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Yarn weight for baby blanket

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annodomini Sun 12-Dec-21 22:38:21

I have acquired a pattern for a baby blanket for which the recommended yarn is "worsted weight". I think I have once read that this is what we usually describe as double knitting, but I could be wrong. I'm sure someone will soon put me right.

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Parsley3 Sun 12-Dec-21 22:40:42

I think you are right.

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ginny Sun 12-Dec-21 22:42:51

Yes, definitely right.

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janeainsworth Sun 12-Dec-21 22:57:37

Anno I’ve made several baby blankets over the last few years, lacy ones, one with sheep on it, and one with dolphins to suit parental wishesgrin
The yarn was double knitting equivalent but usually a blend of fibres to give a lightweight & soft feel & to enable machine washing.

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Calistemon Sun 12-Dec-21 22:58:32

It's a USA term, probably about DK - Aran thickness , using 4.5mm to 5.00mm needles but I'd do a test swatch.

It wouldn't matter so much for a blanket as long as it's big enough.
www.laughinghens.com/yarn-conversion-chart

Light worsted is the same as DK in the UK.
www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/knitting/knitting-yarn-and-needle-conversion-charts/

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annodomini Mon 13-Dec-21 11:44:24

Thank you all for your help. I will now be able to get on with the job!

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