Very fine yarn: 400-600m/50g, needle size 1.5-2.5mm. Ideal for shawls and lace work.
Fine yarn: 200-220m/50g, needle size 2-3mm. Perfect for socks and fine garments. Also: Super Fine.
Light yarn: 160-200m/50g, needle size 2.5-3.5mm. For lightweight sweaters and children's clothes. Also: Fine.
Light-medium yarn: 120-150m/50g, needle size 3.5-4.5mm. For sweaters and cardigans. Very versatile.
Medium weight yarn: 80-120m/50g, needle size 4-5mm. Standard weight for sweaters and blankets.
Thick yarn: 50-80m/50g, needle size 5-6.5mm. For thick sweaters and hats.
Extra thick yarn: 30-50m/50g, needle size 7-9mm. For scarves and home accessories.
Very thick yarn: <30m/50g, needle size >9mm. For arm knitting and bulky décor projects.
Meters per skein. Together with weight determines the yarn weight category.
Categorization of yarn thickness (Fingering, DK, Worsted, etc.). Calculated from run length.
Recommended knitting needle size in mm. Just a guideline - always make your own gauge swatch!
Number of stitches and rows per 4x4 inches. Important: Always knit your own gauge swatch!
Percentage breakdown of fibers in the yarn. Affects properties and care requirements.
Yarns without animal fibers (wool, silk, alpaca, etc.). Only plant-based or synthetic.
Calculated from three main factors: fiber composition (45%), gauge/stitch count (45%), and run length (10%). 100% = identical, >90% = very similar, 80-90% = similar, <80% = conditionally suitable.