Fingering weight- Very thin and lightweight. Use a US size 1-3 to get a gauge of approximately 7 stitches to the inch. These yarns are typically used for socks, summer sweaters, baby things, and shawls. Because of the fineness of this yarn it is very nice for delicate Fair Isle garments.

Sport weight- These yarns are twice as thick as fingering yarns. Use a US needle 4-6 to get a gauge of approximately 4-6 stitches to the inch. These yarns are typically used for sweaters, scarves, mittens, socks, summer sweaters, and baby things. Waikiki

DK weight- DK stands for double knitting which means it can be used in a sport weight or a worsted weight pattern. Just adjust the gauge by changing the needle size. Use a US size 5-8 to get a gauge of approximately 4-6 stitches to the inch. Use these yarns for socks, sweaters, baby things, mittens, or any garment.

Worsted weight- These, the basic size for knitting yarns, are twice as thick as sport weight yarn. Use a US size 7-9 to get a gauge of approximately 4-6 stitches to the inch. These yarns are typically used for Sweaters, afghans, baby things, and warm garments.  Cotton Chenille  and Lamb's Pride  handspun wool. Fjord by Crystal Palace.

Bulky weight- are very thick yarns, in fact these yarns are twice as thick as worsted weight yarns. This group is harder to categorize as the thickness of these yarns vary. I was surprised to learn that mohair is considered to be a chunky. Use a US size 10-15  to get a gauge of approximately 2-3 stitches to the inch. This yarn is excellent for heavy sweaters, blankets, and other warm and fast garments. Lamb's Pride bulky and Iceland.

Novelty Yarns- We love to have some fun once in a while. That's where Novelties come in. Fuzzy, furry, bumpy, lumpy, anything fun and unusual. What would my Grandma have to say? These are the yarns that are knit unto a project by way of another yarn, such as the fancy bags. Or knit on really large needles for fabulous scarves. Fizz, Splash, Squiggle, Nubbles.

Ribbons-are just that, ribbons. Really nice for scarves, tops, shawls. Mix with other yarns for great combinations. Party from Crystal Palace is new on our site with free patterns.

Lace weight yarn

Fingering Weight

Sport weight yarn

A yummy combination of shiny rayon and soft cotton. This yarn is nice alone or as a carry along. 65% rayon - 35% cotton: 105 yds

Worsted weight yarns

by Brown Sheep.  Great yarns for garments and felted projects.  85% wool& 15% Mohair 190 yds  4 ½ sts per inch.  Needle size 8 New Colors

Beautifully soft yarn for sweaters, scarves, what have you. Free patterns

100% cotton 98 yds/50 gr. skein. 5 sts per inch.  Needle size 8

Perfect felting yarn. Knits at a range of gauges.
91 yds/50 gram ball - 100% Wool - super soft wool
(Fjord is spun from the same wool as used to spin our Iceland yarn)
4.5 - 5.5 sts/inch = 18-20 sts/10 cm

Free Patterns

by Brown Sheep.  Great yarns for garments and felted projects.  85% wool& 15% Mohair 125 yards 3 sts per inch. Needle size 10 ½

Recycled Silk

Mango Moon's multi-color silk yarn is handspun from recycled silk saris, the traditional garment of East Asian women. Soft, light weight and never coarse, because it contains no synthetic materials. Free patterns

Chunky weight yarn

From Crystal Palace Knits at a range of gauges. One ball will make a fast scarf or hat.  Iceland is a great choice for your felted projects too! It felts beautifully.100% Super Soft Wool. 109 yds 2.5-3.5 sts per inch. Needle size 10-13

This 100 % wool yarn is excellent for felting or outerwear. 250 grams a skein makes this yarn a real bargain. 
310 yds #10 US needle, 14 stitches, 19 rows

Novelty yarns

Useful as a carry-along or use alone at a wide range of gauges, Scarves, novelty garments. 100% soft poly. Free patterns

Exciting 3/4" long eyelash yarn, lustrous and soft. Great for scarves,  shawls and other fuzzy creatures. Free patterns

A great novelty eyelash "add-along" yarn to mix with just about any yarn! Free patterns

Nubbles is Crystal Palace Yarns' new highly textured, 90% wool yarn that lends itself to many combinations. 90% wool - 10% nylon 28 yds 6.5 sts per 4 inches on size 17s.

Crystal Palace's

PARTY Ribbon has a highly lustrous sheen and a great, soft feel when knit.
Knit it alone at 3-4 sts/inch or combine with other yarns for a dressy look. 100% Nylon. 87 yds