Love Knitting for Babies - UK (2019-08)

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Knitting & crochet basics

1,2 & 3-plyKniton2 - 3.5mmneedles.Usefordelicatelaceknitting

andbabygarments.Goodforsocksandgloves.

4-ply Knit on 3 - 4mm needles. Great for baby clothes, heavier socks

and lightweight tops.

Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3.5 - 4.5mm needles. Usually double the

weight of 4-ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for most

garments and quick to knit up.

Super chunky Knit on 7 - 12mm needles. A great weight for beginners,

as it produces quick results. Good for furnishings.

Big Knit on 9 - 20mm needles. Perfect for eye-catching scarves and

coats, as well as cosy cushions and throws.

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jumpers.UsewhenDKisn’theavyenough,andchunkyistoobulky.

Perfectforoutdoororwarmclothing.

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Hooksizes

How to crochet

Chunky Knit on 5.5 - 7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear and

winter jumpers, great for oversized garments.

Foundation chain Like casting on, this is the basis for your crochet project

i e yarns ill un er e oo ,

bring the hook through the slip

knot to create a new loop.

eng en e c ain y repeaing

steps 2-3, creating a new chain

stitch with each repeat.

Tos ar, ae a slip no aroun

your crochet hook.

ring e yarnaroun e oo

from the back to the front and

catch the yarn with the hook.

C t t h

again,and draw this through both

loopson your crochet hook.

DoublecrochetA basic stitch that creates a dense fabric

Yarn weights

There are lots of different weights of yarn to choose from, so

read our handy guide to picking the right yarn for your project,

from delicate laceweight to blankets and chunky big knits...

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the next stitch and carry the yarn

over the hook.

B i t t h t i.

You will now have two loops on

your crochet hook.

14 2mm B/1

13 2.25mm –

12 2.5mm C/2

11 3mm –

10 3.25mm D/3

9 3.5mm E/4

8 4mm G/6

7 4.5mm 7

6 5mm H/8

5 5.5mm I/9

4 6mm J/10

3 6.5mm K/10Ω

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000 10mm –

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