We are wanting something close to the yardage of the yarn listed in the pattern: 227 metres in 100g. Using the formula the yarn that we want to substitute works out to be 243 metres in 100g, which is 16 metres more than the yarn listed in the pattern.
Yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn. It's a range, from super fine to super bulky. The higher the number, the heavier the yarn and the fewer stitches per inch you will get but ply doesn't always correlate to the weight of a particular yarn.
What size yarn is 100 grams?
CATEGORY: YARDAGE (+WPI)
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Aran (Weight) aka: 10-12 ply aka: Worsted approx. 120-240m/100g (133-267yds) wpi: 9-12
Chunky aka: Bulky approx. 100-130m/100g (111-144yds/3.5oz) wpi: 6-8
Super Bulky aka: Polar less than 100m/100g (less than 111yds/3.5oz) 6
How do you tell what ply a yarn is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMoZrwl_gk4
What is considered medium 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.
How can you tell the thickness of yarn?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTkQ3BfexuY
What number is medium yarn?
4
What size yarn is 8 ply?
The number of wraps will act as a gauge to assess the thickness of unmarked yarn; for example 12 wraps per inch is 12 WPI, and is used to calculate how much yarn is required for various articles, so that 12 is equivalent to 8 ply (worsted weight, medium weight) yarn.
How do I know if my yarn is medium weight?
Under this system, worsted yarn is considered a medium weight number four yarn with a knitting gauge of 16-20 stitches for every four inches of knitting. When shopping for worsted yarn, look for the word, “worsted” or a prominent number four on the yarn label.
What ply is medium weight yarn?
USA UK Australia
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2 or Fine 5 ply
3 or Light DK (Double Knit) or 8 ply 8 ply
4 or Medium Worsted, Aran, Triple Knit (rare) 10 or 12 ply
5 or Bulky Chunky, Double Double Knit (rare) 12 or 16 ply
Which is heavier DK or worsted weight yarn?
DK yarns are lighter than worsted, but heavier than sport. DK yarn is equivalent to #3 Light on the Standard Yarn Weight System. It is often used for infant wear and lightweight garments.
What size is medium weight yarn?
Yarn Weight US Needle Size Knitting Stitches Per Inch, in Stockinette Stitch
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Fine or sport-weight 3–6 5–6
Light worsted or DK (double-knitting) 5–7 5–5 1/2
Medium- or worsted-weight, afghan, Aran 7–9 4–5
Bulky or chunky 10–11 3–3 1/2
Is 8 ply yarn same as DK?
8 ply is the yarn that you'll find most easily in Australia (which I know from personal experience), and I've heard that it's pretty standard in the UK as well. It corresponds to what is called 'dk' weight in the US.
What is medium weight yarn size 4?
Worsted Weight Yarn
What are the different yarn weights?
Yarn Weight Types of Yarn Knit Gauge/Needle Size
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#1 Sock, Fingering 27-32 sts to 4" on US 1-3 needles
#2 Sport, Baby Weight 23-26 sts to 4" on US 3-5 needles
#3 DK, Light Worsted Weight 21-24 sts to 4" on US 5-7 needles
#4 Worsted, Aran Weight 16-20 sts to 4" on US 7-9 needles
What yarn weight is size 4?
worsted weight
Is medium weight yarn the same as worsted?
The phrase "worsted weight yarn" refers to medium-weight yarn that is heavier than DK yarn / double knitting yarn, sports weight yarn, baby weight yarn, fingering weight yarn, or crochet thread; it is lighter than chunky or bulky yarn.
What number is heavy worsted weight yarn?
Worsted Weight This is what is often considered ordinary knitting yarn. The gauge is roughly 5 stitches per inch on a size 7 or 8 needle. Some worsted may give a gauge of 4 or 4 1/2 stitches per inch and be knit on a 8 or 9. We consider these “heavy worsteds”.
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 size yarn is size 4?
Yarn Weight Types of Yarn Crochet Gauge Hook Size
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#3 DK, Light Worsted Weight 12-17 sts to 4" on US 7 to I-9 hooks
#4 Worsted, Aran Weight 11-14 sts to 4" on US I-9 to K-10.5 hooks
#5 Chunky, Bulky Weight 8-11 sts to 4" on US K-10.5 to M-13 hooks
#6 Bulky, Roving Weight 7-9 sts to 4" on US M-13 to Q hooks