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Needle sizes
This table shows the commonest sizes of needles used on Cuddles objects.
| Metric | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2.25mm | 12 | 2 |
| 2.75mm | 11 | 3 |
| 3.25mm | 10 | 4 |
| 3.75mm | 9 | 5 |
| 4.00mm | 8 | 6 |
| 4.50mm | 7 | 7 |
(Some of the US equivalents are a little approximate)
Hook sizes
| Metric | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| 2mm | 13 | B/1 |
| 2.5mm | 12 | |
| 2.75mm | C/2 | |
| 3mm | 11 | |
| 3.25mm | 10 | D/3 |
| 3.5mm | E/4 | |
| 3.75mm | 9 | F/5 |
| 4mm | 8 | G/6 |
Yarn Equivalents
3 ply - Light Fingering Weight
4 ply - Fingering Weight or Sport Weight
Double Knitting - Light Knitting Worsted
Aran - Knitting Worsted