[Verification] Size of rugs that can be made with 200g of soft acrylic yarn and comparison of mixed color weaves
Added August 15, 2025
Hello! We are RUGMATAG, a tufting studio and shop in Osaka that runs tufting workshops and specializes in tufting equipment and materials . In this article, we'll be introducing soft acrylic yarn, which is recommended for tufting beginners. We also tested how many rugs can be made with one cone, so please read to the end.
What is soft acrylic yarn?
Soft acrylic yarn, as its name suggests, is characterized by its soft texture. It is made up of eight thin strands twisted together, and when woven, it spreads out softly.
For more details, please see the blog post below.
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RUGMATAG SOFT ACRYLIC YARN (acrylic yarn for tufting)
Comparison of single-cylinder and double-cylinder
Soft acrylic is inexpensive and is recommended for yarns made in one or two strands, making it easy to prepare and especially recommended for beginners.
I would like to try casting one line at a time and compare how much difference there is in how the line appears on the surface when using one line and two lines.
In the case of single-piece
If you use a single roll, you can use it as is without having to rewind it, making preparation easy.
I'll try placing one vertically on the cone and hammering it in.
If you use just one, one line will create this much volume.
Even one strand is enough volume.
In the case of two-piece
We make one ball using a ball winding machine and then hammer in two strands.
When using two strands, either rewind them using a ball winder or use two cones standing upright.
Compared to single strands, this method gives each line more volume.
It is easy to create dense material, which also shortens production time.
For larger pieces, it is easier to work with two strands.
Check out the size of the rug you can make with one cone!
To answer the question, " How big a rug can you make with one cone (approximately 200g) of soft acrylic yarn? ", we actually conducted a test.
Verification condition 1
- Yarn : Soft acrylic yarn 200g (weight of yarn only)
- How to use : Take one piece
- Gun : AK-1 cut pile
- Pile length : approx. 16mm
- Interval between stitches: 2 threads
Continue weaving until you run out of 200g of yarn per cone.
result
Measure the finished size.
The vertical length is 35cm
The horizontal length is 30.7 cm
I continued to hammer until I ran out of yarn. 35cm x I was able to hit a size of 30.7cm !
Verification condition 2
- Yarn : Soft acrylic yarn 200g (weight of yarn only)
- How to use : Take two pieces
- Gun : AK-1 cut pile
- Pile length : approx. 16mm
- Interval between stitches: 3 threads
With double-strand lacing, the volume per line increases compared to single-strand lacing, and the surface density tends to be denser.
Therefore, to achieve a finished product closer to that of a single piece, the intervals between the stitches are set wider than when using a single piece.
I divided one cone of yarn into two using a yarn winder and started winding! I continued winding until I used up 200g of yarn.
result
Measure the finished size.
Height 39.5cm (driving surface only) 
Width 30.7cm
I kept knitting until I ran out of yarn, and ended up with a size of 39.5cm x 30.7cm !
Two verification results
The two-piece method allowed us to drill a larger area than the single-piece method.
The reason for this is thought to be that by increasing the intervals between shots, a wider area could be covered with the same amount of shot.
The amount consumed will vary depending on how you shoot and the gun you use, so please use this as a guide only.
Mix color input
The mixed colors of soft acrylic yarn are perfect for adding a unique accent to your projects.
Let's see how the MIX colors appear on the surface when applied in various patterns!
The color we will be using this time is BRMX57, a three-color mix.
In the case of single-piece
A diagonal pattern appeared on the surface.
It seems that when the timing of the color change is right, a pattern like this can appear.
When using two strands and matching the initial colors of both strands
The hammering is done with the initial color aligned.
The resulting pattern is larger and more diagonal than when made from a single strand.
When using two strands and shifting the initial color of both strands
The first color is shifted when the stamping is performed.
It came out in a completely different color.
Even though I used the same yarn, the results were completely different depending on how I wove it.
The appearance of mixed colors varies depending on the type of color you choose, the initial color you start with, and the size, so if you're interested in mixed colors, try out different methods of mixing to find your favorite look!
summary
Soft acrylic yarn is a versatile yarn that can be used by beginners and advanced knitters alike.
Please try tufting with soft acrylic yarn.
We also have a detailed explanation on YouTube, so please take a look!
↓You can see the color lineup on the collection page.↓
RUGMATAG SOFT ACRYLIC YARN collection page
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