The journal
yarn substitution
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The Gelato Sweater: A Wavy Stripe Crochet Sweater Pattern
A cropped crewneck in wavy stripes, nine sizes from XS to 5XL in sport weight cotton on a 3 mm hook. With the yarn…
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How to Substitute Yarn in Any Crochet Pattern
Gauge decides whether it fits, metres decide how much you buy, and fibre decides whether you want to wear it. Five yarns all sold…
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What Weight Is Bouclé Yarn, Really?
Bouclé is a construction, not a weight, and both of the usual shortcuts for identifying one get it wrong in opposite directions. Five real…
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The Gloomy Sweater: A Cosy Mock Neck Knit Sweater Pattern
A relaxed mock neck pullover, knit seamlessly from the top down with a saddle shoulder. Eight sizes, XS to 4XL, in fine merino. Plus…
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The Crochet Bow: A Classic Crochet Bow Pattern for Hair, Gifts and Decor
A classic crochet bow in a knit-look ribbed fabric, 13 x 15 cm from 40 g of sport weight cotton on a 3.5 mm…
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Holding Yarn Strands Together: What Weight Do You Actually Get?
Hold two strands together and you do not get the average of the two. Here is what actually happens, a table for the combinations…
