Beginner's Guide to the Standard Yarn Weight System | Yay For Yarn

[@Jeanfairy]

This video is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. The connection between the numbers and names has been confusing me with random tutorial videos etc so thankyou this

[@thedarkestsunn]

I’m 19 from Canada learning to crochet and this was SO helpful. I’m crocheting a simple sweater with just double crochets but tried being ~fancy~ by adding stripes but I used a 4 with like.. literally a 1 so it was super skinny at the 1 part LOL. I’m still going to finish the sweater lol it can be a look but thank you this was so helpful for my future attempts :)

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Hello from Québec. I'm much older and a complete newbie at knitting 👍🇨🇦

[@Karma_242]

I'm getting some supplies this weekend to learn how to crochet 😁

[@marilynvega179]

Thanks so much. I have crocheted for a long time but only used 4 weight yarn because I had no one to explain the weights of yarn. Thanks again.

[@monams2514]

me neither she is really good at speaking clearly and understand her the best yet.

[@monams2514]

I love your voice and how clear and consise you speak and I understand you the best so far on youtube. Can you tell me where to start your videos for beginners please. THank you so much @Yay For Yarn. I love that name too!

[@marilynyoung8384]

Hands down, the absolute best explanation of yarn weights and which needles to use. I will look for any guides by Yay for Yarn. Wonderful and easy to understand.

[@rebeccagardner5684]

Thank you! I've had a hard time understanding yarn size when shopping. But I'm new to crochet.

[@chinchila91]

OMG this is exactly what I needed 😭 I'm from Brazil and we don't use this system here, so I struggle a lot finding the right yarn for my projects when reading an international pattern, I usually go by the hook size but it does not work everytime... This video is going to help me soooooooo much! THANK YOU!!

[@vanessacristini4283]

I'm also from Brazil and still don't understand 😭 is the 4 worsted a 6 in Brazil? I use Barroco 6 and 4 and i tought the 4 worsted was barroco 4 but I don't know😢

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. From what I can find, Barroco 4 seems to be a #4 Medium yarn. I hope this helps!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Gratefull to know DK wieght yarn is a number 3. I did not know that. Great explaining n thankyou❣

[@iambelinda]

Honestly 😅

[@lindaeastwooddenton7912]

Hi, thank you for the information. I have been crocheting and knitting for years and can't remember ever having seen a number when buying wool thanks again x

[@kaitlinkrauja5400]

Thank you! This was so helpful

[@itecolote]

4 and 5 are definitely my go to

[@nanaboolala7572]

Sorry for additional comment but wanted to say great informative tutorial. Very interesting and concise. Great Job.

[@claudiafromgermany1674]

In most of Europe we do not have the little pictured yarn ball or symbol with a weight number in it. We look for the square where we see knitting needles with a number and/or a crochet hook telling the mm sizes of the tools recommended.

[@catherinefox7832]

Fantastic tutorial, now at last I understand the weights. 😁

[@LopsideMakes]

I’ve been crocheting for years and I just never took the time to learn anything about yarn weight and I only pick yarn weight by feeling since I never shop for yarn online. Since the weight system is so inaccurate and is different for each yarn, I don’t really trust it at all. Experience is key for me, but thank you for explaining this so I can understand yarn reviews a bit better.

[@annamarie7863]

Very educational video! I’m crocheting a sweater with 4 weight yarn and I’m so sad how heavy it’s become so I had to learn why!

[@EM-mi5yj]

I did the same thing. I was wondering why my sweater was more like a bulky jacket verses a lighter weight sweater. I had an idea that it had something to do with the weight. That’s how I found this video in my search for answers. Thanks this was very helpful.

[@happinessisnailart3188]

Absolutely helpful video. Even though I am Crocheting since a long time now but I really enjoyed learning more about yarns and in detail ❤️

[@pwdersluj]

Helpful and soothing, thank you 🤍

[@Latebird24]

You did a great job. That was very informative.

[@janicewilkinson2783]

Wow. Excellent information. Thank you.

[@nataliejansen2371]

thank you so much for demystifying this. GREAT video.

[@nanaboolala7572]

Yay, was waiting for your 2.0 👍🏼

[@petermatten3315]

In Britain the traditional weights were, 1 ply - used for lace, Shetland ring shawls etc, 3,ply used for fine babies knits, 4ply used for socks and fine ladies and children's cardigans and jumpers. D.k. double knitting wool,8ply used for thicker knits , men's jumpers. Worsted ,thicker than double knitting, but not as thick as Aran. Aran used for fishermen's sweaters.originaly oiled wool so a little water proof. Worsted was used for ganseys and Guernseys.

[@Isthisbetterdouche]

Thanks! Have screenshotted your comment, always wondered what worsted meant lol

[@OleseaArts]

Awesome...your edges are soooo stretch 😍

[@shellykearney7821]

Thank you 😄 for this awesome information. Excellent tutorial ☆

[@ShawnLawson414]

I ordered an Addi knitting machine. Having no experience in knitting, crochet or yarn. Looking at yarn labels on line and hearing terms in videos with no explanation as to what that means has me so confused. Your video was perfect! I am so happy I found it. I will be looking at more of your videos. I love the way you explain things and you are so knowledgeable on the subject. I will go shopping for yarn today or tomorrow feeling better about it. The only thing now I need to know is what different fabrics I can use. I see some are acrylic, some are wool etc I need to watch this again because I’m not sure how to tell if the weight number (I was told 3 or 4) isn’t on label how I will know. Thank you for helping ease my anxiety for yarn choices!

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. For most all yarns you can find in a store, the number category will be on the label. Usually, if they don't give the number category (this is usually in luxury or hand-dyed yarns), they'll give the name of the yarn thickness (fingering / #1, sport / #2, DK / #3, worsted or Aran / #4, bulky / #5, super bulky / #6, etc).

[@philnasmith9755]

Great explanation - thanks!

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful info 🌹🌹🌹

[@plwhistler4924]

Excellent video!

[@lorrainecotton5414]

Very useful information.

[@jayt8471]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@nanaboolala7572]

While I hopefully have your attention I would love to know of a place that better explains when and why you do or don’t use the 1st stitch when crocheting rows. I always mess this part up inevitably and am so tired of playing leapfrog by myself. Thanks for your consideration.

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Nora. I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2WTn2OnbtqloZY I hope this helps!

[@MariaGarcia-lu8cg]

Very well explained! Thank U

[@charmanedennis1013]

Great information was very useful

[@annee4193]

Thank you, this was helpful

[@elizabeth-betsyjohnson7195]

Nicely done!

[@d.vaders1178]

Knitologie Sheen in colorway titmouse is in fact still available on member central on Knitcrate as of Feb 4.

[@deebafathima6969]

Thank you so much but I also wanted to know about what thickness yarn is used to make different materials..like for example...what thickness yarn is used for making a muffler or sweaters

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. Any thickness of yarn can be used to make pretty much any project. For example, there are some lightweight sweater patterns that call for very thin yarn, and some bulky sweater patterns that call for very thick yarn. I hope this helps!

[@deebafathima6969]

@@YayForYarn thanks

[@lilly-ht1yk]

Thanks!

[@mikado_m]

Im just trying to figure out how the numbers are determined.. like.. is it how many stitches fit in a specific space? Is it just vibes? Or math?..

[@YayForYarn]

It's definitely math, but I am not 100% sure what the determining factors are. My best guess is that the weight category is determined by the amount of weight (grams or ounces) per yard.

[@abc-wv4in]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@crystalshoemaker8241]

This is super helpful... but as you mentioned different countries use different weight systems. I am looking at some Turkish yarn that uses yarn NM... how can I convert NM to US weights/sizes?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Crystal. I am not familiar with how Turkish yarn weight is labeled, but if it is suggesting a hook size "M / N", that is a 9mm or 10mm crochet hook. If that is the case, then the yarn is probably a #5 Bulky or #6 Super Bulky equivalent. If you already have the yarn, you could try the wraps per inch test to determine the weight category. I hope this helps!

[@barbaraposey7597]

Thank you very informative

[@SandyzSerious]

Thank you.

[@eaglemom22]

Hi I'm new to crocheting and I was having a difficult time reading the yarn label. This was so helpful. That being said. What would you recommend if I wanted to make a slouchy beanie? It would be more for accessorizing than warmth. Thanks in advance.

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Dolores. For a slouchy hat, I would recommend anything from #1 Superfine to #4 Medium yarn. A thinner yarn will produce a drapier fabric, but any of the thicknesses within that range will work well for a slouchy hat. I hope this helps!

[@gaylescovel7308]

@@YayForYarn , it helps me! Thankyou, 🤗

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Haha, I'm 56, male and a new newbie. I bought some 78% acrylic 22% wool to make a scarf and impress my girlfriend. It's 10mm and basically a single strand. Tough to knit but the texture will be very forgiving I hope. It's the type of yarn that won't make a difference if I perl or knit. You'll never see the texture? Any feedback?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. It sounds like you're working with a roving-style or single-ply yarn (one strand, not a bunch of little strands twisted together). These can be forgiving, but if your yarn is really thick, that doesn't mean you won't see the texture. In fact, the thicker yarns tend to show off the texture of the fabric nicely (I think this is a good thing). The only yarns that don't show the texture of the knitting are yarns like faux fur that are pretty shaggy. If you want to make a basic scarf, I have a video on making a simple beginner scarf in any yarn you like here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXjHfZaDj9KYm8k The tutorial goes through every step of making a scarf for beginners who have never made a scarf before. You can make a flat scarf with or without fringe, or an infinity scarf with this method. I hope this helps!

[@mayoooketchup]

Hi there! Non-native English-speaker here 🙌🏻 What is the difference between "yarn" and "thread"? When I follow instructions I can't wrap my head around the difference 🙉 thank you for the help!

[@betsey96]

Yarn is usually referring to the ball or single strand while thread is usually used for the strand and not the entire ball 🤙

[@hadasshadesigns]

I like your video which colour is your No 1 supper fine (the decorated yarn )

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! The #1 Superfine yarn I showed here is Knitologie Sheen in the Titmouse colorway. It's a limited edition hand dyed yarn from KnitCrate, but there is still some of this yarn left in their shop: bit.ly/3brrYz1 (KnitCrate members get all of the yarns in the shop at a discounted price, but their yarn is also available for purchase by non-members.) I hope this helps!

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I love your Video's soo much information!! I have a question.. My girl bought me a Furls, my 1ST one.. I have arthritis in my thumbs.. Okay, It shows M 8mm yet I see an H is 8mm help plzz

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. An H hook is 5mm, and an M hook is 8mm. If you're seeing H / 8mm on a yarn label in the video, that is not correct, not because the label is inaccurate, but because the camera has a hard time picking up the details of small text on glossy yarn label paper. :). I hope this helps!

[@pomcloset2871]

Love the video of how you r explaining the details of those yarn. Thank you.

[@lacsa727]

Hi And Thank-U... Do you have a video like this showing what Yarns can be used with the ADDI Machines? TFS :O)

[@YayForYarn]

Hi! The Addi machines can be used with yarns up to #5 Bulky weight. #6 Super Bulky weight is too thick for the machine. However, the Addi does not tend to take pure cotton yarns (like dishcloth yarns) very well. I hope this helps!

[@fatima_E]

I live in France and for some reason the yarn's weight isn't written down here 😕

[@margotmargot4426]

what do you mean the thinnest yearn to be used with a size 10 crochet?? Only for large laces, but what is the recommended needle/crochet size for a normal garment for that yarn .. thank you!

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. This chart www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system shows the recommended needle and hook size for each yarn weight category. I hope this helps!

[@justgloriao617]

Hey does anyone know where I can bulk buy yarn in the UK for my start up business? From a supplier please.

[@reignmb5150]

Is the fine one still okay for small crochet keychain dolls?

[@YayForYarn]

Yes, the fine yarn should work great for that. :)

[@reignmb5150]

@@YayForYarn Thank Youu! 💖

[@colleenmisner454]

I love ❤️ the variegated 🧶 what kind is it

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Colleen. The variegated yarn shown is a discontinued hand-dyed yarn from KnitCrate.

[@daisymendez9675]

Hello , big fan of your videos. I have a few baby showers this year. And I would like to make a baby blanket on my addi express. Any chance you can do a tutorial on how to make a blanket on addi express? Or give me tips on how to make one?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Daisy. If you want to make blankets, I would suggest making tubes and stitching them together with mattress stitch as shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSUnoepepeLlcU When you make a blanket with tubes, the blanket is double sided, and you don't have to worry about the side edges curling. I hope this helps!

[@mansoordurrani280]

i want to crochet a beanie and im stillnot sure about which yarn to use. any suggestions?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. If you want to crochet a beanie, the yarn you'll need will depend on the pattern you're following. The pattern should specify which yarn category to use. I have a pattern for the easiest type of crochet hat you can possibly make here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITdcmRjhtaArKs and it gives instructions for 10 sizes and 6 different yarn weights. I hope this helps!

[@Web3tips380]

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[@jygood3718]

YAY

[@saikouceesay3056]

Hi, which one would you recommend for rug tufting?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. I am not familiar with rug tufting, so I would recommend looking at rug tufting tutorials for a suggestion on which category of yarn to use. I hope this helps!

[@NYXMEDIA]

What kind of crochet stitched you used?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. The sample pieces shown in the video are actually knitted in garter stitch. I hope this helps!

[@spillthetae7030]

What type of yarn would you recommend for beginners?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi. For beginners, I would recommend a #4 Medium or #5 Bulky yarn. I hope this helps!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Isnt sport wieght the same as baby yarn?

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Gayle. Yes, many baby yarns are sport weight, but some yarns made for baby projects are not sport weight. I hope this helps!

[@AwooNo]

Can I make a sling bag from 100 gram of yarn? PLS anyone tell me

[@YayForYarn]

That will depend on the type of sling bag, what size it is, and several other factors. I would suggest finding a pattern that you like, and seeing how much yarn it calls for. That would give you a better idea of how much yarn you'll need. Otherwise, the only way to find out is to try it and see if your yarn ends up being enough. I hope this helps!

[@Angie_978]

Is that blue/yellow/white/tan yarn (first swatch on the left) the same yarn as in the knitcrate for last March? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i4dXWNi6pnf8U That is such a pretty yarn.

[@YayForYarn]

Hi Angie. Yes, that is the yarn from the March 2019 KnitCrate. I hope this helps!