Reddit reviews CLOVER 3147 Knitting Needle Gauge
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Knitting Needle GaugePerfect for everyone who holds on to their knitting needles forever! This gauge will help you to determine the gauge of your needle long after the manufacturers printing has warn offManufactured in Japan1 per packNeedle size : 0-19Measures 20 needle sizesQuick and easy measuring gaugeQuality Clover knitting accessory
Yup....first get a needle gauge (like this one). That way you can check what gauge your needles are, even if the number are worn off. I have this one and it works great for me.
I've only knit a few socks, but generally you want very thin yarn for socks that you would wear every day (like fingering or sometimes called "sock" weight. It's one step above the lace weight yarn. See this image for what to look for on ball bands from stores like Michael's or JoAnn's. If you go to a yarn store or buy yarn online, often it will be called sock yarn or fingering weight yarn.
The pattern you use should suggest a needle size and tell you the gauge you should get. Start there, then go up or down in needle size to get the gauge they suggest. Usually socks knit in sock yarn are done on small needles (size 2-4 or 5).
I knit my first pair of socks in Knit Picks Mighty Stitch (Worsted Weight yarn) left over from something else on size 7 needles. They are more of slipper socks or super cold weather socks since they are so bulky. My next pair will be with sock yarn on smaller needles for a more everyday sock.
I got a super cute gauge on Amazon.. it looks like a knit hat and I love it.
Oh and while I was looking for that one: a sheep!
The sheep is adorable but the hat also has a ruler, so two tools in one! Plus it’s small enough to fit in my travel tool bag which is about the length of your standard DPNs if they go in diagonally.
[note: no one is paying me for my opinion if that concerns you.. I give it out for free and it gets me in trouble A LOT.]
TLDR: click links for cute gauges if you’re in need.
There are sizing references available all over the place like this one here: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-3147-Knitting-Needle-Gauge/dp/B0039NKHFI