Yarn spec sheet · DMC

DMC Happy Cotton

DMC Happy Cotton: 215 m per 100 g, 3 mm hook, Cotton. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
215 m
Recommended hook
3 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
20 g · 43 m (47 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
11–15 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
12–17 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for DMC Happy Cotton

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

  1. DROPS Cotton Light Match Score 76 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 105 m per ball (+62 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Cotton Light 1 2 3 5

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  2. DROPS Muskat Match Score 72 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 100 m per ball (+57 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Muskat 1 2 3 5

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  3. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Match Score 66 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 180 m per ball (+137 m) 4 – Medium · Blend

    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Wool-Ease 1 1 2 3

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  4. Círculo Amigurumi Match Score 65 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    −5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 254 m per ball (+211 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Amigurumi 1 1 1 2

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  5. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Match Score 64 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +16 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (+82 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 1 2 2 4

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  6. DROPS Karisma Match Score 64 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 100 m per ball (+57 m) 3 – Light · Wool

    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Karisma 1 2 3 5

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How much DMC Happy Cotton do you need?

Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 43 m and 20 g of each ball of DMC Happy Cotton.

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Frequently asked questions about DMC Happy Cotton

What hook size do you use for DMC Happy Cotton?

For DMC Happy Cotton we recommend a 3 mm crochet hook. It is a 3 – Light 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 DMC Happy Cotton?

A ball of DMC Happy Cotton has 43 meters (47 yards) and weighs 20 g, which is 215 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DMC Happy Cotton?

The best substitute for DMC Happy Cotton in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Cotton Light, with a 76% Match Score. It has 210 m per 100 g (−2 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DMC Happy Cotton you will need 3 balls of DROPS Cotton Light.