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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
Aran knitting patterns are heavily textured knitting patterns which are named after the Aran Islands, which are located off the west coast of Ireland from County Galway and County Clare. The patterns are knitted into socks, hats, vests, scarves, mittens, afghans, pillow covers, [ 1 ] and, most commonly, sweaters.
A comparison of yarn weights (thicknesses): the top skein is aran weight, suitable for knitting a thick sweater or hat. The manufacturer's recommended knitting gauge appears on the label: 5 to 7 stitches per inch using size 4.5 to 5.1 mm needles. The bottom skein is sock weight, specifically for knitting socks.
Modern projects usually entail the hand knitting of hats or helmet liners; the liners provided for soldiers must be of 100% worsted weight wool and be crafted using specific colors. Some charities teach women to knit as a means of clothing their families or supporting themselves.
Worsted (/ ˈ w ɜːr s t ɪ d / or / ˈ w ʊ s t ɪ d /) is a high-quality type of wool yarn, the fabric made from this yarn, and a yarn weight category. The name derives from Worstead (from Old English Wurðestede , "enclosure place"), a village in the English county of Norfolk .
Chiffon—6 to 8 mm (can be made in double thickness, i.e. 12 to 16 mm) Crepe de Chine—12 to 16 mm; Gauze—3 to 5 mm; Raw silk—35 to 40 mm (heavier silks appear more "wooly") Organza—4 to 6 mm; Charmeuse—12 to 30 mm; The higher the weight in mommes, the more durable the weave and the more suitable it is for heavy-duty use.
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