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Yarn Weight and Types


UKUSAGauge over 10cmAverage Needle SizeUses
2-ply/LaceBaby30 - 32 sts2.25 - 2.75mm
Delicate lace, baby garments,
lingerie, socks and gloves
3-plyFingering27 - 30 sts2.75 - 3.25mm
Delicate lace, baby garments,
socks and gloves
4-plySportweight23 - 26 sts3.25 - 3.75mm
Baby clothes, socks, 
gloves
Double Knitting (DK)Worsted21 - 24 sts3.75 - 4.5mm
Most widely used, suitable for 
most garments
AranFisherman/Medium16 - 20 sts4.5 - 5.5mm
Outdoor or warm clothing,
hardwearing
ChunkyBulky12 - 15 sts5.5 - 8.0mm
Outdoor wear and winter jumpers

Super ChunkySuper Bulky6 - 11 sts8.0mm or larger
Furnishings, scarves, coats, cushions and throws
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