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2. Yarn weight - Wikipedia

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   Simply slip the pencil under approximately an inch of the strands and count the number of strands. [3] Wrap the yarn around a large needle or a ruler. Make sure the yarn lies flat. Push the yarn together so there are no gaps between wraps. Smooth it out so it is neither too loose nor too tight. Measure the number of wraps per inch (2.5 cm).

3. 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. ...

4. Gauge (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   Yarn weight is a factor; thicker yarns with less loft overall produce larger stitches than thinner yarns (reducing the number of stitches per width and length). Larger knitting needles also produce larger stitches, giving fewer stitches and rows per inch. Changing needle size is the best way to control one's own gauge for a given pattern and yarn.

5. Crochet hook - Wikipedia

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   Hooks under 2.0 mm are made of steel (for its strength) and are alternately termed steel-, lace- or thread hooks. Hooks of 2.00 mm or larger diameter are called yarn hooks or regular hooks. Aluminum is the predominant material from 2.0 mm to 6.0 mm (for its lighter weight). Beyond that, bamboo, wood, and plastic are the more common materials ...

6. Units of textile measurement - Wikipedia

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   Chiffon—6 to 8 mm (can be made in double thickness, i.e. 12 to 16 mm) Crepe de Chine—12 to 16 mm; Gauze—3 to 5 mm; Raw silk—35 to 40 mm (heavier silks appear more "wooly") Organza—4 to 6 mm; Charmeuse—12 to 30 mm; The higher the weight in mommes, the more durable the weave and the more suitable it is for heavy-duty use.

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