How to determine yarn weights

Lost the label? Have a skein of your neighbor's homespun? Check out this helpful method for determining yarn weight!

Yarn comes in different thicknesses or yarn weights. In this video, Corrina Ferguson shares tips for determining the weight of a yarn. She looks at both the wraps per inch (WPI) as well as the gauge to determine the thickness of the yarn. YARN WEIGHTS There are eight standard yarn weights. They are: Lace Super…

Mystery Yarn? How To Determine Yarn Weight With WPI Have you ever been given yarn with no label or lost the label to yarn you bought? I have! Trying to decide what the weight is can be extremely frustrating! Not anymore! Using a little trick called WPI (wraps per inch) you will be on your

When working on a crochet project, it is very important to use the appropriate yarn size, because it greatly influences the final result. Yarn size, or yarn weight tells us how thick the yarn actually is. But sometimes, the label does not suggest the size/weight, or you acquire yarn without a label, and then it is important to know the thickness as to determine the right size. During all these past years of crocheting, I can recognize sizes just by looking and feeling the yarn, but it has…

Confused about yarn weights? Don't worry, you're not alone! This guide explains the differences between the most common weights and offers tips for choosing the right one for your next crochet project.

Jo on Instagram: "Hopefully, this is a useful little chart on how to achieve a specific weight of yarn by combining others. In practice, this does vary a bit as no 2 yarns are the same even if they are classified as the same weight. I've assumed a particular length of yarn per weight when I've worked this out, so if your yarn is different to those lengths at the bottom then it may work out a little thicker or thinner than the chart. Please feel free to save this image for your own…

Not sure what weight of yarn you have? This Wraps Per Inch (WPI) article will help you decide - and to know if you can substitute it!

Yarn weights explained: a tutorial on learning how to figure out yarn weight using the WPI (wraps per inch) method!

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Confused by yarn weight? Don't be! This yarn weight guide will walk you through everything you need to know about yarn - including what "weight" even means! With handy conversion charts, examples and comparisons and a full look at what yarn weight is and means, you'll learn everything you need to know about yarn weights.