Yarn spec sheet · Stylecraft

Stylecraft Life DK

Stylecraft Life DK: 298 m per 100 g, 4 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
298 m
Recommended hook
4 mm
Composition
75 % Acrylic, 25 % Wool
Ball
100 g · 298 m (326 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 Stylecraft Life DK

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

  1. Scheepjes Colour Crafter Match Score 89 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 300 m per ball (+2 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter 1 3 5 10

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  2. Stylecraft Special DK Match Score 88 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 295 m per ball (−3 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Special DK 2 4 6 11

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  3. Scheepjes Softfun Match Score 80 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 140 m per ball (−158 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Scheepjes Softfun 3 7 11 22

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  4. Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Match Score 78 %
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 276 m per ball (−22 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 2 4 6 11

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  5. YarnArt Jeans Match Score 66 %
    • adjacent weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +7 % meters per 100 g vs. original 160 m per ball (−138 m) 2 – Fine · Blend

    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of YarnArt Jeans 2 6 10 19

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  6. Schachenmayr Bravo Match Score 66 %
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −11 % meters per 100 g vs. original 133 m per ball (−165 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Schachenmayr Bravo 3 7 12 23

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How much Stylecraft Life DK do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Stylecraft Life DK

What hook size do you use for Stylecraft Life DK?

For Stylecraft Life DK we recommend a 4 mm crochet hook. It is a 3 – Light yarn according to the Craft Yarn Council: go down half a size for firm fabric such as amigurumi and up half a size for garments with more drape.

How many meters are in a ball of Stylecraft Life DK?

A ball of Stylecraft Life DK has 298 meters (326 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 298 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Stylecraft Life DK?

The best substitute for Stylecraft Life DK in CrochetMetrics is Scheepjes Colour Crafter, with a 89% Match Score. It has 300 m per 100 g (+1 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Stylecraft Life DK you will need 5 balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter.