As we discussed in episode 17 of the podcast this week, yarn categories are not entirely straightforward. Yarn size is more a matter of a continuum than discrete categories. Ravelry user Crochetknitmama wondered if we could provide some examples of yarns for different categories. I tried to pick yarns people are likely to have heard about or have in their LYS.
Lace
- Prairie, madelinetosh
- Kidsilk Haze, Rowan
- Shadow, Knit Picks
Fingering
- Heritage Solids & Quatro, Cascade
- Tosh Merino Light, madelinetosh
- Opal
Sport
- Baby Cashmerino, Debbie Bliss
- Pashmina, madelinetosh
- Chickadee, Quince & Co.
DK
- Silky Merino, Malabrigo
- Ultra Pima, Cascade
- Socks that Rock Heavyweight
Worsted
Aran
- Eco Duo, Cascade
- Merino Worsted, Malabrigo
- Cotton-Ease, Lionbrand
Bulky
- 128 Superwash , Cascade
- Chunky, Misti Alpaca
- Álafoss Lopi
Chunky
examples of yarn weights