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Fingering: yarn knits at 6.75 8 stitches per 1" on #1 to #3 needles. Includes sock yarns and baby yarns.
Lace: gauge varies greatly, depending on how tight or open a fabric you want. Needles can range from #00000 to #11. Makes a wide variety of light and airy garments.
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US:18 or more |
Metric: 32+ per 10cm |
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US: 2 - 3mm |
Metric: B/1, C/2, D/3 |
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LB per yard: 2 - 3mm |
Wraps per
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Sport: yarn knits at 5.75 6.5 stitches per 1" on #3 to #5 needles. Knits into a tight fabric with light feel.
These yarns are very thin and lightweight. They are typically used for creating socks, lightweight sweaters and baby items.
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US:16 |
Metric: 24-32 per 10cm |
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US: 3 - 3.75mm |
Metric: D/3, E/4 |
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LB per yard: 3 - 3.75mm |
Wraps per
inch: 3 - 3.75mm |
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DK: yarn knits at 5.25 - 6 stitches per 1" on #5 to #7 needles. A versatile weight, also called double knitting.
These yarns are about twice as thick as the fingering weight yarns. These yarns are used for making sweaters, scarves, mittens and baby items.
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US:14 |
Metric: 20-24 per 10cm |
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US: 3.75 - 4.5mm |
Metric: E/4, F/5, G/6 |
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LB per yard: 3.75 - 4.5mm |
Wraps per
inch: 3.75 - 4.5mm |
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Worsted: yarn knits at 4.5 - 5 stitches per 1" on #6 to #9 needles. Perfect for winter sweaters without the bulk.
Heavy Worsted: yarn knits at 4 - 4.5 stitches per 1" on #8 to #10 needles. Great for coats, jackets and thick sweaters.
These yarns are 3-4 times thicker than the fingering weight yarns. They are used for making sweaters, afghans, leg warmers, scarves and mittens.
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US:12 |
Metric: 16-20 per 10cm |
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US: 5 - 6mm |
Metric: H/8, I/9, J/10 |
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LB per yard: 5 - 6mm |
Wraps per
inch: 5 - 6mm |
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Bulky: yarn knits at 3 - 3.75 stitches per 1" on #9 to #11 needles. Use for quick hats, scarves and outerwear.
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.
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US:10 |
Metric: 12-16 per 10cm |
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US: 6 - 7.5mm |
Metric: J/10, K/11,L/12 |
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LB per yard: 6 - 7.5mm |
Wraps per
inch: 6 - 7.5mm |
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Super Bulky: yarn knits at 1.5 - 2.75 stitches per 1" on #11 and larger needles. Knits up quickly for large items like afghans, blankets and quick sweaters.
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US:8 or less |
Metric: 8-12 per 10cm |
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US: 9 - 10mm |
Metric: M/13, N/15 |
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LB per yard: 9 - 10mm |
Wraps per
inch: 9 - 10mm |
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