What is "DK" yarn?

[karenf]

Hello! I am a brand new knitter. What does "DK" mean?

Thanks! Karen

[LoAnnie]

It means double-knit yarn. Also it is called worsted weight yarn. Many names for the same thing.
LoAnnie

[Old Knitter]

DK stands for double knitting......it's weight falls between worsted and fingering yarn.

One of the reasons we are always cautioned to do a gauge swatch before knitting a garment is even though all the yarns are catagorized in weights, some of the yarns in the same catagory could differ.

So, two DK yarns could give you a different measurement......

I know, more info than you asked for. :teehee:

And, you can see, from the preceeding post.....we all seem to have different terms........that's why gauge is your friend.

[Jax3303]

http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html

[Old Knitter]

That chart is a nice resource to have.

:muah:

[Kirochka]

:waving: Another Karen F. in Illinois! :thumbsup:

[karenf]

Karen,
Where are you in Illinois?

[Kirochka]

Live in Algonquin (McHenry County), work in Elgin (Kane County)!

[Kirochka]

P.S. There are LOTS of us on this forum in IL!!!