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General Guideline for Spindle Weight vs. Yarn Size

September 02, 2016 Happy Classy

  • Use a 0.4 oz to 0.9 oz spindle to spin a fine lace to fingering weight yarn.
  • Use a 0.9 oz to 1.6 oz spindle to spin a fingering, shetland, and sports weight yarn.
  • Use a 1.7 oz to 2.0 oz spindle to spin a shetland, sports, DK, and worsted weight yarn.
  • Use a 2.0 oz to 2.4 oz spindle to spin a DK, worsted, and bulky yarn.