yarn weight explained
Yarn Weight |
![Lace Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/0-weight.gif) |
![Super Fine Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/1-weight.gif) |
![Fine Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/2-weight.gif) |
![Light Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/3-weight.gif) |
![Medium Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/4-weight.gif) |
![Bulky Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/5-weight.gif) |
![Super Bulky Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/6-weight.gif) |
![Jumbo Yarn](https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-LibraryJoAnnShared/default/static/landingpage/supercat/yarn_and_needle/weight-table/7-weight.gif) |
Type of Yarns |
Fingering 10-count crochet thread |
Sock, Fingering, Baby |
Sport, Baby |
DK, Light Worsted |
Worsted, Afghan, Aran
| Chunky, Craft, Rug |
Super Bulky, Roving |
Jumbo, Roving |
Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches |
33-40** stitches |
27-32 stitches |
23-26 stitches |
21-24 stitches |
16-20 stitches |
12-15 stitches |
7-11 stitches |
6 stitches & fewer |
Recommended Needle in Metric Size Range |
1.5-2.25 mm |
2.25-3.25 mm |
3.25-3.75 mm |
3.75-4.5 mm |
4.5-5.5 mm |
5.5-8 mm |
8-12.75 mm |
12.75 mm & larger |
Recommended Needle U.S. Size Range |
000-1 |
1-3 |
3-5 |
5-7 |
7-9 |
8-11 |
11-17 |
17 & larger |
Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inch |
32-42 double crochets** |
21-32 stitches |
16-20 stitches |
12-17 stitches |
11-14 stitches |
8-11 stitches |
7-9 stitches |
6 stitches and fewer |
Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range |
Steel*** 1.6-1.4 mm Regular hook 2.25 mm |
2.25-3.5 mm |
3.5-4.5 mm |
4.5-5.5 mm |
5.5-6.5 mm |
6.5-9 mm |
9-15 mm |
15 mm & larger |
Recommended Hook U.S. Size Range |
Steel*** 6, 7, 8,Regular hook B-1 |
B-1 to E-4 |
E-4 to 7 |
7 to I-9 |
I-9 to K-10 1⁄2 |
K-10 1⁄2 to M-13 |
M-13 to Q |
Q & larger |
*The above guidelines reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories
**Lace-weight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. As such, a general gauge range is difficult to determine so follow the gauge stated in the pattern.
*** Steel crochet hooks are sized differently from regular hooks. The higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.