Berroco Borealis® is discontinued — the best substitutes, compared
Berroco Borealis® (Berroco · #5 Bulky · 108 yd / 100 g · 12 sts/4in · 60% Acrylic, 40% 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.
Berroco Borealis® Tweed
match 100/100
- 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 60% Acrylic, 40% Wool.
- goodSame thickness by the density check: 1.1 vs 1.1 yd per gram.
Bernat Cottage Yarn (200g/7oz)
match 95/100
- 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 60% Acrylic, 40% Wool.
- goodSame thickness by the density check: 1.2 vs 1.1 yd per gram.
- noteCare differs: Machine wash (not exceeding 104F/40C) at permanent press setting. Do not bleach. Tumble dry at low heat, at delicate setting. Do not iron or press. Do not dry-clean. vs Hand wash.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Berroco Borealis® ≈ 0.5 skeins of Bernat Cottage Yarn (200g/7oz) by yardage — recount before buying.
Mandala® Impressions Yarn
match 86/100
- 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 60% Acrylic, 40% Wool.
- goodSame thickness by the density check: 1.1 vs 1.1 yd per gram.
- noteCare differs: Machine Wash, Machine Dry vs Hand wash.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Berroco Borealis® ≈ 0.7 skeins of Mandala® Impressions Yarn by yardage — recount before buying.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (141g/5oz)
match 85/100
- 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 60% Acrylic, 40% Wool.
- noteCare differs: Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. vs Hand wash.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Berroco Borealis® ≈ 0.8 skeins of Red Heart Hygge Yarn (141g/5oz) by yardage — recount before buying.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz)
match 85/100
- 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 60% Acrylic, 40% Wool.
- noteCare differs: Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. vs Hand wash.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Berroco Borealis® ≈ 0.5 skeins of Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz) by yardage — recount before buying.
Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz) - Clearance Shades
match 85/100
- 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 60% Acrylic, 40% Wool.
- noteCare differs: Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Tumble dry, low. vs Hand wash.
- noteSkein sizes differ: one skein of Berroco Borealis® ≈ 0.5 skeins of Red Heart Hygge Yarn (227g/8oz) - Clearance Shades by yardage — recount before buying.
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