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2. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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   Crochet gauge (single crochet to four inch) [2] [1] Metric hook size [1] US hook size [1] Knitting gauge (number of stitches per four inches) [1] Metric knitting needle size [1] US knitting needle size Lace fingering, crochet 10-count thread 33 - 40 sts 1.5 - 2.25 mm B-1 33 - 40 sts 1.5mm - 2.25mm Super fine sock, fingering, baby 21 - 32 sts 2. ...

3. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   Changing yarn weight or needle size can have a significant impact on the finished project, so standardized systems have been spread about, as well as conversion systems for regional standards (especially needle sizes). [1] Yarn weight is important in achieving the correct gauge or tension for a particular project and can help with yarn ...

4. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   Given the linear density and weight the yarn length can be calculated; for example: l/m = 1693 × l m /Nec × m/kg, where l/m is the yarn length in metres, l m /Nec is the English cotton count and m/kg is the yarn weight in kilograms. The following length units are defined. Bundle: usually 10 lb (4.5 kg)

5. Worsted - Wikipedia

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   Worsted (/ ˈ w ɜːr s t ɪ d / or / ˈ w ʊ s t ɪ d /) is a high-quality type of wool yarn, the fabric made from this yarn, and a yarn weight category. The name derives from Worstead (from Old English Wurðestede , "enclosure place"), a village in the English county of Norfolk .

6. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   The manufacturer's recommended knitting gauge appears on the label: 5 to 7 stitches per inch using size 4.5 to 5.1 mm needles. The bottom skein is sock weight, specifically for knitting socks. Recommended gauge: 8 to 10 stitches per inch, using size 3.6 to 4.2 mm needles. Spool of all purpose sewing thread.

7. Gauge (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   Generally, the gauge should match to better than 5%, corresponding to 1" of ease in a 20" width. Similar concerns apply to the number of rows per inch. The gauge can be adjusted by changing needle size, without changing the pattern, stitch, yarn, or habits of the knitter. Larger needles produce a smaller gauge (fewer stitches per inch) and ...