Get acquainted with our free guides for many of the mediums we support. Simply add them to a cart, check out, and your free PDF will be delivered to your email.
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Get acquainted with our free guides for many of the mediums we support. Simply add them to a cart, check out, and your free PDF will be delivered to your email.
4 products
Standard Yarn Weight System Comparison Guide by Josh Steger - Free Digital Download
Regular price $ 0.00 Save $ 0.00Understanding yarn weights is one of the most fundamental skills in fiber arts — whether you're knitting, crocheting, or weaving. This comprehensive one-page reference chart covers all eight standard yarn weight categories, from lace thread all the way up to jumbo roving, with everything you need to match the right yarn to the right tools.
This is our super secret chart that Josh made as a companion to most of his in person classes. Now available to all!
The chart covers knit and crochet gauge ranges, recommended needle and hook sizes in metric, U.S., and UK sizing, wraps per inch for each category, and — uniquely — recommended reed sizes for rigid heddle weavers. Keep it posted in your studio and never second-guess a yarn label again.
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This reference chart is available as a free download. Add it to your cart and check out at no charge. After checkout you will receive an email with a link to your PDF.
Spin With Drop Spindle Beginner's Guide by Josh Steger - Free Digital Download
Regular price $ 0.00 Save $ 0.00Learning to spin your own yarn is one of the most ancient and satisfying fiber arts skills you can pick up — and the drop spindle is the perfect place to start! This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything you need to know to go from a handful of wool to your first handspun yarn using a top-whorl drop spindle.
The guide covers the anatomy of your spindle, how to attach your leader, drafting fiber, making your join, and winding on your finished yarn — all in a clean, one-page printable format you can keep at your wheel station or bring to a class.
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Yarn Put-ups & Packaging Reference Guide by Josh Steger - Free Digital Download
Regular price $ 0.00 Save $ 0.00You've picked up the yarn — but do you know what form it comes in? Understanding how yarn is packaged helps you choose the right tools, avoid tangles, and get straight to crafting. This one-page visual reference guide covers all 13 standard yarn packaging types, with illustrated examples and plain-language explanations for each.
From hanks that need winding to ready-to-use pull skeins, this guide explains the difference between every form you'll encounter in a yarn shop or online, including what tools you need to work with each one.
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This reference guide is available as a free download. Add it to your cart and check out at no charge. After checkout you will receive an email with a link to your PDF.
Laundry & Yarn Care Symbols Decoder Guide - Free Digital Download
Regular price $ 0.00 Save $ 0.00Every handmade item deserves to be cared for properly, and that starts with knowing what those little symbols on your yarn label actually mean. This one-page reference guide decodes every standard care symbol you'll find on yarn and fabric labels, based on CYC, ISO, and ASTM standards.
Whether you're finishing a hand-knit sweater, a woven scarf, or a crocheted blanket, this guide helps you wash, dry, and care for your work with confidence so it lasts for years to come.
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This reference guide is available as a free download. Add it to your cart and check out at no charge. After checkout you will receive an email with a link to your PDF.
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