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Wool/Yarn Gauges & Tensions for Knitting

Yarn TypeGauge over 10cmsAverage Needle Size
2Ply 30-32sts2.25mm-2.75mm
3Ply 27-30sts2.75mm-3.25mm
4Ply 23-26sts3.25mm-3.75mm
Double Knitting (DK) 21-24sts3.75mm-4.5mm
Aran 16-20sts4.5mm-5.5mm
Chunky 12-15sts5.5mm-8mm
Super Chunky 6-11sts8mm or Bigger