Difference in needle sizes - teacher guide vs. web

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Comment by Jean Muccini on November 13, 2010 at 5:54am

I'll try 27 stiches and see if it works. Thanks

Comment by Christine Johnson on November 12, 2010 at 12:14pm

The following was posted in another thread yesterday and may naswer your question:

Reply by Christine Johnson 1 day ago
Well done Megan - you'll be getting as addicted as the rest of us if you're not careful.
(How many stitches did you need for future reference?)
Megan Klie 21 hours ago
I'm using US 10 and I need 27 stitches with worsted yarn.

Comment by Jan B on November 12, 2010 at 11:46am

There is a chart on this site for guidance to needle size/yarn weight
These are for stocking stitch. Garter or any other stitch will vary the size of square slightly

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html

Comment by Jean Muccini on November 12, 2010 at 11:02am

I am using worsted weight. But I don't think my question was understood. The guide "Yes we can make a difference." lists needle size as #4 US. I think that is incorrect it should #10 US.

However I have knitted a few squares using acrylic, because I had some, and 32 stitches on #10 seems to make the squares 8 1/2 to 9 inches wide. Does wool make a difference. I am trying to supply my grandchildren with kits to do this project and want to make sure I have everything right.

Comment by Christine Johnson on November 12, 2010 at 9:32am

According to a chart I have US 10 are 6mm which is UK 4. Which is correct for you does depend on the yarn weight - does it have a band on?

Comment by Cathy on November 12, 2010 at 8:15am

What weight of yarn are you using?