Yarn Weight Guide: How to Pick the Right Yarn EVERY TIME!
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2024
- Let's untangle the mystery of yarn sizes, from lace to super bulky, and understand what each is good for. We'll also see how mixing different yarns can give your projects a unique twist in size and texture.
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1:25 US Yarn Weight Standards
7:16 Determining Weight
9:19 Yarn Weight, Gauge, and Hook Size
11:17 Holding Yarns Double
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I almost skipped this - what was I thinking?! I would’ve missed out learning a great way to estimate the resulting weight you get when you combine strands. It’s a question I’ve had a million times and have guessed wrong more often than not. Now I have a good, solid way to get a good, solid guess!
I'm happy to get advice on substituting yarn based on yards per 100 gm. I've learned so much from your videos!
I'm not a new crocheter. I've been crocheting for 45+ years. I absolutely love that you encourage new crocheters to learn enough to break the "rules". Once you understand the fiber and tools used creating your own rules becomes easier. Be bold! Be creative and have fun!
I appreciated hearing how sock yarn is fingering weight but fingering weight is not always suitable for socks. Thanks for the great videos
Very interesting video. I'm from the UK, and we don't have the little balls on the tag. Using two yarns together and halfing the yardage is inspiring. When looking for yarns, I always look at the length to make sure I'm getting my moneys worth.
Have a lovely day.
This video is giving my the artistic freedom to explore the types of yarns I may have previously skipped over because of the recommended hook size on the package.
In addition I am very thankful for your skilled way of teaching. You are very good at explaining the how and why in the process of crocheting and Tunisian crushing. Thank you,
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Annette Smith
This video was so helpful! I am new to crochet and have so much to learn. I especially liked the explanation regarding different yarn types. I have heard most of those terms already but hadn’t yet learned what they meant or which kinds of projects I could use each one for
Thank you for this🥺 i was feeling bad about buying a yarn "too thick" for making roses, even though I ended up creating my own patern and they look amazing
I was diagnosed with a disease that affects my brain and muscles, and I am relearning how to crochet. Your videos are definitely helping me relearn one of my favorite crafts. Little by little, my fingers are starting to remember. Thank you!
Awe😢 we believe in you, keep going!!!!❤
For newbies: embrace the imperfections in your projects.
I used to be obsessed with creating pieces that look store bought, now I love and appreciate the character that comes from imperfections. Plus I now have more joy in the craft of crochet.
Thank you for the kind and encouraging words. I think it's very important and keep this in mind and makes me enjoy crocheting or doing any kinds of craft more.
I say the imperfections give my pieces more personality 😂😊lol
This is a great point! And then when you keep at it, one day in the future you'll be looking at your work and thinking "huh, this looks so much better than store bought, I can't believe I used that as the "goal" before".
Thank you for this! Been crocheting for only 3 months, very much still learning, but I’m so I love. My most recent poncho came out super crooked, but it’s still so special to me. Might unravel it and redo it someday when I want to give it new life!
another reason to make mistakes is to keep your soul free. there’s a saying that if you don’t have any mistakes in your crochet/knit projects, your soul gets trapped inside
Dk… “double knit” had no idea! I learn something new everyday. I know enough about yarn weight to be dangerous, but didn’t know that’s what DK stood for! Thanks!
Ditto! That makes so much sense!
I thought it was "donkey kong" 😂
I thought it’s just a name by itself, never questioned it 😂
Ok! You can teach an old dog new tricks! I’m 68 and have been crocheting all my life, but your tip if you’d call it a tip about making a swatch ‘always’! Is now my mantra ❤After getting hours into my inspiration and going yuk, then tearing it out , the swatches will be my forever friend!!
I could watch this young lady crochet for hours! Smooth and steady.
I love that you emphasize that recommendations are just that, recommendations. As an experienced Crocheter, I like that you tell people to have freedom to express themselves
Oooh! I love that you taught us all this just to encourage us to break the rules - I didn't think to divide the yarn yardage in half to determine the new weight when holding it double- that's definitely a handy way to figure out the new weight!! ❤ thank you for this video, Toni!!
My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 9( 49 years ago). She made everything from beautiful lace doilies and tablecloths, to afghans and sweaters. Even now, I'm still learning new tricks,tips and techniques. I've never really paid much attention to the weight vs yardage of each skein(Math is a bit traumatic for me). I did know about some of the weights, but I never knew what the "DK" stood for. I love your channel and your teaching style. The first video I found of yours about a year ago was for a Tunisian stitch(I think it was a washcloth). I had Tunisian hooks for years that I found at a yard sale, bit I was too intimidated to try to use them. Your video was so easy to follow, and I made 3 washcloths in almost no time.
Newbies should always be patient and learn as much of the stitches as possible. There's something so calming about crocheting and a sense of accomplishment when you make a new piece.
I've been crocheting for about 30 years now, & I can say I've never created a gauge swatch in my life. I wing it most of the time! I loved your tip about how to calculate the yarn weight while holding two strands of the same size. Brilliant! My advice for new crocheters? Learn to take a deep breath and relax. You are probably going to be your toughest critic, and you will make mistakes. I promise it won't be the end of the world. Just keep stitching!
I learned so many new things about yarn weight from today’s video. Thank you!!! My 10 year old granddaughter and I are learning to crochet together! We watch you videos to learn the different stitches. She wanted to make something round so we watched the SunShine Coaster video. She was so proud of her first coaster!!!! She showed all her friends! Thank you for sharing you knowledge and talent with us!!!
I have been crocheting since I was a little kid, but I just did it from my heart without much knowledge. I knew there were different kinds of yarn, but it had never dawned on me that that's just our American system. Also, never even thought about yardage as a consideration (probably why I always end up with more yarn than I need). You never fail to blow my mind and open up new ideas for crochet. Thank you. Your tunisian crochet tutorials have renewed my crochet interest and have helped me through a terribly difficult mental time for me. For those people just beginning, welcome to crochet. Get creative!! Thank you for helping me and showing your light. Thank you thank you thank you.❤
I am entirely a newbie crocheter, however, i highly recommend, well, this channel to any other newbies. Its incredibly in-depth, and explains just about everything in crochet.
I'm a pretty experienced crocheter, and I feel exactly the same way! Toni got me obsessed with tunisian crochet and I'm going to have to buy a set of interchangeable hooks!
I've crocheted for over 60 years and I never knew what dk meant. I absolutely love your programs and learn something new all the time. The ones new to crochet are very fortunate to have you and all your knowledge. ❤
Been crocheting for nearly 20 years and I recommend Toni to literally everyone lol her channel is amazing and is so beginner friendly!
I think remembering to rest and stretch your hands as well as making sure you have good posture is the best advice I ever got, both for knitting and crocheting. 😊
I am not a new crocheter. I have been doing small projects for 35+ years but I have learned so much from your videos. I will be honest I have never understood the details of the different weights and how they play a part. You have encouraged be to step out of my comfort zone and try new projects… and you have inspired me to go back to my first crochet love … granny squares. ❤
Toni, I am over here truly appreciating your gift as an educator and communicator. I credit you (and that time we all stayed at home) with spurring my return to crochet after 20 years. I work with beginners in a middle school club setting. The single most repeated reminder is… “Watch your tension. Relax.” And later…”Work toward a smooth rhythm.”
The greatest thing I have learnt from this Vlog is that Crochet can be as simple or complicated as you want it to be. I am now learning the weight of the yarn in relation to yardage
The tip about calculating yarn weight by yards per 100g is BRILLIANT.
I love it when you say about going ‘off script’ as I never follow patterns and never have and I have been crocheting for over 50 years now. Thank you for your videos, so helpful and I find you calming and reassuring to listen to ❤🇬🇧
I love the "here are the rules so you can break them" mentality lol. I never thought to use a calculator to approximate the new "yardage" of 2 combining yarns. Amazing and will totally be using this! :) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom when it comes to yarn weights. Huge fan and have a great day! :)
So many yarn weights I never knew existed and I have been crocheting since childhood. I enjoy learning many new things from your videos.
I love how you really take time and break things down. After this video, I finally know how DK got its name, lol!
Very very new to crochet. I am binge watching Toni to learn as much as I can.
I am a total crochet newbie and learned a lot from this video. I didn't understand yarn weights before. I got a new set of hooks and was wondering how stitching with different sizes of hooks would make a project look different and didn't find an easy explanation for it until this video. It all makes sense!
My tip to other newbies is to absorb as much info as you can and just dive in! I will be doing my first project this weekend and looking forward to it!
I learned a new way to combine yarns using a kitchen scale! I also loved learning more about lesser known weights, like sport yarn!
Thanks Toni! 😁
I’m not a complete newbie, but I appreciate the explanations of Aran & DK. Makes so much sense now!
I appreciate the reminder that different brands will give different results, even if they claim to be the same weight! Not all yarns are the same for sure!! Thanks for all you do my friend! Your videos are always top notch! ❤
I love the concept of knowing the rules so you know how to break them! I talk about that all the time when teaching college students. I'm teaching my first crochet class this week and will be directing the crochet students to this video. Thank you for all of the education and information you provide!
I’m so new to crochet that I didn’t know that I could crochet with two yarns at same time!! Along with the difference in weight and length, this video has helped me to better understand how all of these variables come together to create the best project for myself. Thank you Toni. You’re the best!!
I love the reminder that hook size impacts the fabric you result with. It sounds common sense, but it’s so easy to get caught up with, “the label or pattern says use X hook,” and ending up with a project that you can’t stand.
I have crocheted for a very long time and every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. This time it was the difference between sock and finger weight yarn. Love your videos and your personality❤❤ personality
I learned so much from your video! The thing that stood out to me the most was that you can crochet with multiple strands of yarn! I always gain so much knowledge from your videos! Thank you.
The wrap test was a fascinating new trick to learn! I’ve been crocheting for about 10 years and haven’t heard about it until now!
I love how you explained the different category of yarns. I learned to crochet as a child over 40 years ago. I was always making baby blankets and scarves. I got bored and haven't picked it up in years. A year ago I was cleaned out the basement and gave all my containers of yarn to a coworkers daughter. Now i have a new coworker who has me excited about crocheting again. Waiting for the colors i picked outcrops arrive to start my project.
Never knew what DK stood for, thank you for the informative explanation of yarn weights and types of projects to use them for!
Newbie here! I learned so much from this video. The weight, hook size, doubling, and creativity.
My favorite advice that you gave in this video is stitch for the fabric that you want! Especially if you’re making the item for yourself - make sure it’s going to look and feel the way YOU want it to.
I was shocked at how much of an impact hook size makes! This explains so much 😂 I also learned that you can combine different yarn weights together! I never thought of that before!
Knowing enough to break the rules absolutely resonates with me. Thanks for all your information, you make learning a pleasure
I am a new crocheter for the second time around. I did do some crocheting as a child. So all of my knowledge of yarn weight is from this video! So helpful!
Your explanation of yarn weights made so much sense to me. This the first time I truly understood the signifance of YW. Thank you.
I loved this! I hadn't realized how easily you could make a heavier weight out of a smaller yarn! Blew my mind!
This video taught me how to properly read the label on the skein and how to determine the weight of a yarn that doesn't have a label. A lot of my yarn is from my mother's old stash and I find skeins without labels all the time. I love watching your videos because they are always so informative! Thank you!
Oh, wow. The idea of using yarn weight to estimate the equivalent yarn size is so stinking obvious. Probably why I hadn't ever thought of it. Love that so much!
The meaning of DK yarn was something I always wondered and this video was generally SO HELPFUL! I love your voice and learn so much
I love that you make crochet seem so doable! I love that you said that a crochet hook is a suggestion! Thank you!
I've been crocheting for about 10 years. This has been super helpful in helping me learn what weight of yarn is best for different projects.
I am so glad I watched this video for the math! It never occurred to me that 2 strands of DK held together would be bulky! I loved it when Toni said that the label is just a guide! Make your yarn craft your own!
I learned what DK means! 50 plus year knitter/crocheter and never knew exactly what DK stood for! Thanks Toni!!
still pretty new to the yarn world but the way you explained holding yarn double + calculating their weight finally made sense in my brain!
I never knew to estimate comparable yarn weight by length. That was a mind blown moment and will make my crochet life so much easier. Thank you! I learn so much from every video you post.
New-ish crocheter here. Thank you for spelling out the difference between Aran and Worsted. Super helpful!
I really appreciate how you explained the wraps per inch. It never clicked before
There is one piece of advice I still remind myself of: it's okay to make mistakes in your work! Happy little accidents can make a piece truly unique, and it's a lovely way to leave a little bit of yourself in a project. Crochet is a wonderful art form to get lost in, so don't be afraid to experiment!
It’s sooo helpful to know the difference between fingering weight and sock yarn. Definitely learned something new!
I’ve been crocheting all my life (and I’m old 😂) but I’ve always been a bit fuzzy about yarn weights, hook sizes, etc.and rely on the pattern or label as a guide. This tutorial was absolutely brilliant. So much information presented in a straightforward, clear manner. Invaluable! Thanks so much, as always, for sharing your expertise.
I love that you can still teach new things about yarn to someone who's been obsessed with yarn for 13 years.
I had never even considered using a skein's yardage to find a good substitute. Mind blown!
Fun fact, anytime I see "super fine" my brain goes "supa dupa fine" 😂
Long time knitter but anxious new crocheter here....watching your videos gives me confidence to try anything Tunisian is my next learn😊
I’ve been crocheting just about a year now, and I’ve always felt bad telling people that I like to crochet while feeling like I really don’t know much about yarn and the materials I work with. I discovered your channel about a week or two ago and you’ve massively expanded my knowledge about my hobby. And for any new crocheters out there (not that I’m that experienced), you don’t need expensive things to start! I started with a cheap plastic set of hooks and then got yarn and hooks from Amazon. They work great and honestly, if you don’t have much money to spend like me, but love your hobby, you don’t need to make a huge investment into it.
I'm 35 and I've been crocheting for a few years. I finally know what DK yarn is. Thanks!
I'm a relatively new crocheter, and I've fallen in love with your videos, especially your yarn snob reviews. They've taught me so much about what features to look for in different types of yarn! This video specifically taught me the terms used for the various sizes - I see so many terms for sizes (dk, sport, sock, fingering, worsted, aran) and don't always know if they're different or not, but you explained it so clearly! Thanks for your awesome and educational videos.
I never knew about matching the yardage per 100g to find a comparable yarn. This is a game changer! Thank you for all of your videos. I've learned so much!
I learned that it’s okay to mix it up to make exactly what your looking for! These guidelines will live in my saved videos! I’ve already watched it multiple times😂 a word of advise for beginners is just grab your hook and go for it! Don’t be so intimidated by a hook and a little yarn cuz you could truly create amazing things!! Thank you for being the best crochet teacher! ❤🎉
I learned that the rules of crochet are meant to be broken, and I'm here for it!
Thank you Toni for helping me understand the "difference" between fingerings and sock weight. Also, for using all the names of the sizes. I love your videos.
I really had an “ah-ha” moment when you were talking about weight with 2 or more strands being held together. Thank you for such an informative video!
Thanks for explaining the difference between fingering weight and sock yarn. I'm 60 and I've been crocheting all my life, but recently I've been learning how to knit socks. This was very helpful.
I finally learned why double knit yarn is called that!🎉 mystery solved. Everything else was a review. Thank you so much for the journey.
Seeing the three samples with different hook sizes was eye opening! I know that hook size matters but never realized how huge the difference could be!
As a almost beginner crocheter I learned so much from this video! I found extremely useful the part about using multiple yarns to achieve a particular weight. Thanks Toni!
The info about how to determine the weight of holding two yarns together by yardage was so helpful! Thank you!!!
The tip about yardage of each yarn will be a game changer for me going ahead!! Thanks for all your teaching getting me back into fibre arts again
Loved the quick and dirty way of calculating holding double by yardage ❤
I knew quite a bit about yarn types but to be honest I finally learned where the term sport comes from watching your video!😂😂 Looove your videos and explanations as always miss Toni!
The timing of this video was perfect! I recently organized my yarn and wondered why yarns categorized with the same number were so different. Thanks to you, now I know!
I've been crocheting for a little over a year now, and this video helped clear up so much for me about the differences between the different weights. Thanks so much Toni!
I learned about how jumbo yarn was recently created. Also I learned about using hook size to increase gauge which is very helpful! Love your videos! ❤❤❤
I learned that I don’t have to be nervous about starting crocheting. My grandmother and aunt were masters at this. I just want to make my grand babies blankets…To start, then look out! Thank you for your videos. I found you last night and subscribed right away because you go slow and show each part of how to do a stitch. Super excited for more videos!!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I love your videos and learn something new each time. I just started crocheting again after 50 years. Thanks for making this refresher course. I appreciate all you do for us.
I loved how you explained the difference between sock weight and sport weight and where they stood on the spectrum as far as yarn weight.
I’m new to crochet in 2024 - you’ve taught me so much already. I have 2 WIPs running currently and a big box of yarn screaming for another project. I have learned to just do it - make what makes me happy with whatever the yarn type or needle size - gauge it and go! Thanks
Having a comprehensive list of yarn weights with the number size and the name is so helpful. I could not figure out why people were calling the yarn “worsted weight” or “DK yarn” when all of my skeins had number sizes. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos!
I love your video! It really simplified something I didn’t know. Thank you! 🎉❤
You taught me how to determine unmarked yarn weights. Thank you for being such a pleasant and awesome teacher. I look forward to all of your videos.
I've been crocheting for over a decade and have never made the time to learn about guages etc. Thank you for your content!
I love the idea of doubling up yarns for a new look!
Those opal-y, iridescent-y nails you have are so stunning
I love how you explained the different gages of yarn and shoes how different hook sizes can really change the size of your project. I have been crocheting for a bit and didn't know the differences in weight. Thus will help me with future projects.
Thats such a handy tip about figuring out the weight when holding yarns double!
The wrapping technique to find yarn weight was totally new to me, this is great for when I find yarn that I've lost the labels for!
I learned to crochet when i was 10 and I've been crocheting (seriously) since the age of 18. This was the most helpful and clear video I've watched regarding weight sizes.
Instant follow! Thank you for creating this channel.
I had no idea that the yardage could give a clue as to the weight. What a great tool to have in your back pocket.
Thank you for explaining the difference in yarn weight to a new crocheter. Greatly appreciated ❤
I learned the importance of swatches - which I have been resisting. Lots of good information
Toni, congrats on getting 700K subscribers but why the heck are you not over a million yet! YOur such an awesome teacher, even on things I think I know. Like the smile part of holding 2 yarns together, I had not even thought of dividing the yarn in half to get the actually weight! ANd to make a gauge swatch before using them to make sure your getting the fabric you desire. Thank you so much for always giving such great information!.
I love hearing all the different countries weight standards! I'm South African but have crafty friends in USA and in AUS and we often chat about the differences between weights and especially most common and easily available yarns.
Good to learn the different size yarns and hooks❤ Thank you!
Love your videos and your patterns!!! I learned the correct way to do wraps per inch! Thank you!
WOW!!! I wasn’t aware that the weights on the packaging weren’t 100% accurate. I’m a fairly new crocheter and this video helped a ton!!!!!!