Yarn weight means thickness, not how heavy a skein is. A standard system numbers weights from 0, the finest, to 7, the thickest.
For beginners
- Medium (4), also called worsted or aran, is easiest to learn with
- Thinner yarns make finer fabric but take longer
- Bulky yarns knit up fast but can be stiff to work
Chart
See our yarn weights chart for typical needle and hook sizes.
General information. Always check your yarn label and pattern. Simple Joy Collective isn't paid by any yarn brand or store.