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Worsted-wool:

Worsted is the name of both a yarn, usually made from wool, and the cloth made from this yarn. The term "worsted" today is applied to any yarn spun from fibers three inches in length or longer that have been carded, combed, and drawn, not just wool. Acrylic and other yarns can be called "worsted," and this is a reference to the weight of the yarn as much as the production process. A worsted yarn generally has a gauge of about 20 stitches per 10 centimeters, though this definition may vary slightly in different countries.