mindfulknits 101
Yarn Bundle
You will get:
4 of our 50g balls in specially curated color combinations.
Great for:
- Adding to your stash.
- Beginners to advanced.
- Knitting & crochet
Beginner's Knitting Kit
Everything you need to get started with your first knitting project.
- 4 balls of mindfulknits yarn.
- A ciscular knitting needle.
- A yarn needle.
Great for:
- Beginners.
- People who have always wanted to learn to knit but don't know where to start.
Promotes mobility & dexterity in hands.
Distracts from chronic pain.
Increases sense of satisfaction & happiness from creating something.
Can help treat anxiety & depression.
The repetive motions can trigger a release of serotonin, which can relax and soothe you.
Uses 2 pointy needles.
Stitches from straight lines
& resembles VS.
2 basic stitches: knit & pun.
Uses a single crochet hook.
Stitches resemble knots and are
bumpier & more textured.
Multiple types of stitches but
fundamentals are chaining
& single crochet.
level of difficulty
Knitting is for You if :
If you want to make
neat, intricate projects.
You're patient.
You like working in Straight rows.
You're willing to either live
with a mistake or Start over.
Crochet is for You if :
You don't like pointy
neat, intricate projects.
You're patient.
You like working in Straight rows.
You're willing to either live.
Double pointed (DPNs)
- Points at both ends
- Used for seamless knitting
(Knitting in the round) socks or hats
Straight needles
- Classic
- Best for small, straight projects
like Scarves,washcloths or pieces
that are sections that can be
sewn together.
Circular needles
- Most Versatile
- Used for Knitting Projects
without a seam or
larger Projects.
Composition
Yarn is made from a variety
of natural & synthetic fibers.
| Wool |
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| Alpaca |
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| Angora |
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| Cotton |
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| Bamboo |
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| Acrylic |
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Weight
Refers to the thickness of yarn. Needles/Hooks are recommend for particular weight.
| US Needle | US Hook | |||
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lace |
1 | B1 | Lace, socks |
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Superfine |
1-3 | B1 - E4 | Lace, socks |
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fine |
3-5 | E4 - 7 | socks, baby clothes |
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light |
5-7 | 7-1 -9 | sweaters, scarves, baby clothes |
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medium |
7-9 | 1-9 to K-101/2 | sweaters, scarves |
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buky |
9-11 | K-101/2 - M13 | hats, scarves, sweaters |
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super buky |
11-17 | M13 + | blankets, sweaters, scarves |
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jumbo |
17 + | M13 + | blankets, sweaters |
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