How to Knit Folded-Hem Socks on a Flatbed Knitting Machine
Guide to machine knitting Folded-Hem Socks for fast, professional results. Learn shaping, stitching, and how to achieve a perfect, snug fit with ease.
Glossary of Spinning Terms
Term Description Batt A wide, rolled-up bundle of carded fleece that unrolls into a blanket. Bench A table of the spinning wheel on which the wheel and spinning mechanism are mounted Bulk Wool’s filling power or “bounce” is the volume occupied by wool fibers. It can be applied to loose wools, slivers, or yarn and…
Three Main Types of Woven Fabric
The three main types of woven fabric are: plain weave, twill, and satin weave. All other weave structures are variations of the three.
Yarn & Fabric Types by Content
Two fabric types classified by content are natural and synthetic. See summary tables of fiber & fabric classification based on material type.
Knitting Needle Size Conversion Chart
A chart of knitting needle sizes in millimeters and their corresponding codes used in the US, UK, and Canada.
Crochet Abbreviations, Definitions, and Explanations
A master list of the most common crochet abbreviations with descriptions and explanations: reference for beginners and advanced crocheters.
How to Make Side Slant Pockets: A Comprehensive Tutorial
Step-by-step tutorial on how to make side slant pockets. These pockets are very comfortable, and fit the hand naturally.
How to to Draft a Basic Bodice Pattern (Sloper) Quickly and Efficiently
Draw a basic bodice pattern efficiently.
Key Points in Sewing Pattern Making
Mode, material, and measurements are the three basic concepts (3 Ms) of pattern making.
Master List of Knitting Abbreviations
A table of abbreviations and acronyms used by hand and machine knitters. A US based master list.
Open Cast On Method on a Flat Bed Knitting Machine
Open cast-on, aka provisional or invisible cast-on, is the type of cast-on that produces unfastened stitches that will unravel whenever possible.
E-Wrap Cast On Tutorial for a Flatbed Knitting Machine
In machine knitting, the e-wrap cast on wraps yarn counterclockwise around each needle, forming loops that resemble a lowercase “e.”