Knitting Needle Conversion
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This conversion chart couldn't be clearer, US and UK. I think the person having problems is used to the OLD measurement of pins in UK. 3.25 mms was a size 10. There are charts showing these if she looks. I think your one is great, thanks from Scotland.
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Not all gauges include all sizes. Choose one that is not tied to a brand. The Susan Bates one shown in the example is terrible. It works accurately only with Susan Bates needles. Most gauges, for example, do not include both 4mm and 4.25mm size 6 needles, which can cause knitters to go to size 7 needles when their older US 6 needles - most of which were 4.25mm - don't fit.
I live in UK and our needle gauge is different to USA therefore this is not helpful to anyone not in USA
Would be great to have the Canadian size conversion also. Thank you.
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Thankyou
note: needles of the same size are not necessarily the EXACT same size, and needles made with differing products, while measuring the same size will not necessarily produce the same stitch/row gauge. Another variant is the manufacturer of the needles may make a difference in your gauge. That is the reason you need to knit your gauge swatch with the needles you will be using to create your project. also... the suggested needle size in the pattern is just that a suggested starting point for knitting your gauge swatch. the reason for the gauge swatch? Because each knitter-needle combination is (YOU are) unique!! also be aware that your gauge can change as your mood, wakefulness, etc changes. Sorry got carried away.. said too much.
Where can I get the Illinois knitting needle gauge shown in the above photo?
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