I often get asked if it is possible to make a project with a different yarn than the pattern recommends. Sometimes you may want to work with what you already have in stash, or maybe you want to find a more budget friendly option. Maybe you are sensitive to a specific fiber or type of yarn and want to find an alternative. Maybe the yarn is discontinued? There are many reasons why we may want to work with a different yarn than the pattern recommends. Here, I will share my best tips on how to proceed when you want to work with an alternative yarn for a pattern.