The lightest of all yarns, often worked on larger needles to create lacy, openwork patterns.
Fingering
- 27-32 sts = 4″
- 1-3 knitting needle
- B-E crochet hook
Also referred to as sock or 4ply (UK), this fine yarn can be worked with larger needles for a lacy, open effect.
Sport
- 23-26 sts = 4″
- 3-5 knitting needle
- E-G crochet hook
Heaver than fingering, yet still suitable for socks, this fine yarn is also referred to as baby weight.
DK/Lt Worsted
- 21-24 sts = 4″
- 5-7 knitting needle
- G-I crochet hook
DK, or double knitting, is a bridge between sport and true worsted, often used in colorwork designs.
Worsted/Aran
- 16-20 sts = 4″
- 7-9 knitting needle
- I-K crochet hook
The most versatile and common of all weights of yarns, sometimes referred to as 4ply (US).
Bulky
- 12-15 sts = 4″
- 9-11 knitting needle
- K-M crochet hook
This chunky yarn is a good choice for projects that work up quick without being too terribly bulky.
Super Bulky
- 7-11 sts = 4″
- 11-17 knitting needle
- M-Q crochet hook
Super chunky yarn that works up in a flash for quick and bulky projects.
Jumbo
- 6 sts and fewer = 4″
- 17 and larger knitting needle
- Q and larger crochet hook
Insanely jumbo-sized yarns for mega quick knit, crochet, and arm knitting projects.
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