BY WEIGHT
BY WEIGHT
The weight of the yarn will determine what size knitting needles or hook will be needed for the yarn you intend to use for your project…Below is a guide to yarn weight / thickness and terminology with the recommended size needles or hook.
| Yarn Weight | Yarn Names | Metric Needle Size | US Needle Size | Metric Hook Size | US Hook Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 - 3 ply | Laceweight, light fingering, superfine | 2.25 - 3.25mm | 0 - 2 | 1.5 - 2.25mm | B |
| 4 ply | Sock, fingering, baby, fine | 2.5 - 3.5mm | 1 - 3 | 2.25 - 3.5mm | C - D |
| 5 ply | Sport, baby | 2.75 - 4mm | 2 - 4 | 3.5 - 4.5mm | D - G |
| 8 ply | DK, double knit | 3.75 - 4.5mm | 3 - 6 | 4.5 - 5.5mm | G - I |
| 10 ply | Worsted, aran | 4.5 - 5.5mm | 6 - 8 | 5.5 - 6.5mm | I - K |
| 12 ply | Chunky, bulky | 5.5 - 8mm | 8 - 11 | 6.5 - 9mm | K - N |
| 14 ply | Super chunky, super bulky | 8 - 12.75mm | 11 - 17 | 9 - 15mm |
