Substituting yarn

The yarn I am supposed to use for my wrap pattern is Alpaca. Many yarns I have looked at are either too expensive or not available in the colour I need. It is a DK wight of yarn. Can you suggested an alternative, perhaps not so expensive substitute? Thank you.

I like Love This Yarn, Soft. It's an acrylic yarn, not the wool you are looking for. Try it; you might like it.

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Originally Posted by NancyMcQuade

The yarn I am supposed to use for my wrap pattern is Alpaca. Many yarns I have looked at are either too expensive or not available in the colour I need. It is a DK wight of yarn. Can you suggested an alternative, perhaps not so expensive substitute? Thank you.

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Knitpicks has some nice yarn that many people love, I didn't post a link but you can find it easily. And Craftsy has a great DK yarn, it's on sale right now at $2.10 per skein, normally 3.00. You should search their other yarns for DK, sport, whatever else you might like too, I love their choices, there is page after page of them!
Check out Cascade Cherub DK Yarn on Craftsy!
Cascade Cherub DK Yarn
Fiber Content: 55% Nylon, 45% Acrylic
Weight/Yardage: 50 g / 180 yds
Knitting Weight: 3-DK
Gauge: 5.5 stitches = 1 inch
Recommended Needle: US 5
Care Instructions: Machine wash warm and tumble dry

Here are other DK yarns they have:
Check out Patons Grace Yarn on Craftsy!

Check out Lion Brand LB Collection Angora Merino Yarn on Craftsy!

Here is a whole PAGE of DK in fact!!
Check out Craftsy's popular 3-DK yarn supplies!

Thanks, Harrieta,
It looks beautiful but I am looking for a darker blue. I will keep it in mind though for future.