When you first start knitting and crocheting, there are SO many new words, terms and weights to get to grips with.
It’s important to understand some of these differences from the very beginning of your crafting journey and I am here to make your yarn weight conversions easy!
The US, UK and Australia all have different categories for yarn weights. The Yarn Weight Conversion Chart below gives an indication of the different terms used and the spectrum of metres/ yards per 100g for that term.
For clarity, I have also added the symbols used in the US because they are often used globally on ball bands and in patterns.
As a basic rule, I suggest completely ignoring what a’ yarn brand has called a yarn. I have seen aran/ 10ply/ worsted weight yarn and 4py/ /5ply/ sport being called ‘DK weight yarn’.
Instead, look at the meters/ yards per 100g when you are looking for a substitute yarn – this is a far safer way of understanding what a yarn is and which hook or needle size to use.
Free Printable Yarn Weight Conversion Chart
A present for you. Click here or on the image below for an A4 printable PDF of my Yarn Weight Conversion Chart.
If you are a beginner crafter, download and print this PDF and add it to a reference binder or journal. Being able to quickly refer to this information will speed up your crafting journey.
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