Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Equivalents Needle 0, 2mm hook needle 1, 2.25MM, hook B-1 needle 2, 2.75 MM, hook C-2 needle 3, 3.25 MM, hook D-3 needle 4, 3.5 MM hook E-4 needle 5, 3.75 MM hook F-5 needle 6, 4 MM, hook G-6 needle 7, 4.5 MM, hook 7 (no letter) needle 8,… Continue reading Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Equivalents
Category: Crocheting
Slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet. are just a few stitches when you crochet.
Needle Knitting Yarn Weight Chart
Needle Knitting Yarn Weight Chart Submitted by Dixie S and Terry P Here is a chart that might be helpful. Common Yarn Weights Yarn Weight Number ID and Symbol US Needle Size Knitting Stitches Per Inch, in Stockinette Stitch Common Uses Lace 000-1 8-10 Lace knitting Super fine, fingering, or baby-weight 1-3 7-8 Light… Continue reading Needle Knitting Yarn Weight Chart
what to do with scraps and extra balls of yarn
On the Krafters Korner listserv, we were discussing ideas for using odd balls and scraps of yarn that are too small for a big project, but too much or too nice to just throw out. Here are the ideas we came up with, including both small and large projects. The small projects could use up… Continue reading what to do with scraps and extra balls of yarn
Knitting a Friendship Shawl
I love to knit, particularly with knitting needles. I enjoy the process of the knitting far more than the finished project. For this reason, most of what I knit, I end up giving away to someone as a gift. This month was no exception. I just completed knitting a shawl from a pattern book entitled,… Continue reading Knitting a Friendship Shawl
Sources For Affordable Yarn
Sources for Affordable yarn Yarn crafters who make projects to donate to charity are always looking for good sources for affordable yarns to use. Some ideas for free or inexpensive yarns: Community organizations such as the Girl Scouts may be a good source of free yarn. Yarns are donated to these groups, and can… Continue reading Sources For Affordable Yarn