Need a Yarn Substitution

[knikki]

I am looking at this pattern to make for a friend's wedding gift.

 

http://hometown.aol.com/crochetalong/aranghan.html

 

 

It calls for Red Heart Chunky Yarn. I am not certain if this once existed or not, but it is not a current product line. The closest thing I can find online about it might be Red Heart Shetland Chunky (75% Acrylic, 25% wool with no indication of weight).

 

Does anyone have any idea about what a good substitute would be? I am thinking that Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky should work, but I am uncertain as to how many skeins to get.

 

Any Thoughts?

[sfgwife]

this is such a pretty blanket. I have wanted to make one for a long time.

 

Anyway. Bernat makes bernat chunky also. It is all acrylic and very soft and fairly cheap. I would think any chunky weight or possibly even 2 strands of ww together would work as well.

[CDBear]

I was just thinking the same thing Nikki.....2 strands should be just fine!!

[RoseRed]

Yup - me too!

[sheryljak]

I agree. If you can't find the right chunky yarn use 2 strads ww. Double the quantity it calls for. 18 or 20 skeins.