Needle Size Conversion
Convert your old (UK or US) needle sizes to metric (mm) sizes using the table below:-
| Metric (mm) | English size | American size | Yarn used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2.25 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2.75 | 12 | 2 | |
| 3.00 | 11 | ||
| 3.25 | 10 | 3 | 4 Ply |
| 3.50 | 4 | ||
| 3.75 | 9 | 5 | |
| 4.00 | 8 | 6 | DK |
| 4.50 | 7 | 7 | |
| 5.00 | 6 | 8 | Aran |
| 5.50 | 5 | 9 | |
| 6.00 | 4 | 10 | |
| 6.50 | 3 | 10.5 | Chunky |
| 7.00 | 2 | ||
| 7.50 | 1 | ||
| 8.00 | 0 | 11 | |
| 9.00 | 00 | 13 | |
| 10.00 | 000 | 15 | Super Chunky |
| 12.00 | |||
| 15.00 | 19 |
Ever wondered what size those old inherited knitting needles are? With the Pony Knitting Gauge you no longer need to guess.