2006-12-31 09:31:49 · 11 answers · asked by Alison R 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Double knitting. Usually equivalent to 6-ply. If you look at wool and twist it backwards against the twist it has, you will see how many ply (strands) are twisted together. 2-ply is fine texture and suitable for lace knitting, babies garments etc. 3-ply is the standard for classic cardigans and sweaters, 4-ply for heavier woollies particularly for men. Double knitting is slightly finer than chunky knit. There used to be l-ply - I knitted my first son a matinee jacket for his christening in a very intricate pattern and 1-ply wool - 56 years ago!! Unfortunately someone borrowed the pattern and I don't have it any more - anyone who can help?
2007-01-01 01:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Double Knitting, which is the thickness of the wool; it's pretty much the standard thickness for most garments although of course there's an enormous variation in either direction. (It's only the thickness - nothing to do with how you actually manipulate it on the needles).
2006-12-31 09:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double knitting - the yarn is double thickness. You can also get 3 and 4 ply though oddly, they tend to be finer than the dk.
2006-12-31 09:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double Knit it's the size of wool chunky is for thick winter woolies double knit for every type of jumpers or cardigans and then baby knit is fine for baby clothes
2006-12-31 09:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double knitting - thickness of the yarn
2006-12-31 09:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DK means double knitting .the wool is thicker .example 4ply is thinner .as is 2ply and chuncky is double thick hope this helps you
2006-12-31 20:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by sukito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DK is double-knitting weight yarn. Otherwise termed as "sport weight" or "3-ply," it tends to work best for garments (both for adults and children, even babies) and other items needing a fine, relatively thin fabric. Use size 4-6 US knitting needles.
2006-12-31 21:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by Megan N 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Double knit
2007-01-01 20:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by NEIL B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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I am not sure where you are, but Meijer has natural undied wool. Very expensive though.
2016-04-03 09:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to a length of approximately six inches but apparently much longer if the wool is black.
2006-12-31 09:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋