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2. Gauge (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   The term "gauge" is used in knitting to describe the fineness size of knitting machines. It is used in both hand knitting and machine knitting. The phrase in both instances refers to the number of stitches per inch rather than the size of the finished article of clothing. The gauge is calculated by counting the stitches (for hand knitting) or ...

3. Sewing machine needle - Wikipedia

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   The majority of sewing machine needles are made of various grades of hardened steel coated with either nickel or chromium, though certain specialty needles are coated with titanium nitride on top of chromium. Titanium nitride is a reflective golden-colored ceramic material which reduces abrasion allowing the needle to stay sharper longer and ...

4. Hook gauge - Wikipedia

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   A hook gauge or needle gauge is a measuring device used by crocheters and knitters to test the sizes of particular crochet hooks and knitting needles. Hook gauges are usually made of plastic or aluminum and have sizing holes from 2mm to 11mm diameter. A hook gauge also functions as a ruler to test the size of a test swatch of handmade fabric. [1]

5. Row counter (hand knitting) - Wikipedia

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   "Rows: When knitting and suddenly called away, mark off the number of rows reached. Increase/decrease: For casting on, or casting off stitches. Times: To mark off the pattern when doing fancy knitting, etc. Measure: Very handy when tape measure is mislaid. Needle gauge: For correct sizes from 6 to 12." [1] [i]

6. Knitting needle - Wikipedia

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   A needle gauge makes it possible to determine the size of a knitting needle. Some may also be used to gauge the size of crochet hooks. Most needles come with the size written on them, but with use and time, the label often wears off, and many needles (like double-pointed needles) tend not to be labelled.

7. 5 convicted in Amsterdam over violence against Israeli soccer ...

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   A Dutch court convicted five men Tuesday for their part in last month's violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam that shocked the world and sparked accusations of antisemitism.. The ...

8. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with needle and thread. Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts , arising in the Paleolithic Era. Although usually associated with clothing and household linens , sewing is used in a variety of crafts and industries, including shoemaking , upholstery , sailmaking ...

9. Dennis D. Dammerman - Pay Pals - The Huffington Post

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   From November 2008 to March 2010, if you bought shares in companies when Dennis D. Dammerman joined the board, and sold them when he left, you would have a -36.5 percent return on your investment, compared to a 30.9 percent return from the S&P 500.