Yarn weights

Thin yarn

1. Lace (blond yarn/lace yarn)

   • Very thin, often used for lace knitting, shawls.

   • Needles: 2–3 mm.

2. Fingering / Sock / 4-ply

   • Common for socks, baby clothes, lighter sweaters.

   • Needles: 2.25–3.25 mm.

3. Sports / Baby / 5-ply

   • Slightly thicker than fingering, often used for children's clothing.

   • Needles: 3–3.5 mm.

Middleweights

4. DK (Double Knitting) / 8-ply

   • Very popular weight for sweaters, cardigans, blankets.

   • Needles: 3.75–4.5 mm.

5. Worsted / Aran / 10-ply

   • Classic for many designs, a little stronger.

   • Needles: 4.5–5.5 mm.

Thicker yarn

6. Bulky / Chunky / 12-ply

   • Suitable for cardigans, hats, scarves – knits quickly.

   • Needles: 6–8 mm.

7. Super Bulky / Super Chunky

   • Very thick yarn, often used for blankets, pillows or fashion garments.

   • Needles: 9 mm and up.

8. Jumbo

   • Extremely thick, sometimes "arm knitting" yarn.

   • Knitting needles: 12 mm or larger, sometimes it is knitted by hand.