Knitting & crochet levels
Here is a simple guide to find out your knitting/crochet level.
Learn new stitches and techniques to challenge yourself!
Garments and stitches
| Level | Beginner | Easy | Intermediate | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting | Garments | Snoods, scarves, beanies... | Snoods, scarves, beanies, sweaters without increases or decreases, blankets... | All projects | Patterns to keep you on your toes |
| Stitches | Stockinette, garter, rib | Stockinette, garter, rib, seed, simple knit and purl combinations, moss | Cross, cables, twists, two color seed, simple Jacquard, simple lace stitches, bobbles, loop | Advanced lace stitches, advanced Jacquard... | |
| Crochet | Garments | Snoods, scarves, beanies, tees | Snoods, scarves, beanies, sweaters without increases or decreases , blankets... | Sweaters, cardigans, dresses, tops | Snood, Scarves, Beanies, sweaters, cardigans, tops, dresses, tees |
| Stitches | Single crochet, Half double crochet, Double crochet | Single crochet, Half double crochet, Double crochet, some fantasy stitches | Fantasy stitches, cables, netted, bobble | Patterns you need to be focused |
Techniques
| Level | Beginner | Easy | Intermediate | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting | Increases | ||||
| Decreases | |||||
| Color changes | Yes, but easy | ||||
| Stitch changes | 1 or 2 changes | ||||
| Pick up stitches | |||||
| Crochet | Increases | ||||
| Decreases | |||||
| Color changes | Yes, but easy color changes, color changes in rows | ||||
| Netted | Yes, but easy | ||||
| Bobble | |||||
| Work in the round | yes, without stitch changes | ||||
| Work in spiral | yes, without stitch changes | ||||
| Stitch changes | Yes, with easy stitches | ||||
| Add borders | Yes, with simple borders |
Petit point
The level of our Petit Point kits depends on the detail of the design.
Easy: Background in one color and design with few details.
Advanced: The design has a lot of details and needs several color changes.
Garments and stitches
| Level | Beginner | Easy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting | Garments | Snoods, scarves, beanies... | Snoods, scarves, beanies, sweaters without increases or decreases, blankets... |
| Stitches | Stockinette, garter, rib | Stockinette, garter, rib, seed, simple knit and purl combinations, moss | |
| Crochet | Garments | Snoods, scarves, beanies, tees | Snoods, scarves, beanies, sweaters without increases or decreases , blankets... |
| Stitches | Single crochet, Half double crochet, Double crochet | Single crochet, Half double crochet, Double crochet, some fantasy stitches |
| Level | Intermediate | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting | Garments | All projects | Patterns to keep you on your toes |
| Stitches | Cross, cables, twists, two color seed, simple Jacquard, simple lace stitches, bobbles, loop | Advanced lace stitches, advanced Jacquard... | |
| Crochet | Garments | Sweaters, cardigans, dresses, tops | Snood, Scarves, Beanies, sweaters, cardigans, tops, dresses, tees |
| Stitches | Fantasy stitches, cables, netted, bobble | Patterns you need to be focused |
Techniques
| Level | Beginner | Easy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting | Increases | ||
| Decreases | |||
| Color changes | Yes, but easy | ||
| Stitch changes | 1 or 2 changes | ||
| Pick up stitches | |||
| Crochet | Increases | ||
| Decreases | |||
| Color changes | Yes, but easy color changes, color changes in rows | ||
| Netted | Yes, but easy | ||
| Bobble | |||
| Work in the round | yes, without stitch changes | ||
| Work in spiral | yes, without stitch changes | ||
| Stitch changes | Yes, with easy stitches | ||
| Add borders | Yes, with simple borders |
| Level | Intermediate | Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knitting | Increases | ||
| Decreases | |||
| Color changes | |||
| Stitch changes | |||
| Pick up stitches | |||
| Crochet | Increases | ||
| Decreases | |||
| Color changes | |||
| Netted | |||
| Bobble | |||
| Work in the round | |||
| Work in spiral | |||
| Stitch changes | |||
| Add borders |
Petit point
The level of our Petit Point kits depends on the detail of the design.
Easy: Background in one color and design with few details.
Advanced: The design has a lot of details and needs several color changes.
