As some of you, OK hopefully all, of you know I'm building a pattern directory site. I'm working on making it more searchable by yarn type. I've always known what folks call various weight yarns varies but it's not much mattered in my personal endeavors. I crochet, don't knit, and rarely make things where gauge matters.
So, I'm trying to come up with categories for yarn weights.
Anyway, here's the question, do you find yourself more often using the words like "lace", "fingerling", "sport" etc or using the Yarn Council sizes (0-7) or hook size. And, if by hook size, how do you factor in when you use a big hook/needle with a fine yarn to create lacy atitches?
My gut says, use the Yarn Council "official" chart which includes standard needle/hook sizes. That way with designs that don't mention a yarn weight or it's one of their own yarns which may or may not be a true standard weight, i can go by hook/needle size. But, I suspect most of us use the words. And, I'm seeing a bit of a trend where "fingerling" is being used by some knitters for any fine yarn.
Red Heart and Lion Brand use the Yarn Council numbers. Other pattern sites use the words as do a lot of indie dyers & spinners.
Since I'm starting from scratch, I can follow what others have done or maybe come up with a different strategy.
So, let's try out this poll feature. Please choose all that apply, even if it's more than one under each question.
And, if you have any comments or suggestions, I'm all ears.
Thank you in advance.
So, I'm trying to come up with categories for yarn weights.
Anyway, here's the question, do you find yourself more often using the words like "lace", "fingerling", "sport" etc or using the Yarn Council sizes (0-7) or hook size. And, if by hook size, how do you factor in when you use a big hook/needle with a fine yarn to create lacy atitches?
My gut says, use the Yarn Council "official" chart which includes standard needle/hook sizes. That way with designs that don't mention a yarn weight or it's one of their own yarns which may or may not be a true standard weight, i can go by hook/needle size. But, I suspect most of us use the words. And, I'm seeing a bit of a trend where "fingerling" is being used by some knitters for any fine yarn.
Red Heart and Lion Brand use the Yarn Council numbers. Other pattern sites use the words as do a lot of indie dyers & spinners.
Since I'm starting from scratch, I can follow what others have done or maybe come up with a different strategy.
So, let's try out this poll feature. Please choose all that apply, even if it's more than one under each question.
And, if you have any comments or suggestions, I'm all ears.
Thank you in advance.
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