Thank you for the Chart. Very helpful
NSW. 1/5/2012
Jun 05, 2011 Rating
knitter wanna be by: Anonymous
Hi I am a learner knitter, and found a pattern for a garter stitch baby blanket done with double knit wool, it says to use 2 different sized needles to get the ruffle affect, what size would I use please.
Apr 12, 2011 Rating
Yarn Weight and Knitting Needle Handy Conversion Chart by: Christine
Thank you for your excellent yarn and knitting needle conversion charts. Now I will be able to knit some of the garments I find on the internet especially from the USA. Thanks once again for taking the time to put this on your website I am sure it helps lots of people.
Sep 06, 2009 Rating
casting on yarn by: Bernie
Hi again . . just read your tip, re knitting it in . . . I use it to start the sewing up of the garment . . .
Love reading your stuff . . .
Sep 06, 2009 Rating
conversion charts and terminologies, etc. by: Bernie
I have lived in Africa, Namibia, the UK and now in the USA, and knitting is my most favourite thing to do, and I always get confused between the countries different sizes, terms, thicknesses of yarn, etc.
I found your information extremely useful. And have also passed it on to others in similar situations to my own.
Thank you so very much for this ! I now feel so much more confident when I walk into hobby/craft stores, and I actually know what I am talking about!
Feb 23, 2009 Rating
Layout of Conversion Charts. by: Caroline S.
Glad the charts have been useful Sandy - the layout of the tables though seems to have decided to jump around by itself! Originally the columns were spread out nicely and were easier to read - oh well - computers eh? As long as knitters can understand the information. Happy knitting everyone! Oh by the way, some of the ladies I work with are going to join the bandwagon - even the beginners are keen to contribute! Congratulations once again for organising such a great project.
Caroline S.
Feb 23, 2009 Rating
Great Help by: Valerie
your conversion chart is great and I love the tip of what to do with the tail when you first start knitting! I will try that with my next square. Thanks so much!
Feb 23, 2009 Rating
Just what we were after by: Sandy
Thank you Caroline for finding the time to input all this information. Your contribution will definitely be the starting (and perhaps end point too!) of the definitive comparison chart.
There has been a lot of correspondence on this and how to achieve an 8 x 8" square and while there a many variations (different wools, needle sizes and number of stitches), we really are looking for consistency to make the volunteer joiners work easier and the end blankets a consistent weight.
