U.S.
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9
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10
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10.5
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11
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13
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15
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17
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19
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English / U.K.
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4
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3
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2
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1
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00
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000
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--
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Metric in mm
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5.50
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6.00
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6.50
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8.00
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9.00
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10.00
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12.00
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16.00
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BO
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Bind off
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CO
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Cast On
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DEC
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Decrease
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INC
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Increase
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INC
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Increase
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INC
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Increase
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K
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Knit
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K2TOG
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Knit 2 stitches together
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LH
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Left hand
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MC
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Main color
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P
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Purl
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REV ST ST
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Reverse stockinette stitch
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PSSO
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Pass slip stitch(es) over
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REP
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Repeat
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RH
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Right hand
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RS
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Right side
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SL
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Slip
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SL ST
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Slip stitch
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SSK
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Slip slip knit
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ST ST
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Stockinette stitch
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TOG
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Together
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WS
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Wrong side
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WYIB
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With yarn in back
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WYIF
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With yarn in front
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YO
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Yarn over
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Yarn Category
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Yarn Types
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# of Stitches to 4 Inches
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Recommended US Needle Size
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Super fine
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Sock, baby
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27 to 32
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1 to 3
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Fine
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Sport, baby
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23 to 26
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3 to 5
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Light
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DK, light worsted
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21 to 24
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5 to 7
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Medium
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Worsted, afghan, aran
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16 to 20
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7 to 9
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Bulky
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Chunky, craft, rug
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12 to 15
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9 to 11
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Super Bulky
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Bulky, roving
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6 to 11
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11 and larger
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Pattern
Difficulty Levels
Skill Level
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Description
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Beginner
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Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and
purl stitches. Minimal shaping.
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Easy
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Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch
patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.
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Intermediate
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Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic
cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in
the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing.
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Experienced
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Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as
short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns, and
numerous color changes.
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Label
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Description
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Hand wash in water no warmer than 104 degrees F.
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Machine wash in water no warmer than 104 degrees F.
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Can be machine dried.
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Do not machine dry.
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Can be bleached.
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Do not bleach.
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Can be ironed.
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Do not iron.
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Can be dry cleaned.
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Do not dry clean.
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Can be dry cleaned using P solvents.
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Using two double-pointed needles, start by casting on a
few stitches, around 3 to 6. It is best if the neeedles are short. Knit all
of the stitches. Instead of turning your work and knitting the stitches in
the reverse direction, move the needle with the stitches to your other hand
(your left hand) without turning your work. Now slide the stitches to the
other end of the needle, pulling the yarn across the back of the stitches.
Knit the row again. Continue this way, sliding and knitting, until the cord
is the length you wish. Thread the yarn through the final stitches and pull
firmly.
Make sure to pull the yarn tight and pull on the cord as your go.
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