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Home : Our Yarns : Yarn by Weight Class
 

Yarn by Weight Class

If you are substituting yarn, be sure to do a gauge swatch so you know what the finished fabric will look like. It's also important to understand how much yarn to purchase when substituting.
 
 
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Weight Class
Lion Brand Yarn

CATEGORY 4 MEDIUM: WORSTED-WEIGHT, AFGHAN, ARAN YARN
The most popular weight for knitting and crocheting. An ideal weight for throws and many adult garments. UK/Australia approximate equivalent: 10 ply, Aran weight

Sample Yarn Width

Wool-Ease
  • Al-Pa-Ka (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (107 yd/98 m)
  • AmazingTM
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (147 yd/135 m)
  • Chenille Sensations (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 1.40 oz./40 g (87 yd/80 m)
  • Concerto (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (102 yd/93 m)
  • Cotton-Ease (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (207 yd/188 m)
  • Cotton-Ease® (new)
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (207 yd/188 m)
  • Cupcake®
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (140 yd/128 m)
  • Fishermen's Wool
    • 8.00 oz./227 g (465 yd/425 m)
  • Glitterspun®
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (115 yd/105 m)
  • Imagine (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • Solids 2.5 oz/70g (222 yd/202m) balls Multi-colors 2 oz./56 gm (179 yd/163m) balls
  • Jamie® 4-Ply (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • Solid colors: 6 oz (300 yd) pull skeins
    • Prints: 4.5 oz (225 yd) pull skeins
  • Jamie® Classic (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 2.50 oz./70 g (116 yd/104 m)
  • Jazz (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (490 yd/448 m)
  • LB Collection® Organic Wool
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (185 yd/170 m)
  • LB Collection® Pure Wool
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (180 yd/165 m)
  • Lion® Cashmere Blend
    • 1.50 oz./40 g (84 yd/71 m)
  • Lion® Chenille (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 3.00 oz./85 g (174 yd/158 m)
  • Lion® Cotton
    • Solids: 5 oz./140g; 236yd/212m balls
    • Multi: 4 oz/113g; 189 yd/170m balls.
  • Lion® Cotton 1-Lb Cones (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 16.00 oz./453 g (755 yd/690 m)
  • Lion® Organic Cotton
    • 1.75 oz./50 g (82 yd/75 m)
  • Lion® Wool
    • Solids 3 oz/85 g; 158 yd/144 m balls
    • Prints 2 oz/78 g; 143 yd/131 m balls
  • Monet (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 4.00 oz./112 g (230 yd/207 m)
  • Nature's Choice Organic® Cotton
    • 3.00 oz./85 g (103 yd/94 m)
  • Pound of Love®
    • 16.00 oz./448 g (1020 yd/932 m)
  • Recycled Cotton
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (185 yd/169 m)
  • Sonata (discontinued - patterns still available)
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (260 yd/234 m)
  • Vanna's Choice®
    • Solids: 3.5 oz/100g; 170 yd/156 m balls
    • Prints: 3 oz/85 g; 145 yd/133 m balls
  • Vanna's Choice® Baby
    • 3.50 oz./100 g (170 yd/156 m)
  • Wool-Ease®
    • Solid, Heather, Twist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls
    • Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls
    • Glitter/Multi-colors: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls
    • Frosts: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls
    • Prints: 2.5 oz/70g; 162 yd/146m balls
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