Yarn spec sheet · Lion Brand

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton: 170 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
170 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
100 g · 170 m (186 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Mercerized
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

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

  1. Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Match Score 93 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 85 m per ball (−85 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 2 6 10 20

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  2. Scheepjes Cahlista Match Score 86 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 85 m per ball (−85 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Cahlista 2 6 10 20

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  3. Lily Sugar'n Cream Match Score 78 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    −10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 109 m per ball (−61 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream 2 5 8 16

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  4. Caron Simply Soft Match Score 77 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 288 m per ball (+118 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 2 3 6

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  5. Red Heart With Love Match Score 77 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 338 m per ball (+168 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart With Love 1 2 3 6

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  6. Red Heart Super Saver Match Score 76 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 333 m per ball (+163 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Super Saver 1 2 3 6

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How much Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

What hook size do you use for Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton?

For Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton 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 Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton?

A ball of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton has 170 meters (186 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 170 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton?

The best substitute for Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in CrochetMetrics is Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, with a 93% Match Score. It has 170 m per 100 g (±0 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton you will need 10 balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran.