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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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CATEGORY 5: BULKY: CHUNKY, CRAFT, RUG YARN
Heavier than worsted weight, bulky yarn works up quickly and easily for such things as hats, scarves, and throws. UK/Australia approximate equivalent: 13 ply


Weight/Measure:
Solids (except 151 Dusty Grey): 3 oz./85g; 135 yd/123m balls
Multi (plus 151 Dusty Grey): 2.5 oz./70g; 115 yd/103m balls

Gauge:
Knit: 14.6 stitches x 18 rows = 4" (10cm) on size 10 (6mm) needles
Crochet: 10 sc and 12 rows = 4" (10cm) on K-10.5 (6.5mm)
Alpine Wool
Festive Fur
Fun Fur
Holiday Homespun®
Homespun®
Lion® Suede
Moonlight Mohair
Mystery®
Velvetspun
Wool-Ease® Chunky
Woolspun®
To view all yarns, click here.
 
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