Yarn & tools
Knitting Needle Sizes: US, UK and Metric Conversion Chart
Knitting needle size conversion chart for metric, US and old UK sizes, plus how to choose needle types and materials and match needle size to yarn and gauge.
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Yarn & tools
How to choose yarn, needles and the few tools that make knitting easier.
Yarn & tools
The Best Yarn for Beginners (and What to Avoid)
The best yarn for beginners is smooth, medium-weight wool or acrylic in a light color. Learn to read a yarn label, match dye lots and know what to avoid.