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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: Worksheet instructions for knitting to desired size with any yarn. Easy measurement calculations, needle size and yardage guidelines.
LIGHT WEIGHT: 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.
Includes CYCA*** standard weights  
MID-WEIGHT: 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.
Includes CYCA*** standard weight  
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.
Includes CYCA*** standard weights
BULKY: Yarns in this category generally measure fewer than 10 WPI*, and include types referred to as bulky and super-bulky or chunky.
Includes CYCA*** standard weights  
* WPI = wraps per inch is a designation of yarn thickness.
How to measure wraps per inch.
** Lace weight yarns are usually knitted on larger needles to create lacy, openwork patterns. The planned gauge will be stated in HeartStrings pattern.
***Craft Yarn Council of America - Yarn Standards
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 LIGHT WEIGHT yarns
Scarves & Shawls
Socks & Mitts
Neck & Up Coverings
Sweaters & Vests
Other Goodies
Patterns for MID-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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