Lace to Jumbo with needle & hook sizes
| # | Weight | Also Called | Knit Gauge (4") | Needle (mm) | Hook (mm) | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Lace | Fingering, 10-count | 33-40 sts | 1.5-2.25 | 1.6-1.4 (Steel) | Doilies, lace shawls |
| 1 | Super Fine | Sock, Fingering, Baby | 27-32 sts | 2.25-3.25 | 2.25-3.5 | Socks, baby items, shawls |
| 2 | Fine | Sport, Baby | 23-26 sts | 3.25-3.75 | 3.5-4.5 | Light garments, baby wear |
| 3 | Light | DK, Light Worsted | 21-24 sts | 3.75-4.5 | 4.5-5.5 | Sweaters, baby blankets |
| 4 | Medium | Worsted, Afghan, Aran | 16-20 sts | 4.5-5.5 | 5.5-6.5 | Afghans, sweaters, scarves |
| 5 | Bulky | Chunky, Craft, Rug | 12-15 sts | 5.5-8 | 6.5-9 | Hats, scarves, rugs |
| 6 | Super Bulky | Roving, Super Chunky | 7-11 sts | 8-12.75 | 9-16 | Heavy blankets, quick hats |
| 7 | Jumbo | Roving, Giant | 6 sts or fewer | 12.75+ | 16+ | Arm knitting, giant blankets |