Reference charts
Quilting, Sewing, Knitting and Needlework Reference Charts
Plain, easy-to-read charts you can bookmark, print for personal use or cite. Every chart is a real HTML table, sourced from published standards and manufacturer specifications.
The most used charts are the quilt size chart (a queen quilt is about 90 x 95 inches), the batting size chart, the yarn weight chart from 0 lace to 7 jumbo, the knitting needle and crochet hook size charts, and the cross stitch fabric count chart.
Quilting and fabric
- Quilt Size Chart Standard quilt sizes for every bed, with mattress sizes and drops.
- Quilt Batting Size Chart Packaged batting sizes by brand, and batting types compared.
- Mattress Size Chart for Quilters US mattress dimensions and depths for sizing quilts and bedding.
- Precut Fabric Size Chart Charm packs, layer cakes, jelly rolls, fat quarters and more.
- Fabric Width Chart Standard bolt widths, usable widths and what each is used for.
Knitting and crochet
- Yarn Weight Chart Craft Yarn Council weights 0 to 7 with gauge, needles and hooks.
- Knitting Needle Size Chart US, metric and old UK knitting needle conversions.
- Crochet Hook Size Chart Letter, number and millimeter crochet hook conversions, plus steel hooks.
- Blanket Size Chart Knit and crochet blanket sizes from lovey to king.
- US and UK Crochet Terms Chart Stitch names and abbreviations translated between US and UK patterns.
Cross stitch, needlepoint and embroidery
- Cross Stitch Fabric Count Chart Aida and evenweave counts, stitches per inch, strands and needles.
- Needlepoint Mesh Size Chart Canvas mesh sizes with yarns, needles and stitches per square inch.
- Embroidery Hoop Size Chart Machine embroidery fields and hand hoop sizes in inches and mm.
- Embroidery Floss and Thread Chart Stranded floss, pearl cotton, Persian and tapestry wool compared.
Sewing machines and thread
- Fabric Yardage Chart for Clothes and Home Decor Planning yardage for garments, curtains, pillows and more.
- Seam Allowance Chart Standard seam allowances for quilting, garments and sergers.
- Sewing Machine Needle Size Chart Needle sizes and types by fabric and thread weight.
- Thread Weight Chart Thread weights from 12 wt to 100 wt, with uses and needle sizes.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a queen quilt?
A coverlet-style queen quilt is about 90 x 95 inches, which covers a 60 x 80 inch queen mattress with a 15 inch drop on both sides and the foot. Quilt sizes are not standardized, so published queen figures range from roughly 84 x 92 up to 100 x 110 inches. Measure your own bed, especially if the mattress is deeper than 12 inches.
What is the most common cross stitch fabric count?
14 count Aida is the most common, giving 14 stitches per inch. Most beginner kits use it with 2 strands of floss and a size 24 tapestry needle. The same 100 x 100 stitch design finishes at about 7.1 inches on 14 count and 5.6 inches on 18 count, so the count decides the size, not the chart.
What size is a US 8 knitting needle in mm?
A US 8 knitting needle is 5 mm, the size most medium weight (worsted) patterns call for. Millimeters are the precise measure, because several millimeter sizes can share one US number. The old UK and Canadian scale runs the opposite way, where higher numbers mean thinner needles.
Can I print these charts?
Yes. Every chart here is a real HTML table rather than an image, so it prints and copies cleanly at any size, and each one is sourced from published standards and manufacturer specifications. Printing for personal use in your sewing room is fine. If you want to share one, please link to the page rather than republishing the table.
Researched from manufacturer specifications, owner manuals and verified owner reviews, not hands-on testing, and not professional advice. As an Amazon Associate, Cozy Stitchery earns from qualifying purchases.
