Yarn spec sheet · Bernat

Bernat Super Value

Bernat Super Value: 197 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Acrylic. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
197.5 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
100 % Acrylic
Ball
197 g · 389 m (425 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Bernat Super Value

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

  1. Stylecraft Special Aran Match Score 99 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 196 m per ball (−193 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 2 6 10 20

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  2. Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Match Score 89 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 184 m per ball (−205 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 3 7 11 22

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  3. Lion Brand Pound of Love Match Score 87 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 932 m per ball (+543 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Pound of Love 1 2 3 5

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  4. Red Heart With Love Match Score 78 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −14 % meters per 100 g vs. original 338 m per ball (−51 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart With Love 2 4 6 12

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  5. Caron Simply Soft Match Score 77 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −14 % meters per 100 g vs. original 288 m per ball (−101 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 2 5 7 14

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  6. Red Heart Super Saver Match Score 76 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −15 % meters per 100 g vs. original 333 m per ball (−56 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Super Saver 2 4 6 12

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Frequently asked questions about Bernat Super Value

What hook size do you use for Bernat Super Value?

For Bernat Super Value we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium yarn according to the Craft Yarn Council: go down half a size for firm fabric such as amigurumi and up half a size for garments with more drape.

How many meters are in a ball of Bernat Super Value?

A ball of Bernat Super Value has 389 meters (425 yards) and weighs 197 g, which is 197 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Bernat Super Value?

The best substitute for Bernat Super Value in CrochetMetrics is Stylecraft Special Aran, with a 99% Match Score. It has 196 m per 100 g (−1 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Bernat Super Value you will need 10 balls of Stylecraft Special Aran.