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Cascade Yarns 220

Cascade Yarns 220: 201 m per 100 g, 4.5–5.5 mm hook, Wool. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
201 m
Recommended hook
4.5–5.5 mm
Composition
100 % Wool
Ball
100 g · 201 m (220 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 Cascade Yarns 220

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

  1. DROPS Karisma Match Score 77 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 100 m per ball (−101 m) 3 – Light · Wool

    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Karisma 3 7 11 21

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  2. Lion Brand Pound of Love Match Score 77 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 932 m per ball (+731 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Pound of Love 1 1 2 3

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  3. Bernat Super Value Match Score 76 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 389 m per ball (+188 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 2 3 6

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  4. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Match Score 75 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 180 m per ball (−21 m) 4 – Medium · Blend

    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease 2 4 6 12

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  5. Stylecraft Special Aran Match Score 74 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 196 m per ball (−5 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 2 4 6 11

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  6. Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Match Score 65 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −8 % meters per 100 g vs. original 184 m per ball (−17 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Cascade Yarns 220 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 2 4 6 11

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How much Cascade Yarns 220 do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Cascade Yarns 220

What hook size do you use for Cascade Yarns 220?

For Cascade Yarns 220 we recommend a 4.5–5.5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium 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 Cascade Yarns 220?

A ball of Cascade Yarns 220 has 201 meters (220 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 201 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Cascade Yarns 220?

The best substitute for Cascade Yarns 220 in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Karisma, with a 77% Match Score. It has 200 m per 100 g (±0 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Cascade Yarns 220 you will need 11 balls of DROPS Karisma.