Yarns / Lang Yarns / Astra
Astra
A lace yarn, 60% Polyester, 40% Nylon, 601 yd (550 m) per 25 g ball.
Lang Yarns · Buy at Wool and Company
| Weight | Lace, 0 |
|---|---|
| Length per ball | 601 yd · 550 m |
| Ball weight | 25 g |
| Length per 100 g | 2,404 yd · 2,198 m |
| Fiber | 60% Polyester, 40% Nylon |
| Source | woolandcompany.com |
Use instead
Your pattern uses 10 balls of Astra.
Same weight and fiber family, and close in length per 100 g. Closest first.
Same length: 6,010 yd. Buy one extra ball to be safe.
| Yarn | Fiber | You need | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallic No 40 Rico | 70% polyamide, 30% polyester | 28 balls of 218 yd |
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