Yarn Weights For Crochet

At Hue Loco, we offer the most common yarn weights for crocheting, which we have categorized by thickness and listed below.

Crocheters tend to prefer thicker yarns, such as Worsted or Bulky, which work up quickly and are ideal for a wide range of projects. Sport and DK weight yarns are also versatile options for garments and accessories, and the lighter yarns can be used for more delicate or detailed crochet work. 

 

Lace Weight Yarn

Lace yarn is the finest and most delicate of yarns, and we have it available in a Mohair base and a Suri Alpaca base. Lace weight yarn is often used for delicate, intricate projects, such as shawls, light wraps, and light garments. The lightweight yarn can also be combined with a thicker yarn and “held double” to create a cozier project.

 

Fingering Weight Yarn

Fingering weight yarn is also known as sock weight yarn. We offer this yarn in five different bases:

  • Phyllis Sock base (4-ply, made from 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon)
  • Merino Sock base (2-ply, high-twist, made from 80% Superwash Merino and 20% Nylon)
  • Single Sock base (single-ply, high-twist, made from 100% Superwash Merino)
  • Spun XL Sock base (2-ply, high-twist, made from 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, and 10% Nylon)
  • Wild Sock base (2-ply, made from 100% non-Superwash, fine Colorado Merino Wool)

Fingering weight yarn is commonly used for socks, lightweight sweaters and tops, hats, cowls, shawls, and baby clothes.


Sport Weight Yarn

Sport weight yarn is slightly thicker than fingering weight and is ideal for lightweight sweaters, baby garments, hats, and accessories that offer comfort across a range of temperatures. We currently do not offer a Sport weight yarn option, but plan to add one in the future.

 

DK Weight Yarn

We have DK weight yarn available in three different bases:

  • DK base (4-ply, made from 100% Superwash Merino)
  • Phyllis DK base (4-ply, made from 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon)
  • Wild DK base (2-ply, made from 100% non-Superwash, fine Colorado Merino Wool)

Loved by crocheters, DK weight yarn (which stands for Double Knitting) is often used for a wide variety of projects, such as children’s clothing, lightweight sweaters, textured hats, and blankets.

 

Worsted Weight Yarn

A medium-weight yarn, our 4-ply Worsted yarn is made from 100% Superwash Merino yarn. This is our most popular base for crocheters, and it’s great for beginners! 

Worsted yarn is often used to make blankets, scarves, mittens, and hats, as well as throw pillows, cardigans, sweaters, and pullovers.

 

Aran Weight Yarn

Coming Spring of 2026, our 2-ply Aran yarn is made from 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Alpaca, and 10% Nylon. Aran yarn is slightly thicker and loftier than Worsted yarn, and it’s often used to crochet cabled sweaters, thick winter wraps and mittens, and highly textured blankets.

 

Bulky Weight Yarn

A heavy yarn, our 3-ply Bulky yarn is made from 100% Superwash Merino. Also referred to as “chunky” yarn, Bulky yarn is often used to crochet heavy, warm sweaters, blankets, rugs, scarves, and hats.


Super Bulky Weight Yarn

Super Bulky weight yarn is thick and cozy, working up very quickly for large projects. Its substantial weight makes it ideal for chunky sweaters, blankets, scarves, and accessories that provide warmth and comfort. We currently do not offer a Super Bulky weight option.

 

If you have any questions about yarn weights for crochet or would like some help with color pairing our yarns, please feel free to reach out to us! You can e-mail us at hello@hueloco.com or send us a message through our contact form.