LibGuides: Fiber Physics (Knitting and Crochet): Reference

Library Resources

A selection of fiber arts books are available in the Reed Gumenick Makerspace.

Kids' Knitting Workshop by Susan B. Anderson
Call Number: 746.43 A549
ISBN: 9781579655907
Publication Date: 2015
How To Crochet: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners by Alison McNicol
Call Number: 746.43 M169
ISBN: 9781908707246
Publication Date: 2013
Amigurumi Animals by Annie Obaachan
Call Number: 746.43 O12
ISBN: 9780312378202
Publication Date: 2008
The Big Book of Knitted Monsters by Rebecca Danger
Call Number: 746.43 D182
ISBN: 9781604680096
Publication Date: 2011
How to Crochet by Sara Delaney
Call Number: 746.43 D331
ISBN: 9781612123929
Publication Date: 2014-08-26

Yarn School
A collection of handy infographics for your knitting and fiber reference from Over the Rainbow Yarn.
Yarn Weight Standards
The numbers behind yarn weights.
How to read a yarn label
Decipher that yarn label!
Wikipedia Yarn Entrry

How to Read a Knitting Pattern
This handy document includes a glossary of knitting abbreviations and walks you through deciphering a written knitting pattern, with an explanation of the various symbols used.
Knitting Abbreviations
A comprehensive list of knitting abbreviations.
How to Read a Knitting Chart
This document describes how to read knitting charts for lace, colorwork, and cables.
Knitting Chart Symbols
A pdf of knitting chart symbols you can download and print for reference.
How to Read a Crochet Pattern
This document includes a glossary of crochet abbreviations and walks you through deciphering a written crochet pattern, with an explanation of symbols used.
Crochet Abbreviations
A comprehensive list of crochet abbreviations.
How to Read a Crochet Diagram
An explanation of how to read a charted crochet diagram.
Crochet Symbols
A list of standardized crochet symbols.
How to Read Amigurumi Patterns
An illustrated tutorial on reading amigurumi (the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, usually cute stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures) patterns.
How to Read Japanese Patterns
A series of tutorials and links on reading Japanese charted knitting and crochet patterns.

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There are various tools related to fiber arts in the Makerspace.

*KNITTING NEEDLES

--size 8 straight (9")

*CROCHET HOOKS

--5.5 mm, size I/9

--6.5 mm, size K/10

*YARN

--worsted weight

--bulky weight

*DARNING NEEDLES

*SCISSORS

*STITCH MARKERS

*PATTERNS

*EMBROIDERY FLOSS

*POLY-FIL (STUFFING)

Knitting Stitch Pattern Database
A database of knitting stitch patterns compiled by Knitting On the Net.
Crochet Stitch Guide
An illustrated guide to common crochet stitches.
Amigurumi For Beginners
An introduction to amigurumi, with video tutorials.

How to knit with 4 needles (Red Heart)
This tutorial includes a helpful video for learning how to knit in the round with double-pointed needles (DPNs).