DK yarns are lighter than worsted, but heavier than sport. DK yarn is equivalent to #3 Light on the Standard Yarn Weight System. ... Worsted weight yarn also includes Aran and afghan weight yarn. It is #4 Medium on the Standard Yarn Weight System.

Can I use DK instead of worsted?

'Can I substitute DK yarn for worsted?'

You can! But it's worth bearing in mind that DK is a slightly thinner yarn to worsted, so the best way to substitute is by going up a needle or hook size so that the tension will be the same.

Is worsted weight yarn DK?

According to Craft Yarn Council's Standard Yarn Weight System, DK weight yarn falls into the category 3-Light yarn weight, along with light worsted yarns. ... It is thinner than category 4-Medium yarns (a.k.a. worsted weight yarn) and heavier than 2-Fine yarns (a.k.a. sport weight yarn).