Standard Yarn Weight System
The following is a standard chart used by knitters to indicate categories of yarn, gauge ranges and recommended needle size;
Yarn Weight |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6
|
Type of Yarns |
Sock,
|
Sport, |
DK, |
Worsted, |
Chunky, |
Super Bulky, |
Gauge using
|
27-32 |
23-26 |
21-24 |
16-20 |
12-15 |
6-11 |
Recommended |
2.25-3.25 |
3.25-3.75
|
3.75 – 4.5 |
4.5-5.5 |
5.5-8.0 |
9.0-16.0 |