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Yarn Comparison Calculator
Compare yarn from balls, hanks, cakes, or skeins to cone yarn by calculating yards per pound from the yarn label.
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This is an approximate guide to help you compare yarns and choose yarn that may work on your knitting machine.
Remember, the yarn must fit in the hooks of the needles to knit properly.
| Symbol | Category | Yarn Types | Yards Per Pound | 4" (10cm) | Machine/Pitch | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lace | Lace Fingering 2-ply 10-count crochet thread | 4000 - 10,000 ypp | 33-40 sts | Standard 4.5mm (stranded) | More detailsUK: 1 ply AUS: 2 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 1.5 - 2.2mm |
 | Super fine | Sock Fingering Baby 3-ply | 3000-4000 ypp | 27-32 sts | Standard 4.5mm (stranded) | More detailsUK: 2 ply AUS: 3 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 1.25 - 3.5mm |
 | Fine | Sport Baby 4-ply | 2000-3000 ypp | 23-26 sts | Standard 4.5mm / Double Bed | More detailsUK: 4 ply AUS: 5 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 3.5 - 4.5mm |
 | Light | DK Light worsted | 1000-2000 ypp | 21-24 sts | Mid-Gauge 6.0 | 6.5 | 7mm / Standard 4.5mm | More detailsUK: DK AUS: 8 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 4.5 - 5.5mm |
 | Medium | Worsted Afghan Aran | 800-1000 ypp | 16-20 sts | Mid-Gauge 6.0 | 6.5 | 7mm / Bulky 9mm | More detailsUK: Aran AUS: 10 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 5.5 - 6.5mm |
 | Bulky | Chunky Craft Rug | 500-800 ypp | 12-15 sts | Bulky 9mm | More detailsUK: Chunky AUS: 12 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 6.5 - 9mm |
 | Super Bulky | Super bulky Roving | 100-500 ypp | 6-11 sts | May not be appropriate | More detailsUK: Super Chunky AUS: 14 ply Hand Knitting Needle Size: 9mm + |
