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Yarn Weight Descriptions
Yarn Type | Standard Yarn Weight System | m/100g | Stitches/in | Suggested needle (mm) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lace | 0 or Lace | 600-800 | > 8 sts/in | 1.5–2.25 mm |
Fingering | 1 or Superfine | 400-480 | 7 - 8 sts/in | 2.25– 3 mm |
Sport | 2 or Fine | 300-400 | 6.25-6.75 sts/in | 3.25— 3.75 mm |
DK | 3 or Light | 240-300 | 5.25-6 sts/in | 3.75— 4.5 mm |
Worsted | 4 or Medium | 120-240 | 4-5 sts/in | 4.5— 5.5 mm |
Bulky | 5 or Bulky | 100-130 | 2.75-3.75 sts/in | 5.5– 8 mm |
Chunky | 6 or Super Bulky | Less than 100 | 1-2.5 sts/in |
8 mm and up |