Yarns by Gauge
Yarn Weight Symbol & Category Names |
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| Type of Yarns in Category | Sock, Fingering, Baby |
Sport, Baby |
DK, Light Worsted |
Worsted, Afghan, Aran |
Chunky, Craft, Rug |
Bulky, Roving |
| Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette Stitch to 4 inches | 27–32 sts |
23–26 sts |
21–24 st |
16–20 sts |
12–15 sts |
6–11 sts |
| Recommended Needle Metric Size Range U.S. Size Range |
2.25— 3.25 mm 1 to 3 |
3.25— 3.75 mm 3 to 5 |
3.75— 4.5 mm 5 to 7 |
4.5— 5.5 mm 7 to 9 |
5.5— 8 mm 9 to 11 |
8 mm and up 11 and up |
| Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inch |
21–32 sts
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16–20 sts |
12–17 sts |
11–14 sts |
8–11 sts |
5–9 sts |
| Recommended Hook Metric Size Range U.S Size Range |
2.25— 3.5 mm B–1 to E–4 |
3.5— 4.5 mm E–4 to 7 |
4.5— 5.5 mm 7 to I–9 |
5.5— 6.5 mm I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 |
6.5— 9 mm K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 |
9 mm and up M–13 and up |
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* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories. |
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