Yarn weights & tension/gauge

I classify my handspun by yarn weight (thickness) and suggested tension/gauge (number of stitches and rows over a stated size) to give you a guide to their use -

Please, always check for yourself! Knitting a swatch and checking your tension/gauge is always a good idea but it's particularly important when working with handspun yarn

Weight	US Yarn Standard	WPI*	Tension**	Suggested needles
Lace	0 - Lace	34+	33-40	1.5-2.25mm
4 ply, Sock, Fingering, Baby	1 - Super Fine	18-30	28-32	2.25-3.25mm
Baby, Sport (4 ply)	2 - Fine	12-18	23-26	3.25-3.75mm
DK, Light Worsted	3 - Light	11-15	22-30	3.75-4.5mm
Aran, Worsted	4 - Medium	9-12	16-20	4.5-5.5mm
Chunky	5 - Bulky	6-9	12-15	5.5-8mm
Bulky, Roving	6 - Super bulky	5-6	10-12	8-12.75mm
Jumbo, Roving	7- Jumbo	1-4	6 or less	12.75mm + up

*wpi - Wraps per inch, literally a measurement of yarn thickness

** Stitches to 10cm/4" in stocking stitch