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Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres
Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres: 154 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Cotton. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.
Technical specifications
- Weight (CYC)
- 4 – Medium
- Meters per 100 g
- 154.1 m
- Recommended hook
- 5 mm
- Composition
- 100 % Cotton
- Ball
- 85 g · 131 m (143 yd)
- WPI (wraps per inch)
- 9–12 (CYC range)
- Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
- 11–14 sc (CYC standard)
- Texture
- Plied
- Status
- Available
Best substitutes for Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres
Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).
= 655 m of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres in total
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Lily Sugar'n Cream Match Score 99 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
- same hook range
±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 109 m per ball (−22 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres 1 3 5 10 Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream 2 4 7 13 You need 7 balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream
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Peaches & Creme Solids Match Score 97 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
- same hook range
+2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 110 m per ball (−21 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres 1 3 5 10 Balls of Peaches & Creme Solids 2 4 6 12 You need 6 balls of Peaches & Creme Solids
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DROPS Paris Match Score 96 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
- same hook range
−3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−56 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres 1 3 5 10 Balls of DROPS Paris 2 6 9 18 You need 9 balls of DROPS Paris
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Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Match Score 96 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
- same hook range
−3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−56 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres 1 3 5 10 Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL 2 6 9 18 You need 9 balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed XL
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Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Match Score 92 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
- same hook range
−5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 73 m per ball (−58 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres 1 3 5 10 Balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton 2 6 9 18 You need 9 balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
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DMC Natura Medium Match Score 86 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
−3 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (−56 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton
Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres 1 3 5 10 Balls of DMC Natura Medium 2 6 9 18 You need 9 balls of DMC Natura Medium
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Rounded up by meters per ball. Buy all balls from the same dye lot.
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Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres: technical analysis
Linear density, fibre and hook
Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres is a Medium (CYC 4) yarn from Lily. Each 85 g ball holds 131 m (143 yd), a linear density of 154 m per 100 g, or about 48 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 % less yardage per 100 g than the average Medium (CYC 4) yarn in our database (173 m/100 g across 49 yarns). A lower yardage points to a denser, heavier strand: the finished piece weighs more and usually needs more grams, and often more balls, than a pattern written for a lighter yarn of the same class.
Fibre content of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres: 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 5 mm hook, below the 5.5–6.5 mm range the Craft Yarn Council suggests for Medium (CYC 4) yarns: expect a firm, close fabric, ideal for amigurumi, bags and baskets, less so for drapey garments.
The manufacturer's tension is 20 stitches in 10 cm, so each stitch is about 5 mm wide.
How many balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres for typical projects
Approximate yarn needs for common projects, converted into balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres (131 m / 85 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 | 2 | 170 g |
| Beanie | 220 m · 241 yd | 2 | 170 g |
| Sweater, size M | 1,100 m · 1,203 yd | 9 | 765 g |
| Blanket / throw | 2,400 m · 2,625 yd | 19 | 1,615 g |
Buy all 19 balls for a blanket from the same dye lot, as lot differences show on large surfaces. Leftovers of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres are perfect for small pieces: an amigurumi needs about 2 ball(s).
Quick comparison
How much Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres do you need?
Pick a project and a stitch: the calculator already uses the 131 m and 85 g of each ball of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres.
Frequently asked questions about Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres
What hook size do you use for Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres?
For Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium 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 Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres?
A ball of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres has 131 meters (143 yards) and weighs 85 g, which is 154 meters per 100 g.
What is the best substitute for Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres?
The best substitute for Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres in CrochetMetrics is Lily Sugar'n Cream, with a 99% Match Score. It has 154 m per 100 g (±0 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres you will need 7 balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream.
How many balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres do I need for a blanket?
About 19 balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres for a throw-size blanket that uses 2,400 m of yarn (1,615 g in total), at 131 m per ball. Add one extra ball as a safety margin and buy them all from the same dye lot.
Is Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres good for amigurumi?
Yes. Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres works well for amigurumi if you crochet it tighter than the label suggests, with a hook of around 4.5 mm, so the fabric is firm and the stuffing doesn't show through. A small toy of about 150 m takes roughly 2 ball(s).