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  2. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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    Given the linear density and weight the yarn length can be calculated; for example: l/m = 1693 × l m /Nec × m/kg, where l/m is the yarn length in metres, l m /Nec is the English cotton count and m/kg is the yarn weight in kilograms. The following length units are defined. Bundle: usually 10 lb (4.5 kg)

  3. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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    Changing yarn weight or needle size can have a significant impact on the finished project, so standardized systems have been spread about, as well as conversion systems for regional standards (especially needle sizes). [1] Yarn weight is important in achieving the correct gauge or tension for a particular project and can help with yarn ...

  4. Bradford system - Wikipedia

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    The Bradford system (also known as the English Worsted Yarn Count System or spinning count or Bradford count) is a way to assess the fineness of wool.. To measure the fineness of sheep wool fibre before microscopes and lasers were used, English wool handlers in the city of Bradford described wool by estimating (with experienced eyes) how many 560-yard (512 m) hanks of single-strand yarn could ...

  5. Hank (unit of measure) - Wikipedia

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    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). Depending on the thickness of the strand as well as the inherent density of the material, hanks can range widely in yardage per 50 gram (2 oz) unit; for example, 440 yards for a lace weight mohair ...

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    How Cialis Works. Cialis is a prescription medication designed to treat ED. It’s approved for this use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tadalafil is the active ingredient in Cialis.

  7. Experts Say This Viral Trend Actually Helps You Lose Weight - AOL

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    If you follow this 90-30-50 example, your daily total will be 128 grams of protein, 54 grams fiber, and 58 grams of healthy fats. (And don’t worry, it’s OK to go over the recommended limits.)

  8. The best gifts to buy your grandkids — from babies to big ...

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    With five multicolor play shapes, this foam fort building set will give kiddos plenty of ways to play. From a cozy couch to a castle and moat, their imagination is the limit.

  9. Yarn - Wikipedia

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    The Craft Yarn Council of America promotes a standardized industry system for measuring yarn weight, where weights are numbered from 0 (finest) to 7 (thickest). [31] Each weight can be described by a number and name: Size 0 yarn is called Lace, size 1 is Super Fine, size 2 is Fine, size 3 is Light, size 4 is Medium, size 5 is Bulky, size 6 is ...