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Beginner’s Guide to Yarn Weight, Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Sizes

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It's important to understand that yarn weight and hook or needle size determine the success of any craft. As a beginner, you might be overwhelmed with the variety of yarns but may get confused when looking at the  yarn weight guide . When you start your craft journey, you might focus only on the hooks and needles but forget the essential part- yarn. Understanding the yarn weights will significantly affect the texture, appearance, and project size. This post will give a clear picture of the yarn weights and sizes which will help you to make unique and versatile projects.   WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND BY YARN WEIGHT? Yarn weight is not related to the physical weight of yarn but refers to the thickness of the yarn strands. These yarns are available in different weights. The yarn is categorized by the numbering system ranging from 0-7. The size 0 (lace yarn) represents the smallest weight (thickness), while the size 7 is the largest. However, always follow the gauge stated in you...

Polyamide Yarn

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Looking for fingering weight yarn? Discover the amazing collection from Symfonie Yarns, featuring the finest quality and lightweight texture. Check our Terra yarn, a blend of premium merino wool and durable polyamide yarn , ensuring not only softness but also longevity. Enhance your knitting experience with Symfonie Yarns, where luxury and practicality seamlessly intertwine in every skein.

Stockinette Stitch Projects: A Showcase of Patterns

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  Stockinette stitch is one of the easiest patterns in knitting. Every knitter when they learn to knit and purl first works out the pattern for almost every project. Even when you buy yourself a  yarn skein , you work out stockinette to test the fiber. Scarf? Dishcloth? Sweater? And, even a gauge swatch! The squish stretchable fabric works for any knitting project and yarn. In fact, knitting stockinette in the round is as calming as meditation. As a knitter are you interested in using stockinette stitches? Whether working with any  yarn  type, the stockinette stitches showcase your craft collection beautifully. Let’s dive into projects and see what items you can create. What do you know about Stockinette stitch? Stockinette stitches are formed by alternating rows of knitting and purling. You will see "V" shapes formed by the knit stitches on the right side, while the bumps of purl stitches on the wrong side. But you may notice that the stockinette stitches curl...