Yarn Weight 4 Medium (37)

Knit, crochet, and weave with Hobby Lobby’s most versatile yarn weight, Medium yarn. Its structure is prized for being not too fine and not too bulky. Made up of different subgroups, such as aran, afghan, and worsted yarn, this yarn weight can be used to craft everything from garments to home decor. Start your next scarf or blanket today!

The perfect middle ground choice, here are some reasonable expectations for gauges over 4 inches. For knitting stockinette, you can realistically expect 16 to 20 stitches. With single crochet, you can expect 11 to 14 stitches. This gives you lots of customizable options when you’re deciding the look and feel you want.

Working on beanies and mittens for kids? Cotton yarn has a comfortably soft texture, while tweed yarn is flecked with interesting color changes. Coordinate them in red and green for the holidays, or go for bright pinks and yellows.

Each of our skeins comes richly colored, and we make every effort to pull the same dye lots across multiple skeins. We provide several options made form low-pill fiber to bring even more satisfying softness.

These resilient fibers offer resistance to twisting and heavy use, perfect for throw blankets. A yarn weight references the thickness of each strand, not necessarily the heaviness of the yarn itself. This makes medium yarn particularly useful for unique crafts like Amigurumi. It can be intricately woven while still providing a cozy texture.

Enjoy working on smiling ice cream cones, darling dragons, cozy kittens, and more interesting Amigurumi patterns. Not sure where to start? Brands like I Love This Yarn! and Yarn Bee provide you with quality yarns you can count on.

Outfit your craft room with plenty of these premium yarns!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is worsted weight yarn?

Worsted weight yarn is a medium weight yarn that is popular for knitting and crochet. It is in the middle of the yarn weight spectrum and is good for a large variety of projects. Because of this, it is often recommended for beginners.

What is aran weight yarn?

Aran weight yarn is a medium weight yarn. It is slightly thicker than worsted yarn and thinner than bulky yarn. It is commonly used for making sweaters, scarves, blankets, and other cozy accessories.