Yarn spec sheet · Scheepjes

Scheepjes Softfun

Scheepjes Softfun: 280 m per 100 g, 3–3.5 mm hook, Blend. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
280 m
Recommended hook
3–3.5 mm
Composition
60 % Cotton, 40 % Acrylic
Ball
50 g · 140 m (153 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 Scheepjes Softfun

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

  1. Stylecraft Life DK Match Score 80 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 298 m per ball (+158 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 2 3 5

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  2. Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Match Score 78 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 276 m per ball (+136 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

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

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  3. Schachenmayr Bravo Match Score 75 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 133 m per ball (−7 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 2 4 6 11

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  4. Scheepjes Stone Washed Match Score 73 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 130 m per ball (−10 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Stone Washed 2 4 6 11

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  5. Stylecraft Special DK Match Score 71 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 295 m per ball (+155 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Special DK 1 2 3 5

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  6. Scheepjes Colour Crafter Match Score 69 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 300 m per ball (+160 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter 1 2 3 5

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How much Scheepjes Softfun do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Scheepjes Softfun

What hook size do you use for Scheepjes Softfun?

For Scheepjes Softfun we recommend a 3–3.5 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 Scheepjes Softfun?

A ball of Scheepjes Softfun has 140 meters (153 yards) and weighs 50 g, which is 280 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Scheepjes Softfun?

The best substitute for Scheepjes Softfun in CrochetMetrics is Stylecraft Life DK, with a 80% Match Score. It has 298 m per 100 g (+6 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Scheepjes Softfun you will need 3 balls of Stylecraft Life DK.