YARN STANDARDS & GUIDELINES

Yarn Weight Recommended Needle Size
in US and Metric 		Yarn Types Knit Gauge range in
Stockinette Stitch to 4”
Super Fine US 1 -3
2.50 -3.25 mm 		Sock, Fingering, Baby 27- 32 sts.
Fine US 3.25 – 3.75
3.75 – 4.50 mm 		Sport, Baby 23 -26 sts.
Light US 5 -7
3.75 – 4.5 mm 		DK, Light worsted 21 – 24 sts.
Medium US 7-9
4.5 – 5.5 mm 		Worsted, Afgan, Aran 16 – 20 sts.
Bulky US 9 - 11
5.5 mm 		Chunky, Craft, Rug 12 – 15 sts.
Super Bulky US size 11 & up
8mm and larger 		Bulky, Roving 6 – 11 sts.