3 Light
Category 3 Light in the Craft Yarn Council standard: what it is called, its usual gauge, and the hooks and needles it pairs with.
- Number
- 3
- Name
- Light
- Also called
- DK, light worsted
- Knit gauge (sts per 4 in, stockinette) (sts)
- 21-24
- Needle range (mm)
- 3.75-4.5
- Needle range (US)
- 5-7
- Crochet gauge (per 4 in)
- 12-17 sc
- Hook range (mm)
- 4.5-5.5 (7 to I-9)
- Typical uses
- Garments, accessories, most amigurumi and cotton projects
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