Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Specifications
| Weight | 4 · Worsted CYC 4 · Medium |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 100% Acrylic |
| Put-up | 100 g · 200 m (218 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 18–20 sts / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 4.5 mm / 5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Plied (3 or more plies) |
| Care | Machine wash (30C) |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
Knit Picks Brava Worsted is a medium-weight yarn (CYC 4). Its standard put-up gives 200 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle range is 4.5–5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 18–20 sts / 10 cm.
Acrylic is durable and easy to wash, but it can pill and has little elasticity. Avoid high heat, which can permanently relax the fibre.
Substitution notes
Match by length and gauge band before anything else. A replacement within roughly 10% of 200 m per 100 g will usually land in the same fabric territory; a larger gap means you should recalculate the project quantity and swatch again. Fibre composition matters too: acrylic is stable and washable but less breathable, so a wool replacement will change both warmth and drape.
Similar yarns
- Berroco Vintage 4 · Worsted · 200 m per 100 g · 52% Acrylic / 40% Superwash Wool / 8% Nylon
- Cascade Yarns 220 4 · Worsted · 200 m per 100 g · 100% Highland Wool
- Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash 4 · Worsted · 200 m per 100 g · 100% Superwash Wool
Specs and sources
Record checked 2026-10-22. Put-up is the standard manufacturer skein; confirm against the label before buying a full project quantity. Specifications are facts reproduced for reference; descriptions and photography are our own. Confirm against the label before buying a full project quantity.