Knitting terminology

Crochet conversion charts to help you to work out the right crochet hook sizes, yarn weight and terminology. Making understanding crochet patterns easy.

I'll explain 130+ knitting terms in a way that's easy to understand. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate knitter, you'll find this info useful!

Ever wondered what to knit with the yarn you have or have fallen in love with at your local yarn store? Well this handy table should help you out and if you want a visual demo of what each knitting yarn category looks like, come and see my short step by step video guide.

Printable PDF yarn care quick guide. Print it for your laundry room or keep with your crochet items. Never have to guess how to care for your yarn crafted handmade items. This handout is available from Caitlin's Contagious Creations.#CrochetCheatSheet #CrochetYarnCare

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

Over 400 terms and phrases commonly found in German knitting patterns and charts. Sorted by German term and translated into English. Feel free to send feedback at http://ambrosiaandbliss.blogspot... by Minou14 in Types > Instruction manuals, lace, and dictionary

Photos above © rodprjonar What beautiful knitting keyring (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry. Lopapeysa or Icelandic sweater is an icelandic style of sweater originated in the 50’s. It is traditionally knitted with Lopi which is the fleece of Icelandic sheep. The minilopapeysa is knitted just like any other pullover that is made in the round bottom up with a fair isle yoke and grafted underarms. Pattern available in English and Spanish. Download Pattern: Minilopapeysa Keyring

Most crochet terms used in the UK and the US are the same, or very similar, such as ‘Yarn Over Hook’ (UK) and ‘Yarn Over’ (US) but there are a few key differences between some UK / US terms. Crochet hooks are also sized and…

Knowing the different types of knit fabrics is the key to level up your sewing skills. Read up on what you need to know about this textile!