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Crochet Cardigan: Natalia Cardigan

I bring you my new design: the Natalia Cardigan. A crochet cardigan made with the Side to Side technique.   I’m going to tell you all about this pattern, but first I invite you to share this post on your social networks so that more people can make it. What is the inspiration behind this design? Surely when you saw the pictures you thought it was knitted, but no, it’s Crochet.   I have spent months working on this design, taking care of every detail so that the final result was great, and I don’t know what you think about it, but I am very proud of it.   I have been inspired by my mother: Natalia, to create this design.  I have a flashback from when I was a child, and that is seeing my mother wearing a black cardigan. She has always been someone who likes to be warm, but comfortable, and I got that from her.   This Cardigan represents a little of what my mother is to me: my roots. She is the one who has always taught me to help others, to be supportive, empathic, by example. But the most important thing is that she is always ready to help and support me in any situation.   This design is dedicated to my mother, I hope to enjoy her company for many years to come.  What you will need to make it Crochet hook: 4 mm and 4.5 mm (or necessary to obtein gauge)  Scissors  Tapestry Needle  Stitch Markers Yarn: for this design I have used Nord Uni Color  yarn from Drop. each skein  50 g (1.8 oz) / 170 m (186 yds). Fingering (14 WPI) and 45% Alpaca, 30% Polyamide and 25% Wool. Color 21.  How much yarn you need:          Approximately: 17.1 oz (18.6 oz, 19.4 oz, 21.2 oz, 22.9 oz, 25.8 oz, 27.2oz)            Approximately: 1800 yds (1963 yds, 2045 yds, 2230 yds, 2416 yds, 2712 yds, 2889 yds) What are you going to learn with this pattern?   How to make Double Slip Stitch Back Loop Only. Knitting looking Ribbing using slip stitches. Join pieces with invisible join. What is an anchored stitch. Pretty pockets and learn how to join them to a piece How to join a ribbing while crocheting  The pattern used in the back panel of the cardigan is from a website called My Picot, it is one of the free patterns they have.  They have amazing free and paid stitch patterns, visit them HERE Where can you get the pattern? This crochet pattern is available on RAVELRY and also on  ETSY. I WANT THE PATTERN I WANT THE PATTERN See what teters made I am really happy with the result!!! Previous Next I WANT THE PATTERN Sizes and How to chose the perfect for you The pattern comes in 7 sizes, sizes 6 and 7 have not been tested.    The model in the photo (me) is wearing size 2 and has a bust circumference of 33.5 in.    The sizes are given in numbers from 1 to 7, but each size corresponds to the following bust circumference:   Size 1: 31.5 in   Size 2: 33.5 in   Size 3: 37.4 in   Size 4: 41.3 in   Size 5: 45.3 in   Size 6: 49.2 in   Size 7: 53.1 in I WANT THE PATTERN I hope you liked this pattern, if you make it please tag me and share your final cardigan with hashtag #NataliaCardigan.  Have a good crochet time and do not forget to share!!!!!

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Understand Care Symbols in Yarn Labels, in English and Spanish

Surely you have been frustrated by not understanding the care symbols that are on your yarn label.  In this post I explain them to you and tell you what they mean in English and Spanish, so that you will always know how to take care of the garments you crochet or knit. Care Symbols Washing You can also find this symbol related to washing with a number inside. That is to tell you the water temperature. Drying There are some other symbols regarding drying without a machine.   Ironing Bleaching *If you want to Understand your Yarn Labels CLICK HERE These are some of the symbols that we find most often on the yarn labels, keep them in mind so you can take good care of the garments you crochet or knit from now on. I hope this post has helped you and if you want to help others you can share it!! Are you on Instagram? If so, Find there!     Have a good crochet time!!! Save this Post in Pinterest

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How to understand your yarn label in English and Spanish

Most of the yarns you buy have a label, and understanding all the information on the label is essential. On the label you can see information about the materials of which the yarn is composed, the gauge, the crochet hooks recommended, the color and dye lot of the yarn, the care it requires, the amount of yarn it comes with and more.     All brands do not put the same information on labels, nor do they have the same way of putting the information about yarn.     Let’s take a closer look at what you can find on the label of your yarn ball.       Composition: It tells you the composition of your yarn, what materials it is made of and is usually shown in percentage (For example: 100 % Wool or 50 % Wool and 50 % Cotton).   Yarn Weight: It shows the thicknes of the yarn. Some brands also show the WPI or wraps per inch. (For example: DK or Fingering).    You must remember that depending on the origin of the yarn the denomination can be different, ussually in Spanish there are no standards for that like in English.   *If you want to know more about Yarn Weight in Spanish Click Here * To know more about WPI CLICK HERE     Weight/Length: This section shows you the amount of yarn in your yarn ball and its weight. The weight can be given in grams or ounces and the length can be given in meters or yards. Depending on the country of origin of your yarn it will be given in grams (gr) and meters (m) or in ounces (oz) and yards (yd).   Laundering Instructions: It would be the necessary information to take care of your crochet garments in the right way. In other words, it tells you how to wash it by hand or by machine and how to dry it.        There are some yarns that are Superwash, which in other words can be machine washed and can be machine washed because they have been treated with chemicals to make them stronger and machine washable. It also tells you whether the garment can be ironed or dry cleaned.     * If you want to know how to take care of your crocheted garments CLICK HERE   Hook/Needle: On the label you can see the gauge where it tells you how many stitches and rows fit in 10 cm or 4 in. This information is just to guide you a little. (Always take the time to make your gauge before you start your project, it is very important to get the right result) usually it gives this information for both knitting needles and crochet hooks.   Color and Dyelot: This refers to the color of the yarn. They come on the label with a color number and the dye lot number.      When buying yarn for a project you should buy all the skeins you need because even if it is the same color if they are from a different dyelot the shade may vary a little.               Important Vocabulary to Understand Yarn Labels Now you have all the information you need to understand the label on your yarns. It’s time to pay attention to the information on the label, whether it’s the yarn you already have at home or the yarn you’re going to buy in the future. I hope this information has been useful for you. If you have any questions you can ask me, I will be happy to help you. SAVE THIS POST Are you on Instagram? If so, Find me there!   Enjoy your Crochet time!

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¿What are the WPI?

WPI stands for Wraps Per Inch. And you may wonder what is it and why you need to know about it. Very simple, this is a system that allows you to know the ga approximate yarn weight by checking how many wraps of yarn fit in one inch or 2.5 cm, I prefer to do it in inches because I find it more accurate. What is the purpose of knowing the WPI of a yarn? Surely you’ve had a yarn that you don’t know its weight, and you want to know if you can use it for a certain project. You bought a pattern, and it asks for a yarn that you don’t have, but it tells you the WPI of the yarn you should use. If you know the WPI of the yarn you have, you will know if you can use it or not. How do you know how many WPIs a yarn has? There is only one way, but you can use several tools to do it. You should take a ruler (or anything that has 1 inch measurement) and wrap it loosely around the yarn within the measurement corresponding to one inch or 2.5 cm. If you don’t have a ruler or want to use a tool just for that, you can take any object, for example a pencil, and mark with tape or anything else the space that measures one inch. Clearly you will need a ruler or tape measure to measure, but only the first time. Then you know that there is one inch in that space. There is a tool that already comes for this, it is basically a small ruler with the measurement of 1 inch. They are very nice but not essential to know the WPI. I use the ruler to measure the samples and the hook measurements to do it. How to Know your Yarn Weight depending on how many WPI it has. This is a very simple method, I promise it will get you out of a lot of trouble. Tell me what you think, have you used it before? If you want to know more about yarns: *6 Types of Yarn Packaging *Yarn Weights and how to say it in Spanish Save it for Later

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6 Types of Yarn Packaging in English and Spanish.

Surely, when you started crocheting you thought it was just a matter of learning how to hold yarn and hook and make stitches, but it goes much further than that. Crochet is a whole world full of things to learn every day.  That’s why in this post I’m going to introduce you to the different ways you can find your yarns and the way they are called in Spanish too. Types of Yarn Packaging Yarns are packaged in several ways, you will see below the most common ones:  Hank: is the form in which most wool artisans (the people who work with wool from the care of the animal until it is in the state we need it to crochet) and dyers fold it or present it so that it reaches us. This form of presentation helps the fiber to maintain its fluffiness and elasticity. Skein:is the most common form of packaging in many places and is made in an automated way in factories, not manually as hanks. Ball:is simply a ball that we make when we wind the hank or any yarn by hand. Cone: it is a packaging made mostly in factories. The yarn is cone-shaped with a cardboard or plastic cone (almost always) inside that gives it the shape and makes it stand upright. Cake: it has the form of a cake. This term is also used in Spanish. It is usually made by hand, with a homemade winder machine.  Donut: this packaging resembles the shape of a delicious donuts. It is of automated production, it is not made manually, but in factories. How do Spanish-speaking crocheters call them? You may wonder why you need to know this in Spanish. Well, very easy, when you crochet a pattern in Spanish in the materials’ section you can find these words, it is important for you to know them if you want to be a bilingual crocheter. Hank – Madeja Skein – Ovillo Ball – Bola Cone – Cono Cake – Cake Donut Ball – Dona What is the best choice for you? I will tell you a bit about my experience to help you choose which one is the best for you. Hank: Do not use it to crochet directly, it can form a huge tangle and end in frustration. You must wind it before with the help of a winder or you can do it without it perfectly helping you with a chair or someone to hold the skein while you wind it into a ball. However, if you are going to dye the yarn, it is better to do it in the form of a skein. The rest of the packaging come ready to use, although some may be more comfortable to crochet with than others. For example, working with a cake is easier because it won’t be rolling all over the place, it stays more easily on a flat surface or in a yarn ball bowl. I prefer the ball or the cake.  Like everything in life, it depends on each person and their tastes and habits to choose the packaging that they like the most. *If you want to know more about yarn: 5 Things to Keep in Mind when buying Yarn 5 Tips to Improve your Yarn Tension Tips to choose Best Yarn for Your Projects Save this Post Are you on Instagram? If so, FIND ME there! Have a Good Crochet Time!

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Yarn Weights and how to say it in Spanish

You love to crochet, but you’re a little confused about choosing yarn for a project because you don’t know the different weights that exist. I am going to help you not only to know the different sizes but also to know what they are called in Spanish.  It is also true that most Spanish-speaking crocheters use English terms to refer to yarn weights. What is Yarn Weight? Yarn Weight is just the thickness of the yarn.   There are different yarn weights, and you should know about this to be able to choose better when starting a new project.   Making socks with a fingering yarn is not the same as making socks with a DK yarn, and the same happens to everything else.   There are yarn manufacturers all over the world and not all of them classify yarns according to their thickness in the same way, that is why having a chart with the standards and their equivalents will be very useful.   What are PLYs (cabos, in Spanish) and where are they used? Historically, yarn thickness was measured by the number of plys it had. The Ply is one of the strands that make up the yarn.   Usually, when spinning the fibers, several plys of the same fiber or of different fibers in some cases are joined together to create a thicker yarn. In some countries, such as the United Kingdom, this method is still used today, although it is no longer very clear because it is not as accurate.   Most crocheters, knitters and countries use the U.S. system, even in Spanish-speaking countries because we do not have unified terms in Spanish (that we all use) to classify the thickness of the yarns.   Even so it is good to know all the methods in case you come across a pattern that uses, for example, yarns from the UK, and they give you the thickness in plys, you won’t think they are speaking Chinese.   REMEMBER: PLY – Cabo (in Spanish)   Yarn Weights in English and Spanish Well, let’s see the most common terms for Yarn Weights. As the most used ones are in English, I will put them in English and then their translation to Spanish, which as I already told you, not many use: Lace – Listón   Fingering (US)/ Super Fine – Super Fino   Sport (US)/ Fine – Fino   DK/ Light – Ligero   Worsted (US)/ Medium – Medio   Bulky (US)/ Chunky (UK) – Abultado   Super Bulky (US) – Super Abultado   Jumbo – Jumbo Characteristics of each Yarn Weight LACE (Listón): It is the thinnest thickness. It is used for very fine work such as lace and miniatures.      Gauge: If you make a swatch with this yarn, you will obtain approximately 32 to 42 stitches in 10 cm.   Recommended Hook: It is recommended to use a 1.6 to 1.4 mm steel crochet hook with this yarn weight, or a 2.25 mm hook (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all work with different tensions and depending on the project, the hook we use can vary as well). SPORT (US)/ FINE  (Fino): It is also widely used in baby clothes because it is quite thin in terms of its weight.    Gauge: If you make a swatch with this yarn you will obtain approximately 16 to 20 stitches in 10 cm.   Recommended Hook: It is recommended to use a 3.5 mm to 4.5 mm crochet hook with this yarn weight (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all crochet with different tensions and depending on the project, the hook may also vary). FINGERING (US) /SUPER FINE (Super Fino): This yarn is still fine but thicker than the previous one. It is most commonly used to make socks, gloves and baby clothes.     Gauge: If you make a swatch with this yarn, you will obtain approximately 21 to 32 stitches in 10 cm.   Recommended Hook: It is recommended to use a 2.25 mm to 3.5 mm crochet hook with this yarn weight (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all crochet with different tensions and depending on the project, the hook may also vary). DK/ LIGHT (Ligero): It is a yarn widely used to make sweaters and tops. Gauge:If you make a swatch with this yarn you will obtain approximately 12 to 17 stitches in 10 cm.   Recommended Hook: It is recommended to use a 4.5 mm to 5.5 mm crochet hook with this yarn weight (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all crochet with different tensions and depending on the project, the hook  may also vary). WORSTED (US)/ MEDIUM (Medio):    Gauge: If you make a swatch with this yarn, you will obtain approximately 11 to 14 stitches in 10 cm.   Recommended Hook: It is recommended to use a 5.5 mm to 6.5 mm crochet hook with this yarn weight (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all crochet with different tensions and depending on the project, the hook may also vary). BULKY (US) (Abultado):   Gauge: If you make a swatch with this yarn you will get approximately 8 to 11 stitches in 10 cm. Recommended Hook:It is recommended to use a 6.5 mm to 9 mm crochet hook with this yarn weight (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all crochet with different tensions and depending on the project, the hook may also vary).     SUPER BULKY (US) (Super Abultado)   Gauge: If you make a swatch with this yarn, you will obtain approximately 7 to 9 stitches in 10 cm.   Recommended Hook: It is recommended to use with this yarn weight a crochet hook of 9 mm to 15 mm or more (keep in mind that this is only a recommendation, we all crochet with different tensions and depending on the project the hook may also vary).   JUMBO (Jumbo):    Gauge: If you make a swatch

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What materials are crochet hooks made of and which one is best for you?

In crochet hooks, as in almost everything in life, there is a lot of diversity. There are hooks of many sizes, of different shapes, of different prices and made of different materials.  I want to tell you a little about the materials that your hook can be made of, and above all give you some information about each one, so you can choose which one is the best for you and for your current project. Table of Contents What materials is the crochet hook made of? Pros and Cons of each material. Materials your crochet hook may be made of, in Spanish, and why you should know about it What materials is the crochet hook made of? There are crochet hooks made of different materials such as aluminum, steel, plastic, acrylic, bamboo, wood, glass … And you may even find that there are some made of bone or ivory, of course they are some of the most expensive ones. Let’s see below some characteristics of some of them, so you can keep them in mind while choosing the right one for you or your budget. Pros and Cons of each material. Metals Pros: Aluminum hooks are the most readily available and used by most crocheters, especially beginners. On the other hand, the antique hooks are made of steel or other metals. They are quite inexpensive hooks and are also very light, which makes them highly recommended if you are trying to maintain fabric tension and stitch uniformity. Crochet hooks made of aluminum or any other metal tend to slide better while crocheting, in other words, it does not get stuck with the yarn and on the contrary it slides very well. This feature makes you can crochet a little faster than with hooks made of other materials. They are very light hooks, which makes them very useful. Aluminum hooks are usually a very good option if you want to move faster on your project, if you are working with a yarn with many textures that would be more difficult to work with a hook made of a different material than aluminum, or if you simply like to crochet with hooks where the yarn slides more easily. Cons: Because they are made of metal they are less flexible and more likely to cause pain in your wrist, and if you already suffer from pain or damage to your hands they are not recommended. Another problem would be that the metal hooks if not stored and cared for properly can have rust, I have some very old ones that were my grandmother’s, and they are quite rusty. The aluminum ones that I have are very well and without rust, I prefer them to the steel ones that are older. Acrylic/ Plastic Pros: Plastic hooks are very easy to find lately and also quite inexpensive. They are also quite flexible and therefore good for your hands. They also have the characteristic that the yarn slides very well on them, although not as well as on aluminum hooks. I would say that this ability to slide the yarn on them in the case of plastic ones is between aluminum and wood or bamboo. Of course, this also depends on the yarn we are using in each case. There are conventional size and jumbo size. The later ones are light in spite of their size because they are hollow inside. Cons: The plastic causes friction and static which can affect some fibers. Depending on the friction, it can even felt the wool a little. Wood/ Bamboo Pros: Bamboo hooks have the characteristic of being light and feel warmer in your hands than those made of other materials such as aluminum. Cons: They are used to work with thicker yarns and have the characteristic that the stitches do not slide much. For beginner crocheters they are not recommended, although it is all a matter of taste and practice. There are not usually small diameter hooks, they are usually thicker. And the hooks that are made of harder woods or precious woods are usually quite expensive. Materials your crochet hook may be made of, in Spanish, and why you should know about it You already know that my mission is to teach you how to crochet patterns in Spanish, even if you don’t know anything about this language. That’s why in every post I’m leaving you terms that will be useful when you are going to crochet a pattern in Spanish and in this one you can’t miss them.  And you may wonder why you need to know the materials your hook is made of, in Spanish, the answer is very easy: In some patterns, the designer may advise you to use a hook of a certain material to obtain a specific result or to make the process easier for you. I leave you then how to say the materials the crochet hook can be made of, in Spanish: Aluminio: aluminium Acero: steel Plastico: plastic Acrílico: acrylic Bambú: bamboo Madera: wood Vidrio: glass Hueso: bone Marfil: ivory Now that you know the materials used to make crochet hooks and the pros and cons of using each one, it’s time to practice with several of them to get your own experience. You already have the knowledge you need to choose the most suitable hook for your circumstances or your project.  I hope you have found this information useful and that you can now decide which hook is best for you for each occasion. Save this post on Pinterest for when you need it. Are you on Instagram? If so, Find Me there! Have a good crochet time!

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Inline or Tapered Crochet Hook, what is the best for you?

Table of Contents 2 Types of Crochet Hooks Benefits of using Inline Hooks Benefits of using Tapered hooks. How they are called in Spanish and why you need to know it. I’m sure you’re wondering what is this inline and tapered hook thing, I promise you it’s an interesting topic that you’ll like to know a little bit about. You may already know that the crochet hook has different parts and shapes and according to this they are classified as Inline or Tapered. What is the Point of the Crochet Hook? The point (part 1 in the photo above) of the crochet hook is the part we use to grab the yarn and make the loop. This is also the part that goes inside the stitches to pull the yarn through them. If you examine your hooks in more detail, you will see that they can have the point in two different ways. And also, the shape of the hook and the throat of the needle (part 2 in the photo above) varies from one hook to another. Taking all this into account, we can classify them into two types of hooks:   Inline: In this type of crochet hooks, the point is aligned with the rest of the hook. They also tend to have a more pointed tip and a deeper neck.   Tapered: In this type of hooks the point is not aligned with the rest of the hook, it is a little inclined. In this case the point is usually more rounded and the throat of the hook is not as deep as in the inline hook.    Crochet Hook Types Although there are some differences between them, it is true that it does not influence the final result very much. In other words, your finished project will look the same if you make it with an Inline hook or with a tapered hook. Their differences have more to do with the process and the comfort of the crocheter. Benefits of using an Inline Hook Benefits of using a Tapered Hook According to some crocheters it can help you work faster. It is very useful for working with yarns that easily split. As it has a rounded tip, it does not unravel fibers so easily. According to many crocheters, by using this type of hook you can avoid the pain in your wrist. This is due to the fact that since the throat of the hook is less deep, you have to make a shallower turn when making stitches, unlike the Inline needle which, having a deeper throat, requires you to make a greater turn with your wrist to make each stitch. All these pros and cons are very subjective, which in other words, maybe for other crocheters it works this way and for you it works differently. What I can assure you is that it is much easier to work with slip stitches if you use an Inline hook. It is also true that with time and experience we use the type that we prefer without knowing sometimes why. What they are called in Spanish and why you should know it In Spanish, it is referred to as follows:   Alineada: inline   No Alineada: tapered   And you may wonder why you should know how the hooks are called in Spanish. It’s very simple, if you are learning to crochet patterns in Spanish it is very useful to know this information. It may be the case that in a certain pattern you are advised to use an inline needle, for example, to make the ribbing, since they are made in slip stitches, and it is much easier that way.   In Spanish patterns, you will find this term mainly in the section of tips or advice they give you to get a better result. You might also find it in the materials section when they refer to the hooks you will need. Now you know it for when you are crocheting in Spanish and you find these terms that I have taught you. I hope you have found this information useful and that you can now decide which hook is best for you on each occasion, because you don’t always have to use the same type. Are you on Instagram, if so find me there! Have a good crochet time!

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25 Crochet Tools in Spanish

Making a crochet pattern in Spanish is not as difficult as you think. I assure you that with practice, knowing the necessary terms and some tips you can do it in no time. And I’m here to help you with that. In this post I’m going to tell you about some of the different tools and materials that we use in crochet. At least the ones you need to know to start this adventure and some more. Crochet Tools in Spanish Aguja de crochet/ ganchillo: crochet hook 2- Hilado/hilo: yarn Here you have 5 Things to have in mind when buying yarn and also some Tips to choose the best yarn for your project. 3- Tijeras: scissors  4- Marcador de Puntos: stitch marker 5- Aguja Lanera: yarn needle/ tapestry needle/ darning needle 6- Cinta Métrica: Tape measure/ measuring tape 7- Contador de Vueltas: row counter.  8- Medidor de puntos: gauge swatch ruler/swatch rule   9- Bolsa de proyectos: project bag 10- Tapete/esterilla de bloqueo: blocking mat 11- Tablero de bloqueo: blocking board 12- Bowl para hilado: yarn bowl 13- Ovilladora/Bobinadora: yarn ball winder 14- Devanadora: yarn umbrella swift 15- Molde para hacer pompones/Máquina para hacer pompones: pom pom maker 16- Telar: loom 17- Guardapuntos: stitch holder 18- Anillo guía de hilado: yarn guide ring 19- Pesa de cocina/ Balanza de cocina: kitchen scale 20- Medidor de ganchillos/ Medidor de agujas: crochet view sizer/crochet hook gauge 21- Cortador de hilo: yarn cutter 22- Bloqueador de calcetines: sock blockers 23- Tricotín: twist knitting mill 24- Agujas bloqueadoras: knit bloquers 25- Alfileres en T para bloquear: T-Pins Here is a long list that you should have always with you to be able to understand patterns in Spanish. There are not only common tools but others that you may sometimes need, that’s why I have included them, so you have an idea of all the materials and tools. If there is something that you want to know and is not included, please let me know in the comments.This Save this Post I hope you have found this information useful. Any questions you can ask me, I will be happy to help you. Are you on Instagram, if so find me there! Have a good CROCHET TIME!  

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Crochet and Knit Calculator

The online crochet and knit calculator is very useful for you. I have made it to save you time and stress in the process of creating or adjusting any crochet or knitting project. I don’t know about you, but I love math. But still I feel like I waste a lot of time on it every time I’m designing a new crochet project. The truth is that I can’t wait to pick up the hook and start crocheting, but there are some math to do first, and it’s very important if you want to get it right. And this calculator will save you time and headaches if you don’t like math. All you can do with this calculator This calculator can be used for several purposes. It will be very useful whether you are a crochet or knitting designer or someone who creates her own garments or modifies the size or shape of other crochet or knitting projects.               What you can do with the Crochet and Knit Calculator:   If you are a designer, you can use the calculator to find out how many stitches and rounds/rows the piece you are creating should have. Just with the data of your gauge and the calculator, you will know in a few seconds how many stitches and rounds the garment you want to create will have. If you create your own projects, you can also use this calculator to do the math for you. By entering the data of your gauge, you can find out how many stitches and rounds/rows the project you are creating should have. If you want to modify an existing pattern, yours or someone else’s, use the calculator to recalculate the number of stitches and rounds your garment will have.   How to use the calculator To use the Calculator the first thing you need to do is to make your Gauge.  Once you have your gauge ready, you can start with the calculations for your new  piece. Enter  the number of stitches your Swatch has in 4 inches. Enter  the number of rounds/rows your Swatch has in 4 inches. Then enter the width you want the piece you are going to make to be, always in inches. Enter the height you want the piece you are going to make to be, also in inches. You will see on the other side of the calculator the information you need: you will see how many stitches and rounds are in 1 inch of your swatch.  And what you need most is also here: The amount of stitches you need to make to get the desired width on your piece, and the amount of rounds/rows you need to make so that you have the desired height on your new piece. Do you want to help? I am making these calculators so that all of us can do the calculations we need in an easy way so that we can save time and headaches. I am a crocheter like you, so if you have any suggestions about the calculators, please let me know. My goal is to improve them and create more and for that your help is very important. Thank you very much for your support and help.

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