Yarn spec sheet · Stylecraft

Stylecraft Special Aran

Stylecraft Special Aran: 196 m per 100 g, 5 mm hook, Acrylic. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
4 – Medium
Meters per 100 g
196 m
Recommended hook
5 mm
Composition
100 % Acrylic
Ball
100 g · 196 m (214 yd)
WPI (wraps per inch)
9–12 (CYC range)
Standard gauge (10 × 10 cm)
11–14 sc (CYC standard)
Texture
Plied
Status
Available

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Best substitutes for Stylecraft Special Aran

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

  1. Bernat Super Value Match Score 99 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 389 m per ball (+193 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Bernat Super Value 1 2 3 6

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  2. Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Match Score 90 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 184 m per ball (−12 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 2 4 6 11

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  3. Lion Brand Pound of Love Match Score 86 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    +5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 932 m per ball (+736 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Pound of Love 1 1 2 3

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  4. Red Heart With Love Match Score 79 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −13 % meters per 100 g vs. original 338 m per ball (+142 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart With Love 1 2 3 6

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  5. Caron Simply Soft Match Score 78 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −14 % meters per 100 g vs. original 288 m per ball (+92 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Caron Simply Soft 1 3 4 7

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  6. Red Heart Super Saver Match Score 77 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    −14 % meters per 100 g vs. original 333 m per ball (+137 m) 4 – Medium · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special Aran 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Red Heart Super Saver 1 2 3 6

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Frequently asked questions about Stylecraft Special Aran

What hook size do you use for Stylecraft Special Aran?

For Stylecraft Special Aran we recommend a 5 mm crochet hook. It is a 4 – Medium 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 Special Aran?

A ball of Stylecraft Special Aran has 196 meters (214 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 196 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Stylecraft Special Aran?

The best substitute for Stylecraft Special Aran in CrochetMetrics is Bernat Super Value, with a 99% Match Score. It has 197 m per 100 g (+1 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Stylecraft Special Aran you will need 3 balls of Bernat Super Value.