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Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4

Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4: 340 m per 100 g, 2.5–3 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
340 m
Recommended hook
2.5–3 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
50 g · 170 m (186 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 Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4

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

  1. DROPS Safran Match Score 86 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−10 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Safran 2 4 6 11

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  2. DMC Natura Just Cotton Match Score 83 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −9 % meters per 100 g vs. original 155 m per ball (−15 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 2 4 6 11

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  3. Alize Cotton Gold Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 330 m per ball (+160 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

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

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  4. YarnArt Jeans Match Score 74 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−10 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10
    Balls of YarnArt Jeans 2 4 6 11

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  5. Círculo Anne 500 Match Score 74 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 500 m per ball (+330 m) 1 – Super Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Anne 500 1 2 2 4

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  6. DROPS Alpaca Match Score 65 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same texture

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 167 m per ball (−3 m) 1 – Super Fine · Alpaca

    Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Alpaca 2 4 6 11

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How much Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4

What hook size do you use for Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4?

For Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 we recommend a 2.5–3 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 Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4?

A ball of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 has 170 meters (186 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 340 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4?

The best substitute for Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Safran, with a 86% Match Score. It has 320 m per 100 g (−6 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 you will need 6 balls of DROPS Safran.