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Yarn Weight
Yarn weight simply means how big / thick a particular yarn is. The names given to each general category of weight are non-linear, which makes it a bit confusing at first. So here are common terms in use in the USA, given from lightest / thinnest to heaviest / thickest.
Cobweb – a yarn so thin you’ll practically need a magnifying glass to use it.
Lace – still ultra-thin; great for extra floaty shawls.
Fingering – thin, but definitely useable. A common weight for socks and shawls.
Sport – medium thick yarn, good for lightweight garments or thick winter socks.
DK – stands for Double Knitting weight. On the light side of middle of the road and a popular weight for garments.
Worsted – truly the middle of the yarn thickness road here. Great for snuggly sweaters and projects that don’t take forever.
Aran – heavier than worsted weight, but not yet bulky. I like this weight for thick hats!
Bulky – you guessed it, this is a fat yarn!
Super Bulky – even fatter yarn. This category is a catchall for all kinds of extremely thick yarns and rovings.
These are the American terms, in India we generally use fingering weight, DK , Worsted, Bulky and Super Bulky. Since the weight of your yarn plays a huge part in ensuring your project turns out to be the size you expect, let’s dig deeper into this topic.
The best Products available in India – from Anchor Brand –
Anchor AKC – 4057 is the Fingering Weight Yarn
Anchor AKC – 4060 is the DK Weight Yarn
Below is a table comparing yarn weights (ply or thicknesses) in a range of countries—
| USA | UK | Australia | Germany | m/100g | Wraps Per Inch | Recommended knitting needle size, mm, | Recommended crochet hook size, mm | Other terms used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 or Lace | 1 ply | More than 800 | 40+ wpi | 1.5 – 2.5 | 1.5 – 2.5 | Single, Cobweb, Thread, Zephyr | ||
| 0 or Lace | 2 ply | 2 fädig (ply) | 600-800 | 30-40 wpi | 1.5 – 2.5 | 1.5 – 2.5 | ||
| 1 or Super Fine | 3 ply | 3 ply | 3 fädig | 500-600 | 20-30 wpi | 2 – 3 | 2.25 – 3.5 | Light Fingering, Sock, Baby |
| 1 or Super Fine | 4 ply | 4 ply | 4 fädig | 350-450 | 14-24 wpi | 2 – 3 | 2.25 – 3.5 | Fingering, Sock, Baby |
| 2 or Fine | 5 ply | 6 fädig | 250-350 | 12-18 wpi | 3 – 4 | 3.5 – 4.5 | Sport, Baby, 3-ply (obsolete American) | |
| 3 or Light | DK (Double Knit) or 8 ply | 8 ply | 200-250 | 11-15 wpi | 4 – 4.5 | 4.5 – 5.5 | Light Worsted, DK | |
| 4 or Medium | Worsted, Aran, Triple Knit (rare) | 10 or 12 ply | 120-200 | 9-12 wpi | 4.5 – 5.5 | 5.5 – 6.5 | Worsted, Afghan, Fisherman, 4-ply (obsolete American) | |
| 5 or Bulky | Chunky, Double Double Knit (rare) | 12 or 16 ply | 100-130 | 6-8 wpi | 5.5 – 8 | 6.5 – 9 | Craft, Rug | |
| 6 or Super Bulky | Super Chunky | Less than 100 | 5-6 wpi | >8 | >9 | Roving | ||
| 7 or Jumbo | Less than 100 | n/a | 12.75 mm and larger | 15 mm and larger | Roving |
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