[Nfb-krafters-korner] loom gauges and knitting needle equivalents

[Tanya Wheatley]

Thanks for sending this, Cathy! Been in front of the sewing machine for 
several days now and can't seem to pull myself away!

Tanya

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From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:29 PM
To: "Nfb-Krafters-Korner at Nfbnet. Org" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] loom gauges and knitting needle equivalents


loom gauges and knitting needle equivalents


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, 7 (4.5mm) to 8 (5.0mm) needles
Extra small gauge, 3/8 inch between pegs
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