Light Worsted Weight Yarn Australia

Here is a resource that i refer to frequently.

Light worsted weight yarn australia.

I ve been using american patterns for long enough now to know that worsted weight yarn or number 4 is roughly equivalent to 10ply yarn in australia. Most commonly 2ply uk au nz thickness. Several large scale yarn manufacturers and retailers proclaim that worsted weight yarn is their most popular weight for knitting and crocheting. Crocheters of all skill levels.

However the term laceweight can be used for any light yarn used for lace. This group includes lion brand yarns and bernat. Coats and clark claims that its worsted weight red heart super saver has been the usa s best selling yarn for more than 70 years. It s the most common yarn weight that you ll find on american shelves and if you shop in big box stores you might see it labeled as a medium weight yarn with this symbol.

Worsted yarn is ideal for garments amp. Some uk manufacturers call 3ply yarns baby weight. What is most important is to take time to do a gauge swatch for the project and adjust accordingly. Works up quickly for accessories.

Worsted weight yarn is the american term for yarn that you might spy in australia or the uk as 10 ply yarn. For example many patterns call for worsted yarn which could be a size 3 or 4 yarn. Ever versatile worsted weight yarns are wonderful for knitters amp. Also known as 1ply in the uk and australia new zealand.

Our most popular wool is 8ply so you can see how some of my creations were odd sizes in the early days.