On my keyboard, it is on the same key as the tilde (~). Answer Wiki. As Daniel Super pointed out, it's called a grave accent. As Andrew Wygle pointed out, it's also often referred to as a backtick when it comes to programming. Others may also refer to it as a backquote. For me, I've always called that character (not the key) a backtick.
What does âyarn weightâ mean? The term âyarn weightâ refers to the thickness of the thread, not the weight of the ball or even of the thread itself. As different fibres have different densities, a metre of a fluffy aran wool may weigh less than a metre of 4ply cotton, even though the aran is the âheavierâ yarn.
DK weight yarns offer you the warmth of worsted weight yarns without the bulk, while giving you the drape and ease of a fingering weight or sport weight yarn. Warm, wooly fingerless gloves, year round sweaters and shawls perfect for chasing away winterâs chill are all great options for DK weight yarn. DK weight yarns are recommended for projects with a knitting gauge of 5.25â6 stitches per inch. View our collection of DK weight patterns here!