Yarn spec sheet · Alize

Alize Cotton Gold

Alize Cotton Gold: 330 m per 100 g, 3–4 mm hook, Blend. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
2 – Fine
Meters per 100 g
330 m
Recommended hook
3–4 mm
Composition
55 % Cotton, 45 % Acrylic
Ball
100 g · 330 m (361 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
12–18 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
16–20 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Alize Cotton Gold

Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).

  1. YarnArt Jeans Match Score 92 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−170 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 3 5 10
    Balls of YarnArt Jeans 3 7 11 21

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  2. DROPS Safran Match Score 79 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−170 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Safran 3 7 11 21

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  3. Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 170 m per ball (−160 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 2 6 10 20

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  4. DMC Natura Just Cotton Match Score 75 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 155 m per ball (−175 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 3 7 11 22

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  5. DROPS Alpaca Match Score 69 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 167 m per ball (−163 m) 1 – Super Fine · Alpaca

    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 2 6 10 20

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  6. Scheepjes Stone Washed Match Score 66 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −21 % meters per 100 g vs. original 130 m per ball (−200 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed 3 8 13 26

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Frequently asked questions about Alize Cotton Gold

What hook size do you use for Alize Cotton Gold?

For Alize Cotton Gold we recommend a 3–4 mm crochet hook. It is a 2 – Fine yarn according to the Craft Yarn Council: use the smaller hook for firm fabric such as amigurumi and the larger one for garments with more drape.

How many meters are in a ball of Alize Cotton Gold?

A ball of Alize Cotton Gold has 330 meters (361 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 330 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Alize Cotton Gold?

The best substitute for Alize Cotton Gold in CrochetMetrics is YarnArt Jeans, with a 92% Match Score. It has 320 m per 100 g (−3 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Alize Cotton Gold you will need 11 balls of YarnArt Jeans.