Needle knitting

If you know even the slightest bit about knitting or crochet, you’re most likely familiar with worsted weight yarn. Also known as ‘afghan,’ ‘aran,’ or simply ‘medium,’ this seemingly do-it-all weight of yarn can be used for a variety of projects. This yarn is easy to work with and knits up quickly without too much bulk. But exactly what is this weight of yarn and why is it almost every yarn enthusiast’s old standby? We break it down for you below.

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Kasey J. Ray on Instagram: "I can’t tell you how refreshing it was to pull out the needles + yarn and knit again! Perfect for deep winter days when you want to stay cozy but also need to work with your hands. I knitted the whole skein in a seeded rib stitch and then just weaved/stitched the buff into the size + shape I wanted, so it’s super simple to just pull on. ☺️🧶🕯"

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