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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 is red yarn for?

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It's because it's red ,duh.are you dumb or something

How do you make a picot stitch in dc?

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A picot is a little 'bump' on a chain. It's usually made with a single crochet, but you could do it with a double crochet as well. You do it in a chain. Here is an example of one:chain 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1.

The individual pattern will specify the number of chains to work on either side.

What is WS stand for in crochet at the end of a row?

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"Wrong Side," or back, or private side or inside. The opposite of the side you want people to view of the finished garment (which is called right side or RS).

How do you do a seed stitch in knitting?

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Moss Stitch (or Seed Stitch) can be worked over either an odd or even number of stithes and you simply repeat the same two stitches to achieve the look.

If working over an odd number of stitches:

Knit 1 stitch, Purl 1 stitch and repeat this across the row for every row

This will create a "broken rib".

If working over even stitches however you must alternate the rows to achieve the same look.

Row 1: Knit 1 Stitch, Purl 1 Stitch across the row

Row 2: Purl 1 Stitch, Knit 1 Stitch across the row

You will repeat these two rows in order to get the same look as if you were working on an off number of stitches.

Knitted single jersey fabric gsm formula?

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1 meter = 100 cm

cm*cm = 100*100=10000

gsm=10000/length mts*width mts*weight kgs

All units are at denominator??

Cut a piece of 100 sq cms area & weigh it gms & multiply with 100 :-)

You are a beginner knitting a dishcloth consisting of knit and purl stitches on each row Instructions say to end by working a wrong side row Does this mean to purl all stitches in the final row?

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If you are alternating rows (knit one row, purl one row), the purl row is typically a "wrong-side" row. If it is a pattern stitch, it should state somewhere in the pattern what is the front and what is the back. The back is the "wrong-side"

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What is the use of core spun yarn?

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Corespun yarns are generally made of a continuous polyester fibre with what are referred to as "staple fibres" such as cotton or hemp wrapped around, and often finished with a gloss coating. Combined we end up with a very strong thread, with an interesting property: when it gets wet, the sheath expands, and if used in stitching, fills the stitch holes creating a waterproof seal. This is especially useful in shoes and boots, greatcoats, jackets, tents, weatherproof covers and sails. This does not impact on the strength of the thread because that is all in the polyester core.

There's another important property of such threads: during the textile manufacturing process, these threads pass through the sewing machine needles at very high speed. This would be enough to cause sufficient friction to melt the core (and jam the machine), but as it is insulated by the cotton sheath, melting is prevented.

Where can you buy a knitted hat?

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There are many different places online to buy a knitted hat. First the customer needs to decide if they want to go to a commercial store or buy something homemade. If a person would like something homemade then etsy is the website to go to. If a person would like commercial almost any clothing store will do, but especially the outdoor stores will have them. For example, Lands End or Eddie Bauer.

How much yarn can one spinner produce in one day?

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The history of spinning contains many improvements. You are probably referring to the spinning wheel and its advantage over a simple distaff.

What can you knit?

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You can knit loads of things! Scarves, mittens, socks, jumpers, blankets, or just anything you can think of. You can also knit with different colours, different stitches and styles and with different decorations. Knitting is fun as well as relaxing, and is useful too because you can make things for yourself, and be proud to say that you made them.

Another name for hanks of yarn?

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Another name for a hank of yarn would be a skein of yarn.

What size crochet hook is used on number 8 crochet thread?

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If it's a bulky yarn then you should use hook size H and up. If it's thinner then stick to the smaller size hooks. If your hook is too small then the yarn will not fit on the hook and it may snag on the hook as your working.

Does fiber-craft still make Old world Santa doll No 2007 with free crochet pattern and staff?

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Hi, I wondered whether you can help me, I have had a Kitchen Granny Pattern, and have made quite a few of them, now I have been asked by a couple of people if I could make them one.Unfortunately, when I went to Watford to get the accessory's i.e:- Granny's head hands porcelain tea set plus the little packets & tins that go into her pockets they no longer do it. I would be grateful if you can let me know if they are still available, I still have the pattern but of course it will be no good without the other accessorys. Perhaps you can let me know if there is a suppleir in U.K. or I can purchase them from you. Await your response- e-mail maureenian@sky.comRegards Maureen

What is stitch length in knitted fabric?

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i have no answer, i want to understand what is it

Does felt stick to felt?

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The simple answer is yes, how well depends on a lot of factors, for example wool felt will stick to wool felt better than to acrylic "craft felt" will to acrylic, because it has more of a loop quality, (think of the loops on Velcro)

You want to try and match the felt types you want to stick together for best results. For example I wouldn't try acrylic with wool, I would use acrylic with acrylic and so on... Also very large or heavy felt pieces won't stick as well as thin, light ones. I

f you are making a piece you are putting a lot of effort into or you want to hold up well to wear and tear I would recommend wool felt if that's too costly I would use a wool blend felt. Hope this helps.

Andie, American Felt and Craft

What is an appliance for winding yarn?

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Traditionally, a nostapinne was used to wind yarn into balls, and many still use it today. However, the most common tools used today are a ball winder and swift which are used to wind hanks into balls or cakes.

How do you crochet cables and lace broom stick pattern?

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It is a form of knitting using broomsticks as needles. In modern times the broomsticks are replaced by oversized knitting needles. The method is most common in making afghans and lace where large loopy stitches are desired.

Although the tool used does resemble a knitting needle, I classify broomstick lace in crochet. However, I think it is really a blend of the two. You begin by making a row of chain stitches, but the loops are kept on the hook like in knitting, but then are worked off with a crochet hook. You can find videos demonstrating the method at YouTube and also web sites with instructions that show pictures.

I like to use the #50 needle, but broomstick lace can be worked with smaller needles as well.

What does sl1 mean on knitting pattern?

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slip 1 - insert needle into stitch as normal then just pull it off the left needle onto the right without knitting or purling it

Can you use double knitting wool for an aran knitting pattern?

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double knitting wool is lighter in weight then aran so the gauge will be wrong . the answer is No.. BUT there are aran knitting patterns made for dk or double knitting yarns ( sirdar makes some) just buy an aran pattern designed specifically for dk yarn

How do you hdc?

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Hdc is the abreviation for half double crochet. When you double crochet you wrap wool around the hook before you push the hook through the stitch to pull up a loop. After you pull up the loop you have three loops on your hook. Usually you will then pull a loop through two of the loops and pull a second loop through the remaining two loops. With the half double crochet you will pull one loop through all three loops.