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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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DROPS DROPS Nepal Aran · 18 sts/4" · 65% Wool 35% Alpaca
70/100
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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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