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A pure crochet yarn suitable for crocheting amigurumi, doilies, home decor, and accessories.

2 ply, Crochet Thread

Technical Specifications:

Count (Nm): 2/6

Blend: 100% acrylic

Acrylic Weight: 100g ball

Length (in mtr.): 300

Crochet Hook size: 12 (2.25 mm)

After you learn about different types of yarn, the next step depends on how you choose your yarns. Afterall, you only want the best for all those intricate projects of yours.

While one can hardly go wrong with nylon, acrylic or any other resilient yarn, cotton is classified as an inelastic fibre. As compared to other yarns, it can be slightly difficult and that much more intimidating to knit/crochet with cotton yarn.

It is a well-known fact that fine cotton yarn that is naturally extracted may be slightly better suited for advanced knitters since cotton is not as stretchy as acrylic or other similar types of fabrics.

Weight

Getting back to basics, the first step towards choosing cotton yarn is the weight. For beginners, it is recommended to start with worsted or a higher weight yarn. Along with the right weights, choose the right hooks. This way, you will ensure that you will have an enjoyable knitting experience and be able to finish your project well within time.

Know what you are knitting

Each specific project demands the use of a certain type of yarn. For example, it does not make sense to knit up a sweater or a blanket using cotton yarn. The right project is the most crucial aspect in being able to choose the right yarn. Choose clothing articles, wash cloths, decoratives and other projects suitable with cotton yarn to eliminate risk.

With so many terminologies surrounding yarns, knitting and crocheting, the world of yarns and needles is a mystifying world of its own. Only those who have perfected their skill are the ones able to identify all the meanings and acronyms that one may encounter.

Over the years, we have expanded our horizons into the world of yarn by being avid knitters ourselves, by being able to have a platform of our own and by teaching fellow knitters across the country. Today, we will be discussing one of our favourite yarns: DK

What is DK weight yarn?

“DK” stands for double knitting. According to the standard, DK weight yarn falls into Category-3 Light Weight Yarn. It is thinner than worsted weight yarn and heavier than fine yarn. It falls in a sweet place between the both. Perhaps after worsted weight yarn, DK is the second most popular yarn category amongst knitters. It is most commonly knit on 4 – 5 mm needles and hooks.

Why is it called DK weight yarn?

Legend says that it is called ‘DK’ weight yarn because it is twice as thick as fingering yarn. Since knitting can be traced back to the earliest centuries when fingering yarn was the most popular choice for knitters, it is assumed that DK yarn is a result of spinning two 4-ply threads together. It results in a yarn twice as thick as fingering yarn, hence the name double knitting yarn.

What can I knit with DK weight yarn?

Two 4 ply threads mean that DK yarn is an 8-ply yarn. It makes for an extremely durable and versatile yarn that is perfectly suitable for any kind of projects you might want to do. Whether it is a delicate gift or a pair of clothing that needs to withstand wear and tear, you can blindly choose the DK yarn.

Often, the projects made using DK yarn tend to stand out more than its counterparts. This is due to the unique stitch definition offered by the former.

How to buy DK Weight Yarn?

The easiest method to purchase DK weight yarn is to look at the label. In some stores, you can see DK yarn written explicitly on the label. If not, look for the category. Not that DK weight yarn falls in Category 3 – Light Weight Yarn. Sometimes DK weight yarn is also called ‘light yarn’ or ‘baby yarn’. You can also identify DK weight yarn using the needle size. The recommended needles are 4-5 mm needles and hooks.

The Tokyo summer Olympics just ended with great pomp and parlor. After winning several medals for the country, our Olympians returned home with great pride on their backs. While all is well that ends well, there is always a lesson that we must take from the things we see, stories we hear and the circumstances that we experience.

We have seen hard working athletes put their physical and mental boundaries away and openly challenge the unachieved in fire and fury. To imagine the pressure on each one of these athletes can be mind boggling.

Fortunately for us, many athletes have spoken out rightly about activities that keep them relaxed and away from stress. Here are a few that have chosen the humble art of knitting as their favorite part time hobby.

Tom Daley – Olympic champion Tom Daley was caught sitting in the stands watching the diving while knitting a beautiful garment for himself. The viral post has since garnered thousands of likes and comments. For those of you who haven’t heard the news, Tom Daley is a gold medalist of Great Britain. He is a double world champion and a three-time Olympic medalist. He’s also posted an Instagram video sharing his love for knitting and how it helps him cope with stress.

Yarn labels carry a load of information when it comes to the likes of knitters/crocheters. Especially if you are shopping for yarn for the first time, you can be sure that everything you need will be printed on the label.

The most important step prior to beginning your project is reading the yarn label. This will determine what your project will consist of, how it will turn out and whether or not it will fit your technique.

There are essentially 7 parts of a yarn label that one must know before attempting to read one. The brand, yarn weight, gauge, needle size, crochet hook size, yarn wash instructions, care, etc.

Weight

Yarn weight is classified into eight categories. They range from sizes 0-7. These sizes are labelled according to thickness. 0 for the least thickness and 7 for maximum thickness. In knitting terminology, they are labelled, lace (0), superfine (1), fine (2), light (3), medium (4), bulky (5), super bulky (6), jumbo (7).

Gauge