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YARN WEIGHT STANDARDS
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If your pattern calls for
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Order your yarn spun by
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NEW
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OLD
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VIP FIBERS
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(19-22 WPI)
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SOCK
FINGERING
BABY
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S-3
LACE WEIGHT
(18+ WPI)
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(14-19 WPI)
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SPORT WEIGHT
BABY
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S-2
FINGER WEIGHT
(14-17 WPI)
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(11-13 WPI)
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DOUBLE KNIT (DK)
LIGHT WORSTED
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S-1
SPORT WEIGHT
(10-13 WPI)
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(10-12 WPI)
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WORSTED
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S-1
SPORT WEIGHT
(10-13 WPI)
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(8-10 WPI)
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CHUNKY
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S-1
SPORT WEIGHT
(10-13 WPI)
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(5-8 WPI)
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RUG
BULKY
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Not offered.
Use double strand of
S-1
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 Click here for Standard Guide Lines for Yarn Weights by the Craft Yarn Council of America
If you intend on using a published pattern, or if you have a favorite yarn, simply find the commerical yarn on the Conversion Chart to see what thickness you should order your keepsake yarn spun by
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YARN SIZE CONVERSION CHART
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If your pattern calls for
MANUFACTURER YARN NAME
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WPI |
You should
ORDER |
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| ANNY BLATT |
Luxor |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| ARTFUL YARNS |
Olympic |
12 WPI |
S-1
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ARTISAN NZ
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Merino Lace Weight Wool
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28 WPI
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S-3
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| BERNAT |
Cotton Tots |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| BERROCO |
Denim Silk |
12 WPI |
S-1
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BERROCO
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Jewel FX
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13 WPI
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S-1
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| BERROCO |
Opal |
18 WPI |
S-3
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| BERROCO |
Pleasure |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| BERROCO |
Softwist |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| BROWN SHEEP CO |
Cotton Fleece |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| CARON |
Jewel Box |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| CASCADE |
Cascade 220 |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| CASCADE |
Fixation |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| CATALINA |
Baby Alpaca |
13 WPI |
S-1
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| CATALINA |
Baby Alpaca Chunky |
8 WPI |
S-1
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| CATALINA |
Baby Prima |
13 WPI |
S-1
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| CATALINA |
BAby Silk |
13 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Bazic Wool |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Colour 4 Me |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Fame |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Flash |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Lush |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Posh |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Provence |
12 WPI |
S-1
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CLASSIC ELITE
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Sinful
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8 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| CLASSIC ELITE |
Waterspun |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| COATS & CLARK |
Cache |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| COATS & CLARK |
Amore |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| COATS & CLARK |
TLC Baby |
12 WPI |
S-1
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COATS & CLARK
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TLC Cotton Plus
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12 WPI
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S-1
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| COATS & CLARK |
TLC Essentials |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| COATS & CLARK |
TLC Heathers |
10 WPI |
S-1
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COATS & CLARK
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TLC Luster
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8 WPI
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S-2 doubled
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| COATS & CLARK |
TLC Luster Sheen |
14 WPI |
S-2
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| COATS & CLARK |
Red Heart Classic |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| COLINETTE |
Skye |
9 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| DALE OF NORWAY |
Tiur |
13 WPI |
S-1
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| DALE OF NORWAY |
Svale |
11 WPI |
S-1
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DEBBIE BLISS
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Baby Cashmerino
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14 WPI
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S-2
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| FIESTA YARNS |
La Luz |
14 WPI |
S-2
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| FILATURA Di CROSA |
Luxury |
14 WPI |
S-2
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| FILATURA Di CROSA |
Millefili Fine |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| FILATURA Di CROSA |
Porto Cervo |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| FILATURA Di CROSA |
Regina |
13 WPI |
S-1
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| FILATURA Di CROSA |
Tweed |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| FILATURA Di CROSA |
Zara |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| GODDESS |
Julia |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| GREEN MNT SPINNERY |
Mountan Mohair |
8 WPI |
S-1
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| HARRISVILLE DESIGNS |
Orchid |
9 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| JAEGER |
Cashmina |
24 WPI |
S-3
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| JAEGER |
Trinity |
16 WPI |
S-2
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| JAEGER |
Siena |
24 WPI |
S-3
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| KARABELLA YARNS |
Frost |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| KOIGU |
KPM |
22 WPI |
S-3
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| KOIGU |
Painter's Palette |
14 WPI |
S-2
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| LA LANA WOOLS |
Forever Random |
20 WPI |
S-3
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| LANA GROSSA |
Numero Uno |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| LORNA'S LACES |
Shepherd Sock |
22 WPI |
S-3
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| LION BRAND |
Cotton-Ease |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| LION BRAND |
Jiffy |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| LION BRAND |
Kool Wool |
8 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| LION BRAND |
Magic Stripes |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| LION BRAND |
Microspun |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| LOUET |
Brushed Mohair |
18 WPI |
S-3
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| LOUET |
Euroflax Paris |
18 WPI |
S-3
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| LOUET |
Gems Pearl |
13 WPI |
S-1
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| LOUET |
Gems Topaz |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| LOUET |
Merlin Avalon |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| MUENCH YARNS |
Davos |
9 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| MUENCH YARNS |
Goa |
8 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| MUENCH YARNS |
Mystik |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| NASHUA |
Creative Focus Worsted |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| NATURALLY YARNS |
Merino et Soie |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| NATURALLY YARNS |
Tussock Aran |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| OMEGA |
Hilo |
16 WPI |
S-2
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| PATONS |
Grace |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| PATONS |
Classic Merino Wool |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| PLYMOUTH |
Country 8 ply |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| PLYMOUTH |
Fantasy Naturale |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| PLYMOUTH |
Gusto 10 |
5 WPI |
S-1 doubled
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PLYMOUTH
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Indiecita
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12 WPI
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S-1
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| PLYMOUTH |
Skuri Merino |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| PLYMOUTH |
Wildflower DK |
16 WPI |
S-2
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| REYNOLDS |
Bonnie |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| REYNOLDS |
Cabana |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| REYNOLDS |
Garden Tweed |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| REYNOLDS |
Odyssey |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| REYNOLDS |
Ole Ole |
10 WPI |
S-1
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| ROWAN |
Lurex Shimmer |
18 WPI |
S-3
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| RUSSI SALES |
Heirloom Heatherwood |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| SOUTHWEST TRADING |
Bamboo |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| TAHKI |
Bunny |
8 WPI |
S-2 doubled
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| TAHKI |
Cotton Classic |
12 WPI |
S-1
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| TAHKI |
Marino Cable |
11 WPI |
S-1
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| TWILLY'S of STANFORD |
Freedom Wool |
6 WPI |
S-1 doubled
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This is an on-going list and will be updated as new yarns, requests and conversions are made
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