[Testing the amount of yarn used for tufting] How many rugs can be made from one cone of yarn?
Hello!
My name is Chris and I am the manager of RUGMATAG, a tufting specialty store in Osaka.
We often get asked by customers, "How much yarn do you use?"
So this time, our staff actually tested how big a rug you can make with just one cone of yarn!
Knowing the amount of yarn used can also be used as a guide for production costs.
"How much yarn do I need?"
If you can resolve this issue, you will be able to purchase only the amount you need without waste, which will also lead to cost savings.
For this test, we used the following two types of yarn that we sell in our store.
MB210 Acrylic Yarn (1 cone = 250g) | 5-ply Wool Yarn (1 cone = 500g) | 2-ply
Previous verification (soft acrylic yarn)
Let's start by reviewing.
In a previous test, a rug measuring approximately 35cm x 30.7cm (1,075cm²) was made using soft acrylic yarn (1 cone = 200g).
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This time, the verification will be carried out by our beginner staff member Minami-chan!
The person in charge of the tufting is Minami-chan, a staff member who is a tufting beginner!
This is a realistic usage amount that only beginners can use, so it will surely be useful for those who are just starting out.
Preparation: Divide the yarn into multiple strands
To separate one cone into multiple pieces, we use a cone winder.
MB210 Acrylic Yarn (1 cone = 250g) | 5 strands
→ Prepare 4 balls + the original cone for a total of 5 pieces.
Wool yarn (1 cone = 500g) | 2 strands
→ Prepare two pieces of corn + one ball. 
Tufting gun to be used
・AK-1 Cut Pile Tufting Gun
Pile height: approx. 16mm
[Test 1] MB210 Acrylic Yarn (1 cone = 250g, 5 strands)
Sewing interval: 3 threads 
This is the recommended gap spacing when applying MB210. It is characterized by a soft and fluffy finish.
Minami struggled with the unfamiliar "sideways shot," but she managed to complete the shot carefully!
Finished size
Height: 52.5cm x Width: 31cm (area: 1,627.5㎠)
Square equivalent: approx. 40.3cm x 40.3cm
This size is perfect for chair pads and small point rugs. Even with 250g, I was able to make surprisingly large sizes!
[Test 2] Wool yarn (1 cone = 500g, 2 strands)
We tested the wool yarn in two different patterns, changing the density of the weave!
[Pattern A] A dense and solid finish
Sewing interval: 2 threads 
We recommend Raguma Tag. It is for those who value durability and luxury. It has a firm and sturdy texture.
Finished size
Height: 46.5cm x Width: 41.5cm (area: 1,929.75㎠)
Square equivalent: approx. 43.9cm x 43.9cm
[Pattern B] Soft and fluffy finish
Sewing interval: 3 threads 
Recommended for those who want a soft and natural look.
Finished size
Height: 55.5cm x Width: 46.5cm (area: 2,580.75㎠)
Square equivalent: approx. 50.8cm x 50.8cm
The finished rugs from patterns A (left) and B (right) are so different in size! By adjusting the density to suit the purpose of the rug, not only will the size of the rug you can make change, but the finished texture will also change even if you use the same yarn.
Summary: Rug sizes that can be made by yarn
①Wool (A)/500g
Approximately 46.5×41.5cm (1,929.75㎠)
②Wool (B)/500g
Approximately 55.5×46.5cm (2,580.75㎠)
③MB210 Acrylic/250g
Approximately 52.5×31cm (1,627.5㎠)
④Soft acrylic yarn/200g
Approximately 35×30.7cm (1,075㎠)
From left to right: ①②③④
Conclusion
This time, our beginner staff members put it to the test to see how many rugs can be made with just one cone of yarn!
Of course, the results will vary depending on the tufting gun used, the weaving speed, density, etc., but I hope that this test will be useful as a guideline for yarn when creating.
Please use it in your future productions!
Stay tuned for the next blog!
