Knitting needle sizes - Conversion

If you're following an American or British knitting pattern, you might be confused by the needle size indicated. In the US and UK, they use different sizes than we are used to. If you choose to use an American or English knitting pattern, you need to be aware of how to convert the different sizes. In this guide, you will be introduced to knitting needle size conversions.

How to convert English and American knitting needle sizes

We want to give you a clear overview of how to convert knitting needle sizes - DK sizes, UK sizes and US sizes, respectively. You can easily get an overview of this in the overview below:

If you have been given a knitting needle size from an American or English knitting pattern, you can quickly convert the size. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the above size guide will work in all situations. It is merely a guideline that will fit in the vast majority of cases.

Are you unsure which knitting needle to use when using a knitting pattern from the UK or USA? If so, you should always do a conversion to find the correct needle size. This way, you won't risk using a knitting needle that doesn't match the size indicated.

Always identify the correct needle size

If you want your knitting project to be as successful as possible, you will of course need to spend time identifying the right needle size. Nowadays, you can buy knitting needles in almost every size imaginable, as our wide range confirms.

If you use the guide provided, you can quickly find the right kn itting needle for your project. If you want to be sure to choose the right size, you can choose to use a Danish pattern where the needle sizes are given in Danish - in millimeters.

Although it's ultimately up to you to decide which needle size to use, you should follow the instructions in the pattern as much as possible. If you are looking for a specific knitting needle, you can of course find it in our range. We always have a large selection of knitting needles, where you are guaranteed quality for your money.