I created some infographics that I'm dumping all together here. Look for more blog posts that go more in-depth to these infographics!

Yarn labels may also show washing instructions. Below is an infographic summary of the symbol meanings. It is important to pay attention to these instructions or you risk ruining your project. Wool is a common "sensitive" fiber. Wool has the proclivity to felt. The felting process can be utilized to create a thicker, stiffer fabric. As a result of felting the fabric, it will also shrink. Felting a fabric requires a few components: agitation, moisture, and heat. The washing in

As described earlier, the yarn label has a (recommended) gauge. It shows how many stitches and rows are required to create a 4 inch by 4 inch square (10cm x 10cm square). These numbers are specific to the yarn and hook or knitting needle. For example, my created label below has a recommended hook/knitting needle/tool size of 6.5mm. With that hook size (and yarn) it is expected that 10 single crochet stitches and 12 rows will create a 4 inch by 4 inch square. On the other sid

Yarn weights are a very important part of any yarn-craft. At its basic definition, it is a standardized numerical system to indicate the thickness of the yarn. The scale goes small to large and from 0 to 7. The icon in the first row is the the most eye-catching indicator of yarn weight, especially on a yarn label. On the label it may have just the icon with the numerical value, or it may also include the title of that category. The category title is the overarching title of t

As a beginner, yarn labels can be difficult to decipher. Here is a handy guide! The yarn brand and logo are self-explanatory. "Yarn line" is what "model" is to a car (make and model). Most yarn companies have multiple "yarn lines". For example Lion Brand Yarn has both "Feels Like Alpaca" (a DK weight yarn made with mostly acrylic fiber) and "Wool-Ease" (a worsted weight yarn made with acrylic and wool fiber). These yarns come from the same company and brand but are vastly dif