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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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Babysoft®



CATEGORY 3: LIGHT: DK, LIGHT WORSTED YARN
Used for baby and light-weight adult garments. UK/Australia approximate equivalent: DK (Double Knit)


Weight/Measure:
Solids: 5 oz/141g; 459 yd/420m balls,
Prints: 4 oz/113g; 367 yd/336m balls.

Gauge:
Knit: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) on size 6 (4mm) needles
Crochet: 16 sc + 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) on size G-6 (4mm) hook
LB Collection® Baby Alpaca
LB Collection® Cashmere
LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo
LB Collection® Superwash Merino
Microspun
TiffanyTM
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