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Crochenit

Getting started
Holding the hook
Untangling yarn
Using stoppers

Crochet

Stitch abbreviations
Gauge
Hook sizes: General
Hook sizes: Aluminum
Hook sizes: Steel
Tips for using hooks
Understanding symbols

Cross-Stitch

General information
Needles
Hoops & scissors
Threads
Fabrics
Mounting Aida
Framing
Working from graphs
Getting started

Knitting

Abbreviations
Metric conversion charts and standard equivalents
Yarns
Needles
Basic Stitches
Following patterns
How to "Work in pattern"
Seams
Gauge
Inconsistent gauge
Tight cast-on edge
To knit duplicate pieces
Need a smooth edge?
Lose your place in the pattern?
Where did I begin?
Keep your place in written color changes
Feel like gauge swatches are a wasted effort?
Too many loose ends?
Pin it together
Hide the ends
Add a new skein of yarn
Placing unraveled stitches back on needles
Thoughtful gifts