Knitting Needle Size Chart

All of the patterns here on KnitQ list both the US and Metric needle sizes. However, not all knitting patterns go the extra mile to do this. It’s precisely for this reason we’ve created the below knitting needle size chart.

Some quick tips for using the below conversion table:

• Tip #1: when in doubt, revert to the Metric sizing system.
• Tip #2: the yarn weight recommendations for each needle size may not work for you. If your knitting is significantly tighter or looser than average, you may need to change your needle size accordingly.

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Metric	US Sizing	UK Sizing	Recommended Yarn Weight
2.0mm	0	14	0
2.25mm	1	13	0-1
2.5mm	1.5	–	1
2.75mm	2	12	1
3.0mm	–	11	1
3.25mm	3	10	1-2
3.5mm	4	–	2
3.75mm	5	9	2-3
4.0mm	–	8	3
4.25mm	6	–	3
4.5mm	7	7	3-4
5.0mm	8	6	4
5.5mm	9	5	4-5
6.0mm	10	4	5
6.5mm	10.5	3	5
7.0mm	–	2	5
7.5mm	–	1	5
8.0mm	11	0	5-6
9.0mm	13	00	6
10.0mm	15	000	6+