Thoughts on Yarn Weights

One of my favorite things to do is to make pattern out of different yarn weights to see it in various sizes.

It is interesting to compare them side by side.

From top to bottom we have:

4 Medium  (Worsted, Aran, Afghan)
3 Light  (DK, Light worsted)
2  Fine (Sport, Baby)
1  Super fine (fingering, sock, baby)
0  Lace (fingering)

Super fine, fingering weight yarn is my personal favorite, but one must not become rigidly attached to a specific yarn weight.   The project should dictate what yarn weight you use.

Here's the Jacinta flower using each weight.

Worsted vs. Doubleknit vs. Sport vs. Fingering vs. Lace - WOW! What a difference weight makes. I love all things little so the lace weight one has a special place in my heart, but in reality they are all unique and wonderful their own way.

The pink worsted weight flower is 4 1/2 inches long. Could be a cool scrubby?

The DK weight, light blue flower is about 4 inches Definitely coaster size.

The purple sports weight is  3 1/2 inches. This would be a great size for a bed spread I think.

Here is a fingering weight green flower is 2 1/2. Great size for a table runner or pillow if stitched together.

The lace weight is about 1 1/2 inches and would make something beautifully delicate. Stitched together to make a shawl perhaps? 

So there you have it. 

Don't they make a big and beautiful flower when stacked one on top of the other?

Plus, they make a great game for toddlers

Line up the flowers

Then rearrange and repeat over and over and over again.