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      DK weight yarn is a very popular weight for knitting both accessories and garments. Did you know that DK stands for Double Knitting? Back in the day in jolly ole England, you would hold two strands together (double the yarn) to get a thicker weight yarn and thus a faster project with more squish! We now have DK weight yarns available to us right from the mill and they land between a sport weight and a worsted weight in yarn thickness.

      Needles and Gauge with DK Weight Yarn?

      In some countries DK Weight yarn is referred to as 8ply. This is the weight of the yarn and not the structure of the yarn. A rule-of-thumb gauge for DK weight in stockinette is around 22 sts per 4". You will typically knit DK using a US6/4mm needle and go up and down slightly from there. It's always a good idea to knit a gauge swatch before you tackle your actual project.

      Some of our favorite DK Weight Yarns

      We have a lovely selection of DK weight yarns including Rauma Strikkegarn which is a 100% Norwegian wool and TukuWool which is 100% Finnish wool. Both of these yarns are available in a large selection of natural and beautiful dyed colors. Uist Wool DK which is a rustic Scottish wool available in a variety of natural shades. Junction Fiber Mill is a local to us in New England mill and we are stocking their Making Tracks and Farm Fresh yarn. Both in DK weight, and Making Tracks is a lovely variegated yarn which adds some fun and interest to your knitting. WoolDreamers Manchelopis is an unspun wool which creates a light and warm fabric and offers a unique knitting experience. The Miles Jacket is a wonderful sweater for experienced knitters and we’ve put together a yarn set for it.

      Projects with DK Weight Yarn

      The uses for DK Weight yarn are really endless so you’ll have many options whether you are knitting garments or accessories. DK yarn knits up quickly compared to lighter weights and is an excellent choice for knitters of all levels. We have several yarn sets available using DK Weight yarn including the Miles Jacket knit with WoolDreamers Manchelopis, a few colorwork yoke sweater sets using Rauma Strikkegarn. Looking for a smaller project? Try the Rauma Mittens yarn set!

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      Biches & Bûches Le Lambswool
      Biches & Bûches
      $ 14.45
      Fjallalopi Yarn
      Istex
      $ 7.75
      The Scottish Yarn Festival DK
      The Scottish Yarn Festival
      $ 35.50
      West Yorkshire Spinners (WYS) ColourLab Sock DK
      WYS
      $ 18.45
      Mota
      Wooldreamers
      $ 16.95
      A row of 100-gram plates of Manchelopis, an unspun yarn, in a range of colors
      A pile of cakes of Manchelopis, an unspun yarn, on a wooden table
      WoolDreamers Manchelopis Unspun Yarn
      Wooldreamers
      $ 18.50
      Tukuwool Dk Yarn. 2 Skeins of yarn in cream, grey, and black arranged at an angle on white background with other colors along edge.
      Tukuwool DK Yarn
      TitiTyy Finland
      $ 25.95
      John Arbon Appledore DK Yarn
      John Arbon
      $ 22.95
      Several balls of Rauma Strikkegarn, DK weight yarn, in a basket
      Several balls of Rauma Strikkegarn, DK weight yarn, on a table
      Rauma Strikkegarn Yarn
      Rauma
      $ 8.95
      Ten skeins of Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks yarn, a DK weight, barberpole yarn, in various colors, in a stack on a wooden table
      Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks 2ply Variegated
      Junction Fiber Mill
      $ 34.00
      Four skeins of Junction Fiber Mill Farm Fresh, a DK weight yarn, in three natural colorways, on a wooden table
      Three skeins of Junction Fiber Mill Farm Fresh, a DK weight yarn, in three natural colorways in a wooden bowl
      Junction Fiber Mill Farm Fresh DK
      Junction Fiber Mill
      $ 34.00
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      UIST Wool DK weight 5 skeins in neutral colors shown in a wooden bowl.
      UIST Wool DK weight shown in Calma color which is a natural rich brown.
      Uist Wool Yarn DK
      Uist Wool
      from $ 15.95
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      Black Isle Yarns - Balblair
      Black Isle Yarns
      $ 35.95
      The Blue Bird by Ronja Hakalehto in Tukuwool DK
      TitiTyy Finland
      from $ 121.95
      Juntu Basic Raglan Kit by Tiina Huhtaniemi
      TitiTyy Finland
      from $ 92.95
      Miles Shirt Jacket Yarn Set in WoolDreamers Manchelopis by Ozetta
      Wooldreamers
      from $ 86.95
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      The Woolly Thistle Bladjakke Cardigan 288-1 in Rauma Strikkegarn and 2 balls of yarn in beige and dark blue
      The Woolly Thistle Bladjakke Cardigan 288-1 in Rauma Strikkegarn 103/1387
      Bladjakke Cardigan 288-1 in Rauma Strikkegarn
      Rauma
      from $ 111.95
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      The Woolly Thistle Annajakke Cardigan 288-2 in Rauma Strikkegarn and 3 balls of Rauma Strikkengarn yarn in light beige, beige, and dark green
      Annajakke Cardigan 288-2 in Rauma Strikkegarn
      Rauma
      from $ 102.95
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      Rauma Mittens Kit with Pattern Book
      Rauma
      $ 84.95
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      Christmas Stocking Yarn Kit components arranged on wooden table. Strikkegarn yarn in red, green, and white with pattern card and The Woolly Thistle tote and stitch marker.
      Christmas Stocking Kit with Rauma Strikkegarn
      Rauma
      from $ 63.95
      Model standing outside barn wearing Pohjolan Neito Sweater knit with Tukuwool DK in colors Ujo, Nila, and Tynni with a colorwork yoke.
      Pohjolan Neito Yarn Set in Tukuwool DK from Knitted Kalevala
      TitiTyy Finland
      from $ 144.95
      Pohjolan Neito Cardigan Yarn Set in Tukuwool DK from Knitted Kalevala
      TitiTyy Finland
      from $ 144.95
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      Forager Blanket by Chloe Elizabeth Birch in ColourLab DK
      WYS
      $ 134.95
      Chiming Bells Blanket Kit by Jenny Watson in ColourLab DK
      WYS
      $ 215.95