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Yarn Standards

Hand Size Charts

Child Size Chart

Age 2–4 y. 4–6 y. 6–8 y.
Hand circumference (in.) 5 6 6½
(cm.) 13 15 16.5
Hand length 4 4¾ 5¼
10 12 13.5



Woman's Size Chart

Small Medium Large
Hand circumference (in.) 7 7½ 8
(cm.) 18 19 20.5
Hand length 6 6½ 7½
16 16.5 19



Man's Size Chart

Small Medium Large
Hand circumference (in.) 8 8½ 9
(cm.) 20.5 21.5 23.5
Hand length 7½ 7¾ 8½
19 20 21.5

  

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