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1. There are several types of yarn used in knitting. The biggest and bulkiest yarns are called bulky or super-bulky. The lightest and finest yarns are baby (sport) yarns and the very thin thread-like yarns used to make lace. Between the two extremes, there's a yarn that's moderate weight, easy to use and easy to find. What is it called? b. Worsted or Aran Bulky and super-bulky yarns are great for ultra-warm winter clothing like hats, sweaters, scarves and mittens. They're thick and somewhat heavy...
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Hello, everyone! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! I decided to make one more quiz, so let's start! 1. There are several types of yarn used in knitting. The biggest and bulkiest yarns are called bulky or super-bulky. The lightest and finest yarns are baby (sport) yarns and the very thin thread-like yarns used to make lace. Between the two extremes, there's a yarn that's moderate weight, easy to use and easy to find. What is it called? a. Mediocre b. Sport Plus c. Sweater Weight d. Worste...
I want to knit/crochet/sew this!
Hello, my dear friends! Let this day bring you all the best things! I think, that practically everyone has some idea in mind, but cannot find the pattern, let's share our thoughts in the comments, maybe, somebody has the desired pattern. I also will try to do my best to help everyone!
First Knitting Memories
Hello, my dears! As a good tradition, I want to wish you nice day and mood! Yesterday, my younger daughter (she's 12) came to me and asked to show you how to make amigurumi toys. She wanted to make the toy without learning how to make simple thinhs. Ha-ha. She reminded me myself in the childhood, I'd also wanted to get the ready-made nice scarf. Do you remember your first experience?
I need your advice
Good day, my dear friends! I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! I need your advice, what'll be interesting for you to see here, besides tutorials? Maybe, some interesting articles, or funny crafts facts? Or maybe some facts from history? Any ideas are appreciated!
Answers to the Quiz
1. Knitting has always been a traditionally female handicraft. b. False Most historians agree that knitting originated with male Arabian sailors and was basically a male-only craft until fairly recently in it's history. In many non-western cultures knitting has remained prominent amongst men and is now considered a unisex hobby. 2. Which of the following is NOT a system of needle sizing? b. Standard The "old" UK and Australian knitting needle sizing system had the smallest needles with the...
What Do You Know About Knitting? Quiz
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you nice day and mood! Let's have some fun, I've prepared intresting test about knitting. Here it is: 1. Knitting has always been a traditionally female handicraft. a. True b. False 2. Which of the following is NOT a system of needle sizing? a. UK b. Standard c. Metric d. US 3. Which of the following is not a material commonly used for knitting needles? a. Glass b. Steel c. Bamboo d. Copper 4. Which of the following is not required to describe t...
Amateur or Advanced?
Good day to you, my dear friends! I want to wish you nice day and perfect mood! Let's see one more time, as previous time I ask you quite long ago: are you an amateur knitter or do you knit for a long time? As there are a lot of new users, I'll ask you this question from time to time for the statistics.
Do you have some tips in crafting?
Hello, my dear friends! As a good tradition, I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! Do you have some tips in crafting or so called lifehacks? I'd like to offer you nice tutorial what you can do with the odds of yarn in the next post.
What helps you to cope with apathy?
Hello, my dear friends! I want to wish you nice day and perfect mood! What do you do when you have no desire to do anything? What helps you to cope with it? Does knitting or making crafts help you?
School Crafts Memories
Good day to you! I want to wish you a nice day and good mood! Let's revise our school memories. I think, that most part had Crafts at school, what do you remember best of all? Maybe some funny stories? Let's share the positive!
Do you watch any Youtube chanels of knitters or other crafts?
Hello, my dear knitters and crochetters! I hope you are safe and sound, want to wish you a nice day and stay healthy! Do you watch any Youtube chanels of knitters or other crafts? If yes, let's share useful links in the comments below.
When do you knit/crochet?
Good day to all of you! I want to wish a nice day and mood. At what part of the day do you usually knit or crochet? As for me, I usually have some free time before going to bed.