Yarn Conversion & Tension Chart
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Type |
Sock, Fingering, Baby | Sport, Baby | DK,8ply, Light Worsted | Worsted, Aran, Afghan | Chunky, Triple Knit, Craft | Bulky, Super Chunky, Roving |
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Gauge: Knit |
27-32sts to 10cm stst | 23-26sts to 10cm stst | 21-24sts to 10cm stst | 16-20sts to 10cm stst | 12-15sts to 10cm stst | 6-11sts to 10cm stst |
| Gauge: Crochet | 21-32sts to 10cm sc | 16-20sts to 10cm sc | 12-17sts to 10cm sc | 11-14sts to 10cm sc | 8-11sts to 10cm sc | 5- 9sts to 10cm sc |
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Needle Size |
2.25-3.25mm | 3.25-3.75mm | 3.75-4.5mm | 4.5-5.5mm | 5.5-8mm | 9mm up |
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US |
1 to 3 |
3 to5 |
5 to7 |
7 to 9 |
9 to 11 |
11 and up |
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Hook Size |
2.25-3.5mm | 3.5-4.5mm | 4.5-5.5mm | 5.5-6.5mm | 6.5-9mm | 9 and up |
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US |
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 up |
Guideline only. Please follow instructions given in pattern first.
About Yarns
It is important to remember that where ever possible to use the yarn
recommended in the pattern that you choose.
However because this is not always possible try to match a yarn by its suggested tension, which you will find on the ball band. Find one that has the closest match in tension and in look to match as closely as possible the garment's look. This is simpler to do with common types of yarn, ie different kinds of standard DK yarns will often give the same finish.
There are exceptions to this, and they are generally found in novelty yarns, synthetics, and "fluffies". One thing that has to be considered every time is the yardage of different yarns. Every yarn will have a different meterage, regardless of the weight of the ball. This is also printed on the ball band, so check carefully.
