Crafting Knowledge Practice Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the purpose of using keywords in a craft listing's tags?

To make the listing longer
To match the terms shoppers search for (Correct answer)
To increase shipping speed
To lower marketplace fees

Correct answer: To match the terms shoppers search for

Relevant tags help listings appear when buyers search those terms.

Question 2: In cross-stitch, stitches are typically worked on what type of fabric?

Satin
Fleece
Aida cloth (Correct answer)
Denim

Correct answer: Aida cloth

Aida cloth has an even grid of holes ideal for counted cross-stitch.

Question 3: What adhesive types are recommended for different paper crafting applications?

Liquid glue for large areas, glue dots for embellishments, double-sided tape for clean edges, and foam tape for dimension (Correct answer)
Hot glue is best for all paper projects
Staples are the only reliable option
Only white glue works for all paper crafts

Correct answer: Liquid glue for large areas, glue dots for embellishments, double-sided tape for clean edges, and foam tape for dimension

Different adhesives serve different purposes: liquid glue for large surfaces, glue dots for small embellishments, double-sided tape for clean edges, foam adhesive for dimensional layers, and spray adhesive for full coverage.

Question 4: What is a key advantage of selling digital craft downloads versus physical items?

No shipping or inventory required (Correct answer)
They always sell for more money
They require no design work
They cannot be copied

Correct answer: No shipping or inventory required

Digital products can be sold repeatedly with no shipping or restocking costs.

Question 5: What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?

Kirigami
Origami (Correct answer)
Ikebana
Sashiko

Correct answer: Origami

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes without cutting.

Question 6: How does kirigami differ from origami?

Kirigami requires no folding at all
Kirigami uses only wet paper
Kirigami includes cutting the paper (Correct answer)
Kirigami uses metal sheets

Correct answer: Kirigami includes cutting the paper

Kirigami combines folding with cutting, whereas traditional origami uses folding alone.

Question 7: What is a 'niche' in the context of an online craft business?

A shipping carrier
A type of glue
A specialized focus or target audience (Correct answer)
A payment fee

Correct answer: A specialized focus or target audience

A niche is a focused market segment your products cater to.

Question 8: What is 'frogging' in knitting or crochet slang?

Finishing a project border with a fringe edge
Joining two pieces of fabric together
Unraveling stitches to rip out mistakes — named because you 'rip it, rip it' like a frog croaks (Correct answer)
A method of fixing dropped stitches without unraveling

Correct answer: Unraveling stitches to rip out mistakes — named because you 'rip it, rip it' like a frog croaks

Frogging means pulling the yarn to unravel rows or rounds of work back to a mistake, humorously named for the frog sound 'ribbit' resembling 'rip it, rip it.'

Question 9: What is the primary purpose of scoring paper before folding?

To add decorative texture
To increase paper thickness
To make the paper waterproof
To create a crisp, clean fold line (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To create a crisp, clean fold line

Scoring compresses the fibers along a line so the paper folds cleanly without cracking.

Question 10: In card making, what is a 'gatefold' card?

A triangular folded card
A card printed on both sides
A card with two flaps that open from the center outward (Correct answer)
A card with a pop-up center

Correct answer: A card with two flaps that open from the center outward

A gatefold card has two panels that fold inward to meet in the middle, opening like gates.

Question 11: What is the best way to prevent paper curling after applying wet glue?

Refrigerate it
Apply more glue on the back
Blow-dry it on high heat immediately
Weight the paper flat while it dries (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Weight the paper flat while it dries

Placing weights or heavy books on the paper while it dries keeps it flat and prevents curling.

Question 12: What is a 'cane' in polymer clay?

A log of clay with a pattern running through its entire length, which can be sliced to reveal the pattern on each slice (Correct answer)
A thick rod of single-color clay for sculpting
A hollow tube used to cut circle shapes
A baked clay piece used as an armature

Correct answer: A log of clay with a pattern running through its entire length, which can be sliced to reveal the pattern on each slice

A polymer clay cane is a constructed log in which a design—such as a bull's-eye, flower, or face—runs uniformly from end to end and appears on every cross-section slice.

Question 13: What is resin crafting?

A type of wood carving
Mixing and pouring liquid resin compounds that harden into clear or tinted solid forms for jewelry, coasters, and art (Correct answer)
A technique for restoring old furniture
Painting with tree sap

Correct answer: Mixing and pouring liquid resin compounds that harden into clear or tinted solid forms for jewelry, coasters, and art

Resin crafting involves mixing two-part epoxy or UV resin that cures into a clear, glass-like solid, used to create jewelry, coasters, artwork, and preserve objects like flowers and photos in a durable finish.

Question 14: What is a 'granny square' in crochet?

A traditional square motif crocheted from the center outward using chains and groups of double crochet stitches, often used to make blankets and garments (Correct answer)
A square embroidery hoop for holding crochet work
A crochet technique for joining squares with a zipper seam
A square piece of fabric knitted in garter stitch

Correct answer: A traditional square motif crocheted from the center outward using chains and groups of double crochet stitches, often used to make blankets and garments

The granny square is a classic modular crochet motif worked in rounds from the center out using chain spaces and double crochet clusters, easily joinable into larger projects.

Question 15: What fiber property makes 'superwash wool' particularly practical for knitted garments?

It has been treated to prevent felting and shrinkage, making it machine washable (Correct answer)
It is water-resistant and repels moisture naturally
It is hypoallergenic and non-itchy for sensitive skin
It dyes more vibrantly than untreated wool

Correct answer: It has been treated to prevent felting and shrinkage, making it machine washable

Superwash wool undergoes a chemical or mechanical treatment to remove or coat the scales on wool fibers, preventing them from interlocking and felting in the washing machine.

Question 16: What is 'intarsia' knitting?

A Fair Isle knitting pattern originating in Scotland
A colorwork technique for knitting isolated color blocks or motifs using separate yarn bobbins for each color section (Correct answer)
A method of knitting ribbing in two colors
Stranding two yarn colors across every row to create an all-over pattern

Correct answer: A colorwork technique for knitting isolated color blocks or motifs using separate yarn bobbins for each color section

Intarsia creates distinct color areas (like a picture on a sweater) by using a separate bobbin for each color block and twisting them at color joins to prevent holes.

Question 17: What is a 'magic loop' technique in knitting?

Casting on in a circle without a gap for hats and sleeves
Joining yarn in the round with an invisible knot
Using a long circular needle to knit small circumference items in the round by dividing stitches across two loops of the cable (Correct answer)
A decorative lace pattern resembling a loop

Correct answer: Using a long circular needle to knit small circumference items in the round by dividing stitches across two loops of the cable

The magic loop method uses an extra-long circular needle cable to work in-the-round on items too small for standard circular needles, such as socks and sleeves.

Question 18: What is 'lye discount' (or 'superfat') in cold process soap making?

Using less lye than needed to fully saponify all oils, leaving free unsaponified oils for skin-conditioning benefits (Correct answer)
Adding extra lye to speed up saponification
Reducing the temperature of the lye solution
Diluting lye with milk instead of water

Correct answer: Using less lye than needed to fully saponify all oils, leaving free unsaponified oils for skin-conditioning benefits

A superfat or lye discount means intentionally using slightly less lye than the full saponification value so that some oils remain free, resulting in a more moisturizing soap.

Question 19: What device is used to bake and harden polymer clay creations?

Home oven (Correct answer)
Microwave
Blender
Freezer

Correct answer: Home oven

Polymer clay cures when baked at low heat in a conventional oven.

Question 20: What is decoupage?

A type of origami fold
The art of decorating objects by gluing paper cutouts and sealing with varnish (Correct answer)
A paper weaving technique
A method for making handmade paper

Correct answer: The art of decorating objects by gluing paper cutouts and sealing with varnish

Decoupage involves cutting out images from paper, gluing them onto surfaces (wood, glass, fabric), and applying multiple coats of varnish or sealant to create a smooth, painted-like finish.

Question 21: Why might a craft seller offer product bundles online?

To avoid paying taxes
To increase the average order value (Correct answer)
To hide low-quality items
To reduce product photos

Correct answer: To increase the average order value

Bundles encourage customers to buy more per transaction.

Question 22: Which needle-based textile art uses a hook to pull loops of yarn or fabric strips through a backing to create a pile surface?

Crewelwork embroidery
Rug hooking (Correct answer)
Counted cross-stitch
Needlepoint on canvas

Correct answer: Rug hooking

Rug hooking uses a specialized hook tool to pull loops of wool or fabric strips up through a woven foundation fabric, building a looped pile surface.

Question 23: What is a 'lifeline' in knitting, particularly useful in lace knitting?

An extra strand of yarn held double to reinforce fragile lace stitches
A length of yarn used to measure row height
A guide thread that marks the center of a pattern repeat
A smooth waste yarn threaded through all live stitches at a known-correct row, allowing safe unraveling to that point if a mistake occurs later (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A smooth waste yarn threaded through all live stitches at a known-correct row, allowing safe unraveling to that point if a mistake occurs later

A lifeline gives knitters a safety net by marking a verified correct row — if a mistake appears later, they can frog back only to the lifeline without losing all their work.

Question 24: What does 'amigurumi' refer to in crochet?

A crochet hook style with an ergonomic wooden handle
A type of Japanese yarn made from bamboo fiber
A lace crochet pattern originating in Japan
A Japanese style of crocheting small stuffed animals and characters, typically worked in the round with single crochet stitches (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A Japanese style of crocheting small stuffed animals and characters, typically worked in the round with single crochet stitches

Amigurumi (Japanese: 編みぐるみ) are the small, cute stuffed toys crocheted using tight single crochet worked in a continuous spiral, creating seamless three-dimensional figures.

Question 25: What is the standard page size for a traditional scrapbook album?

8.5 by 11 inches only
12 by 12 inches (Correct answer)
20 by 20 inches
4 by 6 inches

Correct answer: 12 by 12 inches

The 12x12 inch page is the most common size for traditional scrapbooking.

Question 26: What does 'yarn weight' classify in knitting and crochet?

The fiber content percentage of a yarn blend
The number of plies twisted together in the yarn
The total weight in ounces of a yarn skein
The thickness of the yarn strand, which determines appropriate needle/hook size and stitch gauge (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The thickness of the yarn strand, which determines appropriate needle/hook size and stitch gauge

Yarn weight is a standardized system (lace, fingering, sport, DK, worsted, bulky, super bulky) describing the strand's diameter and corresponding recommended tool sizes.

Question 27: What is the main advantage of using pre-cut die shapes with a die-cutting machine?

It replaces the need for glue
It colors the paper automatically
Consistent, repeatable shapes cut quickly and accurately (Correct answer)
It eliminates the need for any paper

Correct answer: Consistent, repeatable shapes cut quickly and accurately

Die-cutting machines produce identical, precise shapes rapidly, ideal for repeated designs.

Question 28: What is 'tea bag folding' (also called kaleidoscope folding)?

Folding paper around actual tea bags
Folding small identical printed squares and arranging them into a rosette (Correct answer)
Folding paper into cup shapes
Staining paper with tea for an aged look

Correct answer: Folding small identical printed squares and arranging them into a rosette

Tea bag folding folds several identical patterned squares and assembles them into a symmetrical medallion.

Question 29: What is the purpose of a 'mountain fold' versus a 'valley fold' in origami?

A mountain fold points up while a valley fold points down (Correct answer)
Both are identical
A mountain fold cuts the paper
A valley fold uses glue

Correct answer: A mountain fold points up while a valley fold points down

A mountain fold creates a ridge pointing up and a valley fold creates a crease pointing down, opposite directions.

Question 30: What is 'cure time' for cold process soap and why is it necessary?

The time needed for colorants to set
The time lye takes to dissolve in water
4–6 weeks of resting time that allows excess water to evaporate and saponification to fully complete, resulting in a harder, milder bar (Correct answer)
The cooling period immediately after pouring soap into molds

Correct answer: 4–6 weeks of resting time that allows excess water to evaporate and saponification to fully complete, resulting in a harder, milder bar

During the cure period, water evaporates from the soap bar and any residual saponification completes, producing a firmer, longer-lasting, and less caustic final product.

Question 31: What is a bone folder used for in paper crafting?

Creating sharp creases and smoothing folds (Correct answer)
Cutting through cardstock
Painting fine lines
Punching decorative holes

Correct answer: Creating sharp creases and smoothing folds

A bone folder is a flat tool used to make crisp creases and burnish paper without tearing it.

Question 32: What tool is used to open and close jump rings without distorting their shape?

A mandrel
One pair of round-nose pliers
A jeweler's hammer
Two pairs of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Two pairs of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers

Jump rings should be twisted open and closed sideways using two pairs of pliers to maintain their circular shape and tight seam.

Question 33: What type of crochet hook is recommended for beginners learning crochet?

A 1mm steel hook for thread crochet
A Tunisian crochet hook with a long shaft and stopper
A size 5mm (H/8) ergonomic aluminum or plastic hook paired with medium-weight (worsted) yarn (Correct answer)
A 10mm or larger hook for bulky projects

Correct answer: A size 5mm (H/8) ergonomic aluminum or plastic hook paired with medium-weight (worsted) yarn

A medium 5mm hook with worsted weight yarn offers the easiest-to-see stitches and comfortable handling, making it the standard starting point recommended by most crochet instructors.

Question 34: Which adhesive is generally best for gluing paper without causing wrinkling or warping?

A thin layer of acid-free glue stick or tape runner (Correct answer)
Thick white school glue applied liberally
Rubber cement soaked through
Hot water

Correct answer: A thin layer of acid-free glue stick or tape runner

A thin, even layer of a dry adhesive minimizes moisture that causes paper to warp.

Question 35: What does a heat gun (heat tool) do in paper crafting?

Cools warped paper
Melts and sets embossing powder into a raised finish (Correct answer)
Cuts paper cleanly
Adds color to plain paper

Correct answer: Melts and sets embossing powder into a raised finish

A heat gun melts embossing powder so it fuses into a smooth, raised, glossy design.

Question 36: What is 'seed bead' most commonly measured in?

A letter grade (S, M, L)
Inches
A number size where larger numbers mean smaller beads (e.g., size 15 is smaller than size 6) (Correct answer)
Millimeters only

Correct answer: A number size where larger numbers mean smaller beads (e.g., size 15 is smaller than size 6)

Seed beads use a counter-intuitive numbering system where a higher number indicates a smaller bead, with size 15° being very small and size 6° being larger.

Question 37: Which tool helps apply even pressure when adhering paper or working with adhesives?

A brayer (roller) (Correct answer)
A heat gun
A pair of tweezers
A hole punch

Correct answer: A brayer (roller)

A brayer rolls over paper to press it down evenly and remove air bubbles.

Question 38: In sewing, what is the purpose of a bobbin?

Presses seams flat
Cuts fabric edges
Holds the lower thread (Correct answer)
Measures seam width

Correct answer: Holds the lower thread

The bobbin holds the lower thread that forms stitches with the upper thread.

Question 39: What is the fundamental difference between knitting and crochet?

Knitting uses thicker yarn than crochet
Crochet uses two hooks; knitting uses one needle
Knitting can only produce flat fabric; crochet only produces 3D objects
Knitting uses two needles to form interlocking loops simultaneously; crochet uses a single hook to form one loop at a time (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Knitting uses two needles to form interlocking loops simultaneously; crochet uses a single hook to form one loop at a time

Knitting keeps multiple live loops active on two needles at once, while crochet completes each stitch individually with a single hook before moving to the next.

Question 40: What does 'gauge' (tension) mean in knitting and crochet patterns?

The weight classification of the yarn used
The needle or hook size recommended on the yarn label
The number of stitches and rows per inch produced with specific yarn and needles/hook, used to ensure finished dimensions match the pattern (Correct answer)
The tightness of a cast-on edge

Correct answer: The number of stitches and rows per inch produced with specific yarn and needles/hook, used to ensure finished dimensions match the pattern

Gauge is measured by knitting or crocheting a swatch and counting how many stitches and rows fit into a given measurement, ensuring the finished piece matches the pattern's intended size.

Question 41: What technique creates raised, three-dimensional designs by pressing paper into a mold?

Laminating
Embossing (Correct answer)
Marbling
Découpage

Correct answer: Embossing

Embossing presses paper to create raised relief designs, adding dimension and texture.

Question 42: What is the purpose of a bone folder in paper crafting?

To apply glue precisely
To create crisp, clean folds and score lines in paper and cardstock (Correct answer)
To cut bone-shaped decorations
To erase pencil marks from paper

Correct answer: To create crisp, clean folds and score lines in paper and cardstock

A bone folder is a smooth, flat tool used to score paper along fold lines and burnish creases, creating sharp, professional-looking folds without cracking or damaging the paper surface.

Question 43: In crochet, what does 'ch' stand for in a pattern abbreviation?

Change color
Closed half-double
Chunky hook
Chain stitch (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Chain stitch

Ch is the universal crochet pattern abbreviation for chain stitch, the foundational stitch that forms the starting chain and the basis for many stitch patterns.

Question 44: What is the difference between cardstock and regular paper for crafting?

Regular paper is thicker than cardstock
Cardstock is thicker and heavier (65-110 lb), providing more structure for cards, boxes, and 3D crafts (Correct answer)
They are identical materials
Cardstock is always glossy

Correct answer: Cardstock is thicker and heavier (65-110 lb), providing more structure for cards, boxes, and 3D crafts

Cardstock ranges from 65-110 lb weight compared to standard copy paper at 20 lb, providing greater rigidity and durability for greeting cards, scrapbooking, die cuts, and dimensional crafts.

Question 45: What is a 'decrease' in knitting and why is it used?

A method for joining two pieces of knitting together
Slipping a stitch from one needle to another without working it
Adding extra yarn to increase row height
A technique that reduces the number of stitches on the needle, used to shape garments and form points in shaping (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A technique that reduces the number of stitches on the needle, used to shape garments and form points in shaping

Decreases like K2tog (knit two together) or SSK (slip, slip, knit) reduce stitch count, allowing knitters to taper sleeves, shape necklines, and form angled edges.

Question 46: What is 'blocking' a finished knit or crochet project?

Wetting or steaming a finished piece and shaping it to its final dimensions while it dries to even out stitches and set the shape (Correct answer)
Adding a border to finish raw edges
Measuring gauge before beginning a project
Securing yarn ends so they don't unravel

Correct answer: Wetting or steaming a finished piece and shaping it to its final dimensions while it dries to even out stitches and set the shape

Blocking relaxes the fibers, evens out uneven tension, opens up lace patterns, and allows the piece to dry in its correct finished dimensions.

Question 47: Which technique attaches a separate fabric shape onto a base fabric with stitching?

Tatting
Carding
Appliqué (Correct answer)
Fulling

Correct answer: Appliqué

Appliqué sews cut fabric pieces onto a background to build a design.

Question 48: Why is acid-free paper recommended for scrapbooking?

It glows under UV light
It resists yellowing and preserves photos over time (Correct answer)
It cannot be cut with scissors
It is always cheaper than regular paper

Correct answer: It resists yellowing and preserves photos over time

Acid-free paper prevents chemical breakdown that yellows pages and damages photographs.

Question 49: Which adhesive is best suited for bonding a stone cabochon into a metal bezel setting without heat?

Two-part epoxy jeweler's glue (Correct answer)
White craft glue
Super glue (cyanoacrylate)
Hot glue

Correct answer: Two-part epoxy jeweler's glue

Two-part epoxy creates a strong, waterproof bond between a stone and metal bezel and is formulated specifically for the demands of jewelry.

Question 50: What does 'casting on' mean in knitting?

Creating the initial row of loops on the needle that forms the foundation for knitting (Correct answer)
Binding off finished stitches to complete a project
Adding a new ball of yarn when the current one runs out
Slipping stitches from one needle to the other

Correct answer: Creating the initial row of loops on the needle that forms the foundation for knitting

Casting on creates the starter loops on the needle that serve as the foundation row from which all knitted fabric grows.

Question 51: Which surface protects your work area and blades when cutting paper?

A glass tabletop
A ceramic plate
A wooden breadboard
A self-healing cutting mat (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A self-healing cutting mat

A self-healing cutting mat protects both the blade edge and the underlying surface while providing measurement guides.

Question 52: What is a 'knit stitch' (plain stitch)?

Inserting the needle from right to left into the back of a loop
Passing two stitches over one to decrease stitch count
Inserting the right needle through the front of a loop from left to right, wrapping yarn around and pulling a new loop through (Correct answer)
Bringing yarn forward and slipping a stitch without working it

Correct answer: Inserting the right needle through the front of a loop from left to right, wrapping yarn around and pulling a new loop through

The knit stitch is formed by inserting the needle knitwise (front to back), wrapping working yarn counterclockwise, and drawing the new loop through the old one off the left needle.

Question 53: What is 'Tunisian crochet' (also called Afghan stitch)?

A technique for crocheting with multiple strands held together
A method of crocheting in continuous rows without turning the work
A pattern of large bobbles crocheted across a wide blanket
A hybrid technique using a long hooked needle to pick up a full row of loops then work them off in a return pass, producing a dense, woven-looking fabric (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A hybrid technique using a long hooked needle to pick up a full row of loops then work them off in a return pass, producing a dense, woven-looking fabric

Tunisian crochet uses a long hook (sometimes with a cable extension) to pick up multiple loops in a forward pass and then work them all off in a return pass, creating a distinctive woven textile.

Question 54: Which method of melting wax is the safest when making candles?

A microwave oven
A double boiler (Correct answer)
An electric frying pan
A pressure cooker

Correct answer: A double boiler

A double boiler is the safest method for melting wax because it uses indirect heat. The wax is placed in an upper pot, which sits over a lower pot of boiling water, preventing direct exposure to high temperatures. This controlled heating method significantly reduces the risk of the wax overheating, scorching, or igniting, which can be a hazard with direct heat sources.

Question 55: What does 'dpn' stand for in knitting patterns, and what are they used for?

Decreasing pointed needles used for lace shaping
Double-pointed needles; short needles with points at both ends used to knit small circumference items in the round such as socks and hats (Correct answer)
Decorative patterned needles for colorwork projects
Double-ply needles for working with bulky doubled yarn

Correct answer: Double-pointed needles; short needles with points at both ends used to knit small circumference items in the round such as socks and hats

Double-pointed needles come in sets of 4–5 short needles and allow stitches to be distributed across multiple needles for seamless small-circumference knitting in the round.

Question 56: In knitting, what does the abbreviation 'k2tog' mean?

Knot two loops
Knit to gauge
Knit two together (Correct answer)
Keep two threads

Correct answer: Knit two together

'k2tog' is a decrease made by knitting two stitches together.

Question 57: What is the standard unit measuring yarn thickness in knitting and crochet?

Ply count only
Denier
Gauge
Weight (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Weight

Yarn weight (e.g., worsted, bulky) categorizes its thickness.

Question 58: What does 'pot life' mean for two-part epoxy resin?

The time it takes to fully cure on a flat surface
The working time after mixing before the resin becomes too thick to pour or manipulate (Correct answer)
The shelf life of unmixed resin before it expires
The maximum depth a single pour can be

Correct answer: The working time after mixing before the resin becomes too thick to pour or manipulate

Pot life is the limited window after mixing Parts A and B during which the resin remains fluid enough to pour, add inclusions, and level in a mold before it begins to gel.

Question 59: In quilling, paper strips are primarily shaped by which action?

Melting with heat
Folding into squares
Soaking in water
Rolling and coiling (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Rolling and coiling

Quilling involves rolling thin paper strips into coils that are then shaped into designs.

Question 60: What is embossing in paper crafting?

Cutting paper into strips
Coloring paper edges
Removing adhesive
Creating a raised design on paper (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Creating a raised design on paper

Embossing raises a design above the paper's surface, often using powder and heat or a folder.

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