Yarn Weights |
Suggested Needle Size |
Suggested Hook Size |
Stitches Per Inch |
Wraps Per Inch (WPI) |
Yards per 100g |
Common Uses |
|
0 - 2 US |
Steel: 6,7,8
Regular: B-1
|
Knit: 7-8
Crochet: 8-10.5
|
18+ |
650 - 875 |
Lace Knitting, Crochet |
|
1 - 3 US |
B-1 to E-4 |
Knit: 6-7
Crochet: 5-8
|
16 |
440 - 525 |
Socks & Lightweight Garments |
 |
3 - 5 US |
E-4 to 7 |
Knit: 5-6
Crochet: 4-5
|
14 |
330 - 440 |
Light Sweaters, Baby Items & Accessories |
 |
5 - 7 US |
7 to I-9 |
Knit: 5
Crochet: 3-4
|
13 |
260 - 328 |
Sweaters, Scarves, Soft Hats |
 |
7 - 9 US |
I-9 to K-10.5 |
Knit: 4-5
Crochet: 3-3.5
|
10-12 |
220 - 260 |
Sweaters, Outdoor Wear, Blankets, Scarves, Mittens, etc. |
 |
9 - 11 US |
K-10.5 to M-13 |
Knit: 4
Crochet: 2-3
|
10 |
120 - 140 |
Rugs, Blankets, Warm Outerwear |
 |
11 & Up US |
M-13 & Up |
Knit: 3-4
Crochet: 2
|
9 - 10 |
70 - 110 |
Heavy Blankets, Sweaters, Rugs, Tapestries |