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Needle Conversion Chart Minimize

Metric Sizes

UK/Can

US        

2

14

0

2.25

13

1

2.75

12

2

3

11

-

3.25

10

3

3.5

-

4

3.75

5

9

4

8

6

4.5

7

7

5

6

8

5.5

5

9

6

3

10

6.5

3

10 1/2

7

2

-

7.5

1

-

8

0

11

9

00

13

10

000

15

12

-

17

16

-

19

19

-

35

25

-

50

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Running around in circles trying to figure out what stuff means? Many people come into our shop and ask questions that some of us take for granted knowing.  That's because we've been knitting for eons!  So here are a few helpful charts and information that will help you.  It will be updated regularly so check back.  If you have any suggestions please forward them to me and I'll make sure they get onto the site.

 

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Weights & Tension Chart Minimize

 So, do you want to know what that Tension & Gauge means?  How many stitches per inch?  What's that all about?  So here it is.  A little description chart to help you understand what all those words mean. 

Yarn Weight

Fingering & Lace

Sock & 4ply

Sport & Baby

DK        (Dbl.Knit)

Worsted

Aran

Chunky

Bulky

Sts per 4 in

32+

27+

24-26

21-23

20

17-19

12-16

6-11

Recommended Needle Size mm's

 

1.5-2.25

2.23-3.25

3.25-3.75

3.75-4.5

4.5- 5

5- 5.5

6-8

8+

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