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  1. 06-06-2016, 09:35 AM #1
    NancyMcQuade
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    Yarn weight

    I have a ball of yarn that I want to use but it is unlabelled. Is there any way to determine the weight of the yarn?
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  2. 06-06-2016, 03:35 PM #2
    lulu12
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    hey nancy- if you take it to your local yarn store they might be able to tell you
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  3. 06-06-2016, 07:56 PM #3
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    I would Just compare it to other yarn you have at home.
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  4. 06-07-2016, 03:26 AM #4
    Corina
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    Use the wraps per inch method to determine the weight class of an unknown yarn.
    Wraps per inch method | Wool Festival
    Crochet Spot » Blog Archive » How to Measure Yarn in WPI (Wraps Per Inch) - Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and News
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  6. 06-07-2016, 06:50 AM #5
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    Thanks for the info.
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