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Yarn Weight Chart (or 'how many WPI is that?')


Yarn typeWraps per inch (wpi)
Bulky6 or fewer wpi
Chunky7 wpi
Aran8 wpi
Worsted9 wpi
Double knit (DK)11 wpi
Sport12 wpi
Fingering or 4-ply14 wpi
3-ply16-18 wpi
Lace, cobweb, superfine or thread18 or more wpi

 

Use an inch gauge or yarn gauge (above) to check the number of times you can wrap the yarn in an inch. Then use the chart above to replace the weight of your yarn.