Articles related to "Yarn Weight"

A discussion of yarn weight, the differences of yarn weight, and what needles or hooks to use to obtain the right gauge.

Substituting Yarns is a Straighforward Process in Knit and Crochet.

A yarn ball band tells the yarn fiber, suggested care, length, gauge, suggested needle size, yarn weight, color and dye lot. Yarn comes in balls, hanks, or skeins.

Many factors go into choosing the right yarn for a knitting project. Besides the type of fiber of a yarn, a yarn's weight is also important in making a selection.

When thinking of summer crochet projects, afghans do not come to mind first. However, an afghan that is made of multiple squares is a perfect summer project.

This article gives suggestions for using up Scraps of Yarn in Knitting and Crochet.

The Knitting Answer Book and The Crochet Answer Books, published by Storey, are great companion books for fiber artists--at home or on the go.

Knitting needles affect a project as much as the yarn does. Different sizes, materials, and lengths of needles all come into play in the ease and success of knitting.

Crochet That Fits by Mary Jane Hall offers crocheters of all levels a range of projects for garments and accessories, shaped using her Graduated Stitch Method of shaping.

Here are some great basic knitting books that teach general techniques, knitting patterns, stitch patterns, yarn composition, and general knitting hints and tips.

A guide to basic garment design for knitters: gathering equipment and knitting your swatch.

Loom Knitting Socks by Isela Phelps introduces loom knitters to the wonderful world of sock knitting. Use a few techniques to turn a tube of knitting into exciting socks.

Carry Alongs, 15 Crochet Handbags and Purses For Every Occasion by Carrie A Sullivan is a book that shows crocheters how to crochet great bags and add sewn linings.

With hand knit scarves, cozy mittens, funky knitted hats, this alluring collection of knitted accessories honors femininity and the spirit of women's creativity.