when choosing a yarn for your project it is vital to know the weight of your yarn.
- sock/fingering/baby weight yarns-
- 27-32 stitches stocinette in 4 inches
- recommended knitting needle size 1-3 us sizes, 2.25-3.25 metric
- crochet hook b-1 to e-4 us, or 2.25-3.5 metric
- sportweight yarns-
- 23-26 sts
- 3-5,3.25-3.75mm
- e-4-7, 4.5-5.5mm
- dk /light worsted-
- 21-24 sts
- 5-7,3.75-4.5
- 7-I-9,4.5-5.5 mm
- worsted weight/aran/afghan
- 16-20sts
- 7-9,4.5-5.5mm
- I-9-K10 1/2,5.5-6.5 mm
- chunky/craft/rug
- 12-15 sts
- 9-11,5.5-8mm
- K-101/2-M13,6.8-9mm
- bulky/roving
- 6-11 sts
- 11 and up, 8mm and up
- M13 and up, 9mm and up
enjoy!
Guide created: 09/02/07 (updated 06/04/09)

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