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.

Rico Design Ricorumi DK: Cotton Yarn for Amigurumi, 25g

1,60 €

+ 74

Drops Cotton Light Uni Colour (14) Turquesa Oscuro

DROPS Cotton Light: DK Cotton and Polyester Yarn 50 g

1,40 €

+ 18

Merino Extra Fine uni colour 28, mar del norte

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

3,75 €

+ 10

GAZZAL - Organic Baby Cotton - Imágen Principal

Gazzal Organic Baby Cotton: GOTS-certified organic cotton, 50 g

3,95 €

+ 12

Scheepjes Colour Crafter (1246) Maastricht

Scheepjes Colour Crafter: premium anti-pilling acrylic, 100 g

3,95 €

+ 27

Scheepjes Linen Soft: cool, lightweight and breathable DK yarn, 50g

3,85 €

+ 22

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

-9%

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

4,45 €

~~4,90 €~~

+ 6

Amigurumi

GRÜNDL - Perla Color

9,50 €

Scheepjes Little Darling (401) Oso de hielo

Scheepjes - Little Darling (soft and fluffy chenille) 50 g

2,50 €

+ 11

Ricorumi Spin Spin Dk - 383338.022 - Verano

Rico Design Ricorumi Spin Spin DK: Gradient Cotton Yarn for Amigurumi, 50g

3,50 €

+ 18

YarnArt Symphony: sophisticated cotton and viscose yarn with a subtle sheen, 50 g

4,95 €

+ 10

Erika Knight - British Blue Wool 25g - Imágen principal

Erika Knight British Blue Wool 25 g: Bluefaced Leicester DK wool

3,90 €

+ 5

DROPS Fiesta: Superwash Sock Wool 50 g

2,70 €

+ 4

Ricorumi Twinkly Twinkly Dk - 383337.002 - Arco Iris

Rico Design Ricorumi Twinkly Twinkly DK: Sparkly Cotton Yarn for Amigurumi, 25g

1,60 €

+ 4

RICO DESIGN - Basic Soft Acryl Dk - Imágen principal

-25%

Rico Design Basic Soft Acryl DK: Affordable acrylic yarn, 50 g

1,50 €

~~1,99 €~~

+ 16

Scheepjes Softy: soft and cuddly for amigurumi and baby projects, 50g

3,00 €

+ 13

-10%

PACK

SCHEEPJES - Softfun Minis Colour Pack (12 x 20 g balls)

17,25 €

~~19,25 €~~

Scheepjes Colour Crafter Velvet (841) Kelly

Scheepjes Colour Crafter Velvet: premium acrylic yarn with mottled effect, 100 g

3,00 €

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

Rico Design Ricorumi Glow In The Dark DK: phosphorescent, 25g

2,39 €

Rico Design Ricorumi Spray DK: mottled cotton yarn for amigurumi, 25g

1,69 €

+ 1

Erika Knight

2 Products

Rico Design

17 Products

Lana Sport: Hilos de grosor medio para tejer

Sport Weight

18 Products

Lana worsted y aran: hilos de grosor medio-alto

Worsted / Aran

9 Products

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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.