Hey I want to make a piece from a vintage (70s) pattern book I thrifted and it says to use “No. 9 (4) knitting needles” Does anyone know what this would be in mm?
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Sorry I wish I could help but i only just learned how to knit
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I can help you, but I need to know 2 things first, what weight yarn does it call for and is the pattern in US (UK) or UK (US)?
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I’m fairly certain that is telling you to use 4 US9 double point needles (circulars were not really a thing back then) US9 needles is 5.5 mm, but you really need to check that gauge that is only the recommended size they used
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Awesome thanks! I just added a picture with more information to the main post and I’m pretty sure it’s US
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Getting the gauge it calls for, you may end up using different size needles depending on how tight or loose you knit
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that is UK(US) that call for US4 needles which is 3.5 or 3.75 mm (there is not an exact chart since it was old terms)
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this is kind of what I do for fun… any more questions, let me know.
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Thank you!
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