Can't you just knit a cotton pattern in wool yarn? Not exactly.

Can you knit a cotton pattern in wool?
You can — but the garment won’t behave like the sample photos. In this video, we’re looking closely at what happens when you substitute a one hundred percent non-superwash wool into a garment designed for cotton.8D

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you can knit a cotton pattern in wool, how cotton vs wool behaves in sweaters, or what actually changes when you swap fibers in a garment, this video walks through all of it. We’re looking at cotton drape, wool elasticity, non-superwash wool structure, how yarn substitution affects fit, and why cardigans designed for cotton often look completely different when knit in wool. Whether you’re choosing yarn for a new project, comparing fiber behavior, or trying to understand why your sweater stretched or bounced back, this deep dive into yarn substitution and garment drape will help you make confident choices.