| Term | Main definition | ||||||||||
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| count | A system for measuring the fineness or thickness of yarn by spinners, weavers and knitters. In Scotland the term is known as grist. In all other English speaking countries the term count is used.
A number is used to indicate the size of the yarn and is calculated from one of the following indirect or direct systems: Indirect fixed weight system |