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 Yarn
Weights
Below is a general description of the types of
yarn weights manufactured.
FINGERING WEIGHT:
These yarns are very thin and lightweight. They are typically used
for creating socks, lightweight sweaters and baby items.
SPORT WEIGHT: These
yarns are about twice as thick as the fingering weight yarns. These yarns
are used for making sweaters, scarves, mittens and baby items.
WORSTED WEIGHT: These yarns
are 3-4 times thicker than the fingering weight yarns. They are used
for making sweaters, afghans, leg warmers, scarves and mittens.
BULKY WEIGHT: These yarns
are very thick, about 6-8 times thicker than the fingering weight yarns.
These yarns are used for making heavy sweaters, coats and afghans.
Yarn Weights and Gauge Chart
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Yarn Type
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Stitch Gauge
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Wraps Per Inch
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Yards Per Pound
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Hook Size
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| Lace or Baby Weight |
8+ per inch
32+ per 10cm
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18 or more
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2600
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B/1, C/2, D/3
2 - 3mm
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| Fingering Weight |
6-8 per inch
24-32 per 10cm
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16
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1900-2400
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D/3, E/4
3 - 3.75mm
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| Sport Weight |
5-6 per inch
20-24 per 10cm
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14
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1200-1800
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E/4, F/5, G/6
3.75 - 4.5mm
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| Worsted Weight |
4-5 per inch
16-20 per 10cm
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12
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900-1200
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H/8, I/9, J/10
5 - 6mm
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| Bulky or Chunky |
3-4 per inch]
12-16 per 10cm
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10
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600-800
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J/10, K/11,L/12
6 - 7.5mm
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| Very Bulky |
2-3 per inch
8-12 per 10cm
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8 or less
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400-500
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M/13, N/15
9 - 10mm
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