Craft Yarn Council vs YarnSub
Craft Yarn Council: yarn weight, hook and needle standards and sizing charts. YarnSub: find a substitute yarn for any pattern.
| Craft Yarn Council | YarnSub | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Learning | Tool |
| Category | Craft Apps & Reference Tools | Craft Apps & Reference Tools |
| Crafts | Knitting, Crochet | Knitting, Crochet |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | Some | — |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | Web |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
Craft Yarn Council
The Craft Yarn Council publishes the standards most yarn labels follow: the numbered yarn weight system, needle and hook size charts, skill levels and body measurement charts for sizing.
It is the reference to check when a pattern and a yarn label do not seem to agree.
- Standard yarn weight system
- Needle and hook size conversions
- Body measurement and sizing charts
YarnSub
YarnSub helps you find a replacement when the yarn a pattern calls for is discontinued, too expensive or unavailable. You search for the original yarn and it suggests alternatives with a similar weight, fibre and texture.
It is free to use.
- Yarn substitution search
- Compares weight, fibre and texture
- Large yarn database
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.