
Yarn for Knitting Machines
You don't need special yarn for machine knitting. Most importantly the yarn needs to be the appropriate weight for your machine. It must fit in the hooks of the needles.
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You don't need special yarn for machine knitting. Most importantly the yarn needs to be the appropriate weight for your machine. It must fit in the hooks of the needles.
Fine Gauge | 3.6mm |
Standard Gauge | 4.5mm |
Mid-Gauge | 6mm 6.5mm 7mm |
Bulky/Chunky-Gauge | 9mm |
Symbol | Style | Yards per Pound | Stitches per 4" | Wraps Per Inch (WPI) | Machine |
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Lace | 4000 - 10,000 ypp | 33-40 sts | 30-40+ | Standard (stranded) |
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Super fine | 3000-4000 ypp | 27-32 sts | 14-30 | Standard (stranded) |
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Fine | 2000-3000 | 23-26 | 12-18 | Standard / Double Bed |
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Light | 1000-2000 | 21-24 | 11-15 | Mid-Gauge/Standard |
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Medium | 800-1000 | 16-20 | 9-12 | Mid-Gauge/Bulky |
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Bulky | 500-800 | 12-15 | 6-9 | Bulky |
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Super Bulky | 100-500 | 6-11 | 5-6 | May not be appropriate. |