You have a pattern that calls for a DK weight, or Worsted weight, Lace weight, Sport weight or Super Fine, what is that size in relation to the Craft Yarn Council markings that are on commercially made yarns. These posted sizes (thicknesses) are using the Craft Yarn Council standard numbers 0, 1, 2
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