Yarn Name |
Yardage |
Weight |
Spinning Method |
Usual Use |
350m/379yds per 25g ball |
1ply |
Woollen Spun |
Shawls, Scarves, Stoles – Lace |
|
400m/438yds per 25g ball |
1ply |
Worsted Spun |
Shawls, Scarves, Stoles – Lace |
|
200m/219yds per 25g ball |
2ply |
Worsted Spun |
Shawls, Scarves, Stoles, Lighter Weight Garments – Lace |
|
169m/185yds per 25g ball |
2ply or Vintage Patterns calling for 3ply |
Woollen Spun |
Shawls, Scarves, Stoles, Lighter Weight Garments – Lace |
|
110m/120yds per 25g ball |
Light 4ply/fingering |
Worsted Spun |
Fair Isle, Lace
|
|
115m/125yds per 25g ball |
4ply/fingering |
Woollen Spun |
Fair Isle |
|
172m/188yds per 50g ball |
4ply/fingering |
Woollen Spun |
Fair Isle |
|
61m/66yds per 50g ball |
Aran |
Worsted Spun |
Heavier Weight Garments, Accessories |
|
120m/131yds per 100g ball |
Heavy Aran/Chunky |
Worsted Spun |
Heavier Weight Garments, Accessories |