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Yarn Weight
Symbol &
Category
Names |
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Type of
Yarns in
Category |
Sock,
Fingering,
Baby
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Sport,
Baby
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DK,
Light
Worsted
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Worsted,
Afghan,
Aran
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Chunky,
Craft,
Rug
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Bulky,
Roving
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Knit Gauge Range* in Stockinette
Stitch to 4 inches |
27–32
sts
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23–26
sts
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21–24
st
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16–20
sts
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12–15
sts
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6–11
sts
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Recommended Metric Needle Size |
2.25 -
3.25 mm
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3.25 -
3.75 mm
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3.75 -
4.5 mm
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4.5 - 5.5
mm
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5.5 - 8
mm
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8 mm +
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Recommended U.S. Needle Size |
1 to 3
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3 to 5
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5 to 7
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7 to 9
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9 to 11
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11 +
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Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to 4 inch |
21–32
sts
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16–20
sts
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12–17
sts
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11–14
sts
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8–11
sts
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5–9
sts
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Recommended Metric Hook Size |
2.25 -
3.5 mm
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3.5 - 4.5
mm
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4.5 - 5.5
mm
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5.5 - 6.5
mm
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6.5 - 9
mm
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9 mm +
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Recommended U.S. Hook Size |
B/1 - E/4
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E/4 - 7
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7 - I/9
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I/9 -
K/10.5
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K/10.5 -
M/13
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M/13 +
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