Yarn spec sheet · Stylecraft

Stylecraft Special DK

Stylecraft Special DK: 295 m per 100 g, 4 mm hook, Acrylic. Best substitutes ranked by Match Score, ball equivalences and a yardage calculator.

Technical specifications

Weight (CYC)
3 – Light
Meters per 100 g
295 m
Recommended hook
4 mm
Composition
100 % Acrylic
Ball
100 g · 295 m (323 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 Special DK

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

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

    +2 % meters per 100 g vs. original 300 m per ball (+5 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

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

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

    −6 % meters per 100 g vs. original 276 m per ball (−19 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

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

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  3. Stylecraft Life DK Match Score 88 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +1 % meters per 100 g vs. original 298 m per ball (+3 m) 3 – Light · Blend

    Balls of Stylecraft Special DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Stylecraft Life DK 1 3 5 10

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  4. Schachenmayr Bravo Match Score 78 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture

    −10 % meters per 100 g vs. original 133 m per ball (−162 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

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

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  5. Scheepjes Softfun Match Score 72 %
    • similar density
    • same weight
    • same texture

    −5 % meters per 100 g vs. original 140 m per ball (−155 m) 3 – Light · Blend

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

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  6. Lion Brand Mandala Match Score 65 %
    • same weight
    • same fiber
    • same texture
    • same hook range

    +22 % meters per 100 g vs. original 540 m per ball (+245 m) 3 – Light · Acrylic

    Balls of Stylecraft Special DK 1 3 5 10
    Balls of Lion Brand Mandala 1 2 3 6

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How much Stylecraft Special DK do you need?

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Frequently asked questions about Stylecraft Special DK

What hook size do you use for Stylecraft Special DK?

For Stylecraft Special 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 Special DK?

A ball of Stylecraft Special DK has 295 meters (323 yards) and weighs 100 g, which is 295 meters per 100 g.

What is the best substitute for Stylecraft Special DK?

The best substitute for Stylecraft Special DK in CrochetMetrics is Scheepjes Colour Crafter, with a 97% Match Score. It has 300 m per 100 g (+2 % vs. the original): for every 5 balls of Stylecraft Special DK you will need 5 balls of Scheepjes Colour Crafter.