Yarn weights and typical uses
UK Weight |
US Equivalent |
Typical Needles |
Typical Use |
| 1,2 & 3 ply | Lace, fingering | 2-3.5mm | Baby clothes, lace work and socks |
| 4 ply | Sportweight, Baby | 3-4mm | Socks, lightweight tops and baby clothes |
| Double Knitting (DK) | Light Worsted weight | 3.5-4.5mm | Suitable for most garments |
| Aran | Worsted, Fishermans, Afghan or Aran weight | 4-5.5mm | Warm thick jumpers |
| Chunky | Bulky weight, Chunky, Rug | 5.5-7mm | Chunky, oversized garments |
| Super Chunky | Super Bulky | 7-12mm | Ideal for soft furnishings such as blankets and cushions |
| Big | 9-20mm | Ideal for quick projects such as cushions & rugs | |




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