Yarn by Size

Yarn by Size

Understanding Yarn Sizes

Yarn comes in a variety of sizes, each suited for different types of projects and techniques. The Craft Yarn Council (CYC) has established a standard yarn weight system to help you choose the right yarn for your needs. Here’s a guide to the different yarn sizes and their classifications:

  1. Lace Weight (0):

    • Description: The thinnest yarn available, often used for delicate and intricate projects.
    • Uses: Ideal for lace shawls, doilies, and lightweight garments.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 000-1 (1.5-2.25 mm)
    • Gauge: 33-40 stitches per 4 inches
  2. Super Fine (1):

    • Description: Includes fingering, sock, and baby yarns.
    • Uses: Perfect for socks, lightweight sweaters, and baby items.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 1-3 (2.25-3.25 mm)
    • Gauge: 27-32 stitches per 4 inches
  3. Fine (2):

    • Description: Includes sport and baby yarns.
    • Uses: Great for lightweight garments, baby clothes, and accessories.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 3-5 (3.25-3.75 mm)
    • Gauge: 23-26 stitches per 4 inches
  4. Light (3):

    • Description: Includes DK (double knitting) and light worsted yarns.
    • Uses: Suitable for a wide range of projects, including sweaters, hats, and blankets.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm)
    • Gauge: 21-24 stitches per 4 inches
  5. Medium (4):

    • Description: Includes worsted, afghan, and aran yarns.
    • Uses: Ideal for sweaters, afghans, and scarves.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 7-9 (4.5-5.5 mm)
    • Gauge: 16-20 stitches per 4 inches
  6. Bulky (5):

    • Description: Includes chunky, craft, and rug yarns.
    • Uses: Great for chunky scarves, hats, and cozy blankets.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 9-11 (5.5-8 mm)
    • Gauge: 12-15 stitches per 4 inches
  7. Super Bulky (6):

    • Description: Very thick yarn, ideal for quick projects.
    • Uses: Perfect for heavy blankets, oversized sweaters, and statement accessories.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 11+ (8 mm and up)
    • Gauge: 7-11 stitches per 4 inches
  8. Jumbo (7):

    • Description: The thickest yarn available, often used for extreme knitting and crochet.
    • Uses: Ideal for arm knitting, large-scale projects, and home decor items.
    • Needle/Hook Size: 17+ (12.75 mm and up)
    • Gauge: 6 stitches or fewer per 4 inches

Choosing the right yarn size can make a big difference in the look and feel of your finished project. Whether you’re aiming for delicate lace or a chunky knit, there’s a yarn size that’s perfect for your needs!

  • Artyarns Merino Cloud Color S4 hank, a luxurious merino cashmere yarn perfect for shawls, sweaters, and scarves. Hand-dyed, ultra-soft, and ideal yarn for knitting and crochet projects!
    $42.00
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  • Mirasol Yarn Inka, Pearl 01, a soft creamy white
    $20.00
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  • ball of Queensland Collection Yarns - Kathmandu Fingering - Slate Grey 01
    $25.00
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  • Closeup of Cascade Yarns - Sorata - Fawn 01
    $22.00
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  • HiKoo CoBaSi - White 01
    $7.95
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - White 01
    $3.50
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  • ball of yarn Mirasol Inka - Platinum 02
    $20.00
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  • Cherub Baby, Fingering Weight, Baby Yellow 02
    $3.50
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  • HiKoo CoBaSi - Black 02
    $7.95
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  • HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Natural 03 - Cotton, Bamboo, Silk
    $7.95
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  • ball of yarn Mirasol Inka - Smoky Quartz 03
    $20.00
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - Lime 03
    $3.50
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  • ball of yarn of Mirasol, color 04 Gold
    $20.00
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - Pink 04
    $3.50
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  • ball of yarn Mirasol Inka - Peridot 05
    $20.00
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  • ball of Queensland Collection - Kathmandu Fingering - Peridot 05
    $25.00
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - Mint 05
    $3.50
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  • image of the hank and a knit swatch of Urth Uneek Fingering #3006
    $28.00
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  • ball of yarn Mirasol Inka - Sapphire 06
    $20.00
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  • ball of Queensland Collection - Kathmandu Fingering - Blueberry 06
    $25.00
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  • ball of yarn of Mirasol, color Garnet 07
    $20.00
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  • ball of Queensland Collection - Kathmandu Fingering - Lavender 07
    $25.00
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  • HiKoo CoBaSi - Kiwi 07
    $7.95
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  • Cascade Yarns - Cherub Baby - Baby Lavender 07
    $3.50
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  • HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Natural Olive 08 - Cotton, Bamboo, Silk
    $7.95
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  • ball of yarn of Mirasol, color Topaz 08
    $20.00
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  • ball of Queensland Collection - Kathmandu Fingering - Fuchsia 08
    $25.00
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  • Mirasol Yarns - Sulka Legato - Slate 08
    $12.00
    $16.00
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - Blue 08
    $3.50
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  • ball of yarn of Mirasol, color Iolite 09
    $20.00
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - Ecru 09
    $3.50
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  • ball of yarn of Mirasol, color Marcasite 10
    $20.00
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  • ball of Queensland Collection - Kathmandu Fingering - Brick Red 10
    $25.00
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  • Hikoo CoBaSi - Deep Turquoise 10
    $7.95
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  • Cascade Yarns Cherub Baby - Lemon 10
    $3.50
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  • manufacturers image of Mirasol Yarn Inka, Carnelian 11. A medium coral red. More toward red, than coral.
    $20.00
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  • ball of yarn of Kathmandu Fingering Rouge #11
    $25.00
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  • HiKoo CoBaSi Yarn - Indigo 11 - Cotton, Bamboo, Silk
    $7.95
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