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Skill Explainations

Knitting Skill Levels and Explainations:

    1. K1 BEGINNER
      Projects for first time knitters, with basic stich patterns and techniques using yarn and mid-sized needles.
    2. K2 EASY
      Projects using either yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, minimal shaping, simple finishing.
    3. K3 INTERMEDIATE
      Projects with a variety of stitches such as surface texture, color changes, mid-level shaping and finshing.
    4. K4 ADVANCED
      Projects with intricate stitch patterns and techniques, small needles, some novelty yarns.
    5. K5 EXPERIENCED
      Projects with challenging stitches and techniques, shaping and finishinG

Crochet Skill Levels and Explainations:

    1. C1 BEGINNER
      Projects for first time crocheters, with basic stich patterns and techniques using yarn and mid-sized hooks.
    2. C2 EASY
      Projects using either yarn or thread with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, minimal shaping, simple finishing.
    3. C3 INTERMEDIATE
      Projects with a variety of stitches such as surface texture, color changes, mid-level shaping and finshing.
    4. C4 ADVANCED
      Projects with intricate stitch patterns and techniques, fine threads, small hooks, some novelty yarns.
    5. C5 EXPERIENCED
      Projects with challenging stitches and techniques, shaping and finishing.