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Knitting needle size gauge

Find the size of knitting needles

Checks the size of unmarked knitting needles and crochet hooks: push the needle through the smallest hole it fits, from 2 to 10 mm.

Size
120 × 60 × 9 mm
Shape
Rounded-square
Walls
4.0 mm
Volume
25.8 cm³
Est. weight (PLA)
32.0 g
Parts to print
1
Made by
Krypto
Built in
49 steps

What’s in it

  • Rounded-square, 120 × 60 × 9 mm, with 4.0 mm walls
  • 8 holes in the floor
  • Engraved text: “2 3 3.5 4 5 6 8 10”

How to print it

Holes print a little small; open each one with the matching drill bit for a true reading.

Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

Filament: at most about 32.0 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.64 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the knitting needle size gauge model?

The knitting needle size gauge model measures 120 × 60 × 9 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Holes print a little small; open each one with the matching drill bit for a true reading. Prints flat as a plate, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 32.0 g of PLA (25.8 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.64 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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