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Yarn Weight Charts

Master Yarn Weights: Choose the Right Fit for Your Craft

Standard Yarn Weights

Yarn Weight
Knit Gauge 4" {10cm}
Needle Size (metric)
Crochet Gauge 4" {10cm}
Hook Size (metric)
Lace
33–40** sts
1.5–2.25mm
32–42 sts
1.6–1.4 mm
Fingering
27–32 sts
2.25-3.25mm
21–32 sts
2.25-3.5mm
Sport
23–26 sts
3.25-3.75mm
16–20 sts
3.5-4.5mm
DK
21–24 sts
3.75-4.5mm
12–17 sts
4.5-5.5mm
Worsted
16–20 sts
4.5-5.5mm
11–14 sts
5.5-6.5mm
Chunky (Bulky)
12–15 sts
5.5-8mm
8–11 sts
6.5-9mm
Super Bulky
7–11 sts
8-12.75mm
7–9 sts
9-15mm
Jumbo
<7 sts
>12.75mm
<6 sts
>15mm

*GUIDELINES ONLY: The above represent the most frequently used gauges and recommended needle or hook sizes for specific yarn types.

** Lace weight yarns are typically worked with larger needles or hooks to achieve airy, openwork designs. As a result, it's challenging to define a precise gauge range. Always refer to the gauge provided in your pattern.

Yardage by Gram

Yarn Weight
Yards/100g
Yards/115g
Lace
850-1000
980-1150
Fingering
350-500
405-575
Sport
330-440
380-505
DK
225-350
260-405
Worsted
175-240
200-275
Chunky (Bulky)
110-170
125-195
Super Bulky
60-110
70-125
Jumbo
30-60
35-70
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