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Patterns by Yarn Type
Index of HeartStrings patterns by yarn weight type
Use these listings to help you locate a HeartStrings knitting pattern suitable for the yarn thickness you want to use.
ANY YARN: Worksheet instructions for knitting to desired size with any yarn. Easy measurement calculations, needle size and yardage guidelines.
FINE: Yarns in this category generally measure 16 WPI* or more, and include types referred to as lace, baby, fingering, sock, 2-ply Shetland, jumper weight, and UK 2-ply, 3-ply, and 4-ply.
MEDIUM: Yarns in this category generally measure 13 - 15 WPI*, and include types referred to as sport, DK (double knitting), 3-ply Shetland, and UK 5-ply, 6-ply and 8-ply.
HEAVY: Yarns in this category generally measure 10 - 12 WPI*, and include types referred to as knitting worsted, Aran, UK 10-ply and 12-ply.
BULKY: Yarns in this category generally measure fewer than 10 WPI*, and include types referred to as bulky and super-bulky or chunky.
* WPI = wraps per inch is a designation of yarn thickness.
How to measure wraps per inch.
Patterns for ANY YARN type, made to any size
Scarves & Shawls
Socks & Mitts
Sweaters & Vests
Note: Many other HeartStrings Shawl and Scarf patterns can be easily adjusted to work in other yarns just by changing to an appropriate size needle and knitting to length. Be sure to allow for a variation in yardage from that stated in the pattern when substituting another yarn.
Patterns for FINE weight yarns
Scarves & Shawls
Socks & Mitts
Neck & Up Coverings
Sweaters & Vests
Other Goodies
Patterns for MEDIUM weight yarns
Scarves & Shawls
Socks & Mitts
Neck & Up Coverings
Sweaters & Vests
Other Goodies
Patterns for HEAVY weight yarns
Scarves & Shawls
Socks & Mitts
Neck & Up Coverings
Sweaters & Vests
Other Goodies
Patterns for BULKY weight yarns
Scarves & Shawls
Neck & Up Coverings
Sweaters & Vests
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HeartStrings FiberArts is a wholesale pattern company. I encourage individuals to visit your local yarn store or check the Store Locator to purchase hard-copy patterns and downloadable e-patterns. If you don't already have a favorite retailer from whom to buy, you can use the HeartStrings online catalog at
Shopatron. This service will
find a retailer with the patterns you want in stock to mail to you right away.
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