Knitting

Knitting

A method of creating a cloth by stitching thread or yarn into consecutive rows of loops.

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cable needle

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A cable needle is a single, double-pointed needle used to hold stitches in front or back of the work while twisting a cable. These needles may be straight or curved.

knitting gauge

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A knitting gauge is a small ruler with a slide used for measuring gauge in stitches per inch. Knowing stitches per inch helps knitters create garments to desired dimensions.

K is the pattern abbreviation for knit. For example, k2 means to knit two stitches. This abbreviation is often used in combination with others such as: k2,yo,k2tog (knit 2 stitches, yarn over, knit 2 ...

Kaffe Fassett

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Fassett is best known for his use of multiple colors in his work. Many of knitting patterns require small amounts of a dozen or more colors. He has also designed needlepoint, quilts, and other ...

Alice Starmore

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Starmore, a Scottish knitting designer, is well known for her intricate Fair Isle sweater designs. She is considered an authority on Fair Isle and Aran knitting.

circular knitting

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Circular knitting is done on circular or double-pointed needles. Knitting proceeds in rounds rather than rows, so the right side of the work is always facing the knitter. A flat knitting pattern must ...

worsted

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Worsted-weight yarn is the most commonly used in the United States. This yarn is used for afghans, winter sweaters, and many other items. Most knitters use this yarn at a gauge of 4 to 5 stitches per ...