How to determine Perle Cotton Weights
 Wondering what we mean when we say a yarn is a 3/2, 5/2, 10/2, or 20/2?
There are two numbers. The second number /2 applies to the number of plies (yarns twisted together). Therefore, this is a two ply yarn.
The first number, is the size of the yarn. It is determined (in cotton) by how many 840 yard skeins will equal a pound.
The larger the number, the finer the yarn. So 20/2 is your finest yarn, more like sewing thread; while a 3/2 is closer to a thin sportweight. 5/2 is more like bedspread weight; 10/2 a fine yarn. Most of these yarns are used for weaving, machine knitting and some crochet.
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