KNITTING TIPS

Worsted weight yarn- 2 ply, approximately 210 yards per skein a FULL 4 ounce skein.  Available in 29 colors. 

Sport weight yarn- 2 ply, approximately 1750 yards per cone put up in one pound cones.  Available in 13 colors.

Bulky weight yarn- 2 ply, approximately 80 yds per skein. Available in 8 colors.

 needle sizes- suggested sizes- #5--#15 for worsted weight

                                                       #1--#8 for sport weight 

Always read pattern for approximate quantity of yarn needed.

When in doubt we suggest you order an extra skein, you can always make a hat or a pair of mittens to match! 

To save your time and ensure accurate sizing, CHECK THE GAUGE. 

Approximate quantities of yarn needed for :

Socks: Lady’s with a 6 inch cuff- one skein of worsted weight yarn

            Men’s with a 6 inch cuff- one and 1/4 skeins of worsted weight yarn

Hat:  one skein

Mittens:  one skein

Scarf:  two skeins

Lady’s sweater- worsted weight (medium-large)- 6 skeins

                            sport weight (medium-large) -one cone

Men’s sweater- worsted weight (large)- 6-8 skeins

                           sport weight (large)- 1 1/2 cones

Lady’s vest-(medium-large)  worsted weight - 3 to 4 skeins

Child’s sweater- (size 6-8) - 3 skeins

Remember to add more yarn for cables and fancy stitches.

Any questions feel free to call or e-mail.  We will get back to you real soon.

Washing tips:  I routinely wash my wool socks in the machine on gentle with COLD water and lay flat to dry.  Sweaters I wash by hand in cold water and woolite.

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Last modified: 03/16/08