What is "DK" yarn?

#1

Hello! I am a brand new knitter. What does “DK” mean?

Thanks! Karen

#2

It means double-knit yarn. Also it is called worsted weight yarn. Many names for the same thing.
LoAnnie

#3

DK stands for double knitting…it’s weight falls between worsted and fingering yarn.

One of the reasons we are always cautioned to do a gauge swatch before knitting a garment is even though all the yarns are catagorized in weights, some of the yarns in the same catagory could differ.

So, two DK yarns could give you a different measurement…

I know, more info than you asked for. :teehee:

And, you can see, from the preceeding post…we all seem to have different terms…that’s why gauge is your friend.

#4

http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html

#5

That chart is a nice resource to have.

:muah:

#6

:waving: Another Karen F. in Illinois! :thumbsup:

#7

Karen,
Where are you in Illinois?

#8

Live in Algonquin (McHenry County), work in Elgin (Kane County)!

#9

P.S. There are LOTS of us on this forum in IL!!!