Apprently I have been under some kind of delusion that all knitting needle sizes were universal and standard. I thought that the size 8 dpns by Lion Brand were the only ones that were off on size. Turns out my size 5 dpns are really size 4s. Also by Lion Brand.
How rude.
On a more pleasant note, Rick got his hat(e):












That’s the best thing about standards; there are so many to choose from.