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Yarns are very variable, but in the US this is often called worsted weight. Personally I find DK tends to go further than a worsted weight yarn. I always check with a yarn swatch when using DK for a US pattern, as I often have to use a different hook size.
No, double knitting wool is very approximately the same as medium worsted weight. I find that it usually goes further than worsted weight, though there is large variation between brands. It's best to check the ball band if you have a sample, which should give the recommended hook/needle size and the yardage. Modern patterns will often give this information too, in the 'materials' section. When substituting yarn it's especially important to work a sample swatch.
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When knitting in the back and front of same stitch or kbf do you get an increase?
Yes, because you are knitting two stitches from the same stitch.
Are 2 strands of double knitting equal to 1 of chunky?
Usually yes. The best way to test it is to take a ruler and wrap the two strands together around the ruler continuously for one inch length (make sure the yard does not overlap, nor leave gaps). Then take a strand of chunky yarn and do the same. You should get the same number of rotations around the ruler for each. You may also want to note that using two yarns together of different colors will give you a nice heathered effect in the finished product.
Do the words chunky and fat mean the same?
Yes
Do you use the same yarn for knitting as for crocheting?
Yes
Is chunky yarn the same as bulky yarn?
The terms used by yarn manufacturers are very varied and there is no standard meaning to any of them. Chunky and bulky are obviously similar in meaning, but the only way to see if yarns are equivalent is to compare the weight to length information given on the ball band.
When knitting and instr say yfwd is it the same thing as yo?
Yes.
Is French knitting French?
No, French knitting does not originate from France. It is also known as spool knitting or corking, and is a type of knitting where yarn is looped around pins on a spool to create cords or tubes. The name "French knitting" may be a misnomer that led some to believe it originated in France.
Is the 3DS larger than the dsixl?
no, it's about the same size as a ds lite, only more chunky.
Do 2 pencils work the same as 2 knitting needles?
Yes, if you want to knit. However, your knitted fabric will be full of graphite if you use pencils to knit. Knitting needles, however, are useless for writing.
Must know how much is here before knitting project is begun. Who will solve a math problem about the length of a ball of yarn?
The number of balls of wool and the ply to use is usually given in the knitting pattern. A test swatch is a good way to ensure there are the same stitches and rows as stated in the knitting pattern. When I was knitting (many years ago) balls (skeins) of wool was given in ounces!
What is the different between circular knit and flat knit?
Circular knit is knitted from different needle by different feeders high production cappacity, but flat can be knitted with same technics but fabric is not circular, low production than circular knit
What is the English equivalent of a US knitting needle size 35?
A US knitting needle size 6 would be equivalent to a UK knitting needle size 8, or a 4mm.
