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Yarn Conversions

Regardless of the yarn conversion, it is recommended that you knit a tension square (swatch) for every project.

Conversions can be inaccurate and they are only a guide to the different international yarn weights.

Conversion Chart

Australian US Tension sts/10cm Recommended Needle Size
2 ply sock, fingering, baby 32-36 2.75mm (US 2)
3 ply sock, fingering, baby 30-32 3mm(US 2-3)
4 ply sock, fingering, baby 28 3.25mm (US 3)
5 ply sport, baby 26 3.75mm (US 5)
8 ply double knit, dk, light worsted 22 4mm (US 6)
10 ply worsted, aran 18-20 4.5-5.5mm (US 7-9)
12 ply worsted, aran 15.5-16.5 5-6mm (US 8-10)
14ply chunky, craft, rug 14 5.5-6.5mm (US 9-10.5)
updated: 09/12/2007