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Home : Our Yarns : Substituting Yarn
 

Substituting Yarn

If you are substituting yarn, be sure to do a gauge swatch so you know what the finished fabric will look like. It's also important to understand how much yarn to purchase when substituting.
 
 
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Jamie® Baby
(DISCONTINUED)


CATEGORY 2: SPORT WEIGHT: FINE, SPORT WEIGHT, BABY YARN
A light weight yarn used for babywear, sweaters, and lighter throws. UK/Australia approximate equivalent: 8 ply


Weight/Measure:
Solid colors: 1.75 oz/50g (196yd/176m) pull skeins
Prints: 1.5oz/50g (170 yd/153m) pull skeins

Gauge:
Knit:  24 stitches x 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) with size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
Crochet:  18 sc and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) with G-6 (4 mm)  hook
Bonbons
Jamie® Pompadour Bonus Bundle
Jamie® Pompadour
Magic Stripes
Muse
Vanna's Glamour®
Wool-Ease® Sportweight
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