Worsted (/ ˈwɜːrstɪd / or / ˈwʊstɪd /) is a high-quality type of wool yarn, the fabric made from this yarn, and a yarn weight category. The name derives from Worstead (from Old English …

The meaning of WORSTED is a smooth compact yarn from long wool fibers used especially for firm napless fabrics, carpeting, or knitting; also : a fabric made from worsted yarns. How to use …

May 28, 2019 · Worsted weight yarn is a medium weight yarn that sits in the middle of the yarn weight family. It’s thicker than sock and sport weight and thinner than bulky weight yarn. Its …

Jul 9, 2018 · Worsted is a high-quality type of wool yarn. It is named after the small English village of Worstead, in the county of Norfolk and this village was a center for manufacturing in the …

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word worsted. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

WORSTED definition: 1. a type of cloth made from wool and used to make jackets, trousers, and skirts: 2. a type of…. Learn more.

Mar 19, 2019 · Worsted, afghan, and aran weight yarns all fall under the same category, while fingering weight and sock weight yarns are one and the same. To help you keep track of …

According to the standard yarn weight system devised by the Craft Yarn Council of America, worsted yarn is a medium-weight yarn - heavier than DK, sport weight, baby weight, and …

1. firmly twisted yarn or thread spun from combed, stapled wool fibers of the same length, for weaving, knitting, etc. Compare woolen. 2. wool cloth woven from such yarns, having a hard, …

firmly twisted yarn or thread spun from combed, stapled wool fibers of the same length, for weaving, knitting, etc. Compare woolen. wool cloth woven from such yarns, having a hard, …