Yarn weight categories
8 yarn weight categories. The Craft Yarn Council's eight standard yarn weight categories with typical names, gauge and hook and needle ranges. Click a name for its full record.
8 of 8 yarn weight categories
| Category | Also called | Knit gauge (sts per 4 in, stockinette) (sts) | Needle range (mm) | Crochet gauge (per 4 in) | Hook range (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Lace | lace, fingering 10-count crochet thread | 33-40 | 1.5-2.25 | 32-42 dc | 1.6-2.25 (steel 6 to B-1) |
| 1 Super Fine | sock, fingering, baby | 27-32 | 2.25-3.25 | 21-32 sc | 2.25-3.5 (B-1 to E-4) |
| 2 Fine | sport, baby | 23-26 | 3.25-3.75 | 16-20 sc | 3.5-4.5 (E-4 to 7) |
| 3 Light | DK, light worsted | 21-24 | 3.75-4.5 | 12-17 sc | 4.5-5.5 (7 to I-9) |
| 4 Medium | worsted, afghan, aran | 16-20 | 4.5-5.5 | 11-14 sc | 5.5-6.5 (I-9 to K-10.5) |
| 5 Bulky | chunky, craft, rug | 12-15 | 5.5-8 | 8-11 sc | 6.5-9 (K-10.5 to M-13) |
| 6 Super Bulky | super bulky, roving | 7-11 | 8-12.75 | 7-9 sc | 9-15 (M-13 to Q) |
| 7 Jumbo | jumbo, roving | 6 and fewer | 12.75 and larger | 6 sc and fewer | 15 and larger (Q and larger) |
Updated 2 Oct 2026