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The HAND symbol can be used to represent gauge for yarns that do not require hooks and/or knitting needles, including, but not limited to, loop yarns and arm/hand knitting and crocheting yarns. This symbol can also be used on patterns to note that tools are not needed to complete the project.
Determining the wraps per inch (WPI) is the easiest way to figure out the weight/gauge of a mystery yarn. All you need is a ruler! Wrap the yarn around the ruler, taking care not to pull it tight or leave it too loose, for just one inch of the ruler. Then count how many times you’ve wrapped it.
Light weight yarns are also known as DK weight or double knitting yarns. DK yarns are slightly heavier than fine weight yarns, and are typically used for projects such as sweaters, hats, scarves, and baby clothes. Medium-weight yarns are also known as worsted weight yarns or aran yarns.
Want to know your yarn's size? Easily identify yarn weights with the yarn weight comparison chart. Get yarn gauge, recommended needle size, or substitute yarns.
Whether you’re looking for fingering weight yarn (Terra); DK yarn (Viva and Luna), or worsted-weight yarn (Bella), Symfonie Yarns has everything you need. The hand-dyed yarns in semisolid or variegated shades are designed with knitters and crocheters in mind, offering just the right balance of softness, durability, and easy care for all your ...
Gauge: When knitting with DK yarn, you’ll likely get 21-24 stitches per 4-inches in a swatch o f stockinette stitch. When crocheting, you’ll likely get 12-17 stitches per 4-inches in a swatch of single crochet. Of course, your gauge will depend on your needle/hook size. Larger needles and hooks will give you lighter, looser fabric.
You can tell the weight of your yarn in 2 different ways. It’s either by checking the yarn label or using a yarn weight gauge tool. As you learned from the chart, each category has a corresponding name and symbol.
Find out the different yarn weights and types of yarn with this complete guide, including a yarn weight chart to help you understand the Standard Yarn Weight System so you can find the best yarn to use for your project.
Super fine yarn (weight 1): Knitting needles: 2.25 to 3.25 mm, or sizes 1 to 3. Crochet hooks: 2.25 to 3.5 mm, or sizes B-1 to E-4. Suggested gauge: 27 to 32 knit stitches; 21 to 32 crochet stitches. Types of super fine yarn: sock, fingering, baby
DK yarn has a gauge of 21-24 stitches per 4 inches using the 5-7 US needles and UK 4 mm or 4.5 mm knitting needle size. What is the recommended knitting needles and crochet hook size for DK yarn? The most commonly used knitting needles are 3.75-4.5 mm needles (US 5-7) and 4.5-5.5 mm (7 to I/9 US size) hook sizes.