5 & 6 Ply Yarn (Sport Weight)

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5 ply and 6 ply yarns are also known as Sport weight. These yarns are often baby knits, and lightweight garments as well as thicker socks. Our selection includes soft merino and subtle blends including cashmere or baby alpaca. Shop our range of more than 20,000 products and get started on your new artistic journey with yarn. Recommended Needle Size Commonly they use between a 3mm and a 3.75mm knitting needle or crochet hook. Common Yarn requirement To knit a baby jumper you will need approximately 100-200g of yarn depending on your pattern. A toddler garment requires 200g to 300g and a child up to approximately 600g. Adult garments really depend on style and the size you knit but a t-shirt for a dress size 14 womens you will need in the region of 400-600g and a jumper would need 800g-1kg but follow the yarn requirements in your pattern. Selecting the right yarn When selecting yarns it's important to be aware yarn weights are not an exact measurement. Some yarns classed as 6ply by one manufacturer could be a light 8py with another. This is why it's important to knit or crochet a gauge swatch. This allows you to both check the feel of the fabric and the needle size to use (again all knitters have a slightly different tension). The fibres used to create the yarn also alter the finished piece. Cotton yarns tend to give a firmer finish to wool and fluffy yarns such as mohair and alpaca bloom to give a beautiful halo which often allows for a looser knit. If you need more help finding a yarn for your project, feel free to send us a message , and we’ll get back to you with our expert advice or even pop into your local store. Looking for Patterns? Browse our collection of patterns here Need needles or hooks? Browse our collection of Knitting Needles here Browse our collection of Crochet Hooks here FAQs Is 5 ply yarn good for beginners? 5 ply yarn is a little on the thin side for beginners. While it is not difficult to work with, it can take a long time to finish your garment