General Tips for Knitters and Crocheters

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Whether you are a knitter or crocheter, there are general considerations to keep in mind when working with yarn.  There are also tips, tricks, finishing methods and embellishments that both knitters and crocheters will find useful to know.  Particularly useful are things you should know to get the same fit and sizing as in the feature photo of the pattern you are working.

• What you should know about yarn
  • How to select the right yarn for your project (coming soon!)
  • Working with cone yarns 
    
    
• Getting the Fit you Want
  • The importance of getting gauge and how to do it (coming soon!)
  • Measuring and using a Dress Form

• Finishing & Embellishment
  
  • Tips for weaving in ends   (coming soon!)
  • How to block
  • Making twisted cord
  • How to make Pom Poms
  • How to sew on a button   (coming soon!)
  • Tips for weaving in ends  (coming soon!)
  • How to line your project