Reference
Reference Charts
Evergreen conversion and sizing charts for knitting and crochet, the kind of thing worth bookmarking instead of recalculating every time.
- English to French Knitting and Crochet Glossary (Lexique Tricot et Crochet)A comprehensive bilingual translation glossary for French-speaking crafters following English patterns and charts.
- English to Portuguese Knitting and Crochet Glossary (Dicionário de Crochê e Tricô)A comprehensive bilingual translation glossary for Portuguese-speaking crafters reading English patterns and charts.
- English to Spanish Knitting and Crochet Glossary (Glosario de Tejido)A comprehensive bilingual translation reference for Spanish-speaking crafters reading English patterns and charts.
- Metric to Imperial Conversions for Knitting and CrochetThe conversion math and quick-reference tables for the measurements that show up most in knitting and crochet patterns.
- Standard Blanket Sizes and Yardage GuideHow big should a blanket be? A visual cheat sheet comparing standard blanket dimensions and estimated yardage requirements across all yarn weights.
- Standard Hat Sizes & Head Measurement ChartKnow exactly how many inches to knit or crochet before decreasing. Head circumferences, negative ease, and finished hat heights from preemie to adult.
- Standard Scarf, Cowl & Wrap Dimensions GuideHow long and wide should a scarf really be? Visual dimension matrix for classic winter scarves, oversized wraps, infinity loops, and neck cowls.
- Standard Sock Sizes & Cast-On Stitch CountsStop guessing your sock cast-on. Match foot circumference and shoe size to exact stitch counts for fingering, sport, and DK weight yarns.
- Standard Yarn Weight System GuideThe eight standard yarn weight categories, with the gauge and needle or hook range typically paired with each one.
- Typical Yardage Per Skein by Weight CategoryGeneral yardage ranges for a standard 100g skein at each yarn weight, for rough planning before you check an actual label.
- US to UK to Metric Crochet Hook Size ChartUS letter/number crochet hook sizes lined up against metric millimeters, plus the separate steel hook scale for thread crochet.
- US to UK to Metric Knitting Needle Size ChartThe standard needle size conversion table, US and old UK/Canadian sizes lined up against metric millimeters.
- US vs. UK Crochet Terms Conversion Chart & GuideDon't ruin your project by confusing US single crochet with UK double crochet. Here is the definitive translation matrix and pattern checklist.
- Wraps Per Inch (WPI) Reference ChartTypical wraps-per-inch ranges for each yarn weight category, for identifying yarn that's lost its label.