DK stands for Double Knit. I'm honestly not sure the origins of that, but it is thicker than sport and not as thick as worsted weight.
Gauge is typically 5 - 5.5 stitches per inch.
Many DK weight yarns can be used for patterns that call for worsted (Alma, Nightshades, Daylights, Wool+Cotton). Other DK weight yarns work for patterns that call for sportweight (Sami, Manos Silk Blend).
Deirdre put together a beautiful palette for us. I was thinking sweaters when we put this together, but now I see several combinations that would m...
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Cashmerino is an 80/20 blend of extra fine superwash Merino wool with Mongolian cashmere. It measures out to 16.5 microns, a grade-A fiber, and whe...
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Cosette is just so soft and luscious. A blend of superwash wool and cashmere/nylon, it has a beautiful luminous halo and a light airy drape. That’...
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Cotton DK is Oeko-Tex 100 Product Class 1 certified (tested for 350+ harmful substances to keep you and your family safe.) 100g/230 yds I 100% c...
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Entropy is hand-dyed and milled at Feedebrook Farm. It is a nice 2 ply DK weight yarn with approx. 13 wpi and is 100% wool. The wool is BFL (Blue...
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Hand dyed, crisp linen with the drape of silk. Softens with wear and lasts for ages. 65% Silk, 35% Linen 250m / 100g; 273yds / 3.5oz Impact: Hand ...
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Gaia is a sophisticated summer tweed made entirely of recycled fiber. This DK weight has a classic construction with a smooth finish, for a refined...
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100% merino approximately 173 YDS 100 GR Needle size: US 6-8 Gauge: 4-6 STS = 1" Note: Although this yarn is labeled DK, it knits up...
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Migration Yarn Journey DK is a wonderful “knit anything” yarn. 100% superwash Merino wool makes this yarn very soft and easy to care for. It’s gre...
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Organic Studio DK by Neighborhood FIber Co is a soft and springy 3-ply organic merino. It's been reformulated and is now made with GOTS-certified o...
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If you haven't tried Polwarth, you're in for a treat! Knitted Wit combines this breed-specific wool with 15% silk to create a yarn with beautiful s...
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This DK weight wool-free yarn from Berroco is made of 100% recycled fibers using a low-impact manufacturing process patented in France. Garments an...
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50% Superwash Merino Wool / 50% Pima Cotton Dk weight | 100 grams 219 yards | 200 meters Knit | 20 - 22 sts = 4in or 10cm | US 6 - 7 or 4.0 - 4.5...
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