What is 4 ply yarn?
In the U.S., 4 ply yarn typically means a medium weight yarn or double knitting (DK) yarn. But again, depending on the structural integrity of the yarn fiber, this is not necessarily true for every type of yarn.
Is mohair 4 ply or single ply?
Mohair wool, for example, is usually lace-weight single-ply yarn. Other types of wool or wool blend, however, can be worsted-weight while still being single-ply. In the U.S., 4 ply yarn typically means a medium weight yarn or double knitting (DK) yarn.
How many plies in a DK yarn?
Historically, this was a good way to describe weight, as plies were fairly uniform. Today, a single ply yarn can be a very fine lace weight or a bulk sweater yarn like Icelandic Lopi, and a DK can have 10 or 20 plies in it.
Is four-ply yarn Good for knitting?
Four-ply yarn usually works with most knitting patterns due to its minimal interference in the pattern, allowing you to use more complicated stitches and techniques. However, yarn with more plies will only work with really simple stitches, like stockinette stitches in knitting, because the extra plies will make any design look too crowded.