Yarn spec sheet · Katia
Katia Fair Cotton
Katia Fair Cotton: 310 m per 100 g, 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
- 310 m
- Recommended hook
- 3 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
Best substitutes for Katia Fair Cotton
Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).
= 775 m of Katia Fair Cotton in total
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DROPS Safran Match Score 95 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
- same hook range
+3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (+5 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton
Balls of Katia Fair Cotton 1 3 5 10 Balls of DROPS Safran 1 3 5 10 You need 5 balls of DROPS Safran
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DMC Natura Just Cotton Match Score 93 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 155 m per ball (±0 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton
Balls of Katia Fair Cotton 1 3 5 10 Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 10 You need 5 balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton
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YarnArt Jeans Match Score 80 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same texture
+3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (+5 m) 2 – Fine · Blend
Balls of Katia Fair Cotton 1 3 5 10 Balls of YarnArt Jeans 1 3 5 10 You need 5 balls of YarnArt Jeans
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Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Match Score 80 %
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
+10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 170 m per ball (+15 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton
Balls of Katia Fair Cotton 1 3 5 10 Balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10 You need 5 balls of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4
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Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 Match Score 78 %
- similar density
- adjacent weight
- same fiber
- same texture
+3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (+5 m) 1 – Super Fine · Cotton
Balls of Katia Fair Cotton 1 3 5 10 Balls of Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4 1 3 5 10 You need 5 balls of Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/4
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Knit Picks Brava Sport Match Score 75 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same texture
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 311 m per ball (+156 m) 2 – Fine · Acrylic
Balls of Katia Fair Cotton 1 3 5 10 Balls of Knit Picks Brava Sport 1 2 3 5 You need 3 balls of Knit Picks Brava Sport
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Rounded up by meters per ball. Buy all balls from the same dye lot.
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Katia Fair Cotton: technical analysis
Linear density, fibre and hook
Katia Fair Cotton is a Fine (CYC 2) yarn from Katia. Each 50 g ball holds 155 m (170 yd), a linear density of 310 m per 100 g, or about 96 yards per ounce. Density is the number that matters when you swap yarns: two yarns of the same weight class can differ by 20 % or more in meters per gram, and that difference goes straight into how many balls you buy.
That is 11 % more yardage per 100 g than the average Fine (CYC 2) yarn in our database (279 m/100 g across 14 yarns). A higher yardage usually means a thinner or airier strand: the same project weighs less, so check your gauge before replacing it with a heavier-feeling yarn of the same class.
Fibre content of Katia Fair Cotton: 100 % cotton. Cotton is inelastic and absorbent: stitches look crisp and defined, the fabric holds its shape in amigurumi, bags and dishcloths, but garments can feel heavy and stretch downwards when wet. Its plied construction gives clear, even stitches and good stitch definition.
The label recommends a 3 mm hook, below the 3.5–4.5 mm range the Craft Yarn Council suggests for Fine (CYC 2) yarns: expect a firm, close fabric, ideal for amigurumi, bags and baskets, less so for drapey garments.
The manufacturer's tension is 27 stitches in 10 cm, so each stitch is about 3.7 mm wide.
How many balls of Katia Fair Cotton for typical projects
Approximate yarn needs for common projects, converted into balls of Katia Fair Cotton (155 m / 50 g per ball). The meters are typical figures for a medium-size piece; for your exact measurements and stitch, use the calculator further down this page.
| Project | Yarn needed | Balls | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigurumi (small toy) | 150 m · 164 yd | 1 | 50 g |
| Beanie | 220 m · 241 yd | 2 | 100 g |
| Sweater, size M | 1,100 m · 1,203 yd | 8 | 400 g |
| Blanket / throw | 2,400 m · 2,625 yd | 16 | 800 g |
Buy all 16 balls for a blanket from the same dye lot, as lot differences show on large surfaces. Leftovers of Katia Fair Cotton are perfect for small pieces: an amigurumi needs about 1 ball(s).
Quick comparison
How much Katia Fair Cotton do you need?
Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 155 m and 50 g of each ball of Katia Fair Cotton.
Frequently asked questions about Katia Fair Cotton
What hook size do you use for Katia Fair Cotton?
For Katia Fair Cotton we recommend a 3 mm crochet hook. It is a 2 – Fine 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 Katia Fair Cotton?
A ball of Katia Fair Cotton has 155 meters (170 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 310 meters per 100 g.
What is the best substitute for Katia Fair Cotton?
The best substitute for Katia Fair Cotton in CrochetMetrics is DROPS Safran, with a 95% Match Score. It has 320 m per 100 g (+3 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Katia Fair Cotton you will need 5 balls of DROPS Safran.
How many balls of Katia Fair Cotton do I need for a blanket?
About 16 balls of Katia Fair Cotton for a throw-size blanket that uses 2,400 m of yarn (800 g in total), at 155 m per ball. Add one extra ball as a safety margin and buy them all from the same dye lot.
Is Katia Fair Cotton good for amigurumi?
Yes. Katia Fair Cotton works well for amigurumi if you crochet it tighter than the label suggests, with a hook of around 2.5 mm, so the fabric is firm and the stuffing doesn't show through. A small toy of about 150 m takes roughly 1 ball(s).