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  2. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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    dtex (deci-tex): Grams per 10,000 metres of yarn. Dtex is a direct measure of linear density. [5] gr/yard: Grains per yard of yarn. Gr/yard is a direct measure of linear density, but is rarely used in the modern textile industry. ECC or NeC or Ne (English Cotton Count): The number of 840 yd lengths per pound. ECC is an indirect measure of ...

  3. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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    Measure the number of wraps per inch (2.5 cm). For better accuracy, measure the wraps at the center of your yarn sample. The number of wraps will act as a gauge to assess the thickness of unmarked yarn; for example 12 wraps per inch is 12 WPI, and is used to calculate how much yarn is required for various articles, [3] so that 12 is equivalent ...

  4. Thread (yarn) - Wikipedia

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    Thread is similar to yarn, cord, twine, or string, and there is some overlap between the way these terms are used. However, thread is most often used to mean materials fine and smooth enough for sewing, embroidery, weaving, or making lace or net. Yarn is often used to mean a thicker and softer material, suitable for knitting and crochet.

  5. Textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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    Cotton Counts: Refers to the thickness of the cotton yarn where 840 yards of yarns weighs 1 pound (0.45 kg). 10-count cotton means that 8,400 yards (7,700 m) of yarn weighs 1 pound (0.45 kg). This is coarser than 40-count cotton where 40x840 yards are needed.

  6. Hank (unit of measure) - Wikipedia

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    One source identifies a skein of stranded cotton as being 8.25 yards (7.54 m), of tapestry wool as being 10 yards (9.1 m), and crewel wool as being 33 yards (30 m). [ 1 ] In yarns for handcrafts such as knitting or crochet , hanks are not a fixed length but are sold in units by weight, most commonly 50 grams (2 oz).

  7. Worsted - Wikipedia

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    The term worsted, in relation to textile yarn weight, is defined as the number of hanks of yarn, each with a length of 560 yards, that weigh one pound. Super numbers represent the fineness of the worsted wool fiber used in the fabric. The higher the number, such as Super 100s, 120s, or 150s, the finer the wool thread is.

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    Fitness guru Denise Austin knows exactly why New Year's resolutions don't stick for some people and has an easy solution for those trying to keep up with their goals throughout 2025.

  9. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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    Metric hook size [1] US hook size [1] Knitting gauge (number of stitches per four inches) [1] Metric knitting needle size [1] US knitting needle size Lace fingering, crochet 10-count thread 33 - 40 sts 1.5 - 2.25 mm B-1 33 - 40 sts 1.5mm - 2.25mm Super fine sock, fingering, baby 21 - 32 sts 2.25 - 3.5 mm B-1 - E-4 27 - 32 sts 2.25mm -3.25mm Fine

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