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Category: Knitting

Knit one pearl two. If you know what that means, let’s talk knitting.

comprehensive List of Knitting Abbreviations

comprehensive List of Knitting Abbreviations Are you reading a pattern and find a term you are not familiar with? Use this list to find out what the abbreviation means. alt alternate approx approximately beg begin or beginning BO bind off CC contrasting color CO cast on, cast off cm centimeter cn cable needle cont continue… Continue reading comprehensive List of Knitting Abbreviations

Published February 21, 2021
Categorized as Knitting

Knitting Terminology and Abbreviations

This post will be helpful to both beginner as well as experienced knitters needing to refresh their memory.   Knitting terminology and abbreviations     Terminology and Abbreviations Working yarn – the yarn that is coming from your ball of yarn. Yarn tail – the section of yarn that is hanging from the starting point… Continue reading Knitting Terminology and Abbreviations

Published February 21, 2021
Categorized as Knitting

US Needle Size and Metric Equivalents

US Needle Size and Metric Equivalents   This chart compares the US and metric equivalents for knitting needle sizes 1 2mm 2 2.5mm 3 3mm 4 3.5mm 5 3.75mm 6 4mm 7 4.5mm 8 5mm 9 5.5mm 10 6mm 10 ½ 6.5mm 11 8mm 13 9mm 15 10mm 17 12mm 19 16mm 35 19mm 50… Continue reading US Needle Size and Metric Equivalents

Published February 21, 2021
Categorized as Knitting

Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Equivalents

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

Published February 21, 2021
Categorized as Crocheting, Knitting

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

Published February 21, 2021
Categorized as Crocheting, Knitting

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