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| Decision field | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessHook & Needle Diameter ReferenceGlobalRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Yarn | Patterns & fit | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | 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 |
| Know before using | 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. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Both | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Reference | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Community |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Community database |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | 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. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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