Are you tired of guessing which yarn to use for your next knitting project? Well, fret no more, the easy steps below will tell you immediately which weight yarn you are holding. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, understanding yarn weight is essential for achieving the desired results in your projects. So grab your favorite knitting needles and let’s do this!
Simply wrap the yarn around a single knitting needle, laying each wrap close beside the previous wrap. Don’t wrap too tightly, just provide the normal slack you use when knitting. Continue wrapping the yarn for approximately 3-4 inches. Use a ruler to count how many yarn wraps per inch. Then refer to the chart below.
| # of wraps per inch | Yarn thickness |
| 30 + | Lace |
| 19 – 22 | Fingering |
| 15 – 18 | Sport |
| 12 – 14 | DK (double knit) |
| 9 – 11 | Worsted |
| 8 – 10 | Aran |
| 7 – 8 | Bulky / Chunky |
| > 6 | Super Bulky |