Ok, so I just wanted to explain something in case people are getting confused. Chandi is explaining the US/Canada and partially the UK weight systems. When she said that people are looking for a 2ply yarn, they may not be talking about the PLIES of a yarn (aka the strands it is made up of), they could be using the other system, that some people, like us Aussies use. So below is the conversion from US/Canada/UK to the Australian weight system; I believe some other countries use this as well. Americans also use a numbered yarn weight system (like medium 4 is a worsted weight) which is in brackets after the US/Canada/UK system. Lace - 2-3ply Fingering or sock (1) - 4ply Sport (2) - 5-6ply Dk (3) - 8ply Worsted/aran (4) - 10ply Bulky/chunky (5) - 12ply Super bulky/super chunky (6-7) - 14ply/16ply or larger Please keep in mind other people have different views on yarn weights, and what’s what, so I don’t know everything, this is just my personal experience and knowledge on this weight system. Again, to my knowledge, people in the UK mostly follow the American system with the exception of aran rather than worsted, until they get to a fingering weight yarn, then they follow the system above (so 4ply-2ply instead of fingering-lace). Hope this helps out anyone confused about our system here in Australia, trust me, it was very confusing when I started knitting and crocheting. :)
Miss Bee Crochet thank you for explaining the Australian conversions, as I have had a lot of difficulty working out what type of yarn is what in translation.... I mostly use 8ply, so would need to be looking at Dk - and possibly sometimes worsted... 🙂
Thank you so much. I find it so difficult to know which wool to use and have yet to make a perfect. match to most patterns. As an Australian I have found your information so helpful,
I really loved this, information is always needed. Knowing which yarn to use with a project is confusing and this video and the ones you are going to be making (thank you) will clear it all up. Thank you.
yarn police hehehe, I've been so afraid of them. Thank you Shandy! love your channel. I need all the help I can get! I just tried crochet and I've been bing watching crochet channels like crazy for a week. I literally dream crochet. I never considered knit because it seems more time consuming to complete one project. However I really prefer the look of cables and the tightness of the knit look. I appreciate all of your tutorials on both!
Try knitting something small to start. I crochet because I couldn't coordinate working with 2 needles but my mom knits and can make a sweater in an evening while watching TV. She knits with out looking at what she is doing I've tried that with crochet but wind up splitting my stitches.
Thank you for doing this video. I never thought about certain types of fiber for different projects but seeing how they “ lay” when done with project is an important t detail to know and realize ahead of time . This video was /is very valuable information thank you .
Hi Chandi! I am a new subscriber and a very new beginner in the knitting world. So I wanted so much to learn all the basics about knitting. Can you please also discuss about needles. Which size is for certain yarns. By the way, I really love your videos because of your clear explanation. It's easy to understand. Thank you.
Looking forward to the videos to come. You know what I get confused about?! When I should and when I should not use superwash. I made a hat and it relaxed so much that it now doesn’t fit who I knitted it for. Will it shrink up if I rewash it and put it in the dryer? What are the pros and cons of using singles? Which yarn is best for sweaters if you’re worried about it stretching out?
Thank you for showing the strand size in comparison to your thumb. It really helps to see that comparison, so I can try it myself. I made my very first hank of yarn and there ended up being multiple thicknesses throughout the whole thing!
@@ExpressionFiberArts I did enjoy it! I used some multi-color roving to make my singles, so each section of 2 ply is made up of 2 different colors. Even though my yarn is chunky in some spots, I'm really proud of it. It certainly makes me respect the amount of work put into making yarn.
This super helpful! I would love you to do a video about what you can do with different yarns. I have been wanting to make cute amiguri and wasn't sure what would be good.
Different weight yarn creates different size amigarumi. With a stretchier yarn you need to go with a smaller hook or needles because you don't want the stuffing coming out the holes between stitches so you want your fabric to be tight.
Thank you for this video, Chandi, and actually showing the thickness. Also, the part of not being afraid to try a thinner yarn was awesome. I bought angora lace weight at a garage sale and I am super intimidated by it.
What I would love to see is the patterns on your site separated into sections of what type of yarn was used. I have a small-ish stash of your yarns but it takes a little while to sort through online to find what yarns work well with each pattern. Idk if that’s being too picky! I hope not! Thanks Chandi!
Hi Chandi! Loved the video!! 3 years ago I stumbled across your beginner videos on how to knit. So I’d like to say thanks for showing me the ways of knitting!! I’m really into chunky, bulky, super bulky and worsted weight yarn so I would like to know what I can make with them. I normally just try to make whatever and use the trial and error method lol.
Thank you so very much. So it is fingering weight yarn that I have been knititng with. When I have patience I can knit with 1 skein, when my hands are shaky which is most of the time I double up.
Great videos! I really appreciate your efforts, I'm a begginer. 🙂 I signed up for your newsletter and then noticed you're local to me, I'm so excited! 😊 Thanks so much!
Thanks Chandi. This was very helpful. Looking forward to your upcoming videos on this subject. Would love to hear your suggestions for the different yarn weights. Have a great day!
The difference in types of yarns like cotton blends, 100% acrylic, cashmere blends etc. Which is better for what projects. Pretty much all the ends and out of the difference in yarns. Thanks.
i like what youre a doing here. Im the guy who asked you what to make with thick and thin yarn earlier today. your how to knit was the first video i saw once picked up a set on needles. super excited to see where you are going with this.
Thank you for the video, it was very helpful. Can you show a strand of each yarn weight next to each other for comparison? Thank you again and I look forward to the next video.
Hi Chandi I would dearly love the answer to holding 2 strands of lace weight yarn together what weight yarn does that become & what size needle to use 🙏🙏🙏 I hope you can help me figure this out 🙏🙏🙏
I becomes about the thickness of fingering weight. Here is a great resource for needles sizes: www.craftyarts.co.uk/blog/2016/04/choosing-the-correct-yarn-needle-hook-sizes-for-knitting-crochet/
I love that you do have the explanation for the weights of the yarns. I have been trying to figure all that out. I love crocheting and am practicing my knitting. I just am really curious about all of the different weights and purpose for each or best fit for item I want make with it. I'm obsessed with your yarns but I am on a fixed income so I have to be careful how much I spend so I have to spread my funds out just right so I can afford to buy any yarn. I enter tons of the Giveaways on RUclips and never win. It's crazy, I swear I've seen one person win 3 different giveaways in the same day. Anywho, that pretty much much tells you why I'm cautious about buying online. I ABSOLUTELY love ALL of yours!!! They're GORGEOUS!!! 🤗🥰🙏🏼😍!! Keep making SUCH BEAUTIFUL YARN!!🤗🧶🧶🧶💋🧣💞🤘🏼 #YARNMakesMeHappy #GPWarrior💚🥄🧶
Yes, I would like to here about the qualities and specifics of different yarn blends. Like camel silk blend and alpaca silk blend and regular wool, hemp and cotton. Which are warmer and cooler, in regards to garments for example.
Hi Chandi! Could you please relate her various weights you discussed with their number value that I see on commercially produced yarns. For example, I assume fingering weight fall in a number 1. But do other trans also fall in that category and so on? That would be really helpful. Thanks!
Jennifer Hopkins the numbers that correspond to the yarns in the video are as follows (per the Craft Yarn Council) Lace weight-0 Fingering/Sock weight-1 Sport Weight-2 DK weight-3 Worsted-4 Bulky-5 Hope this helps!!!
Thanks for this, very helpful. Please do a video about tying off, securing a row, etc. I've just mastered creating the magic circle, but after I've closed it up and supposedly secured it, the circle gets larger as I crochet into it. I've tried multiple ways of securing the yarn but none of them seem to be working for me.
In the UK the thicknesses are classified in a slightly different way. For instance, 4ply not only states the number of strands twisted together (4), but it also denotes the yarn weight. Then there is 3ply (3 strands) but is very light, like a lace weight. We don;t use the term Worsted weight, but I'm wondering if this is what we call Aran weight. In the UK we also use the term "chunky" rather than bulky. Throw in the differences in hook and needle sizes AND differences between UK and USA crochet terms, and it can all be really confusing! As a knitter of more than 50 years who switched to crochet a coupe of years ago, I agree with Chandi - don;t let the thickness (or thin-ness) of a yarn put you off. Try it. I'm about to start a project in Laceweight which I've never used before.
Hello Chandi, I have a questipn... can you crochet with all the different types of yarn or is there certain types? I am a beginner of crocheting and I want to try different types if yarn to get the feel of it better.
Thanks for the tip. I do have trouble with the different yarns. We only have Wal-Mart were we live. So to get something different I would need to order. And i would be lost.
Hi, Chandi: although you posted this video 2 years ago, perhaps you could describe the width of each strand such as in "millimeters" as well. Thank you for always being an exceptional instructor!
Yes, we have been planning on updating these videos. Thank you for the reminder. In the meantime, here is a link that might be a little more helpful: www.expressionfiberarts.com/about-our-yarn/ ❤️
Thank you so much! We have shawls in different weights. You can check out our shawls and they will tell you what type of yarn is used here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/patterns.html?_bc_fsnf=1&Project+Type=Shawls%2FWraps Have a wonderful day!
It depends on the yarn. Something made of acrylic can generally be machine washed, and items made from Superwash Wool are generally safe to machine wash. For other natural fibers and luxury yarns, we always recommend hand-washing and laying the item flat to dry to extend its life.
Hi Shandi! Do you ever make super bulky, or how often? Also, I have fibromyalgia, so sometimes I need fibers that are super super soft (Sometimes soft cotton t-shirts almost feel like too much.) What fiber would you recommend? So far I've found Bernat blanket yarn which is amazing.
Hyacinth Pixie, I am often in pain, and am mostly bed bound. I Love the bernat blanket yarn. Just finished crocheting a lap blanket. Sooo soft. Physically and mentally soothing.
Hi! I am total beginner at knitting/crocheting. Could you use different yarn weights of the same yarn in one project? For example, using worsted weight (acrylic yarn) and super bulky (acrylic yarn) to make a blanket? Is it a must to use only one yarn weight for a project? Thanks!
Hi Chandi, I am a new knitter got into it because I like your videos so much. Can you please show how to start the yarn that is twisted like the one in this video. I got started to pull one end of the yarn and now I have a tangled mess. “ Help”
Hello, My name is Erin (Not Stan Cummings!). I want to learn about things like, well - I need to make something that will take 550g for my size using a 6 mm size crochet hook and also the weight of the yarn, i.e. 4/10 ply yarn. How do I sign up to learn about this?
Here is a great place for you to learn all sorts of things about yarn, as well as find a bunch of patterns that will work for you: www.ravelry.com/account/login
The 8/4 means: These numbers tell you the weight , yardage, and number of strands in the yarn. - the top number (8) tells the industry standard size of the warp ( an 8 single has 6720 yards per pound) ( a 1/1 yarn has 840 yards per pound.) The larger the top number the finer the single strand yarn .-the bottom number tells how many strands are put together to make the warp - so this warp is a size 8 plied with 4 strands ( the 4 plys cuts the yardage to 1680 yards per pound) The larger the bottom number the more strands in the yarn. SOURCE www.stickatillbarbie.se/Garn%20Bomull%208-4.htm
Sock yarn- some have nylon, some don't. How does that effect the longevity of socks? I've been told to not use 100% wool for socks because they will not hold up to wearing them as an everyday sock.
Sometimes people blend in nylon to make the heels and toes last longer. However, it also depends on how the yarn in spun and the quality of the fiber. We chose to have our yarn spun very tightly with high quality yarn so it would last a long time. Hope this helps. : )
So if a project calls for dk yarn, is okay to use worsted? I’m making a cardigan but I found cheap worsted yarn since I have to get a lot of it. Would it be too heavy or will it come out too big?
I would use the recommended yarn weight for the pattern. After seeing how it works up, then I would experiment with different yarn. If you use a different weight it could possibly throw off either the stitch count or the size of the project. I hope this helps. 🤗
I would like to know how to determine how much yarn I need when buying it for different projects. Because the yarn weights vary I never know if for example it's fingering weight yarn, hire many yards I need compared to if I use a dk weight For the same project.
Check this video out...ruclips.net/video/AI-NV62zZws/видео.html But it's usually best not to substitute yarn weights, because it can affect your weight and gauge.
Chandi, i have yarn that is #2 Fine. My pattern calls for 4 medium and J hook. Would I use two strands of the 2 fine to equal the 4 med? Thanks for your help
You can use a variety of yarn for gloves. I would suggest a sock yarn for them because they tend to be very durable and able to get a ton of use. I hope this helps. : )
Hi there, thank you for your question I'm happy to help. Both yarns are our brand Expression Fiber Arts and the bases are actually given in the description box. The 2 yarns shown were Pearlescent Worsted (www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/frozen-heather-pearlescent-worsted.html) and Luster Worsted (www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/a-passion-for-purple-luster-worsted.html). I hope this answers your question. Have a a lovely day! 💙
Each yarn has # with it. Example fine #2. Please confirm the # with the yarn size. This 1 example seas 2 fine?? I do not unferstand. Further my pattern adks specifically for sport weight. That is 4 but sport wieght slightly thicker thsn sport BUT, not as thick as DK also referred to as 5 ply???. I baught loveley yarn that knit up niceley for the pattern an animal for a baby. Please help.. The # and yarn ? Comparing yarns and companies was easy its the # system not so easy.
In the US Aran is a slightly heavier "weight" than worsted. We sometimes call it a heavy worsted weight yarn. Although this website puts them in the same category. www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system
How do you figure out what size needle to use? If you double the yarn, do you need bigger needles? Does doubling the yarn impact the amount of yarn you need to make a certain size blanket?
Hi, Mary! Sure. Needle size depends on project and yarn. I'd start by finding a pattern you love and seeing what they use and going from there. Yes, if you double the yarn, you need bigger needles. Yes, doubling the yarn will probably mean you'll need double the yardage. I hope this helps!
You'll want a yarn with multiple plies (3 or more) and a good, tight twist. These types of yarn will stand up to repeated wear. Our Enduring Worsted is a good example of this type of yarn: www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/worsted/enduring-worsted.html
I don't currently have Aran weight in my shop. It would be the weight between worsted and chunky yarn. Slightly heavier than worsted weight yarn. Hope this helps! ❤️
Ok, so I just wanted to explain something in case people are getting confused. Chandi is explaining the US/Canada and partially the UK weight systems. When she said that people are looking for a 2ply yarn, they may not be talking about the PLIES of a yarn (aka the strands it is made up of), they could be using the other system, that some people, like us Aussies use. So below is the conversion from US/Canada/UK to the Australian weight system; I believe some other countries use this as well. Americans also use a numbered yarn weight system (like medium 4 is a worsted weight) which is in brackets after the US/Canada/UK system.
Lace - 2-3ply
Fingering or sock (1) - 4ply
Sport (2) - 5-6ply
Dk (3) - 8ply
Worsted/aran (4) - 10ply
Bulky/chunky (5) - 12ply
Super bulky/super chunky (6-7) - 14ply/16ply or larger
Please keep in mind other people have different views on yarn weights, and what’s what, so I don’t know everything, this is just my personal experience and knowledge on this weight system. Again, to my knowledge, people in the UK mostly follow the American system with the exception of aran rather than worsted, until they get to a fingering weight yarn, then they follow the system above (so 4ply-2ply instead of fingering-lace). Hope this helps out anyone confused about our system here in Australia, trust me, it was very confusing when I started knitting and crocheting. :)
Miss Bee Crochet thank you for explaining the Australian conversions, as I have had a lot of difficulty working out what type of yarn is what in translation.... I mostly use 8ply, so would need to be looking at Dk - and possibly sometimes worsted... 🙂
Malexandre P Glad I could help 😄
OMG!! So helpful!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I find it so difficult to know which wool to use and have yet to make a perfect. match to most patterns. As an Australian I have found your information so helpful,
I really loved this, information is always needed. Knowing which yarn to use with a project is confusing and this video and the ones you are going to be making (thank you) will clear it all up. Thank you.
yarn police hehehe, I've been so afraid of them. Thank you Shandy! love your channel. I need all the help I can get! I just tried crochet and I've been bing watching crochet channels like crazy for a week. I literally dream crochet. I never considered knit because it seems more time consuming to complete one project. However I really prefer the look of cables and the tightness of the knit look. I appreciate all of your tutorials on both!
You are so welcome! They both are fun for different reasons. Happy crafting! 😍😍
Try knitting something small to start. I crochet because I couldn't coordinate working with 2 needles but my mom knits and can make a sweater in an evening while watching TV. She knits with out looking at what she is doing I've tried that with crochet but wind up splitting my stitches.
@@byteangelxi9178 thank you for the tip and encouragement. Wow! A sweater in an evening that's impressive and while watching tv lol 🤭
You and your yarns are my new obsession. I have a new project on the horizon and can’t wait to choose one of you beautiful colors!
Yay! Thank you!
Chandi your like a breath of fresh air here. Your bubbly ,happy and fresh ideas will be wonderful to watch.
You are so kind! Thank you!
Sooo helpful, I was confused by the ply numbers. Now I can understand everything and what I would like to purchase 😃 thank you so much!! 👌
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for doing this video. I never thought about certain types of fiber for different projects but seeing how they “ lay” when done with project is an important t detail to know and realize ahead of time . This video was /is very valuable information thank you .
I'm so glad that you found the information helpful! ❤️❤️
Thank you for the informative videos! I've been knitting for about 5 years and still get confused about some things. Your videos are awesome
Thank you! 😘
Hi Chandi! I am a new subscriber and a very new beginner in the knitting world. So I wanted so much to learn all the basics about knitting. Can you please also discuss about needles. Which size is for certain yarns. By the way, I really love your videos because of your clear explanation. It's easy to understand. Thank you.
Sure thing! We hope to do more of those types of videos in the future. ❤️
Looking forward to the videos to come. You know what I get confused about?! When I should and when I should not use superwash. I made a hat and it relaxed so much that it now doesn’t fit who I knitted it for. Will it shrink up if I rewash it and put it in the dryer? What are the pros and cons of using singles? Which yarn is best for sweaters if you’re worried about it stretching out?
Love those questions! Look forward to answering them for you! Hoping to do a Q and A soon! Will let you know when that happens! : )
Thank you for showing the strand size in comparison to your thumb. It really helps to see that comparison, so I can try it myself. I made my very first hank of yarn and there ended up being multiple thicknesses throughout the whole thing!
SO glad that it helped! How exciting that you made your first hank! Did you enjoy the process?
@@ExpressionFiberArts I did enjoy it! I used some multi-color roving to make my singles, so each section of 2 ply is made up of 2 different colors. Even though my yarn is chunky in some spots, I'm really proud of it. It certainly makes me respect the amount of work put into making yarn.
Thank you for the tutorial, I Love the cowl you are wearing! Beautiful
Thank you! 😊
This super helpful! I would love you to do a video about what you can do with different yarns. I have been wanting to make cute amiguri and wasn't sure what would be good.
I plan on doing a series of videos about that very topic! : )
Different weight yarn creates different size amigarumi. With a stretchier yarn you need to go with a smaller hook or needles because you don't want the stuffing coming out the holes between stitches so you want your fabric to be tight.
Thank you! This is super helpful! you made me laugh at “there are no yarn police” 😂
😂. You are welcome!
Hi Chandi, Love how You explain the yarn weight here. So details and clear. Thank you
❤️❤️😘😘
Thank you...really have trouble knowing which yarn is good for what project!
I'm very much enjoying your videos! So informative and interesting. Thank you!
So glad to hear that 💕
You showed such beautiful yarn!
Thank you!
Thank you for this video, Chandi, and actually showing the thickness.
Also, the part of not being afraid to try a thinner yarn was awesome.
I bought angora lace weight at a garage sale and I am super intimidated by it.
So glad that the video was helpful! That Angora lace weight sounds AMAZING! ❤️
What I would love to see is the patterns on your site separated into sections of what type of yarn was used. I have a small-ish stash of your yarns but it takes a little while to sort through online to find what yarns work well with each pattern. Idk if that’s being too picky! I hope not! Thanks Chandi!
Head to the pattern section and click filter. It has all the patterns organized by weight, type of yarn, yardage, etc. Hope this helps. : )
ExpressionFiberArts Has that always been there?! I thought it was just the drop bar below that! I feel silly!🤪 I’m so sorry! Haha
Hi Chandi! Loved the video!! 3 years ago I stumbled across your beginner videos on how to knit. So I’d like to say thanks for showing me the ways of knitting!!
I’m really into chunky, bulky, super bulky and worsted weight yarn so I would like to know what I can make with them. I normally just try to make whatever and use the trial and error method lol.
We will definitely have a video on what to make with all types of yarn. Be on the lookout! 😍
Thank you so very much. So it is fingering weight yarn that I have been knititng with. When I have patience I can knit with 1 skein, when my hands are shaky which is most of the time I double up.
You're very welcome! Great trick. Thank you for sharing! 💚
Love your flower crown!!!! Great video!!!
Thanks! : )
Thank you for this. I am so glad I have found your channel. Keep knitting!
Thank you! Will do!
Great videos! I really appreciate your efforts, I'm a begginer. 🙂
I signed up for your newsletter and then noticed you're local to me, I'm so excited! 😊
Thanks so much!
Yay! :)
Thanks Chandi. This was very helpful. Looking forward to your upcoming videos on this subject. Would love to hear your suggestions for the different yarn weights. Have a great day!
Yay! Those videos will be coming soon!
That’s great!
This was very helpful!
Could you do a video about different yarn fibers and what projects you would recommend for each.
Great idea! We can work on that!
So helpful, thank you so much.Once again, such a clear explanation. Blessings.
You are so welcome 💜
The difference in types of yarns like cotton blends, 100% acrylic, cashmere blends etc. Which is better for what projects. Pretty much all the ends and out of the difference in yarns. Thanks.
Great suggestion! I like this idea!
Yarns are beautiful and colors yummy!
Thank you so much!
i like what youre a doing here. Im the guy who asked you what to make with thick and thin yarn earlier today. your how to knit was the first video i saw once picked up a set on needles. super excited to see where you are going with this.
Perfect! 😊
Hi there! I’m looking for baby yarn 🧶 since I’ll be a grandma for the first time! Love your videos and patterns! Blessings🙏🏼🦋😷❤️
Thank you! I think sport weight is a yarn that is typically used for little ones. 💕
Thank you for the video, it was very helpful. Can you show a strand of each yarn weight next to each other for comparison? Thank you again and I look forward to the next video.
Great suggestion. I think we can work that into a future video!
Thanks so much cause I am a new knitter and it is hard like you said to know what to make with the different yarns.
No problem! : )
Hi Chandi I would dearly love the answer to holding 2 strands of lace weight yarn together what weight yarn does that become & what size needle to use 🙏🙏🙏 I hope you can help me figure this out 🙏🙏🙏
I becomes about the thickness of fingering weight. Here is a great resource for needles sizes: www.craftyarts.co.uk/blog/2016/04/choosing-the-correct-yarn-needle-hook-sizes-for-knitting-crochet/
I would like to see more videos on yarn weight, what is 2 or 4 fly weight, what yarn weight works best with a needle or crochet hook, etc :)
Great questions. Hopefully we will be able to answer those questions in our future videos! : )
Thank you Chandi this helps us beginner's.
anytime!
I love that you do have the explanation for the weights of the yarns. I have been trying to figure all that out. I love crocheting and am practicing my knitting. I just am really curious about all of the different weights and purpose for each or best fit for item I want make with it. I'm obsessed with your yarns but I am on a fixed income so I have to be careful how much I spend so I have to spread my funds out just right so I can afford to buy any yarn. I enter tons of the Giveaways on RUclips and never win. It's crazy, I swear I've seen one person win 3 different giveaways in the same day. Anywho, that pretty much much tells you why I'm cautious about buying online. I ABSOLUTELY love ALL of yours!!! They're GORGEOUS!!! 🤗🥰🙏🏼😍!! Keep making SUCH BEAUTIFUL YARN!!🤗🧶🧶🧶💋🧣💞🤘🏼
#YARNMakesMeHappy #GPWarrior💚🥄🧶
I'm so glad you found the videos helpful! ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘. Thank you for the lovely compliment! 🥰🥰
Yes, I would like to here about the qualities and specifics of different yarn blends. Like camel silk blend and alpaca silk blend and regular wool, hemp and cotton. Which are warmer and cooler, in regards to garments for example.
Perfect! Thanks for the interest. Hopefully I will be able to help answer some of those questions! : )
Hi Chandi! Could you please relate her various weights you discussed with their number value that I see on commercially produced yarns. For example, I assume fingering weight fall in a number 1. But do other trans also fall in that category and so on? That would be really helpful. Thanks!
Jennifer Hopkins the numbers that correspond to the yarns in the video are as follows (per the Craft Yarn Council)
Lace weight-0
Fingering/Sock weight-1
Sport Weight-2
DK weight-3
Worsted-4
Bulky-5
Hope this helps!!!
Thanks Julie Gervais Yes, very helpful!
awesome explanation (love your energy and presentation, so much I subscribed)
Yay! Thanks for joining!
Very helpful, thank you 😊
In the stores when you look for yarn they use numbers not DK, fingering, worsted. What number would DK weight yarn be?
Nice information thanks
Thanks for this, very helpful. Please do a video about tying off, securing a row, etc. I've just mastered creating the magic circle, but after I've closed it up and supposedly secured it, the circle gets larger as I crochet into it. I've tried multiple ways of securing the yarn but none of them seem to be working for me.
I think I have a video that might help: ruclips.net/video/zX8qCIZYUV8/видео.html
In the UK the thicknesses are classified in a slightly different way. For instance, 4ply not only states the number of strands twisted together (4), but it also denotes the yarn weight. Then there is 3ply (3 strands) but is very light, like a lace weight. We don;t use the term Worsted weight, but I'm wondering if this is what we call Aran weight. In the UK we also use the term "chunky" rather than bulky. Throw in the differences in hook and needle sizes AND differences between UK and USA crochet terms, and it can all be really confusing! As a knitter of more than 50 years who switched to crochet a coupe of years ago, I agree with Chandi - don;t let the thickness (or thin-ness) of a yarn put you off. Try it. I'm about to start a project in Laceweight which I've never used before.
All of this is such great information. ❤️
Hello Chandi,
I have a questipn... can you crochet with all the different types of yarn or is there certain types? I am a beginner of crocheting and I want to try different types if yarn to get the feel of it better.
Definitely! You can crochet with so many different types and weights of yarn. The options are endless. 😘❤️
Thanks for the tip. I do have trouble with the different yarns. We only have Wal-Mart were we live. So to get something different I would need to order. And i would be lost.
Glad that it helps!
Hi, Chandi: although you posted this video 2 years ago, perhaps you could describe the width of each strand such as in "millimeters" as well. Thank you for always being an exceptional instructor!
Yes, we have been planning on updating these videos. Thank you for the reminder. In the meantime, here is a link that might be a little more helpful: www.expressionfiberarts.com/about-our-yarn/ ❤️
Thank you, Chandi!
You are so welcome!
Great info Chani! Thank You!
You are welcome!
Thank you. Have a beautiful, awesome Day as Well!
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So which is best for most off your shawls super fine? I’m from uk I love your program x
Thank you so much! We have shawls in different weights. You can check out our shawls and they will tell you what type of yarn is used here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/patterns.html?_bc_fsnf=1&Project+Type=Shawls%2FWraps Have a wonderful day!
Hi Chandi, quick question. How would you wash something made of yarn.
It depends on the yarn. Something made of acrylic can generally be machine washed, and items made from Superwash Wool are generally safe to machine wash. For other natural fibers and luxury yarns, we always recommend hand-washing and laying the item flat to dry to extend its life.
@@ExpressionFiberArts Thank you I just made this blanket out of acrylic yarn and I didn’t wanna ruin it
Hi Shandi! Do you ever make super bulky, or how often? Also, I have fibromyalgia, so sometimes I need fibers that are super super soft (Sometimes soft cotton t-shirts almost feel like too much.) What fiber would you recommend? So far I've found Bernat blanket yarn which is amazing.
Hyacinth Pixie, I am often in pain, and am mostly bed bound. I Love the bernat blanket yarn. Just finished crocheting a lap blanket. Sooo soft. Physically and mentally soothing.
We should have some coming in this fall. : (. In my opinion yak, camel, cashmere, merino wool, silk are all very soft fibers.
I would like to see the video about ply and what does roving and aran mean, how do you know if a yarn is plied and how is it yarn if it isn't?
We can certainly work on a video on that for you. 😊
Hi love the scarf you’re wearing
I just signed up for your newsletter today. ☺️
Yay! 😍
Thank you so very much for all your information!😄
You are welcome!
Hi! I am total beginner at knitting/crocheting. Could you use different yarn weights of the same yarn in one project? For example, using worsted weight (acrylic yarn) and super bulky (acrylic yarn) to make a blanket? Is it a must to use only one yarn weight for a project? Thanks!
You absolutely can. You can create whatever you want! That's the beauty of fiber arts! : )
ExpressionFiberArts Wow that's awesome :) Thank you so much!!
Can you use 100% cotton on a blanket? Will it shrink? Is it okay to mix with Cotton and Rayon blend? I am also concerned if it will hold its shape?
You sure can! It will likely shrink when washed. ❤️
Hi Chandi, I am a new knitter got into it because I like your videos so much. Can you please show how to start the yarn that is twisted like the one in this video. I got started to pull one end of the yarn and now I have a tangled mess. “ Help”
We have a video just for you! Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/Uki32eSWkEI/видео.html
Thankyou so much for this video please more videos on yarn.
I plan on it! : )
Yes want any info!
Yay! We will keep working on giving you more information!
Great explaination. 😃 Thank You!
You are welcome!
Hello, My name is Erin (Not Stan Cummings!). I want to learn about things like, well - I need to make something that will take 550g for my size using a 6 mm size crochet hook and also the weight of the yarn, i.e. 4/10 ply yarn. How do I sign up to learn about this?
Here is a great place for you to learn all sorts of things about yarn, as well as find a bunch of patterns that will work for you: www.ravelry.com/account/login
What does 8/4 yarn mean. What warp yarn is used for giant weaving projects, like rugs?
The 8/4 means: These numbers tell you the weight , yardage, and number of strands in the yarn. - the top number (8) tells the industry standard size of the warp ( an 8 single has 6720 yards per pound) ( a 1/1 yarn has 840 yards per pound.) The larger the top number the finer the single strand yarn .-the bottom number tells how many strands are put together to make the warp - so this warp is a size 8 plied with 4 strands ( the 4 plys cuts the yardage to 1680 yards per pound) The larger the bottom number the more strands in the yarn. SOURCE www.stickatillbarbie.se/Garn%20Bomull%208-4.htm
Sock yarn- some have nylon, some don't. How does that effect the longevity of socks? I've been told to not use 100% wool for socks because they will not hold up to wearing them as an everyday sock.
Sometimes people blend in nylon to make the heels and toes last longer. However, it also depends on how the yarn in spun and the quality of the fiber. We chose to have our yarn spun very tightly with high quality yarn so it would last a long time. Hope this helps. : )
I would love to know more about the different fibers!
Plan on doing some more videos on that! ❤️
Thanks Chandi for the video! I love your cowl that you have on. Is it crochet? If so do u have the pattern? BTW I'm a huge fan!
Thank you! It is a knit pattern, I will put the link here: www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/polyrhythm.html
Thank you very useful for beginner like me.
You are welcome! 💕
Chandi, girl you are just too cute! Good job in the video!
😍😍 You are so kind!
Hi, Am from Singapore, where can I buy those yarns you have introduced.
Hello! You can find all of our yarn here: www.expressionfiberarts.com Thanks!
amazing information THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
You are welcome!
Chandi, could you please mención what number of crochet hook for each kind of yarn, thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion.
So if a project calls for dk yarn, is okay to use worsted? I’m making a cardigan but I found cheap worsted yarn since I have to get a lot of it. Would it be too heavy or will it come out too big?
I would use the recommended yarn weight for the pattern. After seeing how it works up, then I would experiment with different yarn. If you use a different weight it could possibly throw off either the stitch count or the size of the project. I hope this helps. 🤗
ExpressionFiberArts thank you so much!! :)
Thank you for your helpful videos. I love them :)
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️
I would like to know how to determine how much yarn I need when buying it for different projects. Because the yarn weights vary I never know if for example it's fingering weight yarn, hire many yards I need compared to if I use a dk weight For the same project.
Check this video out...ruclips.net/video/AI-NV62zZws/видео.html But it's usually best not to substitute yarn weights, because it can affect your weight and gauge.
ExpressionFiberArts thank you! That is what i needed!!
@expressionfiberarts can you show us how to knit socks? If you do then please do! ☺☺
Love the suggestion!
Chandi, i have yarn that is #2 Fine. My pattern calls for 4 medium and J hook. Would I use two strands of the 2 fine to equal the 4 med? Thanks for your help
It could work, but I would suggest doing a gauge swatch to make sure you are getting what you are looking for. Happy Yarning!
@@ExpressionFiberArts thanks Chandi.
Hi Chandi! I was wondering if I can use your yarn as warp for weaving? Thank you!
You can, but watch out for the single ply yarn because it can break. Since your warp has to be very strong, I would use a yarn with multiple plies. ❤️
Don't you Shop them? I'm from Spain and I don't speak english very well.
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We sell our yarns online at www.expressionfiberarts.com/
What is the best type of yarn for gloves? I am a beginner so not sure what to use.
You can use a variety of yarn for gloves. I would suggest a sock yarn for them because they tend to be very durable and able to get a ton of use. I hope this helps. : )
I know this is from 5 years ago, but do you know the brand and fiber of the worsted yarns in this video?
Hi there, thank you for your question I'm happy to help. Both yarns are our brand Expression Fiber Arts and the bases are actually given in the description box. The 2 yarns shown were Pearlescent Worsted (www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/frozen-heather-pearlescent-worsted.html) and Luster Worsted (www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/a-passion-for-purple-luster-worsted.html).
I hope this answers your question. Have a a lovely day! 💙
Can some one help iam in uk vidio says use 3mm cotton baby wool thread iam begginer what wool can i use inplace dk 3ply 4ply
Great info. Thank you so much😁
You are welcome! : )
where do you buy your yarn it is stunning!!
Luckily for me, I own my own yarn shop! You can check it out at expressionfiberarts.com
Qué bonitos, qué bonitos los hilos, me parecen hermosisimos 🇪🇸💗💗💗😍😘🍀
Thank you!
Each yarn has # with it.
Example fine #2.
Please confirm the # with the yarn size.
This 1 example seas 2 fine?? I do not unferstand.
Further my pattern adks specifically for sport weight. That is 4 but sport wieght slightly thicker thsn sport BUT, not as thick as DK also referred to as 5 ply???.
I baught loveley yarn that knit up niceley for the pattern an animal for a baby.
Please help.. The # and yarn ?
Comparing yarns and companies was easy its the # system not so easy.
I know that all be confusing! In general, we call 1 lace or fingering, 2 sport, 3 dk, 4 worsted, etc. :)
What is the difference between worsted and aran? some places is the same...and others is different.
In the US Aran is a slightly heavier "weight" than worsted. We sometimes call it a heavy worsted weight yarn. Although this website puts them in the same category. www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system
What yarn is good for a blanket for a cot ?
A multiple ply yarn that is very soft would be ideal like our Dewy Dk: expressionfiberarts.com/categories/dk/dewy-dk.html
What is baby plush equivalent in English wool
Will the labels say if they are a lace,finger etc Yarn
They sure will1. ❤️❤️
@@ExpressionFiberArts thank you
What yarn does a 5.0 mm crotchet hook use?
I usually use it with anything from the sport to worsted weight. 😊
How do you figure out what size needle to use? If you double the yarn, do you need bigger needles? Does doubling the yarn impact the amount of yarn you need to make a certain size blanket?
Hi, Mary! Sure. Needle size depends on project and yarn. I'd start by finding a pattern you love and seeing what they use and going from there. Yes, if you double the yarn, you need bigger needles. Yes, doubling the yarn will probably mean you'll need double the yardage. I hope this helps!
@@ExpressionFiberArts Thanks! It helps a ton! I love your videos!
I really am looking for yarns that don't get fuzzys after using for awhile
You'll want a yarn with multiple plies (3 or more) and a good, tight twist. These types of yarn will stand up to repeated wear. Our Enduring Worsted is a good example of this type of yarn: www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories/worsted/enduring-worsted.html
Están muy bonitos, pero como los consigo soy de México, gracias
Thank you! We do ship worldwide, if you are interested in any of our yarns. : )
How do you figure out how much yardages you have
It should tell you on the packaging. Our yarn comes with a tag that describes the yardage of the weight of yarn. I hope this helps. : )
Which of those would be Aran weight ?
I don't currently have Aran weight in my shop. It would be the weight between worsted and chunky yarn. Slightly heavier than worsted weight yarn. Hope this helps! ❤️
Yarnology...... the more info, the better!