🐑 Your Knitting Guide
🧶 Yarn Weights & Knitting Needle Sizes
Choose a yarn weight to see gauge, needle sizes & project ideas
Based on the U.S. Standard Yarn Weight System. All gauges measured over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
| Yarn weight | Gauge (4" / 10 cm, stockinette) | Recommended US needle sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lace, Fingering, 10 Count Crochet Thread | 33–40 sts | US #000 (1.5 mm), US #00 (1.75 mm), US #0 (2 mm), US #1 (2.25 mm) | Lace shawls, doilies, delicate garments, heirloom projects |
| Sock, Fingering, Baby | 27–32 sts | US #1 (2.25 mm), US #2 (2.75 mm), US #3 (3.125–3.25 mm) | Socks, baby garments, shawls, delicate scarves, fine sweaters |
| Sport, Baby | 23–26 sts | US #3 (3.125–3.25 mm), US #4 (3.5 mm), US #5 (3.75 mm) | Light sweaters, baby items, summer tops, hats, mittens, light blankets |
| DK, Light Worsted | 21–24 sts | US #5 (3.75 mm), US #6 (4–4.25 mm), US #7 (4.5 mm) | Sweaters, cardigans, tops, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, baby clothes, blankets |
| Worsted, Afghan, Aran | 16–20 sts | US #7 (4.5 mm), US #8 (5 mm), US #9 (5.25–5.5 mm) | Afghans, sweaters, vests, tops, blankets, hats, scarves, mittens |
| Chunky, Craft, Rug | 12–15 sts | US #9 (5.25–5.5 mm), US #10 (5.75–6 mm), US #10.5 (6.5 mm), US #11 (8 mm) | Quick sweaters, vests, scarves, rugs, blankets |
| Super Bulky, Roving | 7–11 sts | US #11 (8 mm), US #13 (9 mm), US #15 (10 mm), US #17 (12.5–12.75 mm) | Heavy blankets, rugs, quick hats, scarves, cowls, decorative items |
| Jumbo, Roving | 6 sts or fewer | US #17 (12.5–12.75 mm) and larger | Large, quick projects: blankets, rugs, decorative items |
Choose a yarn weight to see gauge, needle sizes & project ideas