Worsted (Medium/Aran)

Medium (commonly called worsted) yarn (weight 4):

  • Knitting needles: 4.5 to 5.5 mm, or sizes 7 to 9
  • Crochet hooks: 5.5 to 6.5 mm, or sizes I–9 to K–10 1⁄2
  • Suggested gauge: 16 to 20 knit stitches; 11 to 14 crochet stitches
  • Types of medium yarn: worsted, afghan, aran