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| Decision field | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Yarn | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test |
| 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. | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Makers | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | Community database | Stitch Authority |
| 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 individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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