Yarn conversion chart
Meters per 100gm | Standard Yarn Weight | UK Yarn Type | Australian Yarn Ply | US Yarn Type | Wraps per Inch | Suggested Needle Size | Tension/Gauge (4in/10cm) |
40 |
 |
Super Chunky |
16 Ply |
Super Bulky |
< 6 wpi |
8 - 12 mm |
< 11 sts |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
90 |
 |
Chunky |
12 - 14 Ply |
Bulky |
6 - 8 wpi |
5.5 - 8 mm |
12 - 16 sts |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
 |
Aran |
10 Ply |
Worsted |
8 - 10 wpi |
4.5 - 5.5 mm |
16 - 20 sts |
140 |
150 |
160 |
170 |
180 |
10 - 12 wpi |
190 |
200 |
210 |
 |
DK |
8 Ply |
DK |
3.75 - 4.5 mm |
20 - 24 sts |
220 |
230 |
240 |
250 |
12 - 18 wpi |
260 |
 |
4 Ply |
5 Ply |
Sport |
3.25 - 3.75 mm |
24 - 28 sts |
270 |
280 |
290 |
300 |
320 |
18 - 24 wpi |
340 |
360 |
4 Ply |
380 |
400 |
28 - 36 sts |
420 |
 |
Fingering |
24 - 30 wpi |
2.25 - 3.25 mm |
440 |
460 |
480 |
500 |
3 Ply |
3 Ply |
30 - 36 wpi |
520 |
540 |
560 |
580 |
600 |
 |
Lace |
2 Ply |
Lace |
36 - 40 wpi |
1.5 - 2.25 mm |
> 36 sts |
700 |
800 |
900 |
1000 |
> 40 wpi |
1100 |
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