[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: Loom and knitting needle comparison chart

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tanya Wheatley [mailto:blind_quilter at msn.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 4:49 PM
To: NFB Krafters Korner
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom and knitting needle comparison chart

Hi all,

I can't remember if I sent this to the list or not. If I did, please ignore. 
But if I have not, below is a chart so you will know what gauge looms compare to knitting needles to help you choose the correct weight yarn!

Tanya

Loom and Knitting Needle Comparison Chart

Loom                         (US) Needle Size
Large gauge, 5/8 to 11/16 inch between pegs, 13  (7.5mm) needles  Regular gauge or half gauge , ½ inch between pegs, 10 (6.0mm) needles Small gauge, ¼ to 3/8 inch between pegs, Extra small gauge, 3/8 inch between pegs, 7 (4.5mm) to 8 (5.0mm) needles Fine gauge, ¼ inch between pegs, 5 (3.5mm) to 6 (4.0mm) needles Extra fine gauge, 3/16 inch between pegs, 1 (2.5mm) to 2 (3.0mm) needles

 


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