dk and worsted DK Weight and Worsted Weight are the next two yarn weights and are less commonly misidentified. Both are thicker weight yarns and most commonly used to make cool weather items. There are exceptions such as, using a plant based DK for summer wear totally works as plant based fibers work differently than …
Category: Yarn Education
It’s all about the weight! Yarn weight, that is! When picking out yarn it is important to follow the patterns suggestions on weight and the corresponding gauge of needles or hook. Let me say it again….follow the directions before you break the rules! (As you get more confident, you will break the rules, it is …
DeMystifying Yarn is a mission I have been on for many years. Have you ever started looking at indie dyed yarn and found yourself very confused by what all the options mean? Even big box chain store yarn have such a wide variety that one can get very lost. What’s 75/25 or 80/20 or single …
