What Are the Different Types of Yarn For Knitting?
The selection of types of yarn for knitting is very wide. The weights, or yarn thicknesses, vary from thin enough to produce finely knit baby outfits to chunky types used to create rugs. The materials of yarn for knitting also vary widely. Synthetic as well as natural fiber yarns are available in a large collection of colors. In general, the thinner or more synthetic a knitting yarn is, the lower its price. Lace, baby and sock yarns are examples of narrow, or fine, knitting yarn. Worsted is the most common type of knitting yarn; it’s medium in thickness, or weight. Double knitting, or sport, yarn is thicker than the fine types, but not as thick as worsted weight. The heaviest, thickest types of yarn for knitting are those sold as bulky or chunky for heavy blanket or rug making or as materials for general crafting.
