$13.00 
$26.00 
$160.00
from $4.10
$14.50
$22.25
$12.00
$40.00
$14.50
$14.00Needle sizing can be confusing when you’re working with patterns, yarns, and tools from different countries. Use this chart to convert between metric, U.S., and traditional U.K. needle sizes, and the yarn weight guide below to see the most common needle ranges for each yarn weight.
| U.S. Size | Metric (mm) | U.K. Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.00 mm | 14 |
| 1 | 2.25 mm | 13 |
| 2 | 2.75 mm | 12 |
| – | 3.00 mm | 11 |
| 3 | 3.25 mm | 10 |
| 4 | 3.50 mm | – |
| 5 | 3.75 mm | 9 |
| 6 | 4.00 mm | 8 |
| 7 | 4.50 mm | 7 |
| 8 | 5.00 mm | 6 |
| 9 | 5.50 mm | 5 |
| 10 | 6.00 mm | 4 |
| 10½ | 6.50 mm | 3 |
| – | 7.00 mm | 2 |
| – | 7.50 mm | 1 |
| 11 | 8.00 mm | 0 |
| 13 | 9.00 mm | 00 |
| 15 | 10.00 mm | 000 |
| 17 | 12.00 mm | – |
| 19 | 16.00 mm | – |
| 35 | 19.00 mm | – |
| 50 | 25.00 mm | – |
These are typical needle ranges for each yarn weight. Always check your pattern and work a gauge swatch, since every knitter’s tension is a little different.
| Yarn Weight | Typical Needle Size (U.S.) | Typical Needle Size (Metric) | Approx. Gauge (Stockinette) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lace | 000 – 1 | 1.5 – 2.5 mm | 8+ sts per inch |
| Fingering | 1 – 3 | 2.25 – 3.25 mm | 7–8 sts per inch |
| Sport | 3 – 5 | 3.25 – 3.75 mm | 6–6.5 sts per inch |
| DK | 5 – 7 | 3.75 – 4.5 mm | 5.5–6 sts per inch |
| Worsted | 7 – 9 | 4.5 – 5.5 mm | 4–5 sts per inch |
| Chunky | 9 – 11 | 5.5 – 8.0 mm | 3–3.75 sts per inch |
| Bulky | 11 – 17 | 8.0 – 12.75 mm | 2–2.75 sts per inch |
| Jumbo | 17 and larger | 12.75 mm and larger | 1–1.5 sts per inch |
