Worsted weight yarn

If you know even the slightest bit about knitting or crochet, you’re most likely familiar with worsted weight yarn. Also known as ‘afghan,’ ‘aran,’ or simply ‘medium,’ this seemingly do-it-all weight of yarn can be used for a variety of projects. This yarn is easy to work with and knits up quickly without too much bulk. But exactly what is this weight of yarn and why is it almost every yarn enthusiast’s old standby? We break it down for you below.

What is Worsted Weight Yarn? | AllFreeKnitting.com

If you're wondering, “what's worsted weight yarn?” then you've come to the right place! Yarns come in many shapes and sizes. They can be as thin as a cobweb (like a lace-weight) and as thick

Worsted weight yarn is a go-to choice for many projects and is often recommended for its balance of stitch definition, drape, and ease of use. Some amigurumi crocheters exclusively use worsted yarn to make bigger amigurumis! If you are wondering what it is good for and where to get it, check this post out!

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There are lots of terms in knitting that we recognise in every day life. Then there are those that confuse us as we've never heard them before! Worsted is one of them. You'll learn all about the double meaning of 'worsted yarn' today.

Are you new to yarn? Are you unsure about the term "yarn weight"? This is an introductory post to what you need to know about yarn weight!

Worsted or medium weight yarn is by far the yarn that I have the most of in my stash, and somehow I still have single skeins of a lot of them (I would have thought I would buy more of … #knitting #DIY this article was featured on CraftgGossip.com and reviewed by our Team of Editors.

Learn about five different ways to find out how many yards are in 100 grams of yarn. Table included for everything from lace weight to worsted weight to chunky yarn to jumbo yarn.

The Thoughts of You scarf knitting pattern features a 10-row repeat knit and purl stitch pattern that creates a reversible geometric design. This scarf is easy to knit! After a few inches of knitting you may find you don’t need to refer to the written directions… making this a great on-the-g

Not sure what all those yarn weight terms means? Or what yarn weight really is? Learn all the terms, what sizes are comparable & all the details you need:

If you crochet (or knit), then you have probably come across a yarn shop, pattern, or reference that mentions Aran. What is Aran Weight Yarn? Aran weight yarn is a medium-heavy weight yarn that is similar to worsted weight yarn. You will see Aran referenced more in regions outside of the United States. This yarn type is used in the U.K. more than the U.S. Although they are not completely alike, Aran and worsted weight can often be substitutable in crochet and knitting patterns. We will focus…

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Not sure what all those yarn weight terms means? Or what yarn weight really is? Learn all the terms, what sizes are comparable & all the details you need:

This afghan is easier than it looks! This crochet pattern includes simple stitches like the puff stitch, half double crochet, and single crochet. The free pattern includes lots of pictures, tips, and short video tutorials to make it easy for you to crochet. You'll love the texture in this afghan pattern!

Swiss Check Scarf If I had one inspiration for this scarf, it was the planned color pooling pictures that keep popping up in my Facebook feed (dude, I follow a lot of knitters). If I had two inspirations for this scarf, it was PCP (such a bad acronym!) and laziness; the idea of fiddling with a yarn and a design until I had nailed a certain color pattern seemed about as appealing to me as taking all three of my children to the dentist by myself for concurrent appointments. So I went with a…