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Super Fine
Fingering, Sock, Baby, Lace
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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Fine
Sport, Baby, Fingering
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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Light
DK, Light Worsted, Sport Weight
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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Medium
Worsted, Afghan, Aran
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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Bulky
Chunky, Craft, Rug, Bulky
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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Super Bulky
Bulky, Roving, Very Bulky
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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