Reference
The reference tables behind the patterns and tools: stitches, hook and needle sizes, yarn weights, thread colours, quilt blocks, wood species, lumber sizes, joints, fasteners and finishes. Each table can be filtered, sorted and downloaded, and each record has its own page.
Crochet
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Crochet stitchesCommon crochet stitches with US and UK names, abbreviations, height in turning chains and what each one is used for. | 30 | 7 |
| Crochet hook sizesMetric, US letter and old UK crochet hook sizes side by side, with the yarn weight each size usually pairs with. | 23 | 6 |
| Yarn weight categoriesThe Craft Yarn Council's eight standard yarn weight categories with typical names, gauge and hook and needle ranges. | 8 | 10 |
| Yarn linesWell-known yarn lines with fibre, weight category and yardage per skein, for planning and substitution. Well-known subset; more are being added. | 25 | 7 |
Cross-stitch
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Thread coloursAll 489 DMC six-strand embroidery floss colours by number and official name, with the screen colour crafters and chart software commonly use for each. | 489 | 5 |
| Fabric countsAida, evenweave and linen counts with the stitches per inch and per 10 cm they give and the usual number of strands. | 13 | 8 |
Embroidery
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery stitchesHand embroidery stitches by family (line, filling, knot, detached, couching, edging, composite) with difficulty, what each is used for and how it is worked. | 35 | 7 |
| Embroidery threadsStranded cotton, pearl cotton sizes 3 to 12, coton a broder, crewel and tapestry wool, silk, metallic and other hand embroidery threads with their weight, how they divide and what they are for. | 16 | 9 |
| Embroidery needlesEmbroidery (crewel), chenille, tapestry, milliners, sharps and beading needles by size, with eye shape, point and the threads each one suits. | 23 | 8 |
| Embroidery fabricsLinen, cotton, evenweave, felt, twill and other grounds for hand embroidery with their weave, weight and what each is best for. | 17 | 7 |
| Hoop sizesRound and oval embroidery hoops from 3 to 12 inches with metric sizes, the design area each one holds and what it suits. | 10 | 8 |
Knitting
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Knitting stitchesCommon knitting stitches and stitch patterns with abbreviations, UK names, rows per repeat and what each is used for. | 28 | 7 |
| Knitting needle sizesMetric, US and old UK knitting needle sizes side by side, with the yarn weight each size usually pairs with. | 23 | 6 |
Macramé
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Macramé knotsMounting, basic, hitch, sinnet, decorative and finishing knots with difficulty, cords used, how much cord each one takes and how it is tied. | 31 | 9 |
| Macramé cordsCotton 3-ply, single-strand and braided cord, jute and nylon paracord in the common 2 to 10 mm sizes with typical weight per metre, stretch and what each suits. | 19 | 9 |
| Rings and dowelsMetal and wooden rings and wooden dowels in the sizes macramé patterns call for, with what each size is used for and how many cords a dowel takes. | 18 | 8 |
Quilting
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Quilt blocksTraditional pieced quilt blocks with their grid, the units they are built from and how they are made. Well-known subset; more are being added. | 34 | 6 |
| Precut sizesStandard precut fabric bundles with their piece size and the usual count per pack. | 10 | 6 |
| Quilt sizesUS mattress dimensions and the usual finished quilt size range for each bed, from crib to California king. | 9 | 8 |
Wood carving
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Carving woodsWoods for whittling, relief, spoon and figure carving, with hardness, grain character and what each is used for. | 24 | 7 |
| Carving cutsThe named cuts of whittling, chip carving, relief and spoon carving, what tool makes each and what it is for. | 18 | 4 |
| Carving tools glossaryKnives, gouges, axes, sharpening kit and work holding for carvers, with what each is used for. | 23 | 4 |
Woodworking
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Wood speciesCommon softwoods and hardwoods with published Janka hardness, workability, movement, price band and typical uses. | 35 | 11 |
| Lumber sizesNominal versus actual dimensions for softwood boards, dimension lumber and timbers, plus hardwood quarter thicknesses. | 24 | 7 |
| JoineryCommon wood joints from butt to dovetail, with relative strength, difficulty, the tools they need and where they are used. | 20 | 6 |
| Screws and nailsCommon wood screws, pocket screws and nails with gauge, shank size, pilot hole sizes and the stock each length suits. | 14 | 8 |
| FinishesOils, films, waxes, stains and dyes compared by look, drying time, application and durability. | 16 | 7 |