Some Common Yarn Count.

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List of some most used yarn count

The following counts of yarn that are widely used for knitting process are given:

YARN COUNT:

a) Cotton: 20/1, 24/1, 26/1, 28/1, 30/1, 34/1, 40/1 Ne.

b) Terylene cotton: 20/1, 24/1, 26/1, 28/1, 30/1 Ne.

c) CVC: 26/1, 28/1, 30/1, 34/1 Ne.

d) Melange: 20/1, 22/1, 26/1, 30/1 Ne.

e) Spandex: 20D, 40D, 70D.

f) Polyester: 75D, 150D.

g) Sewing thread: 50/2, 40/2, 75D, 150D etc.

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How do Select the correct Yarn count for your specific fabric (Interlock) GSM ?

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Select the correct Yarn count for Interlock fabric:

In my post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

Interlock 

Say, the require GSM is 220

Yarn count  = (-0.206) X (GSM) + 80.56

                   = (-0.206) X (220) + 80.56

                   = -45.32 + 80.56

                   = 35.24

So, to knit 220 gsm Interlock fabric we need yarn count 35.24/s

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How do Select the correct Yarn count for your specific fabric (Lycra 2x2 Rib) Rib) GSM ?

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Select the correct Yarn count for Lycra 2x2 Rib fabric:

In my post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

Lycra 2x2 Rib 

Say, the require GSM is 220

Yarn count  = (-0.108) X (GSM) + 56.62

                   = (-0.108) X (220) + 56.62

                   = -23.76 + 56.62

                   = 32.86

So, to knit 220 gsm Lycra 2x2 Rib fabric we need yarn count 32.86/s

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How do Select the correct Yarn count for your specific fabric (Lycra 1x1 Rib) GSM ?

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Select the correct Yarn count for Lycra 1x1 Rib fabric:

In my post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

Lycra 1x1 Rib 

Say, the require GSM is 220

Yarn count  = (-0.119) X (GSM) + 59.12

                   = (-0.119) X (220) + 59.12

                   = -26.18 + 59.12

                   = 32.94

So, to knit 220 gsm Lycra 1x1 Rib fabric we need yarn count 32.94/s

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How do Select the correct Yarn count for your specific fabric (1X1 Rib) GSM ?

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Select the correct Yarn count for 1X1 Rib fabric:

In my post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

1X1 Rib 

Say, the require GSM is 200

Yarn count     = (-0.123) X (GSM) + 54.57

                   = (-0.123) X (200) + 54.57

                   = -24.6 + 54.57

                   = 29.97

So, to knit 200 gsm 1X1 Rib fabric we need yarn count 29.97/s

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How do Select the correct Yarn count for your specific fabric (Double Lacoste) GSM ?

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Select the correct Yarn count for Double Lacoste fabric:

In my this post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

Double Lacoste 

Say, the require GSM is 220

Yarn count  = (-0.167) X (GSM) + 64.36

                   = (-0.167) X (220) + 64.36

                   = -36.74 + 64.36

                   = 27.62

So, to knit 220 gsm Double Lacoste fabric we need yarn count 27.62/s

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Select the correct Yarn count for Pique fabric?

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Select the correct Yarn count for Pique fabric:

In my this post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

Pique 

Say, the require GSM is 180

Yarn count  = (-0.146) X (GSM) + 57.16

                   = (-0.146) X (180) + 57.16

                   = -26.28 + 57.16

                   = 30.88

So, to knit 180 gsm Pique fabric we need yarn count 30.88/s

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How do Select the correct Yarn count for your specific fabric(S/jersey) GSM ?

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Select the correct Yarn count for single jersey fabric:

In my this post I will introduce you with some equations, with which we can select the actual yarn count for knit the fabric. These are vary for fabric types.

Single Jersey 

Say, the require GSM is 160

Yarn count  = (-0.141) X (GSM) + 50.22

                   = (-0.141) X (160) + 50.22

                   = -22.58 + 50.22

                   = 27.66

So, to knit 160 gsm single jersey fabric we need yarn count 27.66/s

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Relation Between Yarn count, Knitting, Dyeing & Gsm.

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Knitting Rules

For choosing correct yarn count and for producing accurate require fabric it is very important for us to learn the knitting rules & conditions. From my next several post we will learn the Relation between Yarn count, Knitting, Dyeing & Gsm.

At first please note:

1 CM   = 10 MM,

1 INCH = 2.54 CM 

1 INCH = 25.4 MM  

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