Wraps-per-inch yarn gauge — 3D-printable model preview

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Wraps-per-inch yarn gauge

Identify the weight of an unlabelled yarn

Wind an unlabelled yarn round the stick between the notches, side by side without stretching, and count the wraps: 1 inch or 2 inches gives the WPI that tells lace from DK from chunky. Leftover and hand-spun yarn can be matched to a pattern without guessing.

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Size: 140 × 16 × 8 mm
Shape: Custom outline
Walls: 3.0 mm
Volume: 6.5 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 8.1 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Crafts & making
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 15 steps

What’s in it

Custom outline, 140 × 16 × 8 mm, with 3.0 mm walls
Custom outline traced from a shape
Engraved text: “1 IN”, “2 IN”

How to print it

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 8.1 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.16 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the wraps-per-inch yarn gauge model?

The wraps-per-inch yarn gauge model measures 140 × 16 × 8 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 8.1 g of PLA (6.5 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.16 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the wraps-per-inch yarn gauge model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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