Yarn spec sheet · Schachenmayr

Schachenmayr Catania

Schachenmayr Catania: 250 m per 100 g, 2.5–3.5 mm hook, Cotton. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
2 – Fine
Meters per 100 g
250 m
Recommended hook
2.5–3.5 mm
Composition
100 % Cotton
Ball
50 g · 125 m (137 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
12–18 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
16–20 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Mercerized
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Schachenmayr Catania

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

  1. Scheepjes Catona Match Score 97 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (±0 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Catona 1 3 5 10

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  2. Katia Capri Match Score 95 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (±0 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Katia Capri 1 3 5 10

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  3. Scheepjes Stone Washed Match Score 72 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • similar texture

    +4 % meters per 100 g vs. original 130 m per ball (+5 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed 1 3 5 10

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  4. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Match Score 71 %
    • similar density
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture

    ±0 % meters per 100 g vs. original 125 m per ball (±0 m) 3 – Light · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 1 3 5 10

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  5. Círculo Amigurumi Match Score 67 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −19 % meters per 100 g vs. original 254 m per ball (+129 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Círculo Amigurumi 1 2 3 5

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  6. DMC Natura Just Cotton Match Score 55 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • similar texture
    • same hook range

    +24 % meters per 100 g vs. original 155 m per ball (+30 m) 2 – Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Schachenmayr Catania 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 1 3 5 9

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Frequently asked questions about Schachenmayr Catania

What hook size do you use for Schachenmayr Catania?

For Schachenmayr Catania we recommend a 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook. It is a 2 – Fine 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?

A ball of Schachenmayr Catania has 125 meters (137 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 250 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Schachenmayr Catania?

The best substitute for Schachenmayr Catania in CrochetMetrics is Scheepjes Catona, with a 97% Match Score. It has 250 m per 100 g (±0 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Schachenmayr Catania you will need 5 balls of Scheepjes Catona.