Worsted Weight Yarn

Average needle size, gauge, and amount needed per project are estimations and will vary depending on personal knitting style and the desired density of the finished fabric.

To learn more about yarn weights, see the Standard Yarn Weights page on the Craft Yarn Council website (Opens in a new browser window)

Craft Yarn Council Size 4 Medium

4 Medium

  • Typical knitting gauge: 18-20sts = 10cm (4") in stockinette stitch
  • Typical needle size range: 4.0 to 5.0mm (US 6-8)
  • Typical crochet gauge: 12-14sts = 10cm (4") in single crochet
  • Typical crochet hook size range: 5.5 to 6.0mm (US I to J)

Approximate Requirements

  • Hat = 200m knit / 300m crochet
  • Baby Blanket = 1100m knit / 1650m crochet
  • Small Plain Adult Sweater = 1400m knit / 2100m crochet