[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.
A question we often get from customers is, "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 this question can be resolved, 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 strands ・Wool Yarn (1 cone = 500g) | 2 strands
🔁 Previous Test (Soft Acrylic Yarn)
Let's first review.
In previous trials, a rug measuring approximately 35cm x 30.7cm (1,075cm2) was produced using soft acrylic yarn (1 cone = 200g).
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This time, the verification will be carried out by beginner staff member Minami-chan!
The person in charge of the tufting is Minami-chan, a staff member who is new to tufting!
This is a realistic usage amount that only a beginner would consider, so it will surely be helpful for those who are just starting out.
Advance preparation: Divide the yarn into multiple strands
In order to separate one cone into several, we use a cone winder to prepare it.
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 length: approx. 16mm
[Verification ①] MB210 Acrylic Yarn (1 cone = 250g, 5 strands)
Interval between stitches: 3 threads 
This is the gap spacing recommended by Ragma Tag when hammering in MB210. It produces a soft and fluffy finish.
Minami struggled with the unfamiliar "sideways hit," but 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 hit a surprisingly large size!
[Verification ②] Wool yarn (1 cone = 500g, 2 strands)
We tested the wool yarn in two different patterns by changing the density of the weave!
[Pattern A] A dense and heavy finish
Stitching interval: 2 fabric threads 
We recommend Ragmatag. 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
Interval between stitches: 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, you can change the size of the rug you can make, and the texture of the finished product will also change, even if you use the same yarn.
🔽 Summary: Approximate rug sizes that can be made with different yarns
① Wool (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 actually tested how big a rug you can make with just one cone of yarn!
Of course, the results will vary depending on the tufting gun used, the tufting speed, density, etc., but I hope that this test will be useful as a guide for choosing yarn when creating.
Please use it for your future productions ☺️
Stay tuned for the next blog!
