I’ve get questions about yarn weights and thicknesses all the time – and with readers from around the world, I know not every yarn label follows the same system! So I put together a handy printable and Pinterest ready chart for your reference!
To download this chart or print a copy, just CLICK HERE to open just the graphic! I’ve kept the graphic itself quite simple, so you can print it in color or black and white, without using all your ink!
I did a lot of research, checking several sources to give you the most accurate and up to date information I could find. I hope that this chart helps you navigate the wild world of wool (and other yarns) a little easier!
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Pamela says
Thanks! When I first started crocheting, I would get so confused about the word ply because it could refer to the thickness of the yarn AND the individual strands making up the yarn. Great reference to have!
Tamara Kelly says
Yes! It used to be a good indicator of thickness, but no longer, as you can have 2 ply Jumbo yarn! But in the UK ply just refers to weight, from what I an tell. 🙂
Jess | MakeAndDoCrew.com says
This is so useful! Pinning the heck out of this graphic 😉
The Bug says
Thanks! Definitely pinning this one!
Tamara Kelly says
Glad you like it! 😀
Naomi Wong says
Thank you so much for this chart. Really useful here in Australia where we have a mix of US and English yarns and patterns and our own yarns and patterns as well which generally follow the English scheme of ply. I printed some copies for the older ladies in our crafting group who had been struggling with some of yarn terms in the newer patterns. They were delighted and say the symbols now make more sense to them. Thank you once again for a simple, clear and informative chart.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Naomi, I’m so glad to hear it! 😀