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DK Weight Yarn

DK weight yarns offer you the warmth of worsted weight yarns without the bulk, while giving you the drape and ease of a fingering weight or sport weight yarn. Warm, wooly fingerless gloves, year round sweaters and shawls perfect for chasing away winter's chill are all great options for DK weight yarn. DK weight yarns are recommended for projects with a knitting gauge of 5.25–6 stitches per inch and a crochet gauge of 3–4.25 single crochets per inch. Be sure to check our closeout yarns for great deals on this versatile weight.

Browse our DK weight knitting patterns to find your next project.

Not sure which weight you need? Our yarn weight chart lines up every weight with its gauge, needle size and the projects it suits best, so you can swap yarns with confidence.

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SALE King Cole Pricewise DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 30 options
King Cole Pricewise DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 308yds (282m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.68
$4.90
Stylecraft Bambino Yarn - Acrylic DK 17 options
Stylecraft Bambino Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 293yds (268m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
King Cole Cherish DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 23 options
King Cole Cherish DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.36
Stylecraft Extra Special DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
Stylecraft Extra Special DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 323yds (295m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.99
SALE Trendsetter Yarn Sweetie Yarn - Viscose DK 13 options
Trendsetter Yarn Sweetie Yarn - Viscose DK

100% Viscose, 137yds (125m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.00
$10.00
Stylecraft Life Tweed DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 6 options
Stylecraft Life Tweed DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

75% Acrylic 25% Wool, 326yds (298m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.49
King Cole Glitz DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 15 options
King Cole Glitz DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

97% Acrylic 3% Polyester, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.14
Stylecraft Bambino Prints Yarn - Acrylic DK 13 options
Stylecraft Bambino Prints Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 293yds (268m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.59
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Yarn - Wool DK 15 options
West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.00
King Cole Luxury Yak DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 12 options
King Cole Luxury Yak DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

85% Merino Wool 15% Yak, 123yds (112m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.59
Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl 100g Yarn - Acrylic DK 12 options
Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl 100g Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 301yds (275m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.09
Stylecraft Colour Burst Yarn - Acrylic DK 13 options
Stylecraft Colour Burst Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Polyamide, 350yds (320m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.29
King Cole Simply Denim DK Yarn - Cotton DK 8 options
King Cole Simply Denim DK Yarn - Cotton DK

50% Cotton 50% Acrylic, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.73
King Cole Cottonsoft Crystal DK Yarn - Cotton DK 6 options
King Cole Cottonsoft Crystal DK Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 230yds (210m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.25
SALE King Cole Comfort Baby DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 16 options
King Cole Comfort Baby DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

60% Acrylic 40% Nylon, 339yds (310m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.99
$7.98
King Cole Beaches DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 13 options
King Cole Beaches DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

70% Acrylic 30% Polyamide, 279yds (255m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.63
King Cole Jitterbug DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 4 options
King Cole Jitterbug DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 306yds (280m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.57
Stylecraft Wondersoft Merry Go Round Yarn - Acrylic DK 10 options
Stylecraft Wondersoft Merry Go Round Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 322yds (294m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.39
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic DK 85 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 302yds (276m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.06
$22.50
Stylecraft Special for Babies DK Yarn 7 options
Stylecraft Special for Babies DK Yarn

100% Acrylic, 301yds (275m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$4.79
West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK Yarn - Wool DK 14 options
West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 122yds (112m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.50
Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic Yarn - Acrylic DK 14 options
Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 344yds (315m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$5.75
King Cole Big Value DK 50g Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
King Cole Big Value DK 50g Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 159yds (145m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$2.58
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK Yarn - Wool DK 5 options
West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 246yds (225m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$19.50
King Cole Cherished DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 14 options
King Cole Cherished DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 273yds (250m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.17
King Cole Harvest DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 11 options
King Cole Harvest DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

90% Acrylic 10% Alpaca, 585yds (535m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$14.51
Viking Garn Snorre Nordwool - Wool DK 18 options
Viking Garn Snorre Nordwool - Wool DK

100% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$3.85
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton DK 27 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 10 Ball Color Pack Yarn - Cotton DK

100% Cotton, 1367yds (1250m)/500g (17.64oz), DK | Light Worsted

$24.38
$37.50
Stylecraft Soft Baby Easy Stripes Yarn - Acrylic DK 8 options
Stylecraft Soft Baby Easy Stripes Yarn - Acrylic DK

50% Acrylic 50% Polyamide, 322yds (294m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.49
Rowan Heirloom Sampler - A Blanket Knit Along by Martin Storey Yarn - Wool DK
Rowan Heirloom Sampler - A Blanket Knit Along by Martin Storey Yarn - Wool DK

50% Wool 25% Alpaca 25% Viscose, 2679yds (2450m)/700g (24.69oz), DK | Light Worsted

$207.90
King Cole Big Value Tweed DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 17 options
King Cole Big Value Tweed DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

98% Acrylic 2% Viscose, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.34
King Cole Luxury Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK 6 options
King Cole Luxury Merino DK Yarn - Merino Wool DK

100% Merino Wool, 153yds (140m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$10.47
Rowan Juleteppe Knit Along by ARNE & CARLOS Yarn - Wool DK 4 options
Rowan Juleteppe Knit Along by ARNE & CARLOS Yarn - Wool DK

100% Wool, 2187yds (2000m)/800g (28.22oz), DK | Light Worsted

$78.00 - $179.00
Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 7 options
Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 601yds (550m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$18.89
King Cole Tropical Beaches DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 6 options
King Cole Tropical Beaches DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 558yds (510m)/200g (7.06oz), DK | Light Worsted

$22.14
King Cole Baby Glitz DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
King Cole Baby Glitz DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

97% Acrylic 3% Polyester, 317yds (290m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$8.14
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 19 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK Prints 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 913yds (835m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$17.19
$27.50
Stylecraft Baby Sparkle DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 2 options
Stylecraft Baby Sparkle DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

98% Acrylic 2% Synthetic, 243yds (222m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.09
Stylecraft Chromatic DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 8 options
Stylecraft Chromatic DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

80% Acrylic 20% Wool, 339yds (310m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.09
King Cole Camouflage Yarn - Acrylic DK 4 options
King Cole Camouflage Yarn - Acrylic DK

100% Acrylic, 312yds (285m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$9.79
SALE Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Ombre Color Pack Yarn 5 options
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Ombre Color Pack Yarn

100% Cotton, 684yds (625m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.21
$20.33
Viking Garn Viking Wool - Wool DK 19 options
Viking Garn Viking Wool - Wool DK

100% Wool, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$6.09
SALE Berroco Biella 10 options
Berroco Biella

60% Merino Wool 30% Silk 10% Mohair, 202yds (185m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted, Sport

$12.40
$15.50
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK 6 options
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK Yarn - Baby Alpaca DK

100% Baby Alpaca, 109yds (100m)/50g (1.76oz), DK | Light Worsted

$13.23
SALE Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn 91 options
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK 10 Ball Value Pack Yarn

100% Acrylic, 302yds (276m)/1000g (35.27oz), DK | Light Worsted

$27.00
$45.00
Lion Brand Babysoft Yarn - Acrylic DK 6 options
Lion Brand Babysoft Yarn - Acrylic DK

60% Acrylic 40% Nylon, 459yds (420m)/140g (4.94oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.99
SALE Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK 28 options
Paintbox Yarns Baby DK 5 Ball Value Pack Yarn - Nylon DK

55% Nylon 45% Acrylic, 913yds (835m)/250g (8.82oz), DK | Light Worsted

$15.63
$25.00
Lion Brand Babysoft Prints Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
Lion Brand Babysoft Prints Yarn - Acrylic DK

60% Acrylic 40% Nylon, 367yds (336m)/113g (3.99oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.99
King Cole Cotton Top DK Yarn - Acrylic DK 5 options
King Cole Cotton Top DK Yarn - Acrylic DK

78% Acrylic 22% Cotton, 284yds (260m)/100g (3.53oz), DK | Light Worsted

$7.80
Noro Koma Yarn - Wool DK 6 options
Noro Koma Yarn - Wool DK

45% Wool 35% Mohair 20% Silk, 443yds (405m)/150g (5.29oz), DK | Light Worsted

$52.50
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Cotton DK yarn

Cotton is the most-searched fiber in DK weight, and for good reason: it is cool to wear, holds crisp stitch definition and stands up to washing, which makes it a favorite for summer tops, baby things, dishcloths and home pieces. A few to start with:

Cotton blends and other fibers

Pure cotton has little stretch, so blends with bamboo, modal or wool are kinder on the hands and give a softer drape. For the full range of plant fibers, see all cotton yarn. Knitting for little ones? Our baby yarn page gathers soft, washable choices, and machine washable yarn covers easy-care wool and blends.

Choosing a DK yarn

Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch before you start, especially when you substitute one DK for another: fiber changes how a yarn blooms and drapes, even at the same weight. If your pattern sits between weights, step down to sport weight or up to worsted weight.

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