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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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Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Nero (Color #09)

Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Nero (Color #09)

Merino Blend70% Extra Fine Merino and 30% Baby Alpaca
Regular price $16.50
Sale price $16.50 Regular price $22.50
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Rain (Color #15)

Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Rain (Color #15)

Merino Blend70% Extra Fine Merino and 30% Baby Alpaca
Regular price $16.50
Sale price $16.50 Regular price $22.50
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Rise (Color #01)

Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Rise (Color #01)

Merino Blend70% Extra Fine Merino and 30% Baby Alpaca
Regular price $16.50
Sale price $16.50 Regular price $22.50
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Vale (Color #12)

Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Vale (Color #12)

Merino Blend70% Extra Fine Merino and 30% Baby Alpaca
Regular price $16.50
Sale price $16.50 Regular price $22.50
Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Verd (Color #04)

Rowan Fine Tweed Haze - Verd (Color #04)

Merino Blend70% Extra Fine Merino and 30% Baby Alpaca
Regular price $16.50
Sale price $16.50 Regular price $22.50
Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21)

Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21)

Wool Blend70% British Bluefaced Leicester Wool & 30% British Alpaca
Regular price $13.60
Sale price $13.60 Regular price $34.00
Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Wool Blend70% British Bluefaced Leicester Wool & 30% British Alpaca
Regular price $59.50
Sale price $59.50 Regular price $170.00
Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21) - TEN SKEIN BAG

Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21) - TEN SKEIN BAG

Wool Blend70% British Bluefaced Leicester Wool & 30% British Alpaca
Regular price $102.00
Sale price $102.00 Regular price $340.00
Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21) - TWENTY SKEINS

Rowan Moordale - Pea (Color #21) - TWENTY SKEINS

Wool Blend70% British Bluefaced Leicester Wool & 30% British Alpaca
Regular price $180.00
Sale price $180.00 Regular price $680.00
Rowan Pure Cashmere Brown Sugar 102
Rowan Pure Cashmere Yarn on Sale at Little Knits

Rowan Pure Cashmere - Brown Sugar (Color #102)

Cashmere100% Cashmere
Regular price $30.99
Sale price $30.99 Regular price $76.00
Rowan Pure Cashmere - Brown Sugar (Color #102) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Rowan Pure Cashmere - Brown Sugar (Color #102) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Cashmere100% Cashmere
Regular price $139.99
Sale price $139.99 Regular price $380.00
Rowan Pure Cashmere - Brown Sugar (Color #102) - TEN SKEINS

Rowan Pure Cashmere - Brown Sugar (Color #102) - TEN SKEINS

Cashmere100% Cashmere
Regular price $245.00
Sale price $245.00 Regular price $760.00
Sirdar Sublime Elodie - Whirlwind (Color #0599)

Sirdar Sublime Elodie - Whirlwind (Color #0599)

Merino100% Extrafine Merino Wool
Regular price $5.50
Sale price $5.50 Regular price $11.00
Skacel Karat -  Purple Metallic (Color #018)

Skacel Karat - Purple Metallic (Color #018)

Superwash Merino Blend55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic and 17% Nylon
Regular price $3.75
Sale price $3.75 Regular price $12.50
Skacel Karat -  Purple Metallic (Color #018) - 10 SKEIN BAG

Skacel Karat - Purple Metallic (Color #018) - 10 SKEIN BAG - 80% OFF SALE!

Superwash Merino Blend55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic and 17% Nylon
Regular price $24.99
Sale price $24.99 Regular price $125.00
Skacel Karat -  Purple Metallic (Color #018) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Skacel Karat - Purple Metallic (Color #018) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Superwash Merino Blend55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic and 17% Nylon
Regular price $15.60
Sale price $15.60 Regular price $62.50
Tosh DK - Barbara Deserved Better

Tosh DK - Barbara Deserved Better

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Baroque Violet

Tosh DK - Baroque Violet

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Candlewick

Tosh DK - Candlewick

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Ceremony

Tosh DK - Ceremony

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Cowgirl Up

Tosh DK - Cowgirl Up

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Dream Ride

Tosh DK - Dream Ride

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Fate

Tosh DK - Fate

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Fugly Sweater

Tosh DK - Fugly Sweater

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Ghost with the Most

Tosh DK - Ghost with the Most

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Hello

Tosh DK - Hello

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $19.99
Sale price $19.99 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Hello - FOUR SKEINS

Tosh DK - Hello - FOUR SKEINS

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $68.00
Sale price $68.00 Regular price $124.00
Tosh DK - Hello - THREE SKEINS

Tosh DK - Hello - THREE SKEINS

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $54.00
Sale price $54.00 Regular price $93.00
Tosh DK - Hello - TWO SKEIN SET

Tosh DK - Hello - TWO SKEIN SET

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $37.00
Sale price $37.00 Regular price $62.00
Tosh DK - Kodama

Tosh DK - Kodama

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $20.99
Sale price $20.99 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Murakami

Tosh DK - Murakami

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Neon Lime

Tosh DK - Neon Lime

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Nudie Suit

Tosh DK - Nudie Suit

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Nudie Suit - TWO SKEIN SET

Tosh DK - Nudie Suit - TWO SKEIN SET

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $40.99
Sale price $40.99 Regular price $62.00
Tosh DK - Pink Moon

Tosh DK - Pink Moon

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00
Tosh DK - Prairie Fire

Tosh DK - Prairie Fire

Superwash Merino100% Superwash Merino Wool
Regular price $21.70
Sale price $21.70 Regular price $31.00