Yarn Standards

CYCA Yarn Standards


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

Source: Craft Yarn Council's www.YarnStandards.com