Know your needle. Check your measurements.
A slim ChiaoGoo needle gauge and ruler for your everyday knitting toolkit. Choose a compact 13cm option or a longer 20cm ruler to suit the way you work.
Choose a useful size
| Selected size | Product code | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| 13cm / 5 inches | 1091-5 | A compact notions pouch or project bag |
| 20cm / 8 inches | 1091-8 | A longer ruled edge at your work table |
Check an unmarked needle
Pass the straight needle shaft gently through the holes and read the size at the closest fit. Judge the shaft, not the tapered point, and never force a needle through a hole. US and metric references help you compare the needle with your pattern.
Measure your knitting with care
Use the ruled edge for short measurements and checking a swatch. Finish the swatch as your pattern recommends, lay it flat without stretching, and count stitches and rows away from the edges. Compare with the pattern tension before choosing a different needle size.
What you receive
One durable plastic ChiaoGoo ruler-style needle gauge in the selected length. The 13cm and 20cm options are sold individually, not as a set. Needles and other tools are sold separately.
Questions before you choose
Is this a square swatch-window gauge?
No. These are slim ruler-style tools with needle sizing holes and measurement markings. Our square swatch gauges are separate products.
Does the tool choose the right needle size for my project?
Start with your pattern and check your finished swatch. Your yarn, stitch pattern and knitting style also affect tension.
How should I store it?
Keep it flat, protect the printed markings and do not force needles into the holes. Use a flexible tape measure for long garment or body measurements.
Complete your knitting toolkit
Choose the needle size and tools your pattern calls for, then check your tension before starting the project.