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Yarn Substitution
In this article, we bring you some useful information about how and why you would substitute a yarn in a pattern.
In this article, we bring you some useful information about how and why you would substitute a yarn in a pattern.
Yarn Weights
Perhaps one of the most confusing things for new knitters (and some not-so-new knitters!) to grasp is the concept of yarn weights.
Perhaps one of the most confusing things for new knitters (and some not-so-new knitters!) to grasp is the concept of yarn weights.
Gauge
Gauge is a measure of the number of stitches in one inch of fabric.
Gauge is a measure of the number of stitches in one inch of fabric.
Wraps Per Inch
Do you have a mystery yarn in your stash that is missing a ball band? Or are you trying to pick needles for a handspun swatch? You can use Wraps Per Inch to figure out you yarn's gauge.
Do you have a mystery yarn in your stash that is missing a ball band? Or are you trying to pick needles for a handspun swatch? You can use Wraps Per Inch to figure out you yarn's gauge.
