WPI, Lauflänge oder Maschenprobe? So bestimmst du die richtige Garnstärke

What do terms like Fingering, DK, Worsted, or Aran actually mean? And why do WPI charts on the internet sometimes completely contradict reality? In this video, we'll look at the different systems for classifying yarn weights: old and modern categories, needle sizes, gauges, yardage, and WPI (Wraps Per Inch). I'll also share a surprising discovery from my own handspinning journey and show why no system is perfect—and what you should pay attention to when replacing yarn or buying it online. In this video, we'll explore the various systems for classifying yarn weights: old and modern categories, needle sizes, gauges, yardage, and WPI (Wraps Per Inch). Link to the WPI chart from Chantimanous Handspinnery: https://chantimanou.de/kontrollkarten/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:15 Traditional Yarn Weight Charts 00:08:11 WPI 00:16:40 New Chart (Craft Yarn Council) 00:21:15 Gauge Swatches 00:23:29 Yarn Length by Weight 00:26:19 Metric Numbering System 00:28:47 Conclusion and Tips #knitting #handspinning #yarnweight #sockyarn