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| Skill levels for knitting | |||
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Beginner | Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping. |
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Easy | Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. |
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Intermediate | Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting in the round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing. |
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Experienced | Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, fair isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns, and numerous color changes. |
| Skill levels for crochet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() |
Beginner | Projects for first-time crocheters using basic stitches. Minimal shaping. |
| 2 | ![]() |
Easy | Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. |
| 3 | ![]() |
Intermediate | Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finishing. |
| 4 | ![]() |
Experienced | Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and refined finishing. |
NOTE ABOUT PRINTING THIS CHART: While easy to read on your computer screen, the above chart will be slightly bit mapped when printed. For a sharper copy, print out the standards document pdf.
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