What do yarn numbers mean?

The first number is the size of each ply that makes up the yarn. The second number is how many plies the yarn has. So 3/2 is two plies of size three yarn and 5/2 is two plies of size five yarn. The number that describes the size is larger the thinner the yarn. So size 5 yarn is thinner than size 3 yarn.

What does yarn size mean?

The yarn size is a measurement used for the number of 840yd hanks per pound and is many times also referred to as the spun size. The yarn size generally includes both the yarn size and number of ply. Examples include: 46/2 representing 46's cotton count – 2 ply.

What is the difference between 8 2 and 8 4 cotton yarn?

The difference between all those cottons is simply the size. They are all plys of a base yarn which is the #8 part of the fraction. 8/2 is a 2 ply, 8/4 is a 4 ply and 8/8 is an 8 ply. They get progressively fatter and therefore have less yardage per pound.

What does 5 mean in yarn?

5—Bulky (Chunky, Craft, Rug) Bulky yarn is about twice as thick as worsted weight. It usually works up quickly when using large needles/hooks, and it's great to use when making sweaters, scarves, rugs, and throws. 6—Super Bulky (Roving) Super bulky yarn is a thick yarn that works up quickly.

How do you read yarn sizes?

Beginner's Guide to the Standard Yarn Weight System | Yay For Yarn

What are yarn weight categories?

What size is 8 4 yarn?

Meaning, the 8/4 yarn is spun from 4 strands of size 8 thickness, and the yarn belongs to the category Super Fine. 8/6 yarn is spun from 6 strands of size 8 thickness and belongs to the category Fine, and the 8/8 yarn is spun from 8 strands of size 8 thickness and belongs to the category Light.

What is a number 6 yarn?

Super Bulky weight yarns work up quickly for a variety of projects, and are ideal for stitching up blankets, afghans, accessories, and cozy garments. These CYC #6 yarns work up to a recommended gauge of 7-11 stitches over 4 inches in knitting and 7-9 stitches over 4 inches in single crochet.

What is #2 weight yarn?

Fine weight yarns are lightweight and versatile, ideal for creating a variety of projects including socks, baby items, accessories, and garments in knitting, crocheting, and weaving.

What is #4 worsted weight yarn?

Medium weight, worsted weight yarn, is the most common thickness in knitting and crochet. Yarns of this weight will print the yarn label with the #4 weight symbol and will say "medium". Worsted weight yarn is ideal for all kinds of knit and crochet apparel, accessories, blankets and other home decor items.

What is No 4 yarn?

The yarn that UK knitters will be familiar with as '4ply' usually goes by the name 'fingering' in the US. You might also see it referred to as 'sock' or 'baby' weight because – you guessed it! – it's an ideal weight for socks and baby garments.

What is average yarn number?

Average yarn number (AYN): 100 X number of single threads per square cm. ------- = AYN. number of grams per square meter.

What is size 5 bulky weight yarn?

Also known as chunky weight, bulky weight yarns are ideal for stitching up scarves, shawls, accessories, garments, and blankets in knitting, crocheting, and weaving. These CYC #5 yarns work up to a recommended gauge of 12-15 stitches over 4 inches in knitting and 8-11 stitches over 4 inches in single crochet.

What are the different sizes of yarn?

What does weight mean in yarn?

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of yarn used by knitters, weavers, crocheters and other fiber artists.

What is worsted weight #3 yarn?

Light weight yarns, also known as DK and light worsted, are ideal for stitching a variety of projects including shawls, scarves, sweaters, baby items, and blankets in knitting, crocheting, and weaving.

What is the thinnest yarn?

Lace weight is the thinnest, lightest type of yarn. It's used mostly to knit lace shawls and scarves.

What can I crochet with size 6 yarn?

Super Bulky and Roving (#6 Yarn Weight) Crochet Patterns

This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes of M-13 to Q and the metric sizes of 9 to 15 mm. Super bulky yarn is perfect for crocheting heavy blankets or winter hats as well as chunky scarves.

What number yarn is DK?

DK yarn is equivalent to #3 Light on the Standard Yarn Weight System. It is often used for infant wear and lightweight garments. Gauge for DK is 5-6 stitches per inch on a US 4-6 needle.

What is yarn Group A?

DROPS Yarn is divided into yarn groups according to the thickness of the strand and the knitting tension. Yarn Group A is the thinnest yarn and Yarn Group F is the thickest yarn.

What does DK 8 ply yarn mean?

Double knitting yarn is defined as an 8-ply thread that has between 11-14 wraps per inch resulting in around 200-250 meters per 100 grams. The recommended needle size is 3.75 – 4.5 mm to achieve a gauge range in stockinette stitches of between 21-24 stitches per 4 inches. You'll often find it abbreviated to DK.

Is DK the same as 8 8?

' and the answer is no. 8 ply would normally refer to double knitting yarn. Depending on which country you are in, there are many different terms for yarn weights. In the USA you would probably see this called a medium weight yarn or DK yarn, in the UK DK yarn or 8 ply, and in Australia also 8 ply.