Yarn Weight Descriptions

Yarn TypeStandard Yarn Weight Systemm/100gStitches/inSuggested 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