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Need help with American wool!

Hi, I've just come across an American knitting pattern that I'd like to try, but it says to use Worsted-weight yarn, and I've no idea what that is. I've tried Googling but came up with nothng. Please help if you can. Thanks, Soba.

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  • pol
    pol Posts: 643 Forumite
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    Worsted usually knits to our dk weight. The needles should be between 3 and 1/4mm and 4mm overall. Slightly bigger and it will be brushed dk weight.

    HTH
    pol
    37 mrstwins squares, 6 little bags, 16 RWB squares, 1 ladies cardi, 4 boobs, 20 baby hats, 4 xmas stockings, 1 scarf, 4 prs wristwarmers
  • ChocClare
    ChocClare Posts: 1,475 Forumite
    Hi Soba
    I had this exact same problem and found this very useful page for all things American-knitting-related.

    Hope it helps
  • soba
    soba Posts: 2,191 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Thanks ChocClare, that's just the kind of thing I was Googling for. I've added it to my favourites. Thanks again.
  • ChocClare
    ChocClare Posts: 1,475 Forumite
    You're very welcome!
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