Yarn Weight Converter
Yarn Weight Converter
Matched Yarn Weight
3 Light
UK: DK · AU: 8-ply
Gauge Range
21–24 sts
per 4 in
Needle Size
3.75–4.5 mm
US 4–7 approx
Typical WPI
11–12
wraps per inch
Category Details
| US Standard | 3 — Light |
| UK Name | DK |
| Australia Name | 8-ply |
| Gauge | 21–24 sts per 4 in |
| Knitting Needles | 3.75–4.5 mm |
| Crochet Hook | 5.5–6.5 mm |
| Typical WPI | 11–12 |
Gauge Ranges by Category (sts per 4 in)
Highlighted bar = selected category (Craft Yarn Council standards).
Summary Statistics
Selected
3 Light
UK / AU
DK / 8-ply
Your Gauge
21 sts/4in · in range
Recommended Needle
3.75–4.5 mm
Recommended Hook
5.5–6.5 mm
Standard Source
Craft Yarn Council
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