Take a look at the projects above. They would not have that look if DK weight yarn were not used. This article in particular will answer those burning questions you might have regarding DK weight yarn. It is based on a number system that starts from 0, the thinnest, and goes up to 7, the thickest. Light weight yarn is what the CYC considers a 3. Gauge, hook and needle suggestions for knit and crochet are printed on the labels.
These are based on the testing done by the yarn manufacturers. The information is based off of the CYC website and you can access that here for more details. Ravelry an online database for crochet and knitting patterns also provides a guideline for knit gauge. According to them, you should get 22 stitches per 4 inches 10 cm. You can see that this is in align with what the CYC says. Remember though, these are not exact. Wraps per inch WPI is useful for yarn weights if you ever lose your labels.
Measuring WPI is super simple. The CYC has more detailed information on their website here. But basically you wrap yarn around a pencil. Then you measure an inch and count how many wraps are in that inch. The CYC states that light weight 3 should have wraps per inch. You can access the Bluprint article here.
I may have tugged on the yarn too tightly for the photo, so I went back and remeasured. I got 17 wraps per inch. Fine weight is equivalent to a 3 according to their standards. But not everyone in the world uses the same terminology. What does that number 3 mean in terms of the project you might be thinking about or your Grandma's unlabeled yarn stash? The thinnest yarn - number 1 - is also called baby, fingering, or sock yarn. As these names imply, this yarn tends to be very fine and usually soft textured.
Number 2 - called baby or sport weight - is a little thicker than Number 1. Number 3 - our dk - is also called light or light worsted - and still considered thin. These 3 yarns are usually considered suitable for soft garments for babies or those that will be worn or used next to the skin. Crocheted stuffed animals or dolls like this one from CrocheTree are great for dk weight yarn.
The yarn weight right in the middle is Number 4. It could be called Afghan, Aran, or worsted weight. It's the most versatile and is used for outer garments like sweaters, gloves, hats, and scarfs as well as lighter blankets. While dk yarn could be used for these items, they will generally not have the bulk of worsted weight. Number 5 is quite bulky and is sometimes called chunky, craft, or rug yarn.
Lucky for you, the Bluprint shop is full of beautiful DK yarns that you can experiment with. Check out all the DK-weight yarn here , including these beauties. If you do a lot of felting, you probably recognize the Patons name already because of their famous felt-able wool that comes in lots of different colors. Get the yarn ». DK yarn is showing off its classic side with this tweed yarn.
This DK yarn is new and exclusive to Bluprint. Even though DK yarn is below medium on the standard yarn weight chart, it can still be durable — and this yarn is proof. Not too worried about durability? Maybe the dozens of color choices will draw you in instead. DK yarn has the versatility to go from a high-end wool to something a little more practical, like this percent acrylic yarn.
This baby-friendly yarn is easy to care for — you can wash and dry it on delicate settings — and comes in soft, soothing colors that make lovely baby gifts. Photo via Bluprint member Universal Yarn. This ebook contains the same information as this post, but in a beautifully formatted version that you can save to your computer and print out. Buy your very own copy now! DK weight yarn falls into the 3-Light category.
The symbol for this is a ball of yarn with a number 3 inside. This is not the standard anymore. Yarn manufacturers have experimented with different sizes and numbers of strands being spun together to get the same effect.
I know I listed a lot of different types of projects in the last section that different DK yarns can be used for…. DK is very easy to handle, even for new crocheters. Because of the weight, it works up faster than fine yarns while still being able to create a nice, thin, pliable fabric. However, you can actually use any yarn you want for this pattern.
I teach you how to adjust it to fit perfectly based on the gauge of whatever yarn you use.
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