This knitting needle size conversion chart compares knitting needles in the US and UK, with crochet hook sizes thrown in for good measure! Metric (mm)US SizeUK SizeCrochet 2.0 mm014– 2.25 mm113B 2.5 mm1.5–– 2.75 mm212C 3.0 mm2.511– ...
UK have been on the metric system for 50+ years so there are no more “UK” sizes although I expect there are some old hooks/needles lying around. Reply Gina says: September 27, 2022 at 1:13 am The pattern I am using calls for a 4.25mm crochet hook. I only Have a 4.0mm an...
A handy comparison chart to show what size knitting needles and crochet hooks to use for your pattern in the UK, USA, Australia, Europe and around the world!
Consult a yarn weight chart.If you don’t have a yarn label, you can consult ayarn weightchart. These charts will list the recommended needle size range for each type of yarn. These charts are a useful starting point, but you’ll still need to consult your pattern and make a gauge swa...
Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Sizes In the UK knitting needles are marked with Standard Wire Gauge numbers. Old US needles produced up to 1950s were marked with American Wire Gauge numbers. Both UK and Old US needle numbers use bigger numbers for thinner needles. Contemporary US needle size...