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Patterns by Yarn Weight

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 FINE MEDIUM HEAVY BULKY

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

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.

Can I help you further? Thank you for stopping by. I am here to serve you. For your convenience, you may contact me by any of these means. Kind regards, Jackie E-S

Email address: jackie@heartstringsfiberarts.com
On-line wholesale orders: http://www.heartstringsfiberarts/wholesaleorder.shtm
Wholesale order line (voice): 888-955-8094 (toll-free outside New Orleans area) or 985-764-8094
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Direct line for HeartStrings pattern support and customer service: 985-764-8094 or 877-764-2747 (toll-free in US)
Postal address: HeartStrings, Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer, 53 Parlange Drive, Destrehan LA 70047-2133 USA

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