This page has been provided to help with conversions between needle sizes and yarn weights.

Needle sizes

The needle sizes provided in knitting patterns should be considered a starting point, rather than a fixed rule, as the gauge is always the important factor. Likewise, when substituting yarns, consider the number of plies, gauge, drape and fibre content.

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Yarn weights

Yarn standardsNameYardage in m (per 100 g)Needle size (suggested)Stitch count for 10 cmWPI (wraps per inch)Ply
Thread> 2000< 1.25 mm> 70
Cobweb1800 - 20001.25 mm60 - 701
Lace600 - 18001.5 - 2.25 mm **33 - 40 sts30-602
Light Fingering470 - 6003
Fingering340 - 4702.25 - 3.25 mm27 - 32 sts24-304
Sport260 - 3403.25 - 3.75 mm23 - 26 sts18-245
DK220 - 2603.75 - 4.5 mm21 - 24 sts14-188
Worsted200 - 2204.5 - 5.5 mm19 - 20 sts10-1410
Aran160 - 20016 - 18 sts8-1010
Bulky110 - 1605.5 - 8 mm12 - 15 sts712
Super Bulky< 1108 - 12.75 mm7 - 11 sts5-614
Jumbo< 110> 13 mm< 6 sts< 4

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