Yarn comparison
Sport weight vs DK yarn
Sport is CYC category 2 Fine; DK is category 3 Light. Their recommended gauge ranges overlap at the edges, so the pattern gauge and swatch decide suitability.
Side 1
Sport
- CYC category
- 2 · Fine
- Knit gauge guideline
- 23–26 stitches per 4 in (10 cm)
- Needle guideline
- 3.25–3.75 mm
Side 2
DK
- CYC category
- 3 · Light
- Knit gauge guideline
- 21–24 stitches per 4 in (10 cm)
- Needle guideline
- 3.75–4.5 mm
Decision checklist
Compare fabric, not just names.
- Match the pattern gauge after washing or blocking.
- Compare yards per ounce or meters per gram.
- Check fiber content and expected stretch or bloom.
- Recalculate the number of balls from total yardage.
- Test color, texture, and drape in a generous swatch.
Source notes
Last reviewed September 1, 2026
- Craft Yarn Council: Standard Yarn Weight System Yarn weight categories, common names, gauge ranges, and tool ranges.