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We stock yarns from around the world, and they’re not all manufactured to the same standard weights.

The term ‘yarn weight’ refers to the thickness of the thread, not the weight of the ball or even of the thread itself. As different fibers have different densities, a yard of a fluffy aran wool may weigh less than a yard of 4ply cotton, even though the aran is the ‘heavier’ yarn.

 

Yarn Weight Conversion

Australia UK US Tensions
(approx)
1 ply 1 ply lace weight  
2 ply 2 ply fingering  
3 ply 3 ply sock 32 - 36 sts / 4"
5 ply 4 ply
jumper weight		 sport 28 - 32 sts / 4"
8 ply double knitting sport/worsted 22 - 24 sts / 4"
10-ply   worsted 20 sts / 4"
12 ply Aran   16 - 18 sts / 4"
14 ply chunky bulky 14 sts / 4"