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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 6: SUPER BULKY: BULKY, ROVING YARN
A very heavy yarn, about twice as thick as worsted weight. UK/Australia approximate equivalent: 14 ply


Weight/Measure:
Solid colors packaged in 6 oz [170 g]/44 yd [40 m] balls;
Prints are 5 oz [142 g]/35 yd [32 m]

Gauge:
Knit: 5 stitches x 7 rows = 4 inches (10cm) on size 19 (15mm) needles
Crochet: 4 sc and 5 rows = 4 inches (10cm) with size Q-19 (10mm) hook
Bolero®
Chenille Thick & Quick®
Fancy Fur
Fettuccini®
Fun Fetti
Hometown USATM
Incredible®
Jiffy® Thick & Quick®
Landscapes®
Lion® Bouclé
Ruffles®
Sasha
Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
To view all yarns, click here.
 
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