Yarn Weight (yarn thickness) Explained: The Beginner’s Guide

Yarn Weight Explained: The Beginner’s Guide
Yarn weight can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!
In this video, I break it down simply, showing you how to pick the perfect thickness of yarn to start knitting without overcomplicating things.
I’ll walk you through my knitted samples-from fine lace to super chunky-so you can see how different yarn weights affect your knitting. Whether you’re a beginner unsure where to start or looking to avoid common yarn mistakes, this video will help you gain confidence in choosing the right yarn for your projects!
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[@moiraw1111]

Great information. I knit with a group who make sized squares for blankets that are sent to an Aussie concern called Wrapped With Love. They sew the squares together and send them overseas to refugees. It's all volunteer work. We use DK yarn which tends to come in a few thicknesses, depending on the make. I prefer the slightly thicker one because its quicker to knit and holds the shape better. I generally send the thinner yarn squares to be sewed up and keep the thicker ones to sew into a blanket myself then donate it - my own little challenge. I started knitting when my Irish Mum taught me, at the age of 5. There have been many, many enjoyable projects over the years.

[@KnitWithHannah]

What a lovely way to knit. Blanket squares are such a joyful knit with benefit for the knitter and the end user. Good idea to pick up the slightly thicker yarn, it does hold the shape better with the stitches. Happy knitting 🧶

[@lorainehodge5929]

This is an invaluable video, so very helpful. When growing up selecting yarn was simpler not the choice of fibers, wool or cotton, and yarn weights were 2ply 4ply or doubl knit. I like using DK but I'm also happy with 2ply in fact give me a Shetland shawl pattern and fine yarn and I'm happy. I'm knitting a baby blanket in 4ply at the moment so peaceful afternoons with my yarn and needles. Bliss

[@KnitWithHannah]

So glad you liked the video. Love a baby blanket! I’m back in DK again, started a new project yesterday evening. Happy knitting 🧶

[@knitinabox]

Loved this! Full of tons of useful information, I wish I had this video 10 years ago when we first started getting into knitting, thank you

[@KnitWithHannah]

So glad you enjoyed this video! It was a fun one to make, lots of stash hunting. happy knitting 🧶

[@louiseberman4241]

Hi Hannah, i tend to use aran yarn the most. Sock yarn is the only other one. I very rarely use dk as it takes ages to knit up a project and I've only ever used chunky for a jumper and bobble hat x❤

[@NYKnitter]

I like DK for garments and of course Sock yarn Thank you for your explanation of yarn weights especially the question on so many tips of the tongue. So once upon a time the "x" ply did refer to the how many plies there were. So it is used by some in a familiar way to describe a yarn , in the same way no , different than how they are now described as wgts 1, 2, 3, 4 etc..... So that would explain how sometimes I use 2 of the of 4 ply /sock yarn held together when I want something close to a DK wgt 3 or aka 8 ply .

[@KnitWithHannah]

Yes, the doubling up of single yarns to make thicker ones is such an easy hack. Just need to match the length and you’re ready to go! Happy knitting 🧶

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The knitting Rhythm episodes on Fridays are podcasts, which you can join quite easily. Is that what you’re after? If so I’ll drop a link. The KZbin channel episodes are twice monthly, but yes until KZbin changes its policy and includes particular islands and countries not everyone will be able to join. It’s such an annoying feature of it that not all British Islands can be part of the channel yet. I am considering putting them somewhere else as well. Let me check all the options. I’ll see what’s available. 🧶

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