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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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Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Lavender (Color #01)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Lavender (Color #01) - TEN SKEIN BAG

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $54.00
Sale price $54.00 Regular price $120.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Meadow (Color #15)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Meadow (Color #15)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $6.60
Sale price $6.60 Regular price $12.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Meadow (Color #15)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Meadow (Color #15) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $26.99
Sale price $26.99 Regular price $60.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Meadow (Color #15)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Meadow (Color #15) - TEN SKEIN BAG

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $54.00
Sale price $54.00 Regular price $120.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Plum Purple (Color #30)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Plum Purple (Color #30)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $6.60
Sale price $6.60 Regular price $12.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Plum Purple (Color #30)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Plum Purple (Color #30) - FULL BAG SALE (5 Skeins)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $29.99
Sale price $29.99 Regular price $60.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Plum Purple (Color #30)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Plum Purple (Color #30) - TEN SKEIN BAG

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $54.00
Sale price $54.00 Regular price $120.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Soft Yellow (Color #16)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Soft Yellow (Color #16)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $6.60
Sale price $6.60 Regular price $12.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Soft Yellow (Color #16)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Soft Yellow (Color #16) - FULL BAG SALE (5 SKEINS)

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $26.99
Sale price $26.99 Regular price $60.00
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Soft Yellow (Color #16)

Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay - Soft Yellow (Color #16) - TEN SKEIN BAG

Cotton Blend50% Cotton / 50% Superwash Merino Wool.
Regular price $54.00
Sale price $54.00 Regular price $120.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Amber Glass (Color #045)

Dream in Color Cosette - Amber Glass (Color #045)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Ancient Grains (Color #2402)

Dream in Color Cosette - Ancient Grains (Color #2402)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Below Horizon (Color #519)

Dream in Color Cosette - Below Horizon (Color #519)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Billowy (Color #577)

Dream in Color Cosette - Billowy (Color #577)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Black Pearl (Color #002)

Dream in Color Cosette - Black Pearl (Color #002)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Browncoat (Color #928)

Dream in Color Cosette - Browncoat (Color #928)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Chrysanthemum

Dream in Color Cosette - Chrysanthemum

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Cotton Wick (Color #938)

Dream in Color Cosette - Cotton Wick (Color #938)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - DIC: Ball and Skein: Moonstone Beach

Dream in Color Cosette - DIC: Ball and Skein: Moonstone Beach

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Do Re Me (Color #071)

Dream in Color Cosette - Do Re Me (Color #071)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Elysian (Color #772)

Dream in Color Cosette - Elysian (Color #772)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Fade to Fall

Dream in Color Cosette - Fade to Fall

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Fortune Teller (Color #075)

Dream in Color Cosette - Fortune Teller (Color #075)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Foxglove (Color #2404) Lot A

Dream in Color Cosette - Foxglove (Color #2404) Lot A

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Foxglove (Color #2404) Lot B

Dream in Color Cosette - Foxglove (Color #2404) Lot B

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Green Light

Dream in Color Cosette - Green Light

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Harvest Moon (Color #2407)

Dream in Color Cosette - Harvest Moon (Color #2407)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Indigo (Color #724)

Dream in Color Cosette - Indigo (Color #724)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Jocelyn (Color #048)

Dream in Color Cosette - Jocelyn (Color #048)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Kyoto Sunset

Dream in Color Cosette - Kyoto Sunset

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Lavender Bloom (Color #049)

Dream in Color Cosette - Lavender Bloom (Color #049)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Melon Bomb (Color #013)

Dream in Color Cosette - Melon Bomb (Color #013)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Naked Shame (Color #603)

Dream in Color Cosette - Naked Shame (Color #603)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Prince William (Color #041)

Dream in Color Cosette - Prince William (Color #041)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Loose Gems (Color #565)

Dream in Color Cosette - Rain on Me (Color #079)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00
Dream in Color Cosette - Relish the Vote (Color #544)

Dream in Color Cosette - Relish the Vote (Color #544)

Superwash Merino Blend70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20 Fine Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Regular price $23.99
Sale price $23.99 Regular price $37.00