Knitting And Crochet Practice Exam

Question 1 Knitting And Crochet

What is "yarn fume"?

Scarf, washcloth, simple hat. Thicker yarn for fast, warm projects. The intoxicating allure of new yarn. Natural fibers, mindful consumption growing in importance.

Question 2 Knitting And Crochet

What is the typical solution?

"Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy"; humorous self-aware acronym. Pull from the outside or use yarn bowl. A loop of yarn forming the basic unit of knitted or crocheted fabric. Specialty notion holder or pouch.

Question 3 Knitting And Crochet

What is "tinking"?

Reluctance to make the matching sock after the first. Patterned holes created by yarn overs and decreases. Un-knitting stitch by stitch ("knit" backwards). Knitting uses needles and one row of active stitches; crochet uses one hook and one active stitch.

Question 4 Knitting And Crochet

What is Fair Isle?

Stranded colorwork from the Shetland Islands. No sewing required; popular contemporary approach. Surface fuzz balls; common with shorter fibers. Un-knitting stitch by stitch ("knit" backwards).

Question 5 Knitting And Crochet

What is the role of fiber quality?

A traditional crochet motif made of clusters. Embroidery imitating knit stitches; for small color details. Worsted is smooth and sleek; woolen is fuzzy and lofty (preparation methods). Better fibers age more gracefully.

Question 6 Knitting And Crochet

What is the US vs UK crochet naming difference?

Knitting uses needles and one row of active stitches; crochet uses one hook and one active stitch. UK terms are "one off" from US; e.g., US single = UK double. Thickness category: lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, aran, bulky, super bulky. Risk for both crafts; take breaks and stretch.

Question 7 Knitting And Crochet

What is "knit-along (KAL)"?

A social platform and pattern database for knitters and crocheters. Alternating knit and purl every stitch and row. A community event knitting the same pattern together. Connecting motifs during the last round to avoid sewing.

Question 8 Knitting And Crochet

What is the role of sustainability?

Pattern → swatch → cast on → knit → finish → block. Natural fibers, mindful consumption growing in importance. Pull from the outside or use yarn bowl. Knit pieces flat, sew together; can give crisp shape.

Question 9 Knitting And Crochet

What is the typical project flow?

Right to left for right-side rows; left to right for wrong-side. A knitter/crocheter's yarn collection. A community event knitting the same pattern together. Pattern → swatch → cast on → knit → finish → block.

Question 10 Knitting And Crochet

What is the float?

The strand of unused color carried behind work. Choose pattern, buy yarn (dye lot!), gather notions. Batch of yarn dyed together; different lots vary slightly in color. A book of stitch patterns to mix into designs.

Question 11 Knitting And Crochet

What is fair isle's typical pattern repeat?

Tracks repeats; physical or app-based. Personal preference; both have merits. Small, regular, often 2-color per row. Blunt needle for sewing seams and weaving in ends.

Question 12 Knitting And Crochet

What is the role of notions?

Wood, bamboo, metal, plastic; each has different feel. Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, gauge ruler. Knitting with two or more colors. Sock toes, shoulder seams; seamless join.

Question 13 Knitting And Crochet

What is "stash"?

Keeps projects contained and portable. A knitter/crocheter's yarn collection. A project set aside indefinitely. Simple projects (garter, plain stockinette) for low-attention.

Question 14 Knitting And Crochet

What is stretchy bind off?

Both crafts reward sustained engagement. A book of stitch patterns to mix into designs. For ribbing and lace; preserves elasticity. Professional review of patterns for accuracy.

Question 15 Knitting And Crochet

What is "moth damage"?

Surface fuzz balls; common with shorter fibers. Wool moths can devour wool; prevention with sealed storage. Body, sleeves, neck, hem, cuffs. Reluctance to make the matching sock after the first.

Question 16 Knitting And Crochet

What is linen?

Tight crochet with smaller hook than yarn label suggests. Soft, warm, less elastic than wool. Plant fiber; durable, gets softer with use. Corrections to published patterns.

Question 17 Knitting And Crochet

What is a knit stitch?

Tracks repeats; physical or app-based. Cuff, leg, heel, foot, toe. The basic stitch made by drawing yarn through a loop from front to back. Many designers offer free patterns alongside paid.

Question 18 Knitting And Crochet

What is wet blocking?

Many designers offer free patterns alongside paid. Personal preference; both have merits. Short-row shaping at the heel. Soak, gently squeeze, pin to shape, dry.

Question 19 Knitting And Crochet

What is knit two together (k2tog)?

Shortest stitch after slip stitch; sturdy fabric. Match project to attention available. A right-leaning decrease. Securing stitches at the end of work.

Question 20 Knitting And Crochet

What is the prevention?

For ribbing and lace; preserves elasticity. A social platform and pattern database for knitters and crocheters. Carrying yarn behind the work for colorwork. Magic loop or two-at-a-time techniques.

Question 21 Knitting And Crochet

What is the use of circular needles?

Synthetic fiber; durable, easy care, less breathable. Both flat and round (in-the-round) knitting; supports heavy projects. The reverse side. Alternating rows of knit and purl creating smooth V's on one side.

Question 22 Knitting And Crochet

What is a chain stitch (crochet)?

Foundation row; loop made by drawing yarn through previous. Weaving ends along stitch path for invisibility. Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, gauge ruler. Fluffy fiber from Angora goats.

Question 23 Knitting And Crochet

What is magic loop?

Worn for years if cared for; family heirlooms possible. The material of the yarn (wool, cotton, alpaca, acrylic, silk, linen). For ribbing and lace; preserves elasticity. A technique using one long circular needle for small circumferences.

Question 24 Knitting And Crochet

What is the role of two-handed knitting?

Two tips connected by a flexible cable. Wrapping yarn over the needle creating an eyelet for lace. Knitting with two or more colors. One color per hand for stranded work.

Question 25 Knitting And Crochet

What is cable stitch?

Twisting stitches over each other for braided appearance. Joining or moving stitches without height. Dense, knit-like with a curling tendency. The tangled center pull from a yarn ball.

Question 26 Knitting And Crochet

What is yoke?

Match project to attention available. A circular or shaped panel around shoulders. Consistent stretch on yarn affects gauge and appearance. Right to left for right-side rows; left to right for wrong-side.

Question 27 Knitting And Crochet

What is the role of natural vs synthetic debate?

English ("throwing") has yarn in right hand; Continental ("picking") in left. Professional review of patterns for accuracy. Personal preference; both have merits. Hiding yarn tails by threading through stitches.

Question 28 Knitting And Crochet

What is Kitchener stitch?

Dense, knit-like with a curling tendency. Un-knitting stitch by stitch ("knit" backwards). A grafting technique joining live stitches invisibly. Fingering weight with nylon for durability.

Question 29 Knitting And Crochet

What is knit cast on?

Wrapping yarn over the needle creating an eyelet for lace. For ribbing and lace; preserves elasticity. Cast on using knit stitches; simple but tight. Ongoing project.

Question 30 Knitting And Crochet

What is the typical beginner project?

A knitter/crocheter's yarn collection. Standardized shortcuts: k=knit, p=purl, sl=slip, st=stitch, etc. Scarf, washcloth, simple hat. Small crocheted (or knit) stuffed toys, Japanese origin.

Question 31 Knitting And Crochet

What is seed stitch?

Alternating knit and purl every stitch and row. Stranded handles many colors per row; intarsia for blocks. A taller stitch. Volunteers checking patterns before publication.

Question 32 Knitting And Crochet

What is "felted join"?

Sheep fiber; warm, elastic, traditional. A community event knitting the same pattern together. Wool-only joining method by felting ends together. Medium yarn; the most common.

Question 33 Knitting And Crochet

What is the rule "buy more than you need"?

Diagonal seam from neck to underarm. Yarn from different dye lots may not match. Short-row shaping at the heel. Hand and forearm stretches prevent injury.

Question 34 Knitting And Crochet

What is "magic ring (crochet)"?

Both crafts reward sustained engagement. A starting loop allowing closure of center. Some designers allow small-scale selling of finished items. A loop of yarn forming the basic unit of knitted or crocheted fabric.

Question 35 Knitting And Crochet

What is purl two together (p2tog)?

Both crafts reward sustained engagement. Thickness category: lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, aran, bulky, super bulky. A purl-side decrease. Colorwork using slipped stitches; one color per row.

Question 36 Knitting And Crochet

What is "pilling"?

Knit pieces flat, sew together; can give crisp shape. Surface fuzz balls; common with shorter fibers. Joining or moving stitches without height. A textile craft creating fabric from yarn using two or more needles.

Question 37 Knitting And Crochet

What is the role of Instagram and TikTok?

Build skills with small projects before tackling sweaters. Treated to prevent felting; machine washable. Major communities sharing projects and tutorials. Tensioning yarn around the neck; gentle on wrists.

Question 38 Knitting And Crochet

What is the typical sock yarn?

Both stranded but with regional patterns and color usage. Days for simple, months for complex; pace varies. Clean, dry, with cedar or lavender to deter moths. Fingering weight with nylon for durability.

Question 39 Knitting And Crochet

What is "Russian join"?

Knitting from hem upward; classic approach. Written instructions for a project. Holding yarn too tight or loose; tension comes with practice. A yarn join technique without weaving in ends.

Question 40 Knitting And Crochet

What is seamless construction?

Ongoing project. Reduces hand fatigue with cushioned grip. Holding yarn too tight or loose; tension comes with practice. No sewing required; popular contemporary approach.

Question 41 Knitting And Crochet

What is the typical heel types?

Fingering weight with nylon for durability. No sewing required; popular contemporary approach. Heel flap and gusset, short-row heel, afterthought heel. A technique using one long circular needle for small circumferences.

Question 42 Knitting And Crochet

What is cotton?

Foundation row of slip-knot loops. The reverse of the knit stitch; drawn back to front. Written instructions for a project. Plant fiber; cool, less elastic, prone to stretching.

Question 43 Knitting And Crochet

What is steam blocking?

Apply steam (not pressing); good for synthetic fibers. Common practice; encourages community. Sheep fiber; warm, elastic, traditional. Metal, plastic, wood, ergonomic.

Question 44 Knitting And Crochet

What is the difference between bamboo and metal needles?

Fluffy fiber from Angora goats. Bamboo grips yarn (good for beginners); metal is slick (faster). Treated to prevent felting; machine washable. Better fibers age more gracefully.

Question 45 Knitting And Crochet

What is "yarn vomit"?

Thin yarn for socks, lace, lightweight garments. Thickness category: lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, aran, bulky, super bulky. Knitting with two or more colors. The tangled center pull from a yarn ball.

Question 46 Knitting And Crochet

What is needle size?

Local mills, mulesing-free wool, recycled fibers. Scarf, washcloth, simple hat. Diameter of needle; affects stitch size with given yarn. A popular two-strand cast on for elastic edges.

Question 47 Knitting And Crochet

What is yarn over (yo)?

Wrapping yarn over the needle creating an eyelet for lace. Soft, warm, less elastic than wool. The strand of unused color carried behind work. Heel flap and gusset, short-row heel, afterthought heel.

Question 48 Knitting And Crochet

What is set-in sleeve?

Stitches and rows per inch; critical for sized garments. Two tips connected by a flexible cable. A traditional rounded sleeve attached to body opening. Knit two, pass first over second; repeat.

Question 49 Knitting And Crochet

What is "magic knot"?

A medium-height stitch. Joining two yarn ends securely with minimal weaving. Foundation row of slip-knot loops. For ribbing and lace; preserves elasticity.

Question 50 Knitting And Crochet

What is "knitter's elbow"?

Better fibers age more gracefully. Surface fuzz balls; common with shorter fibers. Adding yarn loops to start knitting. Repetitive strain from extensive knitting; take breaks.