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Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted

Universal Yarn

Physical Parameters

Weight Category:Worsted (CYC 4)
Gauge:20 sts × 26 rows per 4 inches
Fiber Content:75% Acrylic 25% Wool
Yardage:218 yards
Weight:100 grams
Yards/Gram:2.18
Care:Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Overview

Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted is a workhorse acrylic-wool blend that's soft enough for garments but durable enough for afghans. A great middle-ground yarn for almost anything.

Top Substitute Matches

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Plymouth Yarn Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted · 20 sts/4" · 75% Acrylic 25% Wool
100/100
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Patons Patons Classic Wool Worsted · 20 sts/4" · 100% Wool
80/100
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Malabrigo Malabrigo Rio Worsted · 20 sts/4" · 100% Merino Wool
80/100
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Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Worsted · 20 sts/4" · 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
80/100
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Knit Picks Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted · 20 sts/4" · 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
80/100
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