Need helpful advice on yarn and gauge substitutions?

Yarn and gauge substitution can sometimes be confusing, especially to new knitters.  There's some great information and help on yarn and gauge substitution these days.  I found two really informative and insightful articles to help you through your struggles with this issue.

Gauge and Yarn Substitution by Kathleen Cubley

and Thinking beyond the Pattern by Jenna Wilson

Remember to add them to your Favs so that you can refer back to them as often as you need to.

Here's to you knitting frustration free this week.  You're already looking absolutely light as a feather over there on your knitting cloud.

Margaret (enjoying some knitting zen today)

Spring Fling Wristlets Pattern from Knit Knitavian Style:
Allow your knitting adventures to begin.
by Margaret Nock
 Over 20 knit patterns, interviews, resources, and inspiration to keep you knitting all year round.

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How To Knitting Videos

Monday is a great day to start anew!  Do you have a stitch or knitting method you'd like to learn via video? Here of some of my favorite video demos from Knitwitch. I find her videos clear and easy to understand and I hope you will too.

Knitwitch now has her most popular videos on WonderHowTo.com.  She has an awesome one on how to measure gauge when knitting every new knitter should see. If you're struggling with gauge, this will clear up any confusion.  There is a manufacturer's suggested gauge and the actual gauge of the pattern that you're knitting.  Your gauge will vary depending on your yarn, needle size, stitches used,and tension. It's so important to work a gauge swatch before beginning your project and check your gauge as you're knitting.  There is a big misconception about gauge and it's importance. It can be a little confusing.

There are 37 videos collected on this site making it a good place to check when you're in doubt.

Knit anew!
Marg (boldly knitting into the week)
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Vegetable Dyes: A Book of Recipes and Information Useful to the Dyer by Ethel M. Mairet Paperback and Kindle!
I love this book! The idea of using the vegetable dyes is wonderful and I think you will be inspired to branch out in a new direction with your knitting/dying know how. Experiment this spring and summer with these recipes and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how fabulously talented you are.


Knitter's Handy Book Of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
BY Ann Budd
I can't say enough about this book. It's a great help when you're try to make projects for specific styles or sizes. It really takes the worry out of making the correct size. I use Ann's -The Knitter's Handy Guide To Yarn Requirements also, and I can tell you it's a life saver.

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Well, that's a wrap for today. I hope you're enjoying a little knitting or crocheting therapy today and sharing it with others. The world needs you!

Marg turning her face to the golden sun and blue sky today.