Yarn spec sheet · Paintbox Yarns

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

Paintbox Yarns Simply DK: 276 m per 100 g, 4 mm hook, Acrylic. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
276 m
Recommended hook
4 mm
Composition
100 % Acrylic
Ball
100 g · 276 m (302 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
11–15 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
12–17 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

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

  1. Stylecraft Special DK Match Score 89 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 295 m per ball (+19 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Special DK 1 3 5 10

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  2. Schachenmayr Bravo Match Score 88 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 133 m per ball (−143 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 3 7 11 21

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  3. Scheepjes Colour Crafter Match Score 86 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +9 % meters per 100 g vs. original 300 m per ball (+24 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter 1 3 5 10

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  4. Scheepjes Softfun Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 140 m per ball (−136 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 2 6 10 20

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  5. Stylecraft Life DK Match Score 77 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +8 % meters per 100 g vs. original 298 m per ball (+22 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10

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  6. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Match Score 70 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −9 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (−151 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 3 7 12 23

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How much Paintbox Yarns Simply DK do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

What hook size do you use for Paintbox Yarns Simply DK?

For Paintbox Yarns Simply DK we recommend a 4 mm crochet hook. It is a 3 – Light 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 Paintbox Yarns Simply DK?

A ball of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK has 276 meters (302 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 276 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Paintbox Yarns Simply DK?

The best substitute for Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in CrochetMetrics is Stylecraft Special DK, with a 89% Match Score. It has 295 m per 100 g (+7 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK you will need 5 balls of Stylecraft Special DK.