Yarn Standards
CYCA Yarn Standards
Symbol | Category | Yarn Types | Yards Per Pound | 4" (10cm) | Machine / Pitch |
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Lace | Lace Fingering 2-ply 10-count crochet thread |
4000 - 10,000 ypp | 33-40 sts | Standard 4.5mm (stranded) |
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Super fine | Sock Fingering Baby 3-ply |
3000-4000 ypp | 27-32 sts | Standard 4.5mm (stranded) |
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Fine | Sport Baby 4-ply |
2000-3000 ypp | 23-26 sts | Standard 4.5mm / Double Bed |
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Light | DK Light worsted |
1000-2000 ypp | 21-24 sts | Mid-Gauge 6.0 |6.5| 7mm/Standard 4.5mm |
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Medium | Worsted Afghan Aran |
800-1000 ypp | 16-20 sts | Mid-Gauge 6.0 |6.5| 7mm /Bulky 9mm |
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Bulky | Chunky Craft Rug |
500-800 ypp | 12-15 sts | Bulky 9mm |
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Super Bulky | Super bulky Roving |
100-500 ypp | 6-11 sts | May not be appropriate. |
Source: Craft Yarn Council's www.YarnStandards.com