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The term “worsted weight” does not, in fact, refer to the actual weight of a yarn, nor does it indicate that this particular yarn is the worst (hardy har har). “Worsted weight yarn” is one term for a specific weight of yarn that is thicker than double knit (DK) and thinner than chunky. Basically, when a pattern talks about “weight,” think of it as “thickness” and you’ll get along fine.  Worsted weight yarn goes by other names including #4 yarn, medium weight yarn, afghan yarn, or aran yarn. It is an excellent all-purpose yarn that can be used for knitting anything from sweaters to scarves, blankets, mittens, socks, or hats.  The Label  Worsted weight yarn is generally labelled with an image of a skein of yarn with a 4 on it. When you look at the label, you’re likely to

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