DK? Worsted? Sport? What are Yarn Weights?

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Ever wonder what the number symbol on your yarn ball means? Confused about what terms like DK and Aran mean? In this video, we're breaking down yarn weights!

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Did you learn something new from this video? Which yarn weights do you like working with?

LionBrandYarn
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I've crocheted for a while now and just started knitting...I've discovered that fingering weight yarn goes a long way and makes beautiful shawls, sweaters and cardigans for spring and summer!

glorialopez
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I wish the weights were listed on the description

HeidiAndScots
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I like the Mandala yarn and the colors its beautiful 😍

pamelaeddowes
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I like the bulky 5, 6, 7 yarns for instant gratification and 3 for everything else, except socks

loripennington-joyner
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I like worsted - number 4. I want to try working with DK / lightweight 3 for amigurumi projects.

michelelef
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I’m in Australia and we have ply so does get confusing at times

kathiechalmers
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thank you! ive never heard of this term and ive checked my yarn and not all of them have the symbol. So now im gonna continuing to learn more. thank you :)

Emmelifall
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I like to use 4 and 5. Thank you for the video! 😊

gladysrojas
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I've worked with worsted weight (4) for most of my crochet activity because until about 25 years ago, that was what was available to me or later what was in the budget. This makes good Granny Square designs. Once, my aunt gave me a blanket of Granny Squares to make with about seven rounds each. I made all the Granny Squares, but I didn't know how to join them. 😕 I really wished then that I knew how (now I know a few ways to do it. I like slip-stitching all the way around, like those loop - bands looms to make potholders of my youth.)

Still, I later made a giant, queen - sized blanket for myself out of Caron Super Soft (4), and it is very soft for me to sleep with. I made it out of shells (back posts to raise the shells), and it looks beautiful! It has the added benefit of being heavy, and weighted blankets are highly - prized for snuggling and having a good night's sleep.

Recently I've heard of super - bulky (I think) used in knitting or crocheting blankets by using only one's hands. I don't do it myself, but the fabric it makes looks like a soft, pillowy "featherbed" like an old German quilt would be. I think if it were double - knit or double - stranded crochet, preserving the thickness, it would actually make a featherbed.

Meanwhile, I've discovered that a 1 or 2 could make socks, and one day I'd like to make some crazy - colored socks with some several - colored yarn.

Now, at my 2 favorite craft stores, there is a large stock of several different sizes and textures. I prize Lion Brand Homespun (5) for making warm scarves (back and forth with half double crochet and G hook for snuggle ability and easy warmth preservation. 1 foot by 6 feet seems to be my best size.)

ginnyjollykidd
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Here in South Africa our yarns are more similar to Australia and the UK. I use DK almost exclusively for baby blankets and outfits (sweater, beanie and booties) for newborns.

jen
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My go to yarn wt. is medium for most regular knitting.

rohinibhat
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I need help.. I have a book that says it requires DK yarn, furry yarn, and chenille yarn. I can’t figure out chenille or furry substitutes. I’m confused. I found the DK yarn in England, but what would be a good substitute here in the states. BTW, I’m trying to make amigurumi characters that require these particular yarns.

craftygabijamberryavongall
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I really love working with DK. It just works up very fast when making shawls.

amsewcrafty
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I have all this superfine yarn that I want to use for a shawl but the pattern calls for fingering yarn.. can I hold 2 strands of this superfine and change the needle size to achieve this fingering weight yarn ...Thanks

misstina
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I'm in Australia and traditionally we refer to the weight as ply most common 4 ply for baby items, 8ply general all-rounder and 10 or 12ply for bulky items, but with the newer yarns, and so much from overseas it really difficult to know what is what. I'm trying to go by the numbers but not all labels have them, I have found the yardage/meter age helpful but older patterns don't have that information. I'll look up the chart you mentioned for comparison.

marymaxey
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Thanks! I didn't get much information from the video, but will download the yarn standard chart for sure. The most common thing I hear and read is 'worsted' the heck is 'worsted weight'?!

beadonitboard
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Depends upon project on what yarn i like. I like them all

Kbkb_kris
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Hey! Question: If I use two skeins of 3 together, (so basically I knit with two strands of size 3 yarn), what weight will that equal? Will it be thick enough for a hat? Thanks!

ccstars
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Why is it some 5 yarn not the same? I loom knit

mommyandmissy