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The size of a crochet hook corresponds to specific weights of yarn, and crochet patterns usually list a suggested hook size to help you make the pattern as close to the original design as possible. Yarn labels also list a hook size or range of sizes that are recommended to work with that particular yarn, though these tend to show for knitting needles (but the size is the same for crochet hooks). Crochet hook sizes are not completely standardised. Crochet […]

Confused by all the abbreviations in knitting patterns? Yep, me too! Here’s a handy list to help you navigate your patterns! Abbreviation Explanation alt alternatively approx. approximately beg beginning bet between bl. back loop bo bind off ch chain circs circular needles cn cable needle, cable stitch holder co cast-on dec, decs decrease, decreases EON end of needle EOR end of row FC front cross FL front loop foll following, follow g st garter stitch grp, grps group, groups incs […]

Knitting a test swatch is an important step in the knitting process, especially when following a specific pattern or when using an unfamiliar yarn. A test swatch is a small sample piece of knitting, usually a square, that you create before starting your main project. You can also use it to test a pattern (for instance my purl is much looser than my knit, and it helps to know how much I have to adjust). The primary purpose of a […]

Not sure which needles you need for a project? Check out the chart below to convert needle sizes. Metric Sizes UK Sizes US Sizes 2.0 mm 14 0 2.25 mm 13 1 2.75 mm 12 2 3.0 mm 11 – 3.25 mm 10 3 3.5 mm – 4 3.75 mm 9 5 4.0 mm 8 6 4.5 mm 7 7 5.0 mm 6 8 5.5 mm 5 9 6.0 mm 4 10 6.5 mm 3 10 1/2 7.00 mm 2 – 7.5 mm 1 – 8.00 mm 0 11 9.00 mm 00 […]