Paradise Fibers Resources & Guides

Everything you need to choose the right tools, fibers, and yarns for your next project. Browse our reference charts, buying guides, and how-to articles below, all from the fiber experts at Paradise Fibers.

Reference charts & buying guides

• Yarn Weight Chart Reference Guide - decode yarn weights from lace to jumbo, with wraps-per-inch, knitting needle, and crochet hook equivalents.
• Crochet Hook Buying Guide - crochet hook sizes (mm to US), materials, ergonomic and Tunisian hooks, and how to choose the right one.
• A Guide to Handspinning Yarn - the basics of spinning your own yarn.
• A Resource Guide to Knitting and Weaving - techniques, tips, and reference links.
• Basket Weaving Resources - techniques and materials for basketry.
• So You Need a Drive Band for Your Wheel? - sizing and replacing spinning wheel drive bands.

Popular how-to guides

• Knitting 101: Knitting for Beginners
• What Is a Loom?
• Types of Looms
• Best Yarn for Amigurumi
• How Much Yarn or Roving Do You Need?

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