4 Medium
Category 4 Medium in the Craft Yarn Council standard: what it is called, its usual gauge, and the hooks and needles it pairs with.
- Number
- 4
- Name
- Medium
- Also called
- worsted, afghan, aran
- Knit gauge (sts per 4 in, stockinette) (sts)
- 16-20
- Needle range (mm)
- 4.5-5.5
- Needle range (US)
- 7-9
- Crochet gauge (per 4 in)
- 11-14 sc
- Hook range (mm)
- 5.5-6.5 (I-9 to K-10.5)
- Typical uses
- Hats, blankets, sweaters; the most common weight
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