Susan Bates 14099 Knit-Chek for Knitting Needle
- Knitting Needle
- Metal
- 1
- 1
- More reviewed than 81%
A small, inexpensive gauge and sizing tool that pairs with any needle or hook from US 0 to P-16. Handy for confirming gauge before a pattern, not a standalone crafting tool.
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How it ranks among the 21 knitting needles we track
4.7★ across 2,518 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,518 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A pocket-sized gauge tool for checking knitting stitch and row counts and identifying needle or hook sizes from US 0 to P-16 (2.0mm to 11.5mm). At 5-1/2 by 3 inches, it is sized to travel in a knitting bag alongside needles and hooks.
This is a sizing and gauge reference, not a knitting tool itself: it pairs with any needle or hook in the labeled range rather than a specific brand. Useful for anyone who inherits loose needles without size markings, or wants to confirm gauge before starting a pattern.
- Checks stitch and row gauge
- Sizes needles and hooks from US 0 to P-16
- 2.0mm to 11.5mm range
- Compact 5-1/2 x 3 inch size
Who it's for
Suits knitters and crocheters who want to verify stitch gauge or identify an unmarked needle or hook. Not useful on its own, since it does nothing without needles or hooks to check against.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Identifies needle and hook sizes from US 0 to P-16
- Checks both stitch and row gauge
- Small enough to carry in a project bag
- Only covers sizes up to P-16 (11.5mm), not larger needles
- Measures gauge, does not knit or crochet anything itself
Performance notes
The tool works by measuring stitches and rows against a printed gauge window, and by fitting needles or hooks through graduated holes sized US 0 through P-16 (2.0mm to 11.5mm). Its small footprint, 5-1/2 x 3 inches, is the point: it is meant to sit in a project bag, not on a work table.
Specifications
| Brand | Bates |
|---|---|
| Model | 14099 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.5 ounces |
| Item Length | 8.2 inches |
| Size | 1 count |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Pink |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1000 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Form Factor | Straight |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knitting needles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Bates 14099 Knit-Chek for Knitting NeedleThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 2,518 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular 16 inchChiaoGoo | 4.9 / 5 | 2,653 | 4.6 / 5 |
| ChiaoGoo 14-Inch Twist Lace Interchangeable CablesFormat: Kitchen | 4.8 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| TLKKUE 12 Pcs/3 Sizes Large-Eye Blunt NeedlesTlkkue | 4.7 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Large-Eye Blunt NeedlesLarge-Eye | 4.7 / 5 | 11,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bates 14099
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What needle and hook sizes does the Susan Bates Knit-Chek cover?
It covers US 0 through P-16, or 2.0mm to 11.5mm.
Does the Knit-Chek work for both knitting and crochet?
Yes, it checks gauge and sizes needles and hooks for both.
How big is the Susan Bates Knit-Chek?
It measures 5-1/2 by 3 inches, small enough to carry with other knitting supplies.