I am having a hard time determining what size yarn to use for projects. Most patterns don't use the number system I see on yarn labels. I see a lot that just give the name brand of the yarn and not much else. I do see weights, like 3.5 oz., but am not sure what that weight refers to. It would be nice if one of those charts out there gave this indicator in reference to the number.
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!
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.)
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.
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 :)
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.
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' .............what the heck is 'worsted weight'?!
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!
Hi! Two strands of light weight #3 yarn held together is about the same weight as #5 bulky weight. Definitely thick enough for a hat but one strand of light weight yarn is also good for hats!
i know this is a little later, but man, do i love this technique you're talking about! just to knit together 2 or 3 strands of narrower yarn sometimes, especially in a blanket or hat. it has interesting effects with the colors and can be very warm!
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
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.
Good. What’s is DK. I can’t find in lion brand. Almost bought feels like butter. But it’s wt 4 worsted. Yet it’s thin ge a baby. Very very confusing. It’s not double knit. Thanks
I wonder why "fancy" yarns like Fun Fur and similar are listed as #5 when the main thread is as skinny as #3? I know there are also "wraps per inch" measures (which I don't really understand), so there are a lot of categories for yarn sizes. The Craft Yarn Council is the "governing body" of setting standards for yarn, and that is helpful to have it in one place instead of every company setting their own yarn sizes (like in the way distant past). Worsted Weight yarns used to be also called "4-ply" yarns which no longer applies, but very old patterns call for ply(s) rather than weight names. In all the best way to tell is to match the Gauge on a project.
I'm pretty sure that Fun Fur, mohairs and similarly fuzzy yarns are being categorized by how thick it is when you compress the halo of fuzz against the center thread. As for wraps/inch, take a dowel and wrap your yarn around it so that it completely covers at least one inch along the length of the dowel without the yarn overlapping itself. Count how many times you have to wind the yarn around the dowel to cover an inch of it. That number is your "wraps/inch" or "wpi."
yea, stuff like fun fur, the "fuzz" coming out of it "poofs" it up and makes it act a lot like a bigger yarn, like other yarns won't get too close to it, because the fuzz is there, so you use it like a bulkier kind of yarn!
The title starts “DK?” but it is never mentioned, so what exactly is DK or what weight category does it fall into?What is the difference between DK yarn and Aran yarn?
Hi Alicia! DK weight is Light weight which is a #3. Aran is also known as medium or worsted weight which is #4. That means that aran yarns are thicker than DK weight. You can see the full chart of yarn weights here: bit.ly/2Et0Ks2
Small nitpick here: "worsted" is actually pronounced "WUS-ted," rather like "Worcestershire" being pronounced "WUS-te-sher." Blame the British for that one.
Hi Deborah! DK weight is #3 Light weight yarn. It's also sometimes called Light Worsted. You'll find it used in a lot of baby patterns. Check out that CYC's chart of standard weights here: www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system
Did you learn something new from this video? Which yarn weights do you like working with?
I usually go for worsted or sport weight!
The majority of my yarn is worsted weight. 💙
I am having a hard time determining what size yarn to use for projects. Most patterns don't use the number system I see on yarn labels. I see a lot that just give the name brand of the yarn and not much else. I do see weights, like 3.5 oz., but am not sure what that weight refers to. It would be nice if one of those charts out there gave this indicator in reference to the number.
LionBrandYarn I like most worsted but I do like light yarn. I have worked intricate pieces with 0 or 1 weight yarn.
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!
I like the Mandala yarn and the colors its beautiful 😍
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.)
What to make from 4 medium size yarn
I like the bulky 5,6,7 yarns for instant gratification and 3 for everything else, except socks
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.
I wish the weights were listed on the description
I like worsted - number 4. I want to try working with DK / lightweight 3 for amigurumi projects.
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 :)
I really love working with DK. It just works up very fast when making shawls.
I like to use 4 and 5. Thank you for the video! 😊
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.
Depends upon project on what yarn i like. I like them all
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' .............what the heck is 'worsted weight'?!
Hi Deidre! Good question! Worsted weight is also known as medium or #4!
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!
Hi! Two strands of light weight #3 yarn held together is about the same weight as #5 bulky weight. Definitely thick enough for a hat but one strand of light weight yarn is also good for hats!
i know this is a little later, but man, do i love this technique you're talking about! just to knit together 2 or 3 strands of narrower yarn sometimes, especially in a blanket or hat. it has interesting effects with the colors and can be very warm!
I’m in Australia and we have ply so does get confusing at times
Combining 3 and 4 in the same project because they're my absolute favorites, mostly 4~
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
You are in luck! Superfine and fingering weight are both #1 weight. They are interchangeable terms.
LionBrandYarn thank you so much for your quick response...
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.
Good. What’s is DK.
I can’t find in lion brand. Almost bought feels like butter. But it’s wt 4 worsted. Yet it’s thin ge a baby. Very very confusing. It’s not double knit. Thanks
I love working with worsted weight yarns,but I have used baby sport yarn
My go to yarn wt. is medium for most regular knitting.
I like knit with the fingering yarn ,Sport ,Dk and bulky
I wonder why "fancy" yarns like Fun Fur and similar are listed as #5 when the main thread is as skinny as #3? I know there are also "wraps per inch" measures (which I don't really understand), so there are a lot of categories for yarn sizes. The Craft Yarn Council is the "governing body" of setting standards for yarn, and that is helpful to have it in one place instead of every company setting their own yarn sizes (like in the way distant past). Worsted Weight yarns used to be also called "4-ply" yarns which no longer applies, but very old patterns call for ply(s) rather than weight names. In all the best way to tell is to match the Gauge on a project.
I'm pretty sure that Fun Fur, mohairs and similarly fuzzy yarns are being categorized by how thick it is when you compress the halo of fuzz against the center thread.
As for wraps/inch, take a dowel and wrap your yarn around it so that it completely covers at least one inch along the length of the dowel without the yarn overlapping itself. Count how many times you have to wind the yarn around the dowel to cover an inch of it. That number is your "wraps/inch" or "wpi."
yea, stuff like fun fur, the "fuzz" coming out of it "poofs" it up and makes it act a lot like a bigger yarn, like other yarns won't get too close to it, because the fuzz is there, so you use it like a bulkier kind of yarn!
Chunky weight what number would be on label and is bulky weight the same as chunky and what number would be on Bulky weight. Thanks
Why is it some 5 yarn not the same? I loom knit
The title starts “DK?” but it is never mentioned, so what exactly is DK or what weight category does it fall into?What is the difference between DK yarn and Aran yarn?
Hi Alicia! DK weight is Light weight which is a #3. Aran is also known as medium or worsted weight which is #4. That means that aran yarns are thicker than DK weight. You can see the full chart of yarn weights here: bit.ly/2Et0Ks2
Hi, I'm a little confused. What size is aran yarn?😅
The next thickness up from double knitting(DK) or eight ply.
I prefer the number #3 or #4 , it's more easy to know in my mind what kind of yarn it is!
Love DK, and 4 weight.
I use 3 wt. for light wearables and 4 wt. for warmer wearables and afghans.
Thank you
What does DK mean? I see it offered but no description
Hi Jane! DK is a #3 or light weight yarn which is sometimes called light worsted. You can see all of the yarn weights here: bit.ly/2Et0Ks2
Double knitting, or eight ply.
Thanks sweety!
6 i use a lot on my loom
I use mandala a lot . I would like it if some of the colors came in solid.
The only type of weight that should matter in society. 🧶🧶
Where does DK yarn fall in your numbered weights?
Thanks
Tha no you. What is DK?
Standard for double knitting , or eight ply.
Small nitpick here: "worsted" is actually pronounced "WUS-ted," rather like "Worcestershire" being pronounced "WUS-te-sher." Blame the British for that one.
DK what is that?
DK is Double Knitting wool, sometimes called Worsted wool.
Hi Deborah! DK weight is #3 Light weight yarn. It's also sometimes called Light Worsted. You'll find it used in a lot of baby patterns. Check out that CYC's chart of standard weights here: www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system
Live a year in Canada then ask.
You guys have NO issue accepting orders, but don't respond to emails when there's an issue with order. SMDH.
Nothing. They mean nothing. Even within the same company from season to season. 😢
So what is "dk"?.... That's in the title and you never said.... Lame