Yarn spec sheet · Schachenmayr

Schachenmayr Catania Grande

Schachenmayr Catania Grande: 126 m per 100 g, 4–5 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
126 m
Recommended hook
4–5 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
50 g · 63 m (69 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Mercerized
Status
Discontinued

Best substitutes for Schachenmayr Catania Grande

This yarn is discontinued: these are the closest substitutes still on sale.

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

  1. Círculo Barroco Maxcolor 4/6 Match Score 66 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber

    −10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 226 m per ball (+163 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania Grande 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Barroco Maxcolor 4/6 1 1 2 3

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  2. DROPS Paris Match Score 56 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    +19 % meters per 100 g vs. original 75 m per ball (+12 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania Grande 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Paris 1 3 5 9

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  3. Lily Sugar'n Cream Match Score 51 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    +22 % meters per 100 g vs. original 109 m per ball (+46 m) 4 – Medium · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania Grande 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lily Sugar'n Cream 1 2 3 6

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How much Schachenmayr Catania Grande do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Schachenmayr Catania Grande

What hook size do you use for Schachenmayr Catania Grande?

For Schachenmayr Catania Grande we recommend a 4–5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium 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 Catania Grande?

A ball of Schachenmayr Catania Grande has 63 meters (69 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 126 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Schachenmayr Catania Grande?

The best substitute for Schachenmayr Catania Grande in CrochetMetrics is Círculo Barroco Maxcolor 4/6, with a 66% Match Score. It has 113 m per 100 g (−10 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Schachenmayr Catania Grande you will need 2 balls of Círculo Barroco Maxcolor 4/6.