DK or Light Worsted

DK weight or double knitting yarns are also known as light weight yarns.  DK yarns are slightly heavier than sport/fine weight yarns, and are typically used for projects such as sweaters, hats, scarves, and baby clothes.

Stitches per inch: Knit 5.5-6, Crochet 3-4

Needles US 5-7, Hooks F5 to I-9

Wraps per inch: 12-14

Yards per 100 grams: 262-328