Yarn weight chart
The Craft Yarn Council numbers yarn weights from 0 (lace) to 7 (jumbo). Gauge is the number of stitches in 10 cm (4 in).
| # | Names | UK | Australia | Knit gauge | Needles (mm) | Crochet gauge | Hooks (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Lace, Fingering, Crochet thread | 1–3 ply | 2 ply | 33–40 | 1.5–2.25 | 32–42 | 1.4–2.25 |
| 1 | Super fine, Sock, Fingering | 4 ply | 3–4 ply | 27–32 | 2.25–3.25 | 21–32 | 2.25–3.5 |
| 2 | Fine, Sport, Baby | 5 ply | 5 ply | 23–26 | 3.25–3.75 | 16–20 | 3.5–4.5 |
| 3 | Light, DK, Light worsted | DK | 8 ply | 21–24 | 3.75–4.5 | 12–17 | 4.5–5.5 |
| 4 | Medium, Worsted, Aran | Aran | 10 ply | 16–20 | 4.5–5.5 | 11–14 | 5.5–6.5 |
| 5 | Bulky, Chunky | Chunky | 12 ply | 12–15 | 5.5–8 | 8–11 | 6.5–9 |
| 6 | Super bulky, Roving | Super chunky | 14 ply | 7–11 | 8–12.75 | 7–9 | 9–15 |
| 7 | Jumbo, Roving | Jumbo | Jumbo | 6 or fewer | 12.75+ | 6 or fewer | 15+ |
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