Help with yarn type

Mae · 05-25-2007, 01:20 PM

It's been so long since posting here, that I've had a hard time getting back on line and deciding what to do next. My question may be so easy...but I'm stumped. I have a new (free) pattern to try that requires 3 (three) strands of "Double worsted weight yarn" to be knit on size 15 needles. I am in the dark as to what is Double Worsted Weight yarn, and a brand....etc. Anyone out there know the answer? Should knit up fast if I can make a good decision!

turtlegirl76 · 05-25-2007, 06:27 PM

I did a search and found a Morehouse pattern that called for it and used Morehouse Merino 3-strand. :scratchinghead: I think it merely means Bulky Weight though. According to the yarn weight scale, Bulky is roughly the equivalent to twice a worsted weight yarn.

Braden · 05-25-2007, 07:08 PM

It's just a heavy worsted/bulky yarn. Either weight will do.

Mae · 05-26-2007, 02:47 AM

Thanks for a quick reply...I really want to buy enough to get started on this pattern

Doodknitwit · 05-26-2007, 03:59 AM

Double Knitting weight yarn. Slightly finer than worsted weight.

turtlegirl76 · 05-26-2007, 01:03 PM

It was a question about Double WORSTED weight, not DK.