2 Fine yarn: Sport, baby
Weight 2 (Fine) yarn is Sport, baby yarn in the Craft Yarn Council’s Standard Yarn Weight System.
Knit: 23–26 sts per 4 in (10 cm) on 3.25–3.75 mm (US 3–5) needles. Crochet: 16–20 sc per 4 in (10 cm) on a 3.5–4.5 mm (E-4 – 7) hook. 12–18 wraps per inch.
2 Fine at a glance
2 Fine at a glance| What | Typical |
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| 2 Fine | Sport, baby |
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| Knit gauge | 23–26 sts per 4 in (10 cm) |
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| Needles | 3.25–3.75 mm (US 3–5) |
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| Crochet gauge | 16–20 sc per 4 in (10 cm) |
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| Hooks | 3.5–4.5 mm (US E-4 – 7) |
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| Wraps per inch | 12–18 |
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Crochet hooks for 2 Fine yarn
Crochet hooks for 2 Fine yarn| mm | US |
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| 3.5 mm | E-4 |
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| 3.75 mm | F-5 |
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| 4 mm | G-6 |
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| 4.5 mm | 7 |
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Knitting needles for 2 Fine yarn
Knitting needles for 2 Fine yarn| US | mm |
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| 3 | 3.25 mm |
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| 4 | 3.5 mm |
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| 5 | 3.75 mm |
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How much 2 Fine yarn for common projects
How much 2 Fine yarn for common projects| Project | Single crochet | Knit |
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| Adult hat | 230 yd | 180 yd |
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| Scarf 8 × 60 in | 650 yd | 500 yd |
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| Baby blanket 36 × 36 in | 1,750 yd | 1,360 yd |
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| Throw 50 × 60 in | 4,050 yd | 3,150 yd |
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| Sweater, size M | 1,760 yd | 1,370 yd |
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The Craft Yarn Council’s Standard Yarn Weight System. Gauges are stitches per 4 in (10 cm): knit in stockinette, crochet in single crochet (lace in double crochet). CYC calls them guidelines: your pattern’s gauge comes first.
Project yardage is an estimate from the StitchTick yarn calculator (single crochet and stockinette); your stitch and tension change it.
Frequently asked questions
What is weight 2 yarn?
Weight 2 (Fine) yarn is Sport, baby yarn in the Craft Yarn Council’s Standard Yarn Weight System.
What hook and needles do I use for weight 2 yarn?
The Craft Yarn Council suggests a 3.5–4.5 mm (E-4 – 7) hook and 3.25–3.75 mm (US 3–5) needles. Your pattern’s gauge comes first.
Can I swap one yarn weight for another?
Only with a new gauge swatch: a different weight changes the size of every stitch, and the yardage you need.