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YARN WEIGHT SYMBOLS &
KNITTING NEEDLE & CROCHET HOOK - YARN RECOMMENDATIONS
Have you ever been confused by that little ball of yarn with the number on it that comes with the pattern instructions? Ever wonder whether your yarn is sport or DK? I know I have. Here's a handy chart that shows the most commnly used symbols and gauges and needle or crochet hook for the size of yarn specified.
| Yarn Weight Symbol & Category Name |
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| Types of Yarn in Category |
Fingering 10-count crochet thread |
Super Fine- Sock, Fingering, Baby |
Fine- Sport, Baby |
Light - DK, Light Worsted |
Medium- Worsted, Afghan, Aran |
Bulky- Chunky, Craft, Rug Yarn |
Super Bulky- Bulky, Roving |
| Knit Gauge in Stockinette Stitch over 4 inches | 33–40** sts |
27–32 sts |
23–26 sts |
21–24 st |
16–20 sts |
12–15 sts |
6–11 sts |
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1.5–2.25 mm |
2.25— 3.25 mm |
3.25— 3.75 mm |
3.75— 4.5 mm |
4.5— 5.5 mm |
5.5— 8 mm |
8 mm and larger |
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Recommended Needle
U.S. Size Range |
000–1 | 1 to 3 | 3 to 5 | 5 to 7 | 7 to 9 | 9 to 11 | 11 and larger |
| Crochet Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet over 4 inch | 32–42 double crochets** |
21–32 sts |
16–20 sts |
12–17 sts |
11–14 sts |
8–11 sts |
5–9 sts |
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Recommended Hook in Metric Size Range |
Steel*** 1.6–1.4 mm |
2.25— 3.5 mm |
3.5— 4.5 mm |
4.5— 5.5 mm |
5.5— 6.5 mm |
6.5— 9 mm |
9 mm and larger |
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Recommended Hook U.S.
Size Range
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Steel*** 6, 7, 8 Regular hook B–1 |
B–1 to E–4 |
E–4 to 7 |
7 to I–9 |
I–9 to K–10 1⁄2 |
K–10 1⁄2 to M–13 |
M–13 and larger |
* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories.
** Lace weight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.
*** Steel crochet hooks are sized differently from regular hooks--the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.