (141g/5oz)
match 72/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- goodGauge matches: 13 vs 13 sts/4 in on the makers' ball bands.
- cautionDifferent fiber family: 70% acrylic, 30% nylon vs 72% cotton, 28% nylon — expect different drape, stitch definition, and blocking behavior.
- cautionDensity differs (0.9 vs 1.3 yd/g) — the band may say the same weight, but one yarn is noticeably heavier per yard.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz)
match 72/100
- goodSame weight class: #5 Bulky.
- goodGauge matches: 13 vs 13 sts/4 in on the makers' ball bands.
- cautionDifferent fiber family: 70% acrylic, 30% nylon vs 72% cotton, 28% nylon — expect different drape, stitch definition, and blocking behavior.
- cautionDensity differs (0.9 vs 1.3 yd/g) — the band may say the same weight, but one yarn is noticeably heavier per yard.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn ≈ 0.6 skeins of Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz) by yardage — recount before buying.
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