The best thing to do is to look at the length to weight conversion, usually found on the ball band. Most patterns quote it too. Find a yarn with a similar length/weight. Then work a test swatch and measure carefully. Change your hook/needle size until you can match the gauge given on the pattern. Keep note of any changes you make, and keep checking the measurements as you proceed with the work.
There are many conversion charts on line, you will find a simple one here:http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/needle-size-yarn-weight-information
If an Australian is telling you a "yarn", he is telling you a story, either real or fictional. It could also mean that he may be exaggerating the truth in a colourful way, ie. "he tells yarns" or "he spins a yarn".
There is no easy way to convert a size 34 American to Australian. A US size 34 in a woman's blouse is equivalent to a size 12 in Australia.
Yes, you are able to convert English money to Australian money.
type currency converter into google and convert it
The only way to answer your question is for you to knit a samplegauge of the yarn you want to use, and then convert the pattern given the differences between your gauge and the gauge stated for the bulky yarn.
Yes. I would personally go to go Google and type for example '20 dollars in Australian dollars' and it would show it.
There are many websites that have currency converters. The best website to check would be Yahoo Finance. They have a currency converter that will convert US dollars to Australian dollars.
Yarn
Yarn Maker Your sheep can be sheered to collect Wool, and you can convert that Wool into balls of Yarn for shipping or for giving as gifts. You will need a ball of yarn if you want a sock knitted for the Stocking Festival on Winter 25. So you will need to unlock the 3rd mine to get a ball of yarn
There are a few Australian words that start with the letter Y. These words are, yabber, yarn, youse, yakka, and yeah-no/yeah-nah.
Merino wool regardless of its origin is available in many yarn weights.
4ply is NOT a yarn weight. Many 4ply yarns in the US are worsted weight. DK is a lighter yarn weight.