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| Decision field | Open accessHook & Needle Diameter ReferenceGlobalRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessTextile Language TranslatorGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials | Learn techniques |
| Area | Yarn | Patterns & fit | Yarn | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Checking which U.S. alias the current Craft Yarn Council table gives a known metric package size before confirming project gauge | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Turning an unfamiliar phrase or production acronym into a precise next question |
| Know before using | The reference is not a dimensional measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, gauge result, or proof that a proposed tool will produce the required fabric. | Community members add and quality-control the records, so confirm sizing, measurements, fabric suggestions, format, availability, errata, license, and purchase terms with the designer or publisher. Adding an entry to a stash does not provide the pattern files. Saved searches and private PDF storage are paid Plus features, and a listing or review does not establish pattern accuracy or fit. | A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing. | It is a translation and orientation layer, not legal advice, certification approval, a purchased standard, or proof that a supplier, sample, or lot conforms. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Makers | Makers | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free account | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Community | Reference | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Community database | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | The lookup reproduces the current public Craft Yarn Council metric and U.S. alias rows and follows the Council's warning that company letter and number labels vary; blank aliases remain blank instead of being inferred. | Threadloop's official guide describes an independent, fully crowdsourced database covering available and out-of-print sewing patterns. Its search supports pattern type, fabric type, age group, body type, cup size, level, format, file features, language, measurements, availability, and other filters; members can also track a stash, wishlist, projects, reviews, and discussions. | YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems. | Each entry includes plain-language aliases, a working definition, a decision boundary, a checked source, and an internal next step; a repository audit enforces completeness and review dates. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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