Yarn Weight 3 Light (12)

Knit and crochet yourself to DIY bliss with yarn weight 3 - Light yarn from Hobby Lobby. Also know as double-knit or DK yarn, it works quickly and is heavy enough to create a drapey effect. Use it to craft comfortable sweaters and cozy baby clothes. Are you in need of a baby’s blanket and hat? Pick up a couple skeins of colorful yarn and you can start making your own today! A useful yarn for light garments and accessories, here are some reasonable expectations for gauges over 4 inches. For a knitting stockinette, you can realistically expect 21 to 24 stitches. With single crochet, you can expect 12 to 17 stitches. This makes DK yarn an excellent choice for crochet and knit sweaters. Its narrow strands are thick enough to provide the coziness people expect from sweaters, while also allowing for clothing that hangs. A yarn weight references the thickness of each strand, not necessarily the heaviness of the yarn itself, Design clothes for kids and newborns that are snug but not constricting. You can wrap your little one in a complete set, including a little beanie, socks, and a blanket. Yarn crafts make great personalized gifts you can monogram with a person’s name or initials. Knitting and crochet lovers will tell you, they’re also a great way to relax. When the holidays come, a traditional Christmas sweater makes a great gift for friends and family. Choose from traditional red and green yarn to suit the occasion. Is it time for Easter gifts? Enjoy working with other vibrant shades, including light yellows, pinks, and pastels. Each of our skeins comes richly colored, and we make every effort to pull the same dye lots across multiple skeins. Find yarn to fit all your favorite patterns at Hobby Lobby!