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Scheepjes Whirlette

Scheepjes Whirlette: 454 m per 100 g, 3.5–4 mm hook, Cotton. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
1 – Super Fine
Meters per 100 g
454 m
Recommended hook
3.5–4 mm
Composition
60 % Cotton, 40 % Acrylic
Ball
100 g · 454 m (497 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
14–30 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
21–32 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Cake (gradient)
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Scheepjes Whirlette

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

balls

= 2,270 m of Scheepjes Whirlette in total

  1. Scheepjes Whirl Match Score 97 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 1,000 m per ball (+546 m) 1 – Super Fine · Cotton

    Balls of Scheepjes Whirlette 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Whirl 1 2 3 5

    You need 3 balls of Scheepjes Whirl

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

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 210 m per ball (−244 m) 1 – Super Fine · Wool

    Balls of Scheepjes Whirlette 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Flora 3 7 11 22

    You need 11 balls of DROPS Flora

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  3. DROPS Fabel Match Score 53 %
    • same weight
    • similar texture

    −10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 205 m per ball (−249 m) 1 – Super Fine · Wool

    Balls of Scheepjes Whirlette 1 3 5 10
    Balls of DROPS Fabel 3 7 12 23

    You need 12 balls of DROPS Fabel

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Rounded up by meters per ball. Buy all balls from the same dye lot.

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How much Scheepjes Whirlette do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Scheepjes Whirlette

What hook size do you use for Scheepjes Whirlette?

For Scheepjes Whirlette we recommend a 3.5–4 mm crochet hook. It is a 1 – Super 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 Scheepjes Whirlette?

A ball of Scheepjes Whirlette has 454 meters (497 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 454 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Scheepjes Whirlette?

The best substitute for Scheepjes Whirlette in CrochetMetrics is Scheepjes Whirl, with a 97% Match Score. It has 444 m per 100 g (−2 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Scheepjes Whirlette you will need 3 balls of Scheepjes Whirl.