What weight yarn uses 6mm needles?

Yarn Weight UK Yarn Weight US Needle Size
DK Light Worsted 4-5mm
Aran Worsted 4.5-6mm
Chunky Bulky 5-8mm
Super Chunky Super Bulky 8-12mm

What size needles for 4 weight yarn?

Medium (commonly called worsted) yarn (weight 4): Knitting needles: 4.5 to 5.5 mm, or sizes 7 to 9. Crochet hooks: 5.5 to 6.5 mm, or sizes I–9 to K–10 1⁄2. Suggested gauge: 16 to 20 knit stitches; 11 to 14 crochet stitches.

Can I knit a DK pattern in Aran?

For example, it can be possible to use two strands of DK weight yarn to make a worsted/aran weight yarn, or two strands of worsted/aran to make a chunky yarn. This can certainly be done with success, but only if you knit a swatch first.

Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of DK?

‘Can I substitute DK yarn for worsted?’ You can! But it’s worth bearing in mind that DK is a slightly thinner yarn to worsted, so the best way to substitute is by going up a needle or hook size so that the tension will be the same.

What is worsted weight yarn equivalent to?

What is worsted weight yarn? This popular yarn weight (it’s reportedly the most-used yarn in the US) is equivalent to UK aran. Worsted weight yarns are medium thickness and knit up on 4-5½mm needles, making them a good choice for beginners and winter knits such as jumpers and blankets.

What ply is worsted weight yarn?

10 ply
Worsted is sometimes known as 10 ply yarn, while DK is referred to as 8 ply.

What is size 4 yarn in us?

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Yarn Weight Types of Yarn Knit Gauge/Needle Size
#3 DK, Light Worsted Weight 21-24 sts to 4″ on US 5-7 needles
#4 Worsted, Aran Weight 16-20 sts to 4″ on US 7-9 needles
#5 Chunky, Bulky Weight 12-15 sts to 4″ on US 9-11 needles
#6 Bulky, Roving Weight 7-11 sts to 4″ on US 11-17 needles

Can I use aran yarn instead of DK?

Aran yarns are also called “medium yarns”. They are thicker than the DK yarns and are often stronger and more rigid. If you need a heavier yarn that looks kind of delicate, you could use Aran.