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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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Magic Stripes
(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:
3.50 oz./100 g (330 yd/300 m)

Gauge:
Knit: 24 stitches x 30 rows on size 4(3.5mm) needles
Crochet: 20 sc + 23 rows with size E-4 (3.5mm) hook
Bonbons
Jamie® Baby
Jamie® Pompadour Bonus Bundle
Jamie® Pompadour
Muse
Vanna's Glamour®
Wool-Ease® Sportweight
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