Question: is dk the same as worsted weight yarn?
Answer: What is DK Weight Yarn? In the craft world, DK stands for double knitting. ... It is thinner than category 4-Medium yarns (a.k.a. worsted weight yarn) and heavier than 2-Fine yarns (a.k.a. sport weight yarn). Often, holding two strands of DK weight yarn together can be substituted for worsted weight yarn.