Yarn spec sheet · DMC

DMC Natura Just Cotton

DMC Natura Just Cotton: 310 m per 100 g, 2.5–3.5 mm hook, Cotton. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
2 – Fine
Meters per 100 g
310 m
Recommended hook
2.5–3.5 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
50 g · 155 m (170 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 DMC Natura Just Cotton

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

  1. DROPS Safran Match Score 88 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (+5 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10

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  2. YarnArt Jeans Match Score 82 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (+5 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of YarnArt Jeans 1 3 5 10

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  3. Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Match Score 81 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 170 m per ball (+15 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10

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  4. Alize Cotton Gold Match Score 75 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 330 m per ball (+175 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Alize Cotton Gold 1 2 3 5

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  5. Schachenmayr Catania Match Score 62 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    −19 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (−30 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 2 4 7 13

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  6. Stylecraft Life DK Match Score 62 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 298 m per ball (+143 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 2 3 6

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How much DMC Natura Just Cotton do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about DMC Natura Just Cotton

What hook size do you use for DMC Natura Just Cotton?

For DMC Natura Just Cotton we recommend a 2.5–3.5 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 DMC Natura Just Cotton?

A ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton has 155 meters (170 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 310 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for DMC Natura Just Cotton?

The best substitute for DMC Natura Just Cotton in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Safran, with a 88% Match Score. It has 320 m per 100 g (+3 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton you will need 5 balls of DROPS Safran.