Typically CSM'ers will use yarn classified as sock yarn to knit socks with but occasionally you will hear on the Yahoo! group about knitting socks with some "strange number" yarn.
The numbers actually mean something. Crazy Fiber Lady posted a comment to this blog to a great site that explains just how those numbers are calculated and what they mean. (Thanks!)
Laura, with Handwerks, posted this great link to visually show you the difference between yarn weights. It's very handy!
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Showing posts with label yarn. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Yarn Weight Chart
The Craft Yarn Council of America has a great chart showing the different yarn weight standards. This is important to help you determine if the ball of yarn you have can be knitted on your CSM.
My AK doesn't like anything thicker than a Fine (2)
My row gages have run anywhere between 7 rows per inch to 12 rows per inch. It depends on the thickness of the yarn and the tension you set on your machine.
My AK doesn't like anything thicker than a Fine (2)
My row gages have run anywhere between 7 rows per inch to 12 rows per inch. It depends on the thickness of the yarn and the tension you set on your machine.
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