Types of wool for crochet

When you start knitting or crocheting, you discover a new vocabulary around yarn. Here is a visual summary of the different types of yarn windings. HANK: Loop of yarn, fastened into a continuous circle with ties. FOLDED HANK: Hank folded in two with a label around it. TWISTED HANK: Hank twisted into a braid and folded

A detailed look at the difference between knit vs purl stitches, including a diagram. Everything you need to know as a beginner.

There are so many types of yarn to choose from. If you're just starting to learn to knit or crochet, you might find this a bit confusing...I know I did!! I'm hoping this post will help you with which yarn to use for your next project! Whether you crochet or knit, yarn is yarn and…

In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about yarn types, from yarn weight to fiber content and from eye-catching colors to delightful textures.

When choosing your next project, the choices can be overwhelming. Once you've decided on your next project, your next step is to decide on the type of yarn you want to use. For intricate lace-work or doilies, use lace weight yarn. For bigger projects, you can start using light weight yarn. For chunky sweaters and blankets, you'll need the super bulky yarn. To help, we have a handy infographic for you to use that breaks down the different yarn weights: lace, sport, worsted, aran and chunky…

What Is Fingering/Sock/Sport/DK/ Worsted...Weight Yarn?

This Yarn Weight Categories Chart is an infographic with everything you need to know about knitting needles, yarn types, and projects. Since this printable yarn weight chart includes the yarn weight numbers from 0 to 7, the category, from lace to roving, the knitting needle sizes, in both US and metric measurements, as well as the ideal projects for each type of yarn, you're going to want to keep it nearby every time you're knitting. Not only is this guide to yarn weights great for a…

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Yarn types and fibers

By understanding yarn properties and best uses, you can ensure your projects turn out beautifully and meet your desired needs.

Yarn Weight Conversion chart. This explains the different numbers, categories, ply count, and other names for yarn - in US, UK, and Australia namely.

How to wind a foolproof ball of center-pull yarn

Master the art of choosing the right yarn weight to make your crochet projects shine. Click to unravel the mystery!

Convert Russian Crochet Stitches To American Crochet Stitches - Yahoo Image Search Results

Yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn, which is important because it determines the project's texture, stitch size, and needle size.