Mõõdame lõngasid Britimaal

Käsitöö tegijana on mul vaja tihtipeale ajada kokku Eesti ja Briti lõngade jämedusi. Alljärgnev kirjatükk peaks asja palju selgemaks tegema. :) 

The "Yarn weight" refers to the thickness of the yarn.  There are seven yarn weights and each has a specific yarn symbol 

0 = Lace  
1 = Super Fine  
2 = Fine 
3 = Light  
4 = Medium  
5 = Bulky  
6 = Super Bulky  

Super Fine - Is classed as FINGERING Weight: These yarns are very thin and lightweight.  They are typically used for creating socks, lightweight sweaters and baby items.  

Fine - Is classed as SPORT Weight: These yarns are about twice the thickness of the fingering weight yarns.  These yarns are used for making sweaters, scarves, mittens and baby items 

Light - Is classed as LIGHT Weight.  Double Knit wool is within this selection. These yarns are used for making clothing, hats, baby items and amigurumi  

Medium - Is classed as WORSTED Weight.  Aran Wool is within this selection.  These yarns are 3 -4 times the thickness of the fingering weight yarns.  They are used for making sweater, afghans, leg warmers , hats, blankets, scarves. mittens 
and amigurumi.  

Bulky & Super Bulky  - Is classed as BULKY Weight. Chunky Wool is within this selection. These yarns are very thick, about 6 - 8 times the thickness of the fingering weight yarns. There yarns are used for making heavy sweaters, coats and afghans.