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Looking at a knitting pattern from first glance can seem like a complex code. I mean seriously... looking at rows upon rows of P1,*K1, P1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, SL1PWYIF, K1, SL1PWYIF can cause panic sweats and an instant migraine if you don't have a reference as to what these abbreviations mean.  Fortunately, some patterns come with an abbreviation guide, but for those rogue patterns that leave you stranded, we've come up with a handy list of common knit abbreviations that every knitter should know.  When you first start knitting you tend to start of blind and just barge into it,...

By Carey Nuss.       Have you ever looked at a yarn label and wondered what the heck all those symbols and numbers mean? You aren't alone! Yarn labels have to fit in a lot of information in a small amount of space, and instead of using a lot of small text (which would just be unreadable and annoying), they use symbols where they can. Learn How to Read Yarn Labels with this quick tutorial. Just like the tags on your clothing, yarn labels contain value information. From fiber content to laundering information, the label includes so many details to consider....

Have you ever looked at a skein of yarn and wondered what all the information meant? Do you still confuse the bleach and dry symbols? 

Check out this handy guide to reading yarn labels and you’ll never be confused again! There's a reason that there is a little pretty label that goes around your yarn and it's not just to make the yarn look cool.  If you've started to get interested in knitting then those labels will becomes more interesting and more relevant as you continue your knitting adventure.  Let's have a look at what all the bits mean ... Knowing what to look for on a yarn label can help you quickly find what you need, especially when you’re in the store shopping. The below is a small guide I have put together showing you all the main things you need to look for.

Click on the blue link to read or print out the How To Understand Yarn Labels

Yarns can be made up of as many as eight plies of yarn! Eight-ply yarns are often called a “cabled yarn” since the eight plies are braided into a smooth cable. Worsted yarns come in a variety of plies – from one-ply to eight-plies.

 When thinking about plies, the general rule is that the more plies of yarn, the less likely the yarn will pill and break.