Yarn thickness

[CraftyJen]

I've assumed that DK (double knitting) yarn in the UK was the same thickness as WW (worsted weight) in ths US but I've just made some slippers using 2 strands of DK and they aren't near as thick as the pictures I've seen of the same slippers made with WW. I did find one chart online that states that DK is the same as sport weight. Is this accurate? Should I use 3 strands of DK when it calls for 2 strands of WW? Is there a better site that explains more in detail? I've searched but didn't find anything other than this one.

 

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/tips/printable-yarn-thickness-chart.htm

 

 

Thanks for your help.

[losingmymind2]

KD is thinner than America worsted weight.

[shelbyolivia]

DK is closer to sport in weight. You could make an extra sole to sew onto the original one, making it thicker.

Eileen

[Granny Square]

Here's another chart that might help

http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html

[lisalu]

DK is a finer than sport weight.