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Yarn Weight 3 - Light / DK

Light weight yarns, also known as DK and light worsted, are ideal for stitching a variety of projects including shawls, scarves, sweaters, baby items, and blankets in knitting, crocheting, and weaving. These CYC #3 yarns work up to a recommended gauge of 21-24 stitches over 4 inches in knitting and 12-17 stitches over 4 inches in single crochet. Check out our collection of light weight patterns for more inspiration!
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Wool-Ease® DK Yarn

Wool-Ease® DK Yarn

$5.99
17 colors / styles available
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24/7 Cotton® DK Yarn

24/7 Cotton® DK Yarn

$5.99
24 colors / styles available
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Mandala® Bonus Bundle® Yarn

Mandala® Bonus Bundle® Yarn

$14.99
18 colors / styles available
(416)
Feels Like Alpaca™ Yarn

Feels Like Alpaca™ Yarn

$8.99
7 colors / styles available
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Orchard® Truboo Sparkle Yarn

Orchard® Truboo Sparkle Yarn

$6.49
4 colors / styles available
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Truboo Yarn

Truboo Yarn

$5.99
32 colors / styles available
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Coboo® Yarn

Coboo® Yarn

$5.99
23 colors / styles available
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LB Collection® Cotton Jeans® Yarn

LB Collection® Cotton Jeans® Yarn

$8.99
6 colors / styles available
(96)
Mandala® Sparkle Yarn

Mandala® Sparkle Yarn

$8.99
14 colors / styles available
(75)
Mandala® Baby Yarn

Mandala® Baby Yarn

$8.99
10 colors / styles available
(178)
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Mandala® Yarn

Mandala® Yarn

$8.99
38 colors / styles available
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Ice Cream® Big Scoop® Yarn

Ice Cream® Big Scoop® Yarn

$14.99
12 colors / styles available
(188)
Ice Cream® Yarn

Ice Cream® Yarn

$5.99
27 colors / styles available
(225)
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LB Collection® Superwash Merino Yarn

LB Collection® Superwash Merino Yarn

$12.99
21 colors / styles available
(274)
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LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Yarn

LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Yarn

$6.99
3 colors / styles available
(60)
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LB Collection® Baby Alpaca Yarn

LB Collection® Baby Alpaca Yarn

$12.99
12 colors / styles available
(65)
Baby Soft® Yarn

Baby Soft® Yarn

$7.99
16 colors / styles available
(139)
Kaleidoscope Cone Yarn

Kaleidoscope Cone Yarn

$48.95
4 colors / styles available
Spotlight Cone Yarn

Spotlight Cone Yarn

$41.95
4 colors / styles available
Cotton Bambu Cone Yarn

Cotton Bambu Cone Yarn

$30.99
16 colors / styles available
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Rapids Cone Yarn

Rapids Cone Yarn

$34.50
6 colors / styles available
Sponge Cone Yarn

Sponge Cone Yarn

$31.95
6 colors / styles available

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• All Clearance Items
• All Silk City Fibers Yarns
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• AR Workshop® Chunky Knit
• Bonbons®
• Chenille Appeal
• Cover Story™
• Cover Story™ Chainette
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• Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick®
• Cover Story™ Thick & Quick®
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• DIY Glow™
• DIY Glow Chenille™
• DIY Glow Cozy™
• DIY Glow Twist™
• Feels Like Alpaca™
• Feels Like Bliss®
• Feels Like Butta® Thick & Quick®
• Feels Like Cuddles
• Feels Like A Dream
• Go For Faux®
• Go For Faux® Thick & Quick®
• Go For Fleece Sherpa
• Haute Stitches Shaggy Chic
• InstaKnit™
• LB Collection® Botanic Yarn
• LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo
• Landscapes® Renewed
• Lazy Days™
• Off The Hook®
• Mandala® Gradient
• Mandala® Thick & Quick®
• A Star is Born: Naptime
• Re-Make
• Rewind
• Scarfie® Lite
• Stitch Soak Scrub™
• Touch of Linen
• Truboo Sparkle
• Truboo
• Yummy Friends Crochet Kit