Yarn Weights - Knitting Basics

"Yarn Weight" is the term use to describe how (a)   a yarn is.

How many different yarn weights are there?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 5

Laceweight Yarn falls into which yarn weight number category?

• 1

• 2

• 0

Superfine, fingering weight, and sock weight yarn are all names used for yarn weight number (a)   .

Why do you think larger needle sizes are needed for higher number yarn weights?

What image should you look for on a standard yarn label that indicates yarn weight?

What are different names used for a yarn weight #2?

• Fine

• Sport Weight

• Both

What factors can affect the drape of a knit fabric?

• Fiber content of yarn used

• yarn weight of yarn used

• both

Light weight and DK weight are all terms used to describe a yarn weight #3. What is another term for yarn weight 3?

• Light Worsted Weight

• Worsted Weight

• Small Weight

• Thin Weight

What do you think would happen if you used the same size needles with different yarn weights? What do you think would happen if you used the same yarn weight with different size needles?