Yarn spec sheet · Schachenmayr
Schachenmayr Bravo
Schachenmayr Bravo: 266 m per 100 g, 3.5–4.5 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
- 266 m
- Recommended hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm
- Composition
- 100 % Acrylic
- Ball
- 50 g · 133 m (145 yd)
- WPI (wraps per inch)
- 11–15 (CYC range)
- Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
- 12–17 sc (CYC standard)
- Texture
- Plied
- Status
- Available
Best substitutes for Schachenmayr Bravo
Ranked by Match Score: density (40%), weight (20%), fiber (15%), texture (15%) and hook size (10%).
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Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Match Score 87 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
+4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 276 m per ball (+143 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic
Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 1 3 5 10 Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 1 2 3 5 -
Stylecraft Special DK Match Score 76 %
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
+11 % meters per 100 g vs. original 295 m per ball (+162 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic
Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 1 3 5 10 Balls of Stylecraft Special DK 1 2 3 5 -
Scheepjes Softfun Match Score 74 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same texture
+5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 140 m per ball (+7 m) 3 – Light · Blend
Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 1 3 5 10 Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 1 3 5 10 -
Scheepjes Colour Crafter Match Score 73 %
- same weight
- same fiber
- same texture
+13 % meters per 100 g vs. original 300 m per ball (+167 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic
Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 1 3 5 10 Balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter 1 2 3 5 -
Scheepjes Stone Washed Match Score 69 %
- similar density
- adjacent weight
- same texture
−2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 130 m per ball (−3 m) 2 – Fine · Blend
Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 1 3 5 10 Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed 2 4 6 11 -
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Match Score 69 %
- similar density
- same weight
- same texture
−6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (−8 m) 3 – Light · Cotton
Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 1 3 5 10 Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 2 4 6 11
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How much Schachenmayr Bravo do you need?
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Frequently asked questions about Schachenmayr Bravo
What hook size do you use for Schachenmayr Bravo?
For Schachenmayr Bravo we recommend a 3.5–4.5 mm crochet hook. It is a 3 – Light 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 Schachenmayr Bravo?
A ball of Schachenmayr Bravo has 133 meters (145 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 266 meters per 100 g.
What is the best substitute for Schachenmayr Bravo?
The best substitute for Schachenmayr Bravo in CrochetMetrics is Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, with a 87% Match Score. It has 276 m per 100 g (+4 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Schachenmayr Bravo you will need 3 balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.