Fingering weight yarn, as its name suggests, creates lightweight and delicate fabrics.It’s a great option for shawls, socks, and sweaters - items that are not designed to be heavy. This yarn is sometimes labeled “1” or “Superfine” by the Craft Yarn Council.
Fingering weight yarn knits up to approximately 7-8 stitches per inch in stockinette on a US 1-3 needle.For crochet, expect approximately 5-8 single crochet stitches per inch on a size US B-E hook.
A 100 gram fingering weight hank will have approximately 430 yards.