KNITTING INFO 101
: needle conversion chart
: standard yarn weights
: links to beginner knitting tips
Knitting Needle Conversion Chart
| Knitting Needles | .
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Crochet Hooks | |||
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U.S.
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Metric
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U.S.
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Metric
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0
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2 mm
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B
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1 |
2.25 mm
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1
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2.25 mm
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C
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2 |
2.75 mm
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2
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2.75 mm
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D
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3 |
3.25 mm
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3
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3.25 mm
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E
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4 |
3.5 mm
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4
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3.5 mm
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F
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5 |
3.75 mm
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5
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3.75 mm
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G
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6 |
4 mm
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6
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4 mm
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7 |
4.5 mm
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7
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4.5 mm
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H
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8 |
5 mm
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8
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5 mm
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I
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9 |
5.5 mm
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9
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5.5 mm
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J
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10 |
6 mm
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10
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6 mm
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K
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10.5 |
6.5 mm
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10.5
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6.5 mm
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L
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11 |
8 mm
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11
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8 mm
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M
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13 |
9 mm
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13
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9 mm
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N
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15 |
10 mm
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15
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10 mm
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P
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.16 |
.11.5 mm
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17
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12.75 mm
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19
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15 mm
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35
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19 mm
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50
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25 mm
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Standard Yarn Weights
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Weight
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Recommended
Needle |
Gauge per 4″ |
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Fingering
Baby 4 Ply |
US 0-3
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28-32 sts |
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Sportweight
5 Ply |
US 3-6
|
24 sts |
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DK (Double Knit)
8 Ply |
US 4-6
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22 sts |
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Worsted
10 Ply |
US 6-9
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20 sts |
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Heavy Worsted
Aran 12 Ply |
US 8-10
|
16-18 sts |
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Bulky
Chunky |
US 10-11
|
12-14 sts |
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Super Bulky
|
US 13-19
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6-10 sts |
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Links to Beginner How-To and Tips:
1. How to Cast On <– video and tutorial
2. How To, Knit and Purl Stitch <– videos
3. Measuring Gauge
4. Getting Started With Double Pointed Needles
5. Women’s body measurements and garment sizes
6. Men’s body measurements and garment sizes
7. Yarn Reviews
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