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Yarn: Weight and Style
A discussion of yarn weight, the differences of yarn weight, and what needles or hooks to use to obtain the right gauge.
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Buying Yarn—Reading a Yarn Ball Band
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.
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How to Choose Knitting Yarns
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.
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Yarn Substitution
Substituting Yarns is a Straighforward Process in Knit and Crochet.
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Summer Crochet - Afghan Squares
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.
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Stash Balls for Knitters and Crocheters
This article gives suggestions for using up Scraps of Yarn in Knitting and Crochet.
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Answer Books in Knit & 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.
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Choosing the Right Knitting Needle
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.
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Crochet That Fits By Mary Jane Hall Book Review
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.
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Great Basic Knitting Books
Here are some great basic knitting books that teach general techniques, knitting patterns, stitch patterns, yarn composition, and general knitting hints and tips.
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Knitting Design for Beginners
A guide to basic garment design for knitters: gathering equipment and knitting your swatch.
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Loom Knitting Socks by Isela Phelps – Review
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.
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Review of Carry Alongs by Carrie A Sullivan
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.
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Knitting Little Luxuries – Louisa Harding
With hand knit scarves, cozy mittens, funky knitted hats, this alluring collection of knitted accessories honors femininity and the spirit of women's creativity.
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