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DK yarn is equivalent to #3 Light on the Standard Yarn Weight System. It is often used for infant wear and lightweight garments. Gauge for DK is 5-6 stitches per inch on a US 4-6 needle. Worsted weight yarn also includes Aran and afghan weight yarn. Is DK yarn number 4? DK yarn is lighter …
It’s basically alternating 2 double crochet stitches followed by 2 front post double crochet stitches. Which is very easy to remember. The blanket looks the same on both sides and is reversible.
What is a knitting tool? The most basic tool in any knitter’s kit, a tapestry needle is a large sewing needle, with an eye big enough to accommodate bulky yarn. You’ll use the needle to weave in the tails of yarn left after you bind off your project. What are knitting tools called? A knitting …
What yarns are stretchy? Mohair is very elastic-stretching and springing back to shape so it resists wrinkling and sagging. Because it is so fluffy, it can be hard to knit-especially if you want defined stitches. It is often blended with silk or wool to add weight. Is wool yarn stretchy? Wool is an incredibly elastic …
Lay the wet blocking cloth over the top of your pinned piece. Gently use the iron to steam the entire piece in an up and down motion (never side to side) without any pressure. Using pressure may ruin your knitting. Just barely touch the pressing cloth with the iron and hold it there a few …
A hem in sewing is a garment finishing method, where the edge of a piece of cloth is folded and sewn to prevent unravelling of the fabric and to adjust the length of the piece in garments, such as at the end of the sleeve or the bottom of the garment. What is a hem …
The longer the stitches, the fewer within each inch, therefore, the looser the seam. Short equals tight; long equals loose. Another way to think about it is: short equals stronger and permanent, long equals weaker and temporary. This is simply a rule of thumb. Is a shorter stitch stronger? A shorter stitch results in a …
Wool pincushions can usually hold a ton of pins and as an added bonus uses the wool’s natural lanolin to keep pins smooth and sharp. Some people prefer to have their pincushion wrapped around their wrist so no matter where in the sewing room they move to they are never without their pins. Where should …
Straight Stitch has to be the most basic stitch in embroidery. It is a simple stitch that is made in a straight line. It is either made individually or in groups to form a pattern. If you know how to bring the needle in and out of the fabric, then you are good to make …
How many yarn are used for weaving? In weaving, two sets of yarns are used simultaneously to make a fabric, whereas in knitting, a single yarn is used to make a fabric. How many yarn are there? Yarns can be described as single, or one-ply; ply, plied, or folded; or as cord, including cable and …