| Lace weight-
These are the fine yarns that are excellent for
lace weight shawls, scarves and other fine garments. Use a needle
000-3 We have Kid Merino for a little more loft.
Andrea has a lovely drape in a 100% hand
painted silk. 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.
Now we have self
patterning yarn
Meilenweit
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. New
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 A really bulky yarn is
Burley Spun
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
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