Difference between DK and Sport Weight?

msoebel · February 1, 2008, 9:07am

I know I should know this…but I don’t.

What’s the difference?

Mystery_Gyrl · February 1, 2008, 9:39am

Hi,
Sport weight is a little heavier than fingering or sock yarn and a little lighter than DK (light worsted) yarn. You can see where the different yarn types line up here: http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html
HTH.
Katrina

hocns · February 1, 2008, 5:13pm

DK - 22 sts/4"; sport - 24 sts/4"

knittingymnast · February 2, 2008, 7:49am

i dunno…lol