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What weight is size 3 yarn?
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| Yarn Weight | Types of Yarn | Knit Gauge/Needle Size |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Sport, Baby Weight | 23-26 sts to 4″ on US 3-5 needles |
| #3 | DK, Light Worsted Weight | 21-24 sts to 4″ on US 5-7 needles |
| #4 | Worsted, Aran Weight | 16-20 sts to 4″ on US 7-9 needles |
| #5 | Chunky, Bulky Weight | 12-15 sts to 4″ on US 9-11 needles |
What is light weight yarn?
Light weight yarns, also known as DK and light worsted, are ideal for stitching a variety of projects including shawls, scarves, sweaters, baby items, and blankets in knitting, crocheting, and weaving.
Are 2 strands of 4 ply equals?
Structure of a 4 ply yarn
This was great and you could easily see that 2 strands of 4 ply are about the same thickness as DK, 2 strands of lace weight are about the same as 4 ply. … 4 Ply is now used as a description of the thickness of the yarn regardless of its structure.