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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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Noro Koma - Tanzaku (Color #02) - Big 150 Grams Skiens

Noro Koma - Tanzaku (Color #02) - Big 150 Grams Skiens

Wool Blend45% Wool, 35% Mohair, 20% Silk
Regular price $39.99
Sale price $39.99 Regular price $52.50
Noro Kompeito - Atami (Color #18)

Noro Kompeito - Atami (Color #18)

Silk Blend35% Silk, 35% Cotton & 30% Polyamide
Regular price $35.99
Sale price $35.99 Regular price $47.50
Noro Kompeito - Isesaki (Color #20)

Noro Kompeito - Isesaki (Color #20)

Silk Blend35% Silk, 35% Cotton & 30% Polyamide
Regular price $35.99
Sale price $35.99 Regular price $47.50
Noro Kompeito - Sayama (Color #19)

Noro Kompeito - Sayama (Color #19)

Silk Blend35% Silk, 35% Cotton & 30% Polyamide
Regular price $35.99
Sale price $35.99 Regular price $47.50
Noro Mebuki - Arashi (Color #2) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at little knits

Noro Mebuki - Arashi (Color #2)

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Mebuki - Hanami (Color #1) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at Little Knits

Noro Mebuki - Hanami (Color #1)

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Mebuki - Harukaze (Color #8) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at little knits

Noro Mebuki - Harukaze (Color #8)

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Mebuki - Mankai (Color #5) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at little knits

Noro Mebuki - Mankai (Color #5)

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Mebuki - Mankai (Color #5) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at little knits

Noro Mebuki - Mankai (Color #5) Lot SAM

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Mebuki - Sakara (Color #6) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at little knits

Noro Mebuki - Sakara (Color #6)

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Mebuki - Shunshoku (Color #7) knitting and crochet yarn on sale at little knits

Noro Mebuki - Shunshoku (Color #7)

Silk Blend40% Silk, 30% Wool & 30% Viscose
Regular price $42.50
Sale price $42.50 Regular price $50.00
Noro Natsumeki - Higashine (Color #06) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Natsumeki - Higashine (Color #06)

Cotton Blend60% Cotton, 25% Silk & 15% Polyamide.
Regular price $28.50
Sale price $28.50 Regular price $47.50
Noro Natsumeki - Kuwana (Color #08) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Natsumeki - Kuwana (Color #08)

Cotton Blend60% Cotton, 25% Silk & 15% Polyamide.
Regular price $32.99
Sale price $32.99 Regular price $47.50
Noro Natsumeki - Yamaguchi (Color #09) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Natsumeki - Shimoda (Color #02)

Cotton Blend60% Cotton, 25% Silk & 15% Polyamide.
Regular price $32.99
Sale price $32.99 Regular price $47.50
Noro Saiun Yarn - Aisusuku (Color #03)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Aisusuku (Color #03)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Aki (Color #16)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Aki (Color #16)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Anatsuri (Color #11) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Anatsuri (Color #11)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Bara (Color #10) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Bara (Color #10)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Danro (Color #08) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Danro (Color #08)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Fuefuki (Color #14)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Fuefuki (Color #14)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Fujiyama (Color #18)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Fujiyama (Color #18)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Fuyu (Color #13)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Fuyu (Color #13)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Haru (Color #15)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Haru (Color #15)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Niwa (Color #20)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Niwa (Color #20)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Orora (Color #04) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Orora (Color #04)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Shigaisen (Color #19)

Noro Saiun Yarn - Shigaisen (Color #19)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Sori (Color #06) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Sori (Color #06)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Suki (Color #12) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Suki (Color #12)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Saiun Yarn - Yuki (Color #01) on sale at Little Knits

Noro Saiun Yarn - Yuki (Color #01)

Wool Blend70% Wool, 30% Nylon/Polyamide
Regular price $27.99
Sale price $27.99 Regular price $37.00
Noro Tasogare - Kanazawa (Color #21) -  Big 150 Gram Cakes of Yarn

Noro Tasogare - Kanazawa (Color #21) - Big 150 Gram Cakes of Yarn

Wool Blend60% Wool, 20% Silk & 20% Mohair
Regular price $31.50
Sale price $31.50 Regular price $45.00
Noro Tasogare - Sakaide (Color #18) -  Big 150 Gram Cakes of Yarn

Noro Tasogare - Sakaide (Color #18) - Big 150 Gram Cakes of Yarn

Wool Blend60% Wool, 20% Silk & 20% Mohair
Regular price $32.50
Sale price $32.50 Regular price $45.00
Noro Tasogare - Sakaide (Color #18) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Noro Tasogare - Sakaide (Color #18) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Wool Blend60% Wool, 20% Silk & 20% Mohair
Regular price $134.99
Sale price $134.99 Regular price $225.00
Noro Tsubame - Uda (Color #34)

Noro Tsubame - Uda (Color #34)

Silk Blend50% Silk, 25% Wool and 25% Polyamide
Regular price $34.99
Sale price $34.99 Regular price $50.00
Queensland Recycled Tweed - Charcoal (Color #01)

Queensland Recycled Tweed - Charcoal (Color #01)

Wool Blend40% Recycled Wool, 40% Recycled Polyester, 20% Recycled Acrylic
Regular price $5.99
Sale price $5.99 Regular price $12.00
Queensland Recycled Tweed - Charcoal (Color #01) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Queensland Recycled Tweed - Charcoal (Color #01) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Wool Blend40% Recycled Wool, 40% Recycled Polyester, 20% Recycled Acrylic
Regular price $26.99
Sale price $26.99 Regular price $60.00
Queensland Recycled Tweed - Charcoal (Color #01) - TEN SKEIN BAGS - 60% OFF SALE!

Queensland Recycled Tweed - Charcoal (Color #01) - TEN SKEIN BAGS - 60% OFF SALE!

Wool Blend40% Recycled Wool, 40% Recycled Polyester, 20% Recycled Acrylic
Regular price $48.00
Sale price $48.00 Regular price $120.00