Welsh Blankets
Knitting Needles Size Chart
Knitting Needle Sizes Old and New
Our knitting needles size chart is a handy reference tool to convert knitting needle sizes between different measurement systems. You can download the size chart inofrmation as a pdf file or just read on below.
FelinFach Hand Dyed Yarns
Our hand dyed yarn is dyed in small batches from Welsh and UK yarn together with some specialty fibres. Each batch is hand dyed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK using ethically-sourced natural dye extracts.
Knitting Needle Sizes Old and New
Our knitting needles size chart is a handy reference tool to convert knitting needle sizes between different measurement systems. Most modern knitting patterns in the UK and Europe use the metric number sizes, measured in millimetres (mm) for all knitting needles. The higher the number, the larger the thickness of the needles. In the USA, needle sizes start at 0 and increase upwards. Zero is the smallest size knitting needle, in metric a 2mm needle.
Knitting Needle Size Conversion
Also included in the table below are the Crochet hook sizes, in letters.
In our experience, there is no easy way to remember these different numbers and letters other than by using them in your knitting and crochet projects!
|
Metric (mm) |
Kneedle Size (UK) |
Kneedle Size (USA) |
Crochet Hooks (USA) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2.00 |
14 |
0 |
- |
|
2.25 |
13 |
1 |
B |
|
2.50 |
- |
1.5 |
- |
|
2.75 |
12 |
2 |
C |
|
3.00 |
11 |
- |
- |
|
3.25 |
10 |
3 |
D |
|
3.50 |
- |
4 |
E |
|
3.75 |
9 |
5 |
F |
|
4.00 |
8 |
6 |
G |
|
4.50 |
7 |
7 |
- |
|
5.00 |
6 |
8 |
H |
|
5.50 |
5 |
9 |
I |
|
6.00 |
4 |
10 |
J |
|
6.50 |
3 |
10.5 |
K |
|
7.00 |
2 |
- |
- |
|
7.50 |
1 |
- |
- |
|
8.00 |
0 |
11 |
L |
|
9.00 |
00 |
13 |
- |
|
10.00 |
000 |
15 |
- |
|
12.00 |
- |
17 |
- |
| 15.00 | - | 19 | - |
| 19.00 | - | 35 | - |
| 20.00 | - | 36 | - |
Hope this helps! If it doesn't drop us an email and we will do our best to help.
FelinFach Hand Dyed Yarns
Our hand dyed yarn is dyed in small batches from Welsh and UK yarn together with some specialty fibres. Each batch is hand dyed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK using ethically-sourced natural dye extracts.
About FelinFach
Located in Pembrokeshire Wales, our ethos is defined in the three words...
NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.
- Hand woven iconic Welsh blankets and Welsh tapestry blankets.
- Hand dyed yarn, dyed with natural dyes only - no exceptions!
- Handmade candles, candle accessories, Candle Making Workshops and soapery.
- Natural Dyeing Craft courses.
- Yarn shop, yarn bowls, project bags, tools and accessories for knitters and crafters.
- Welsh Gifts, souvenirs, made in Wales, handmade in Wales.
We are a proud supporter of Americymru, the Campaign for Wool, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.
Last updated 15th May 2024
