DK Yarn: The Most Popular Yarns for Knitting

Q: Are DK yarn, light worsted and 8 ply the same?

Yes, they are equivalents for the same medium weight. “DK” comes from Double Knitting; in the US system it is called light worsted and, by ply count, 8 ply. All three labels indicate a similar yarn, which is worked with 4 to 4.5 mm needles and may vary slightly between brands.

Q: What fibres will I find in DK weight yarn?

You will find a wide variety of compositions:▷ Cotton: fresh and soft, ideal for spring, summer and baby makes.▷ Premium acrylic: hard-wearing, lightweight and available in a wide range of colours.▷ Blends with merino: warm and soft to the touch.▷ Chenille, linen and vegan fibres: for special textures and finishes.Many of our DK weight yarns have Oeko-Tex certification and some feature GOTS organic cotton.

Q: Can DK yarn be used for crochet?

Of course. This weight is very comfortable for crochet, using 4 to 5 mm crochet hooks. It defines stitches well and is easy to handle, so it is a good choice whether you are just starting out or already have experience. It also works perfectly with knitting needles.

Q: How do I choose between the different DK weight yarns?

Look at four details: the fibre (cotton for freshness, blends with merino for warmth), the yardage per ball, the recommended needle size and the finish you are looking for. For more defined stitches, use 4 to 4.5 mm needles; for a softer drape, go up to 5 mm. If you are unsure, at Garmon Yarns we help you choose.

DK yarn is a medium-weight yarn, balanced and highly versatile, ideal for knitting and crochet. At Garmon Yarns, we bring together cottons, wools, blends and acrylics in this same weight, with direct import options from Turkey and references with Oeko-Tex certification. You will find a wide variety of fibres, colours and effects, with a soft feel and well-defined stitches, for transitional-season and winter projects: jumpers, cardigans, accessories and blankets.

Ricorumi DK for Amigurumi - RICO DESIGN

1,60 €

+ 73

Drops Cotton Light Uni Colour (14) Turquesa Oscuro

DROPS Cotton Light: DK Cotton and Polyester Yarn 50 g

1,40 €

+ 18

Scheepjes Colour Crafter (1246) Maastricht

Scheepjes - Colour Crafter (premium anti-pilling acrylic) 100 g

3,95 €

+ 27

-6%

Amigurumi

GRÜNDL - Perla Color

8,90 €

~~9,50 €~~

-26%

YARNART - Symphony (sophisticated cotton and viscose with shimmer) 50 g

3,95 €

~~5,31 €~~

+ 10

Erika Knight - British Blue Wool 25g - Imágen principal

Erika Knight - British Blue Wool (Bluefaced Leicester wool) 25 g

3,90 €

+ 5

Merino Extra Fine uni colour 28, mar del norte

DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% extra-fine merino DK) 50 g

3,75 €

+ 10

DROPS Fiesta: Superwash Sock Wool 50 g

2,70 €

+ 4

Ricorumi Twinkly Twinkly Dk - 383337.002 - Arco Iris

Ricorumi Twinkly Twinkly DK for Amigurumi - RICO DESIGN

1,60 €

+ 3

GAZZAL - Organic Baby Cotton - Imágen Principal

-9%

GAZZAL - Organic Baby Cotton (GOTS-certified organic cotton) 50 g

3,75 €

~~4,14 €~~

+ 12

Fibra Natura - Papyrus - FN-229-31 - Orange

-27%

FIBRA NATURA - Papyrus (Egyptian cotton and silk DK) 50 g

3,60 €

~~4,90 €~~

+ 6

Scheepjes - Softy (soft and fluffy yarn) 50 g

3,00 €

+ 13

Ricorumi Spin Spin Dk - 383338.022 - Verano

Ricorumi Spin Spin Dk for Amigurumi - RICO DESIGN

3,50 €

+ 18

Scheepjes Colour Crafter Velvet (841) Kelly

Scheepjes - Colour Crafter Velvet (premium marled-effect acrylic) 100 g

3,00 €

Rico Design - Ricorumi Glow In The Dark DK - 383397.001 - 1

RICO DESIGN - Ricorumi Glow In The Dark Dk (photoluminescent)

2,39 €

Rico Design Creative Chenillovely Dk Detalle 1

RICO DESIGN - Creative Chenillovely DK (soft and fluffy polyester yarn) 50 g

3,29 €

+ 3

Creative Cotton Zigzag - 383228.007 - Gris

-32%

RICO DESIGN - Creative Cotton Zigzag (original cotton DK) 50 g

4,60 €

~~6,75 €~~

+ 6

RICO DESIGN - Creative Soft Print Dk Imágen principal

-32%

RICO DESIGN - Creative Sport Print DK (cool and lightweight yarn) 50 g

3,00 €

~~4,39 €~~

-14%

Scheepjes - Linen Soft (lightness and durability) 50 g

3,55 €

~~4,15 €~~

+ 22

-17%

PACK

SCHEEPJES - Scrumptious colour pack - 80 colours

69,95 €

~~83,90 €~~

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DK Yarn: medium-weight yarns for year-round use

DK weight yarn is an intermediate-weight yarn: thicker than sport and finer than worsted or aran. It adds body, light warmth and excellent stitch definition.

In this category, we bring together a wide variety of fibres in the same weight: soft cottons, blends with merino, premium anti-pilling acrylics, chenilles, linen and yarns with effects and gradients. Many references have Oeko-Tex certification and some feature GOTS organic cotton, with European brands and direct import options from Turkey. You can also view all yarn weights.

What can you make with DK weight yarn?

You can make garments and accessories with body but without excessive weight: jumpers, cardigans, cardigans, transitional-season tops, hats, scarves, cowls, blankets and home décor. Its medium weight is comfortable to work with both knitting needles and crochet hook, with a defined finish.

It is one of the easiest and most versatile weights to work with, suitable for all skill levels. Among our DK yarns, you will find fresh cottons for spring and summer alongside warmer blends for cold weather.

What needles are used with DK yarn and how much yardage does it have?

DK weight yarn is worked with 4 to 4.5 mm needles and a 4 to 5 mm crochet hook, always following the label on each ball. As a guide, its yardage is around 200-250 metres per 100 grams, depending on the fibre and brand.

DK is also known as light worsted or, by ply count, 8 ply. If a pattern calls for more body, you can work the yarn double-stranded to get closer to worsted or aran. Within DK weight yarn, there is everything from fine cottons to blends with body.