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Collection: DK Weight Yarn

DK weight yarn, also known as double knitting yarn, DK yarn, or light worsted weight yarn, is one of the most versatile yarn weights for knitting and crochet. Slightly heavier than sport weight but lighter than worsted, DK yarn weight offers excellent drape, warmth without bulk, and crisp stitch definition for projects like sweaters, hats, scarves, baby clothes, and more.

Yarn weight number symbol: 3

Also known as: DK, light worsted, yarn weight 3, size 3 yarn

Knitting gauge: Approximately 5.25–6 stitches per inch (21–24 stitches per 4 inches)

Recommended knitting needles: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)

Crochet gauge: Approximately 3–4.25 single crochet per inch (12–17 stitches per 4 inches)

Recommended crochet hooks: US G/6–I/9 (4 mm–5.5 mm)

DK yarn gauge is perfect for garments that need a soft structure with drape. This yarn weight is loved for cozy sweaters, stylish cardigans, warm hats, mittens, colorful scarves, baby garments, toys, and home décor projects.

At Little Knits, shop a wide range of DK weight yarns including soft wool, cotton blends, silk mixes, and hand-dyed colorways — all at great sale prices. Whether you’re crocheting a baby blanket or knitting a lightweight sweater, find your ideal DK yarn here.

💡Tip: Hold two strands of light fingering yarn together to match DK weight gauge and experiment with custom color blends or gradients!

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Laines Du Nord Poema Cashmere - Purple/Teal Green (Color #102) Knitting and Crochet Yarn at Little Knits

Laines Du Nord Poema Cashmere - Purple/Teal Green (Color #102)

Wool Blend80% Merino Wool 16 microns, 20% Cashmere
Regular price $44.00
Sale price $44.00 Regular price $55.00
Laines Du Nord Poema Cashmere - Taupe/Grey (Color #101) Knitting and Crochet Yarn at Little Knits

Laines Du Nord Poema Cashmere - Taupe/Grey (Color #101)

Wool Blend80% Merino Wool 16 microns, 20% Cashmere
Regular price $44.00
Sale price $44.00 Regular price $55.00
Laines Du Nord Poema Cashmere - Taupe/Silver (Color #106) Knitting and Crochet Yarn at Little Knits

Laines Du Nord Poema Cashmere - Taupe/Silver (Color #106)

Wool Blend80% Merino Wool 16 microns, 20% Cashmere
Regular price $44.00
Sale price $44.00 Regular price $55.00
Lana Grossa Campo - Peach (Color #14)

Lana Grossa Campo - Peach (Color #14)

Cotton Blend65% Cotton, 25% Viscose, 10% Linen
Regular price $7.50
Sale price $7.50 Regular price $15.00
Lana Grossa Campo - Yellow (Color #13)

Lana Grossa Campo - Yellow (Color #13)

Cotton Blend65% Cotton, 25% Viscose, 10% Linen
Regular price $7.50
Sale price $7.50 Regular price $15.00
Lana Grossa Chiara - Color #20

Lana Grossa Chiara - Color #20

Viscose Blend70% Viscose, 20% Mohair Superkid, and 10% Nylon
Regular price $4.99
Sale price $4.99 Regular price $9.99
Lana Grossa Gianna - Louisiana (Color #9)

Lana Grossa Gianna - Louisiana (Color #9)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $9.90
Sale price $9.90 Regular price $22.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - Maryland (Color #3)

Lana Grossa Gianna - Maryland (Color #3)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $9.90
Sale price $9.90 Regular price $22.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - Mississippi (Color #8)

Lana Grossa Gianna - Mississippi (Color #8)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $9.90
Sale price $9.90 Regular price $22.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - New Mexico (Color #2)

Lana Grossa Gianna - New Mexico (Color #2)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $9.90
Sale price $9.90 Regular price $22.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - New Mexico (Color #2)

Lana Grossa Gianna - New Mexico (Color #2) FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $44.00
Sale price $44.00 Regular price $110.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - New York (Color #7)

Lana Grossa Gianna - New York (Color #7)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $9.90
Sale price $9.90 Regular price $22.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - New York (Color #7)

Lana Grossa Gianna - New York (Color #7) FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $44.00
Sale price $44.00 Regular price $110.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - Utah (Color #1)

Lana Grossa Gianna - Utah (Color #1)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $9.90
Sale price $9.90 Regular price $22.00
Lana Grossa Gianna - Utah (Color #1)

Lana Grossa Gianna - Utah (Color #1) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Cotton Blend80% Bio Cotton, 15% Merino, 5% Cashmere
Regular price $44.00
Sale price $44.00 Regular price $110.00
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Gala - Foggy Night (Color #4023) - BIG 200 GRAM CAKES

Lana Grossa Gomitolo Gala - Foggy Night (Color #4023) - BIG 200 GRAM CAKES

Wool Blend60% Wool, 38% Acrylic, 2% Metallic
Regular price $27.50
Sale price $27.50 Regular price $49.95
Lana Grossa Gomitolo Hippie - Sunflowers (Color #3037)

Lana Grossa Gomitolo Hippie - Sunflowers (Color #3037)

Cotton Blend66% Cotton, 30% Hemp, 4% Linen
Regular price $13.95
Sale price $13.95 Regular price $31.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Ecru Multi (Color #07)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Ecru Multi (Color #07)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Grey Multi (Color #08)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Grey Multi (Color #08)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Lilac Floral (Color #10)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Lilac Floral (Color #10)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Lilac Floral (Color #10) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Lilac Floral (Color #10) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $42.75
Sale price $42.75 Regular price $95.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Rose Multi (Color #01)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Rose Multi (Color #01)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Rose Multi (Color #01) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Rose Multi (Color #01) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $42.75
Sale price $42.75 Regular price $95.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Spruce Multi (Color #03)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Spruce Multi (Color #03)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Taupe Multi (Color #04)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Taupe Multi (Color #04)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Taupe Multi (Color #04) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - Taupe Multi (Color #04) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $42.75
Sale price $42.75 Regular price $95.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - White Pastel (Color #09)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - White Pastel (Color #09)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - White Zebra (Color #11)

Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Hazy - White Zebra (Color #11)

Alpaca Blend40% Alpaca, 25% Wool, 25% Poly, 6% Tencel, 4% Cotton
Regular price $9.99
Sale price $9.99 Regular price $19.00
Lang Adele - Blush (Color #09)

Lang Adele - Blush (Color #09)

Cotton Blend55% Cotton, 25% Viscose and 20% Polyester
Regular price $5.85
Sale price $5.85 Regular price $13.00
Lang Adele - Blush (Color #09) FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Lang Adele - Blush (Color #09) FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Cotton Blend55% Cotton, 25% Viscose and 20% Polyester
Regular price $26.00
Sale price $26.00 Regular price $65.00
Lang Adele - Canary (Color #13)

Lang Adele - Canary (Color #13)

Cotton Blend55% Cotton, 25% Viscose and 20% Polyester
Regular price $5.85
Sale price $5.85 Regular price $13.00
Lang Adele - Canary (Color #13) FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Lang Adele - Canary (Color #13) FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Cotton Blend55% Cotton, 25% Viscose and 20% Polyester
Regular price $26.00
Sale price $26.00 Regular price $65.00
Lang Adele - Orange Creamsicle (Color #59)

Lang Adele - Orange Creamsicle (Color #59)

Cotton Blend55% Cotton, 25% Viscose and 20% Polyester
Regular price $5.85
Sale price $5.85 Regular price $13.00
Lang Adele - Orange Creamsicle (Color #59) FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Lang Adele - Orange Creamsicle (Color #59) FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Cotton Blend55% Cotton, 25% Viscose and 20% Polyester
Regular price $26.00
Sale price $26.00 Regular price $65.00
Lang Janet - Bark (Color #15)

Lang Janet - Bark (Color #15)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton, 50% Nylon
Regular price $5.40
Sale price $5.40 Regular price $12.00
Lang Janet - Light Blue (Color #72)

Lang Janet - Light Blue (Color #72)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton, 50% Nylon
Regular price $5.40
Sale price $5.40 Regular price $12.00