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Alpaca wool - Is a natural fiber that
used for the manufacture of textiles. It is made of wool from
the camel species alpaca. The wool is soft, warm and shiny, but
not strong. This wool has little frizz, and no scales, and is therefore considered
more scratch-free than other types of yarn. The yarn has little elasticity, and is nice and thin
fiber, which makes the garment easy to dry. Alpacas can also laugh and nibble, and
the fiber is normally not that strong. Alpaca does not have lanolin in the yarn.

B

Brioche – In the basic brioche
method, then you knit with two colours. Each round is knitted twice, first in
the base color, then a round with the background color.

Calculate thread to lay up –
spin the thread as many times around the needle as the number of stitches to be cast
up and add 10 cm of thread to hold.

Embroidery – are often handmade
stitches in different sizes and variations, which create different decorative patterns. See video.

Embroidery thread - is mouline thread, which is pretty
spun in several thin threads of cotton fiber, which are often found in a large
color chart. The fineness means that the yarn does not fluff or crack. The yarn is soft and
thin (easy to thread in large needle), but still durable, far too thin to
knit with, and perfect for embroidery.

Swimsuit yarn - is a thin worsted yarn made of
wool, with good color fastness to light and water.

Bubble knit - gives a 3d effect, and
is knitted by knitting a stitch a certain number of rows down the rows.
An equal number of stitches are then dropped upwards. then it is knitted
e.g. regular garter stitch a certain number of rows, before the points above
is repeated. This is how decorative bubbles are eventually formed.

Cotton yarn - is yarn spun together from
cotton fibers.

Bouclé - is a type of effect yarn
which is formed through wire loops of uniform size.

Wave knitting - is knitting as with help
of different methods form waves. There are several different ways and methods to
knit waves.

D

Double throws - often used for firewood
openwork, and produces larger holes than simple throws. E.g. 1 double throw between two
masks; purl the next row by purling the first stitch, slip
then the second stitch.

E

Effect yarn - used as a term for
yarn with special properties or special effects, such as thread loops, fur,
metal wire, reflex, and more. Bouclé is a type of effect yarn that is formed through
thread loops of uniform size.

Single strand yarn - this is yarn that has been spun
to a simple thread. Single strand fixed spun yarn is not recommended for use in garments such as
is knitted on circular needles, as the garment may run the risk of "pulling", so that the garment stays
crooked. To avoid this, it is recommended to use another yarn in addition.

Elastic arrangement - gives a super elastic
arrangement.

F

Trap of stitches – often means to end a
knitting project by closing the stitches to an edge. This can be done in several ways
ways, but here is the most common method: knit two stitches, then pull
the first stitch over the next. Continue until there is one stitch left on
the stick. Cut the thread, then pull the loop so the thread comes out.

Braided knitting - is often two equal parts in one
knits that cross over each other every other time, and which form decorative braids.
There are many ways to make braid.

Velvet ribbons - are ribbons made of
velvet, these are usually bought by the meter in sewing shops / online stores, and
which is used to decorate textiles.

G

Yarn length - is that length
the manufacturer has calculated for his yarn.

Yarn thickness - often a recipe will
be calculated in a specific yarn, with a specific thickness. For the recipe to match in size and
material consumption, puncture resistance is therefore stated. So that you don't have to recalculate the recipe, it is always a good idea to use the same thickness of yarn as in the recipe. It is also recommended to knit a test patch to make sure your knitting strength is the same as stated on the pattern. This way you are sure that the size of the garment will be equal to the measurements indicated in the pattern.

Stockinette stitch - is the same as stockinette stitch, and is the most common form of knitting, which gives an even and smooth surface. If you knit back and forth, and want to have a completely wrong surface, knit straight or stockinette stitch one way, and purl back.

H

Full patent - provides both a thick and
airy purl table that is the same on the wrong side and the right side. In full patent, you knit
back and forth with an unequal number of stitches on the needle.

Crochet - needlework technique, where you create
fabric using thread/fabric and a crochet hook with a hook at one end.

Crochet hook – A long stick with a hook in it
the end, which makes it possible to cover with yarn from one stitch to another, or
between the meshes. Available in wood, plastic and metal, and in various sizes.

Husflidsgarn - yarn for sale at
the private market.

Hand spinning - done with a simple tool, a handle. The teen
consists of a weight, like a stone, with a stick and a hook. The weight is put in
rotation, while the fibers are fed into the yarn, which then becomes longer and longer and
is weighed down towards the ground. The yarn is then twisted onto the needle and the process is repeated.

Hole stitch – Knit where small ones are made
holes in the garment. See
video.

Semi-patent knit- Is knit where it
knit a straight stitch in the straight stitch below, every other round. This creates a
clear sideways v on the side of the straight stitch. See video.

Half worsted - is an intermediate form between
the two main forms of woolen yarn, and is achieved by stretching the carded yarn
before spinning.

How to knit a longer sweater - part
the sweater at the purl by cutting a stitch, and then pull the thread further out
of the stitches in the same round. This can be particularly appropriate for yarn types
which are difficult to catch up afterwards. A warp board in a mohair yarn, will
for example, it could be challenging to catch up. Then pick up all the stitches on
correct needle size, and knit the missing length on the garment. Is it
challenging to get the stitches onto the needle, change to a smaller needle size, and
then knit the garment over on the correct number, so that the stitches do not appear as
different on the garment.

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Industrial yarn - used for industrial
production in knitwear factories and weaving mills.

Italian arrangement - gives super elastic
arrangement that does not tighten. Perfect for hats, socks, trouser legs, and more
premature clothing. The masks look like they just disappear on the back. You must first
lay up, then knit a needle and then a round to establish this
the scheme.

Italian felling -

I - Cord - edge - cord- like edge on knit that is knitted and cast off in this way: It is knitted and cast off as follows: * Knit 2 stitches, the 2
the next stitches are knitted twisted straight together. Slip the 3 stitches from the right needle
back on the left needle (in the same order as they have) *, repeat from *-* to
all stitches on the left needle have been cast off and there are 3 stitches left on the right
stick.

J

Jumper stick - at one end you can
get new stitches on the needle, and at the other end there is often a small bud, if
purpose is to make sure that the stitches do not fall off the needle. These knitting needles
always used in pairs, and can be used to crochet back and forth.

K

Throw - a throw is knitted by adding
the thread over and around the needle, by transferring it from below the right needle, and
over to the upper side, so that a new stitch is formed on the needle. This forms after
each hole which, for example, can be used for a buttonhole.

Carded yarn - a yarn that is only carded and
not combed. The fibers are not parallel, and they are often both short and long
long fibers in the yarn. The yarn is light, airy and widely used. The yarn gives clear
clean patterns with two-coloured knitting, and were more commonly used in the past.

Edge mask - not normally included
the pattern, but is the outermost stitch on each side of the work. The
There are several ways to knit this mask. The most common way is to knit it on the right side, and purl on the wrong side, so that the edge stitch is straight. This method is often used on garments in thick yarn. Here you can use a chain stitch, where the first stitch is not knitted, the subject is only lifted onto the second needle, or a round edge. A round edge - most often used where parts are to be sewn together at the end.

Worsted – is combed before spinning.
The fibers lie as parallel as possible. Worsted is heavy and forms

Chain stitch - in knitting, means that the first stitch is often lifted off and onto the second needle without being knitted to give the prettiest result.

Chain stitch - in crochet , a chain stitch is crocheted by inserting the crochet hook through the stitch, picking up the yarn with the crochet hook, and pulling the yarn through the bare stitch and the original loop.

Km - the abbreviation km in a shift means chain stitch.

Button pin – small thin needles with a ball
end which makes it possible to put two textiles together for eg sewing a
garment.

Buttonhole – is the hole like the button
must be drawn through. A buttonhole can be made using, for example, a throw.

Cross laying - this is the most common way of laying. Note that you have the right side facing you when you cast on, so that the first round must be purled.

How to do it: make the first stitch by making a loop that is put on the needle. Remember to calculate the correct length

L

Length – is the measure taken off
the garment measured from the neck down, to describe the length of the garment.

Waistband - upper waist part and pleated edge of trousers or skirt.

LLS - Technique - is a trap technique, which consists of 2 lifts and 1 knit (lift, lift, knit). Take off 2 stitches, as if they were to be knitted, one at a time, then put both stitches back on the right-hand needle, knit the two stitches twisted together.

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Stitching - is stitch stringing that forms new stitches, and is often used to fasten two parts together. How to do it: Place the parts to be stitched together right next to each other. Thread the thread underneath and up through the top stitch (so the needle is facing up), then thread it straight down into the middle of the stitch below and then sideways straight into the stitch next to it, so that the thread comes out in the middle of the stitch. See illustration below.

Mesh tables - are fully calculated
tables that give answers to the number of stitches in a knit based on e.g
knitting fastness. Here you can calculate your own models, to get it right
size.

Merino wool - comes from the merino sheep.
This wool is particularly soft and fine, and is particularly suitable for baby knitting.
Merino wool is often used in mixed products to soften.

Stitch together stitches - here you use a stitch string that forms stitches. How to do it: Place the parts to be stitched together right next to each other. Three, the thread up through the top stitch, then into the stitch below and sideways straight into the stitch next to it, so that the thread comes out in the middle of the stitch.

Mohair - is wool from the angora goat, with
long, slightly frizzy fibers, and beautiful silk-like sheen. Mohair has strong
fibers that make the garment light and warm. Mohair can be brushed up again after washing,
and is suitable for use in most knitted garments.

Moth – a collective term for smaller
crepuscular and inconspicuous species of butterflies. Moths are also a pest
which spreads easily in the house, and which prefers and eats holes in dirty fabrics
and textiles. Lavender is the moth's kryptonite, and a small bag of lavender can
keep the moth away from your knitted garment. It is recommended to pack away elastics that are not
used in plastic, to keep the moth away.

N

Nubs - on clothes can come from
the textile itself. In new garments, there may be excess fibers that eventually become
gone. Pimples can also occur with repetitive movements, or when different
textiles, e.g. where natural and synthetic are in contact with each other.

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Scheme - are the very first
the stitches that are placed on the knitting needle.

P

Patent knitting - is a knitting technique there
it is knitted with double stitches to create clear and thick stripes.

Beadwork - knit there often
a round is used with every second stitch of knit and purl, and then round 2
knit so that the purl stitch comes over the knit, and the knit stitch lies above it
purl the mask. Repeat every other round. Pearl knitting can also be knitted in others
combinations, e.g. double pearl knitting.

Needles - knitting needles are
implements used for hand knitting. These can be made of different materials
such as metal, plastic, bamboo, and are available in various sizes. In Norway have
knitting needles measure by diameter measured in millimeters. Several other systems for
numbering exists.

Stick stirring - in Norway, everyone has it
knitting needles measure by diameter measured in millimeters. Recommended stick movement
is often indicated both on the yarn and on the knitting pattern.

Provisional arrangement - makes it possible to walk
back to pick up stitches again, and to adjust the stitch count to the perfect one
size after the garment is finished.
See video.

Provisional arrangement on two sticks - Magic
loop - this method works well where you are going to use double knitting around. This
the method fits perfectly where 8-sleeve double pointed needles are normally used,
socks and mittens). See
video.

Decorative weaving yarn - is made in abundance
range of colours, and is hard-twisted with a high gloss.

Pressing – means smoothing out unevenness in the garment by laying it
flat, and to iron over gently on a low heat over a damp kitchen towel.

Popcorn - knitted balls, like
stands out decoratively from the garment. See
video.

Puff sleeve - sleeve with extra width
often at the top of the sleeve, which creates wrinkles and an elevation of the sleeve.

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Quilting – means to sew stitches over several overlapping fabrics
each other, to form a desired pattern.

R

Rageland – knit of the bole and
sleeve in a slanted line towards the neck. There are many different techniques here. Watch video:

Straight mask – is the most common mask,
and is the stitch that is knitted from the front, and where the needle is inserted, the thread picks up and
goes out again.

Straight needle - are knitting needles that are
longer than knitting needles, and pointed at one end only.

Straight side - the opposite side is the wrong side of a knit. The right side is often the smooth side facing out.

Right side or wrong side? Are you unsure whether you are on the right or wrong side? If you have started with straight needle, the thread will often hang on the right side.

Rib knit - is knit where it is formed
garter stitch / purl stitch in the straight stitch. This can be done by every other row
knit and purl.

Rib knit - is knit where it usually
knit every other knit and purl stitch over each other in all rounds.

Ribbed edge - is an edge that consists of knit and purl stitches.

Circular needle - are two knitting needles that
sits together with a flexible string in the middle. Available in different sizes, length
and materials, such as bamboo, metal and plastic.

Round edge - used where the work is to be sewn together later. How to do it: slip the first stitch loosely from purl on the straight needle. Slip the first stitch straight on the purl needle.

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Joint knitting of sleeve and bole - knit
where sleeves are knitted on the bodice. See
video.

Double pointed needles – are longer than double pointed needles, and
only has a point at one end. These can be used to knit flat textiles,
and back and forth .

Sail yarn - is hemp for repair use
of sails and other boat equipment.

Silk yarn - moisture absorbent and natural
yarn, made from silk butterfly larvae. Silk fibers are completely smooth, which makes silk
yarn extremely soft and comfortable. Silk can absorb up to 30% of its own weight.
Silk yarn gives a glossy and soft finish, the yarn also has a high breaking capacity which makes
the yarn and the knitted garment extra strong. The yarn cannot withstand much direct light, such as
means that the garment can easily become discoloured.

Stoppergarn - Is a thin and
durable yarn, which is made in small batches, often in a rich range of colours.

Sock yarn - is a strong wool yarn,
often reinforced with hair or rag, goat hair yarn, hence the name rag sock.

Stuffing – Knitted socks and
stockings are often exposed to wear in the shoes, especially on the heels. Stopping
takes place by inserting a mushroom-shaped tool, so that the field around
the padding holds the correct shape. Then thread threads in the same color as the sock, i
a dense network of threads, which eventually closes the hole.

Darting needles - are powerful needles, with
large holes and usually blunt tip. The needle can be short or long, and can be found in
different sizes. It can also have a crack at the end for easier picking up
threads in which it stops.

Stopper mushroom - is a wooden shape that looks like
a mushroom, and which is placed under holes to be stopped.

Knitting yarn - is not that strong
spun, which makes the yarn soft and good.

Knit 2 needles? - means to cast on with a double needle, and is the most common way to cast on so that the pattern does not become too tight. If you think this is cumbersome, you can instead use needles that are a notch thicker than the ones you will be knitting with.

Double pointed needles - are sets of shorter needles
(often 5 pieces), which are used to knit smaller garments such as socks and
hats.

Structured knit - is a different combination
of straight and purl stitches, which form different structures in the garment.

Knitting strength - It is also recommended to knit a test patch to make sure your knitting strength is the same as stated on the pattern. This way you are sure that the size of the garment will be equal to the measurements indicated in the pattern.

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Basting – to sew two parts
temporarily together.

Take a stitch off the needle – means
to lift the stitch off the needle and onto the other needle without knitting it. This
gives a smooth edge.

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Interchangeable round pins - are pins included
associated set of different stick sizes that can be turned on and off and changed accordingly
need.

Wool yarn - is one of the oldest and most
the yarn types used. Wool breathes, warms, is durable and water-repellent. Wool
produced almost all over the world.

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Washing instructions - instructions that tell
which treatment the textile can withstand.

Weaving yarn - Especially the warp yarn, must
be even and strong so as not to wear in the fabric.

Turns - Knit to the point where you will turn, knit 1 stitch
(the turning mask) . turn the work over, and with the thread in front of you lift the turning stitch over
on the right stick. Then pull the thread over and behind the work, and knit further and
back.

Width - this is often the measurement of the knitted product
is measured in, and is the transverse measurement across one side above the bole.

Stepbrother – a resilient lot, often
used at the beginning and at the neck of a garment. Often knitted in a combination of garter stitch
and purl stitches that are repeated right over each other.

Twist a mask – to twist a mask means to
knit the straight stitch in from the back as opposed to from the front which is
common. A twisted stitch gives less flexibility in the purl, but makes it
keeps better over a longer period of time.

Wrong side - is the opposite side to the smooth front side of a knit. The right side is often the side that faces out.

Twisted stitches - creates a neater and
tighter expression than normal straight stitches, and is often used in purl rows.

W

Wool - wool

Ø

Increasing stitches – This can be done in several ways. One way is to knit an extra stitch in
straight stitch. Knit the stitch as usual in the next round.

Oh

To thread – to thread the yarn or thread through
the eye of the needle.

Open layout - makes it possible to use
the stitches from both sides. You can knit both upwards and downwards without having to
pick up stitches from the cast-on edge.