Comments on: Translator

By: Joan

Joan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:53:59 +0000

I’m having trouble with a crochet pattern for a prayer shawl. The term I need explaining please is ’sp’. Many thanks for your help and for the website!

By: Mo Cross

Mo Cross — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:56:04 +0000

Hi, I have an american pattern and the for the yarn it states worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 5 stitches per inch. Needles are given as 8, 9 or 10, again they are American measures. Would this be double knitting in the UK. Found your site very helpful
Regards Mo

By: Elle

Elle — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:33:43 +0000

I have just bought an american knitting pattern that requires 20OZ of “sock and sweater yarn” I’m in the UK and have no idea what weight wool this is? I’d really appreciate a reply as I really want to knit myself this dress before Christmas…. thank you

By: Lorraine Miller

Lorraine Miller — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:59:52 +0000

Hi I have an american pattern knitted in Lion velvetspun , can any one please tell me what this would knit up to in England please as i Can t seem to get this wool. Thank you, Lorraine xx

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:41:21 +0000

Thanks Wendy. I was given a wonderful US pattern book for afghan’s (baby shawls and blankets) but could not work out the weight of wool to use. I can now start right away. Great site.

By: ruth

ruth — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:40:50 +0000

thank you for your prompt reply. This was for a friend who spins her own yarn. I will pass on your advice.

By: ruth

ruth — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:11:55 +0000

Help please
Have a pattern that gives amounts in yards.how can I turn that into gramms.
Thankyou

By: Chrisella

Chrisella — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:14:41 +0000

Like Sheila (29 April 07)I’d love a conversion for crochet hooks. Lettered hook sizes do not tell Australians anything. The needle/hook size helps determine the wool/thread gauge for the pattern. Following American terms for crocheting is also a mammoth task in translation. I’d love a conversion table for this too. (Is single crochet, double crochet?)

By: SJ

SJ — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:25:50 +0000

Hi, A translation question: I have a British pattern that says “work in plain throughout.” Does this mean stocking stitch???

Thank you!

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:16:34 +0000

Many thanks for a brilliant site. I have spent some time trying to discover what ’sportweight’ yarn is in order to convert a lovely American shawl pattern to UK yarns. I am extremely grateful to know that I need to be looking for our ‘double knitting’. You are providing a brilliant service – keep up the good work.