Yarn spec sheet · Katia

Katia Capri

Katia Capri: 250 m per 100 g, 2–3 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
250 m
Recommended hook
2–3 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
50 g · 125 m (137 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
12–18 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
16–20 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Mercerized
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Katia Capri

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

  1. Scheepjes Catona Match Score 97 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (±0 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Catona 1 3 5 10

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  2. Schachenmayr Catania Match Score 95 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (±0 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10

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  3. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Match Score 71 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (±0 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 1 3 5 10

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  4. Scheepjes Stone Washed Match Score 69 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 130 m per ball (+5 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed 1 3 5 10

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  5. Círculo Amigurumi Match Score 65 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −19 % meters per 100 g vs. original 254 m per ball (+129 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Amigurumi 1 2 3 5

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  6. DMC Happy Cotton Match Score 52 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    −14 % meters per 100 g vs. original 43 m per ball (−82 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Happy Cotton 3 9 15 30

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How much Katia Capri do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Katia Capri

What hook size do you use for Katia Capri?

For Katia Capri we recommend a 2–3 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 Katia Capri?

A ball of Katia Capri has 125 meters (137 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 250 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Katia Capri?

The best substitute for Katia Capri in CrochetMetrics is Scheepjes Catona, with a 97% Match Score. It has 250 m per 100 g (±0 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Katia Capri you will need 5 balls of Scheepjes Catona.