Note: Crochet uses more yarn per stitch than knitting does.
Knitting: Knitting Needle size 11 or 13 -OR- Crochet: Size 'M', 'N' or 'P' crochet hook
Or, use the recommended needle size listed on label, adjusting pattern to obtain the desired width.
Knitted: 555 yards in the yarn of your choice.
Crochet and larger shawls: 740 yards for longer shawls and 60+ stitches
Lion Brand-Homespun = 185 yds.-6oz. (169m)(170gm) (Knitted = 3 Skeins, Crochet = 4 Skeins)
Red Heart Brand Super Saver = 364 yds.-7oz (333m)(198g) (Knitted = 2 Skeins, Crochet = 3 Skeins)
| Yarn Weight Symbol and Category Names | Super Fine | Fine | Light | Medium | Slightly Bulky To Bulky | Bulky To Super Bulky |
| Type of Yarns in Category | Stock, Fingering, Baby |
Sport, Baby Ideal for elegant apparel, fashion accessories, and lacy home accents |
DK, Light Worsted Kids and adults alike enjoy the comfort of light-weight yarn. |
Worsted, Afghan, Aran The classic yarn for all purposes, with a wide range of colors and textures. |
Chunky, Craft, Rug Fashionable quick knit and crochet projects are a breeze with bulky yarn. |
Bulky, Roving Super bulky yarns are ideal for quick knit and crochet projects. |
| Knit Gauge in Stockinette Stitch to 4 Inches | 27-32 sts | 23-26 sts | 21-24 sts | 16-20 sts | 12-15 sts | 6-11 sts |
| Recommended Needle in Metric Size Range | 2.25 - 3.25mm | 3.25 - 3.75mm | 3.75 - 4.5mm | 4.5 - 5.5mm | 5.5 - 8mm | 8mm and larger |
| Recommended Needle U.S. Size Range Crochet Hook |
1 to 3 B - C |
3 to 5 E - F |
5 to 7 F - G |
7 to 9 H - I |
9 to 11 I - L |
11 and larger L - N |
Note: these technical specs are approximate. Gauge your work according to your particular tension.
| Metric: | Canada/UK: | USA Crochet: | USA Knitting: |
| 2.00 | 14 | - | 0 |
| 2.25 | 13 | B | 1 |
| 2.50 | 12 | - | - |
| 2.75 | - | C | 2 |
| 3.00 | 11 | - | - |
| 3.50 | 9 | E | 4 |
| 3.75 | - | F | 5 |
| 4.00 | 8 | G | 6 |
| 4.50 | 7 | - | 7 |
| 5.00 | 6 | H | 8 |
| 5.50 | 5 | I | 9 |
| 6.00 | 4 | J | 10 |
| 6.50 | 3 | K | 10.5 |
| 7.00 | 2 | - | - |
| 8.00 | 0 | L | 11 |
| 9.00 | 00 | M | 13 |
| 10.00 | 000 | N | 15 |