[Nfb-krafters-korner] unraveling yarn talk

[Lisamaria Martinez]

Cool. Thanks. Perhaps my husband didn't quite read everything. He saw
the number, like a 4, or 5, or 6. 6 actually said super bulky but he
says he couldn't find the words sport or worsted.

On 6/4/12, Cathy <flowersandherbs at gmail.com> wrote:
> LM wrote:
>
> What exactly is worsted weight yarn? Or sport weight?
>
> Cathy answers:
>
> Yarn weights go from CATEGORY 1 SUPER FINE: SOCK, FINGERING, BABY YARN the
> lightest weight through super bulky weight, category 6 the thickest yarn.
> At
> the store yarns say on the package the brand, the name of the particular
> line of yarn in that brand, the weight (such as sport weight or worsted
> medium weight) the total yardage in the ball/skein, (both in inches and
> metric measurements), and the weight of the skein in ounces and metric.
>
> So if you were looking for a sport weight yarn for example, you would first
> choose a brand then check the label to see which category is listed (1 is
> sock weight, 2 is sport weight, 3 is DK light worsted, 4 medium/worsted
> weight, 5 bulky, 6 super bulky.
>
> since worsted weight is the most popular weight you are certain to find
> tons
> to choose from.
>
> Here is a sample label from an actual lion brand yarn:
> Babysoft® Yarn
> Article # 920
> A special, soft acrylic blend in a generously-sized ball. This medium sport
> weight yarn in classic pastel colors and prints makes precious,
> long-lasting
> items.
>
> Weight Category: 3 -
> Light: DK, Light Worsted Yarn
>
> Solids: 5 oz/141g; 459 yd/420m balls.
> Cathy
>
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