Yarn weight

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of yarn used by knitters, weavers, crocheters and other fiber artists. Changing yarn weight or needle size can have a significant impact on the finished project, so standardized systems have been spread about, as well as conversion systems for regional standards (especially needle sizes[1]).Yarn weight is important in achieving the correct gauge or tension for a particular project and can help with yarn substitution. The Craft Yarn Council of America has developed a system that seeks to standardize the labeled weights of yarn.[2] Most yarns state their weight on the ball band. Some brands use a standardized numbering system that uses 7 ranges of relative thickness of yarn. One way of determining the weight of an unknown yarn is to use the wrapping method. Wrap the yarn around a large needle or a ruler. Make sure the yarn lies flat. Push the yarn together so there are no gaps between wraps. Smooth it out so it is neither too loose nor too tight. Measure the number of wraps per inch (2.5 cm). For better accuracy, measure the wraps at the centre of your yarn sample. Standard Yarn Weight System 0 or Lace 1 or Superfine 2 or Fine 3 or Light 4 or Medium 5 or Bulky 6 or Super Bulky Yarn Type (US) Thread, Cobweb and Lace Fingering Sport DK Worsted Bulky Super Bulky Ply (UK, NZ, AU)[3] 1 - 3 ply 4 ply 5 ply 8 ply 10 ply 12 ply m/100g 600-800 400-480 300-400 240-300 120-240 100-130 Less than 100 Wraps Per Inch (WPI)[3] 18+ wpi 14 wpi 12 wpi 11 wpi 9 wpi 7 wpi 5-6 wpi

Different terminology is used in different countries: USA Laceweight Fingering Sock Sport Worsted 1 ply 2 ply 3 ply 4 ply Aran UK Australia Suggested needle (mm) 2 ply 3 ply 3 ply 5 ply 8 ply 10 ply 1.52.25 mm 2.25 3 mm 2.25 3.25 mm 3.25 3.75 mm 3.75 4.5 mm 4.5 5.5 mm

DK/Light Worsted DK

Bulky Super Bulky

Chunky

12 ply

5.5 8 mm 8 mm and up

Super Chunky 14 ply

Fabric
The following equation may be used to determine the weight of warp and weft required for a particular fabric:

Weight of warp = (0.65 x qty. of fabric (metres) x no. of warp ends) / count

If there are two colors in the warp, use the following equations:

Weight of color A (kg) = (0.65 x qty. of fabric (metres) x no. of warp ends of color A) / count of color A Weight of color B (kg) = (0.65 x Qty. of fabric (metres) x no. of warp ends of color B) / count of color B

If the counts of two warps are the same:

Weight of color A (kg) = (total weight of warp reqd. x no. of ends of color A) / total no. of warp ends Weight of color B (kg) = (total weight of warp reqd. x no. of ends of color B) / total no. of warp ends

or

Weight of color (B) = total weight of warp reqd. - weight of color A Weight of weft = (0.6 x qty. of fabric (metres) x PPI x reed space) / count

If there are two colors in the weft:

Weight of color A (kg) = (0.6 x qty. of fabric (metres) x PPI of color A x reed space) / count of color A Weight of color B (kg) = (0.6 x qty. of fabric (metres) x PPI of color B x reed space) / count of color B

or

Weight of color (B) = total weight of weft reqd. - weight of color A Another formula

1. Reed x width / 7000 = Ans 2. Ans x quantity (mtr) / count = The weight required(Kg)