The term 'yarn weight' refers to the thickness of yarn and not the actual weight of the yarn on a weighing scales. The yarn weight gives you an idea of the size of the knitting needles you need for your project. Knowing the yarn weight is important as it affects the final look and feel of your knitting project.
We have the following yarn weights in our Hand Dyed Yarn Colleciton;
Our hand dyed yarn is dyed in small batches from Welsh and UK yarn together with some specialty fibres. Each batch is hand dyed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK using ethically-sourced natural dye extracts.
Yarn Weight |
Description |
Recommended Needle Size (mm) |
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Aran | Medium weight yarn, thicker than DK | 4.5 - 5.5 |
DK (Double Knitting) |
Medium weight yarn |
3.75 - 4.5 |
4 ply |
Fine yarn |
2.5 - 3.5 |
Lace | Lace | 1.5 - 2.5 |
Our hand dyed yarn is dyed in small batches from Welsh and UK yarn together with some specialty fibres. Each batch is hand dyed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK using ethically-sourced natural dye extracts.
Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...
NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.
We are a proud supporter of Americymru, the Campaign for Wool, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.
Last updated 17th May 2024