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Hank (unit of measure)

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216: 74: 66: 97:, hanks are not a fixed length but are sold in units by weight, most commonly 50 grams (2 oz). Depending on the thickness of the strand as well as the inherent density of the material, hanks can range widely in yardage per 50 gram (2 oz) unit; for example, 440 yards for a lace weight 85:
is usually considered 1/6th of a hank (either by weight or by length). One source identifies a skein of stranded cotton as being 8.25 yards (7.54 m), of tapestry wool as being 10 yards (9.1 m), and crewel wool as being 33 yards (30 m).
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or labor-intensive hand-painting of colors, can influence a manufacturer's desired length per unit as well. Knitters and crocheters rewind the hanks into balls or centre-pull skeins prior to use, in order to prevent the yarn from becoming tangled.
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Hanks, twisted and untwisted. The tie typically used to hold the coil together is visible on the left.
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is sold by the hank. This unit of measure equals 100 yards (91 m).
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Hanks and skeins of yarn. The three uppermost yarns are in hanks.
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While hanks may differ by manufacturer and by product, a
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Textile term; coiled or wrapped unit of yarn or twine
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Hank (textile)
textile industry
yarn
twine
looms
linen
cotton
silk


knitting
crochet
mohair
cotton
mercerisation
meat industry
sausage casing
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