Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
Paintbox Yarns
Physical Parameters
| Weight Category: | Aran (CYC 4) |
| Gauge: | 18 sts × 24 rows per 4 inches |
| Fiber Content: | 100% Cotton |
| Yardage: | 170 yards |
| Weight: | 100 grams |
| Yards/Gram: | 1.7 |
| Care: | Machine wash warm, tumble dry medium |
Overview
Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran is a solid, affordable cotton that's great for market bags, dishcloths, and summer tops. The twist is tight enough to prevent splitting.
Top Substitute Matches
Candidates are scored from listed gauge, weight, fiber, and yardage data. Always make a swatch before substituting: texture, construction, drape, and washing behavior are not measured.
DROPS DROPS Paris
Aran · 18 sts/4" · 100% Cotton
100/100
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Gauge diff: 0 sts ✓ Weight match ✓ Fiber match
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DROPS DROPS Nepal
Aran · 18 sts/4" · 65% Wool 35% Alpaca
70/100
CLOSE SUBSTITUTE
Gauge diff: 0 sts ✓ Weight match
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Red Heart Red Heart Super Saver
Worsted · 18 sts/4" · 100% Acrylic
60/100
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTE
Gauge diff: 0 sts ✓ Fiber match
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Red Heart Red Heart Soft
Worsted · 18 sts/4" · 100% Acrylic
60/100
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTE
Gauge diff: 0 sts ✓ Fiber match
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Caron Caron One Pound
Worsted · 18 sts/4" · 100% Acrylic
60/100
POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTE
Gauge diff: 0 sts ✓ Fiber match
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