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Crocheting and Knitting
This category is devoted to the ancient arts of fabric crafting. Knitting and crocheting are interrelated hand crafts that offer the unique oppotunity to wear the results of one's imagination. Questions about beginning and advanced techniques, yarns, threads, and patterns will be found in this category.
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What was the first form of knitting?
Early knit textiles were found in Egypt dating back to the 11th century. Knitting made it to Europe somewhere between the 14th...
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How can you get the knitted crazy-quilt afghan pattern offered in an old Good Housekeeping magazine?
Are you sure it was GH? It may have been McCall's. Try tias.com, and search for this: McCall's Needlework and crafts - february...
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How do you French knit?
This is a form of knitting using a knitting device called a knitting nancy. (In Germany they're called Nahliesle) It is a hand...
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Can you carry knitting needles on an airplane?
The short answer is that is depends on the needles, and where you're flying. Check before you fly. If you are flying within the...
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Where will you find the grapes and cherries knitting pattern by Patricia Roberts?
The pattern is in at least two of her books, "Second Knitting Book" and "Collection" published in the 80s but with lots of...
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Where can you find a knitting pattern for a kitten hat for a toddler?
You can find knittng books at Ben Franklins or WalMart. On your search engine, type "Free Knitting Patterns for children". I'm...
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Should one knit into the front or back of a stitch when the previous row contained both knit and purl stitches?
There are at least two ways to interpret this question. Taken literally, you're talking about whether to insert the needle into...
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How do you knit harnesses with biers?
Can you define "biers" for me? I know of nothing in knitting using that word.
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What is melange yarn?
Melange yarn is dyed before spinning. The yarn is produced from color printed tops or slivers. The color bands are short enough...
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In crochet patterns what is the wrong side?
Usually, the pattern will tell you which is the right side. I have been crocheting for five years and I still can't tell by...
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When was wool discovered?
There are mentions of wool in Genesis, so there is no definitive date for this product. The first mentions of wool are probably...
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Who invented knitting?
No one person is credited with the invention of knitting, but it is considered an innovation. It started out as nailbinding,...
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How do you knit in the round?
You need circular knitting needles, which you can get at any craft shop. You can also use double pointed (also called double...
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How is tricot knitting done?
According to wikipedia: " "Tricot is a special case of warp knitting, in which the yarn zigzags vertically, following a single...
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What is another word for a needle case?
This is a standard crossword puzzle clue - etui, but an etui holds sewing needles. n. needle-case; small case for toilet...
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When knitting with circular needles how do you twist a stich when knitting in the same direction?
To twist a knit stitch - normally you would draw the yarn from the front leg of the stitch, the part of the loop closest to you,...
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How do you block knit clothes to change the fit?
Changing the fit is best done by changing the pattern or the garment itself. There is some wiggle room where you can stretch or...
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How do you cast on when beginning to knit?
There are dozens of ways to cast on. Go to knittinghelp.com and you can see videos of a couple different ways to do it. There...
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Why do colors fade in the sun?
The chemicals that make up the colors are broken down by ultraviolet light that is in sunshine.
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Are sock knitting machines circular knitting machines?
Typically, commercial and home sock knitting machines are circular or tubular in form, utilising a wheel or circle of latch-type...
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What store sells knitting needles?
michaels , a.c. moore, walmart, jo-ann's, hobby lobby, ebay ANSWER: If you are in the UK, John Lewis has a very good range of...
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How do you make a stockinette stitch?
Stockinette is simply alternating rows of knitting and purling. It would most likely appear like this on a pattern: Row 1: Knit...
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Does anyone a group of craft stores or websites in one place?
The best place to find arts & crafts stores all in one place is your computer, just google arts & crafts stores and you...
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What are the different types of hand stitches?
Running stitch Hemming stitch Diagonal basting
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How do you crochet?
Check your local library, or community center to see if they offer classes. Also check your local yarn shop. See links below for...
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What does 'knit one across' mean when read in a knitting pattern?
Your question is not quite clear. Knit one is usually followed by purl one or something similar. If your statement is correct,...
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When knitting with circular knitting needles do you keep knitting in the same direction or do you have to go back the other direction when a row is finished?
Since most knitting is done by using a pattern, you need to follow the directions you are given. Most patterns will tell you to...
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Can 12-year-olds start their own knitting and crocheting business?
Well, not really. They can certainly make things and sell them, but to set up a business would be pretty tough. There are child...
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How do you knit a blanket?
Go to youtube.com I found this video really helpful. There will be times that you'll have to go over the same technique but it...
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Difference between hand knitting and machine knitting?
A heck of a lot of time and aching hands! That is what!
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How do you fix having one too many stitches on your needle when knitting?
The more complicated method is to tear out the row and reknit the row. If you have knitted a few rows, and you see the project...
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How do you pick up a dropped stitch when knitting?
With a crochet hook! Simplest way to do it is to find the dropped stitch, then pattern your way to the stitch count where you...
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How do you knit a 2x2 rib?
2x2 rib refers to K2P2 ribbing. K2P2 ribbing means that you alternate two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the width...
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How many yards of yarn crochets 1 square foot?
It can vary greatly depending on your yarn tension and the size of the hook you are using. The more tension and the smaller the...
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Is fleece fabric knitted or woven?
It can be either, but usually it is knitted.
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How is broomstick knitting done?
It is a form of knitting using broomsticks as needles. In modern times the broomsticks are replaced by oversized knitting...
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How does US worsted classification 4 compare with UK yarns in knitting?
See http://www.YarnStandards.com for how the categories of yarn weights compare in terms of relative gauges and needle sizes used...
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How do you cast off when doing knitting?
It depends on how many stitches you have to cast off. Check your pattern as to how many stitches to cast off. Once you know, knit...
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What are directions for knitting a prayer shawl?
There are instructions for knit and also for crochet at the link listed below.
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How do you do French knitting?
French knitting is also called "spool knitting" or corking. The "spool" is basically a tube with four tines at one end. The yarn...
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Which animal fur is used to make yarn?
Most commonly it is wool from sheep; sheep do not have fur, but, rather wool. Also, llamas, alpacas, and goats are all wool...
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What are some nice crochet websites?
I found At My House, a good site with some free patterns posted. Search "atmyhouse". I think it is a yahoo group....
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How do you join ripple crochet to straight crochet?
Choose which one you want to have as the base, the ripple or the straight. The easiest way is to attach to the ripple and work...
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How long is the world's longest crocheted string of yarn?
According to the Guiness Book of World Records... "On 14th July 1986, Ria van der Honing of The Netherlands completed a 38 mile,...
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How many skeins do you get in a pound of red heart yarn?
Since the regular Red Heart skein is four ounces, the pound package is four skeins for your conversion chart.
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What yarns can you use with a Brother KH910 Knitting Machine?
The Brother KH-910 is a standard bed machine with 200 needles spaced 4.5 mm apart. A good rule of thumb is never use any yarn...
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How to make string crosses?
A string cross is also known as an eye of God. You need two sticks to make the cross, and a lot of colored string. You can use...
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Where is Annie Cole's knitting yarns?
london Annie Cole handed over her company to a lady by the name of Angela Harvey due to ill health back in March 2004. The...
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Why do knitting charts read right to left and bottom to top?
The reason is that you are looking at the finished piece as it looks to you. The pattern would read the standard way, but this...
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How do you tell whether you have been doing knitting or purl when you start in the middle of the row?
Just a personal tip: When I am alternating rows of knitting and purling, I mark my needles with a K and P in permanent marker...
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What does Amigurumi mean?
Amigurumi are knit or crochet animals/plushies. They are cute, handmade, stuffed toys that are Japanese in origin. Amigurumi toys...
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What is quickpoint?
Needlepoint on very large count canvas. Stitches are large and therefore the project can be done quicker. That is why it is...
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What is the difference between yarn and thread?
The difference is not only in what both of these types are made out of, but mostly in the size. Yarn is thicker than thread. Each...
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How do you knit?
Make a loop, pull it through, repeat. I learned with a rhyme. In through the front door, once around the back, peek through the...
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How many grams make up a yard?
It depends on the weight of the fiber used to make the yarn. Very fine spun, light-weight fiber, such as mohair, weighs less than...
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How to Learn to crochet?
There are several sites on the web that teach this skill. See the links below. you can also check with your local library or...
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For knitting what kind of yarn can you use?
Any kind, but most knitters all agree that wool is best if you can afford it. They also stay far away from most acrylic yarn (i.e...
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Is it legal to copy a copyrighted crochet pattern to share with other members of charitable organization?
As long as you do not make money on the pattern...that is, sell the pattern as your own. If you make the pattern for sale, you...
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How do you find the yarn size of particular cone?
There are several ways to determine the yarn weight i.e. worsted, bulky, fingering, etc. The easiest way is to determine the...
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How to knit a scarf?
go to About.com and click on hobbies and crafts then on knitting. They usually have at least three scarf projects.
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Is a blanket stitch similar to the overcast stitch?
The overcast stitch is made by simply taking the needle around and around the edge of the fabric, in the top, out the bottom, in...
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How do you unwind a skein of yarn?
Most commercial skeins today are made to be pulled from the center, and they don't need unwinding. If you want to roll the yarn...
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What is the value of a knitted 1980's three piece black Mary Quant knitted suit - midi skirtlong jumper with collar and cuffs and cardigan with pockets all trim white with brass buttons?
The vintage designer knit suits I see on ebay are generally running in the $75 - $100 range, asking price, but there are very few...
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How do you make stockings?
You knit them with four needles. The cast on is at the top of the stocking, and is a continuous knit for the length of the...
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How do you cast on?
I hunted around and found you a set of complete instructions with pictures. See the link.
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50 grams how many ounces of yarn?
This might help you for future referance: there is 28.47 grams in 1 oz., so your answer is (approximately 1-3/4 0z.)
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What Great crochet websites are there?
crochet.about.comcrochetme.com crochetmagazine.com crochet.org anniesattic.com/crochet freepatterns.com yarncat.com ...
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What is crewel?
Crewel is embroidery with yarn. i always used to say it was aptly named, but it really is a neat art form.
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In a knitting pattern what does wrap next stitch mean?
Bring the yarn forward if on the public (front or knit) side or back if on the private (back or purl) side. Slide the next stitch...
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What are thrum mittens?
Thrum long, long ago was waste yarn from weaving, I think. Anyway, today, the expert knitters and crocheters use roving and work...
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What is knitting?
Knitting is quite simply a process of pulling loops through loops. One needle has a string of loops on it. As each loop is...
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What is ring spun carded and combed yarn and what are their uses?
There are three commercial methods of spinning yarn into the product we see at the store. They are called Ring Spun, Rotor Spun,...
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What is a skein when knitting?
After yarn is spun it is wound into a skein on a niddy-noddy or skein winder. A skein is a coil of yarn wound like a garden hose,...
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A healing treatmeat using needles?
Yes, you can use circular needles in place of double pointed needles. It will be more awkward because the number of stitches is...
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Info on thread?
Inasmuch as this question was originally placed in the Opera category, can we assume that you are looking for information about...
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How is yarn made?
First the wool is harvested from the sheep with shearing. Shearing is necessary not only to collect the fleece, but to remove...
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What is the name of a yarn bundle?
hank
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What is the name of the stitch made by doing a plain stitch backwards?
What is the name of the stitch made by doing a plain stitch backwards
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Is there a knitting pattern for the Last Supper?
Try looking for a cross stitch pattern. They can be converted for use in Intarsia knitting. Alternately, there are several...
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How do we use felt?
u sue u sue u sue
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Where can you find a needlework kit if you have a picture of it but not the maker?
You can type the name of the picture into your search box. You might also visit the web sites of several common pattern makers,...
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Is there a way to keep Tunisian crochet from rolling up?
I have seen them use a iron and spray starch.
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How do you knit the rib stitch?
The simplest rib stitch is this. Count stitches for even, then k2,p2 to the end of the row. Make sure that you reverse the order...
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Is a gossamer a type of shawl knitted from one ply wool?
Gossamer is a word that means light weight and airy, such as lace. It is also the name of a type of yarn produced by the Knit...
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What can you do for a service project with a bunch of knitted squares?
If you have a bunch of knited squares you can make a blanket by sewing them together. project linus and crochet america will...
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How to add colors while knitting in the round?
There are basically three ways to do two (or more) color knitting: 1. horizontal stripes 2. stranded knitting, such as fairisle...
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What is the relationship between yarn strength and yarn twist level?
Yarn that is not spun enough will break as there is not enough tension holding the fibers together. The twist of a given yarn is...
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How to Knit twice into next stitch?
Usually the pattern you are working will tell you the preferred method. Typically it is done through knitting into the front and...
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Where can you learn basic knitting stitches?
Try knittinghelp.com
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What is the difference between ring spun and open end spun yarn?
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What is blanket stitch?
It's a traditional method to edge blankets, sew something together or make it decorative.
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How old is knitting?
The oldest "modern" knitting (formed on two sticks by pulling loops through loops) is 'Coptic socks' from Egypt, dating to around...
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What is a yarn needle?
a yarn needle has an larger eye so that you can thread yarn through it. it is usually blunt which means it does not have a sharp...
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Knit fabric gsm formula?
how do you calculate gsm in twill fabric
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How do you bind off?
Binding off gets your finished knitting project off the needles in such a way it will not unravel. Knit two stitches. Pick up the...
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Who knows the art of tatting lace making in Janesville WI?
There are some tatters involved with the Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch groups. Membership is free and there are no membership...
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What is the Difference between fiber and yarn?
A fiber is an individual strand of animal hair, while yarn is many hairs twisted together to form a sort of rope structure.
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What does Ss2 mean in knitting?
slip the stitch 2 times. Just slide two stitches onto the other needle and continue on with your pattern. More than likely you'll...
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Can you substitute South Maid Cotton for DMC Pearl Cotton?
you need to check the weight of the thread. south maid normally comes in 10, 20, and 30 with 30 being the thinnest. i know dmc...
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What is the definition of purl?
In knitting, a purl stitch is the direct opposite of a plain knit stitch. The yarn would be brought around to the front of the...
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