Wool-Ease DK – Your New Favorite Light Worsted Weight Yarn
Have you seen Wool-Ease DK yet? It launched in November of 2024 and has become one of my absolute FAVORITE yarns! If you are familiar with Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease Family of Yarns then you know they did not have a DK weight…but now they do!
Let’s do a deep dive into Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK and DK weight yarn in general! In this blog post I will answer all your questions on this new yarn, share free patterns you can make with it and clear up any confusion on what makes yarn a DK weight!
Make sure to watch my unboxing video to see all the colors of Wool-Ease DK and the projects I have made up close!
About Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK
What is Wool-Ease DK?
Wool-Ease DK is one of Lion Brand’s newest addition to the Wool-Ease Yarn Family, one of their most popular heritage yarn lines.
Wool-Ease DK is the lightweight version of Wool-Ease (Worsted) and is a CYC 3 (light) yarn available in 18 stunning colors!
Each skein consists of 232 yds of Wool-Ease’s signature fiber content of 80% acrylic, 20% wool blend in every 3oz ball!
This light weight yarn will work up beautiful sweaters, afghans, accessories, baby items and so much more!
Labeled to be machine washed and dried makes this an easy to care for yarn that can fit right into your busy life!
You’ll love Wool-Ease DK whether you’re looking for yarn for knitting or for crochet!
Why I LOVE Wool-Ease DK
DK weight yarn, or sometimes called light worsted weight yarn, is definitely my most favorite yarn weight for many reasons and Wool-Ease DK has really raised the bar!
This wool blend yarn has great stitch definition and glides on your hook!
Whether you are working with single crochet, double crochet, cables or anything in between, Wool-Ease DK is up for the task of making your finished project look and feel amazing!
The color palette is stunning with a wide range to choose from. With 18 colors available, you have seemingly endless option for color combinations to create a perfect knit or crochet project!
Wool-Ease DK passes my “cheek test” with its soft feel and texture. I have VERY sensitive skin, I do not like scatchy yarns, so I rub them on my cheek! If the yarn feels nice on my face then I know I will love it as a wearable!
This yarn has some amazing drape and blocks out wonderfully!
Wool-Ease DK Crochet Projects
Looking for something to make with Wool-Ease DK? Any one of these crochet projects would be a great choice for your next project!
- Cabled Bowler Cardigan – This cardigan was a perfect project for this light dk weight yarn. The cables really popped, the stitches looked wonderful and the drape is phenomenal!
Use the Free Pattern
Get a Lion Brand Kit (Yarn + Free PDF Download) - Super Shades Scarf – With 18 colors to choose from you will surly come up with a stunning color combination you will love! This scarf is super long allowing to be worn so many different ways! Add fringe like mine or omit it to make this scarf all your own!
Use the Free Pattern
Get a Lion Brand Kit (Yarn + Free PDF Download) - Dip Dye Sweater – Made using Wool-Ease DK in combination with Mandala took this project up a notch! With 18 colors available and being a perfect dk weight match to Mandala Yarn a whole new world of projects has been unlocked for this designer! Stay tuned for more Wool-Ease DK and Mandala Combo Projects!
Use the Free Pattern
Get a Lion Brand Kit (Yarn + Free PDF Download)
All About DK Weight Yarn
Dk weight yarn is kind of a unicorn in my book. It is light weight but still works up fairly quick while creating a light and comfortable fabric and can be used for every season and a variety of projects!
Did you know that “DK” stands for “double knitting”? It comes from doubling the thickness of a standard “fingering weight” yarn by using two strands together. This creates a thicker yarn that was considered ideal. Long ago a thicker yarn was not as readily available as fingering weight yarn so the term “double knitting” was born!
What Yarn Weight is Light Worsted?
Yarn ranges from a CYC 0 to CYC 7. CYC Stands for Craft Yarn Council, an organization that represents the yarn industry and sets standards.
Theses are called Lace Weight, Super Fine Yarn (Sport Weight Yarn), Light (DK), Medium (Worsted Yarn), Bulky Yarn, Super Bulky and Jumbo Yarn.
Light Worsted is DK weight yarn and is a category CYC 3.
What Size Crochet Hook for Light Worsted Yarn?
The crochet hook sizes for this yarn usually vary between a 3.50 mm and 5.00 mm crochet hook. However, you should always check the pattern you are following for the recommended hook size and crochet gauge. Some patterns may use a much larger or smaller hook to acheive a specific type of stitch definition.
What is Considered Light Worsted Weight Yarn?
Light worsted weight yarn is the same as DK (Double Knit) yarn. DK is slightly heavier than sport weight yarn but slightly lighter than Worsted weight yarn, so right in the middle of the two making it one of the most versatile yarn weights.
Is DK Yarn the Same as Light Worsted?
Yes! These names are used interchangeably.
Did You Know…
You can use your Dk weight yarn held double as an equivalent to worsted weight yarn?
Or that you can use sport weight yarn held double as an equivalent to DK weight yarn?
Generally, you can use the different yarn weights held double to create the next yarn weight up. So for another example, worsted weight held double is the equivalent of bulky weight yarn.
Now this is just a general rule and you will of course need to check your gauge if you use this trick to see if you can still meet gauge holding yarns double for pattern you are creating!
I hope you found this information on DK weight yarns and Wool-Ease DK interesting and helpful. Make sure to sign up for the Life and Yarn Newsletter so you never miss the best info on new yarns, free patterns a video tutorials!
