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Selvages (Edge Stitches)
Selvages are the first and last stitches on a piece of knitted fabric.
Selvages are the first and last stitches on a piece of knitted fabric.
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.
Percentage System
Published by Elizabeth Zimmermann, she figured out that all parts of a sweater are percentages of your chest measurement.
Published by Elizabeth Zimmermann, she figured out that all parts of a sweater are percentages of your chest measurement.
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.
Hat Size Charts
Whether you are knitting a hat for yourself, or anyone from a newborn baby up to an adult man, this size chart provides a guide for head measurements and yardage requirements for a basic hat.
Whether you are knitting a hat for yourself, or anyone from a newborn baby up to an adult man, this size chart provides a guide for head measurements and yardage requirements for a basic hat.
Heels and Toes Glossary
Our heels and toes glossary lists basic heel and toe types, the best uses for each, and basic instructions on how to knit them.
Our heels and toes glossary lists basic heel and toe types, the best uses for each, and basic instructions on how to knit them.
Glossary of Terms
Explanations of common abbreviations in knitting patterns.
Explanations of common abbreviations in knitting patterns.
Knitting in the Round--Stitch Patterns
My stitch pattern looks different when I am knitting in the round!
My stitch pattern looks different when I am knitting in the round!
What is the difference between English and Continental styles?
Should I knit English or Continental style? What is the difference?
Should I knit English or Continental style? What is the difference?
