Yarn for sale - Wool Blends Glitz Mohair Black Grey Silver Light Pink

Another beautiful yarn offered in my online store! This luxurious Mohair blend makes wonderful scarves, hats, and other gifts. Your imagination is your only limitation! This lovely yarn comes in packs of 8 for only $8.74! Buy one for yourself and one as a gift! Click here to order today!

One of my favorite yarns - alpaca!

I suggest if you have not knitted or crocheted with Alpaca yarn that you give it a try! Super soft, easy to work with and it has beautiful drape. This particular yarn is a superfine weight (fingering or sock weight) and can be used for a variety of projects, such as baby clothing, blankets, scarves, hats, etc. If you are interested in a different color, fiber, or weight, click the link below and browse my store! We have many different kinds of yarn available! Thank you for looking :)

Incas Alpaca Superfine Blue Lareliw Crafts' Yarn Store

SKU : fnt2-22086
Fiber Content : 35% Acrylic, 15% Merino Wool, 50% Alpaca
Needle Size : 2 mm. US 0 [UK 14]
Color : Blue
Main Color : Blue
Brand : ICE
Weight Type : 1 SuperFine: Sock, Fingering, Baby
Length : 600 meters / 656 yds.
Yarn By Type : Luxury, Alpaca
Stock Quantity : 713 (71 Lot)
Weight : 30 gr. / 1.06 oz.

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Quiet on the frontier!

I have been a little quiet on the blogging lately, for a few reasons. Its the holidays, so I have been running around like a nut enjoying the season with my two young boys and husband :) Also I have been doing a lot of organizing of my supplies: yarn, needles, patterns, etc. So I haven't been online and active as much as I would like to be! BUT I will start posting good blog posts again shortly! Merry Christmas everyone!

I have begun selling Ice Brand Yarns! They are wonderful, high-quality yarns for very reasonable prices! Please take a look at our website, Ice Yarns and consider making a purchase. These yarns are luxurious and work up quickly and easily into high-quality projects. Love this brand!

Opened a New Online Storefront Today!

Please come and visit us at the Shop Handmade Marketplace! http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Lareliwcrafts . All the quality kitchen and bathroom cloths and accessories you need, and a whole lot more!

Crochet Basics: Crochet Hooks

There are several different types of crochet hooks, and they are used for different things. There are steel crochet hooks, aluminum crochet hooks, plastic crochet hooks, and Tunisian or afghan crochet hooks. Steel crochet hooks are the smallest, followed by aluminum and plastic. Tunisian or afghan crochet hooks are unique, as they are long handles with one crochet hook on the end. They resemble a knitting needle more closely than a crochet hook.

Steel Crochet Hooks

Steel crochet hooks are made of steel, and they are the smallest of crochet hooks. Generally these are used with crochet thread instead of thicker yarn. They are imprinted on the side with their size. Some are just steel, while others have plastic or bamboo handles. Below is a chart of the US sizes with their millimeter equivalent.

Size 00	3.50 mm
Size 0	3.25 mm
Size 1	2.75 mm
Size 2	2.25 mm
Size 3	2.10 mm
Size 4	2.00 mm
Size 5	1.90 mm
Size 6	1.80 mm
Size 7	1.65 mm
Size 8	1.50 mm
Size 9	1.40 mm
Size 10	1.30 mm
Size 11	1.10 mm
Size 12	1.00 mm
Size 13	0.85 mm
Size 14	0.75 mm

As you can see from the above chart and picture, the larger the size number, the smaller the hook size. This is important to note.

Aluminum Hooks

Aluminum hooks are made of aluminum, and they are the larger type of crochet hooks. The sizes that are available in aluminum are also available in plastic and wood. Some companies even offer interchangeable crochet hooks, where the head of the hook can be swapped out to change the size. Like steel hooks, aluminum hooks have their size etched into the side of the hook. Since these are larger hooks than the steel, instead of using thread, these are the hooks you would use with typical yarns. Below is a chart of the aluminum hook sizes.

Size B	2.25 mm
Size C	2.75 mm
Size D	3.25 mm
Size E	3.50 mm
Size F	3.75 mm
Size G	4.25 mm
Size H	5.00 mm
Size I	5.50 mm
Size J	6.00 mm
Size K	6.50 mm
Size N	9.00 mm

Three sizes are found only in plastic – size P, size Q, and size S, which are 10.00 mm, 15.75 mm, and larger respectively.

Tunisian or afghan crochet hooks

Tunisian, afghan, and double pointed crochet hooks generally come without size markings on the needles, because the markings would cause the yarn to catch. When you purchase these needles, the size should be listed on the package of the needle you purchase. However, if you buy them second-hand or inherit a set of hooks, you may not know the size or have the original packaging. There are size gauges available to purchase from most craft stores that you insert the hook into the various sized holes and you can figure out which size it is.

Tunisian hooks come in various sizes, similar to aluminum crochet hooks. The difference is the Tunisian crochet hook is a long (around 12 inches) hook, which is used much like a knitting needle. They come in wood, plastic, and metal. The sizes vary from C through N.

There are other varieties of crochet hooks out there, especially antique ones, that are unique or different than those you would find in a store today. Experiment with any and all sizes and materials, and find which ones you enjoy the most. Happy hooking!

Knitting Basics: Abbreviations!

In order to understand knitting patterns, you must understand the common abbreviations which are used when writing them. Below is a list of common abbreviations encountered in basic patterns along with their meaning. While these will become clear and second nature over time, it may be helpful to print out the list as a reference.

[ ] - Work the instructions within the brackets as many times as directed.

( ) - Work the instructions within the parenthesis as many times as directed.

* - Repeat instructions following the * as directed.

approx - approximately

BO - Bind off

CA – Color A

CB – Color B

CC – Contrasting color

cm – Centimeters

CO – Cast On

cont – Continue

dec – Decrease

DPN – Double pointed needles

fl – Front loop

g – gram

inc – Increase

k – knit

k2tog – knit 2 [stitches] together

m – meter

MC – Main color

mm – millimeters

oz – ounces

p – purl

p2tog – purl 2 [stitches] together

psso – pass slipped stitch over

rep – repeat

rnd – round

RS – Right side

sk – skip

skp – slip, knit, pass over (decrease)

sk2p – slip, knit 2 together, pass over (2 decrease)

sl st – slip stitch

ssk – slip, slip, knit these 2 together (decrease)

sssk – slip, slip, slip, knit these 3 together (decrease)

st – stitch

st st – stockinette stitch

tbl – through back loop

tog – together

WS – Wrong side

yd – yard

yo – yarn over