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| Decision field | Open accessKnitting-Needle Identity & Project-Test RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Choose materials |
| Area | Yarn | Yarn |
| Best for | Reading current or vintage knitting-needle sizes without using an unsupported universal UK or Canadian conversion or ranking needle forms and materials for every maker | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn |
| Know before using | The record does not inspect a physical needle, establish a universal UK or Canadian crosswalk, select a needle form or material, approve gauge, fabric, fit, or care, diagnose pain, or replace the pattern publisher, tool and yarn makers, qualified instruction, or healthcare and accessibility support. | 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. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Reference |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current Craft Yarn Council needle, yarn-weight, and FAQ guidance plus current Knitting Guild Association gauge and blocking guidance; it separates source-specific aliases, complete tool identity, representative gauge, finished fabric, maker comfort, and approval. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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