Crafting Textile Crafts 2

Question 1

In knitting, what does the abbreviation 'k2tog' instruct you to do?

Accepted Answer

Knit two stitches together as one

Answer

Knit two rows before turning

Answer

Cast on two extra stitches

Answer

Purl two stitches together

Question 2

Which natural fiber is produced by the silkworm?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Linen

Question 3

What is the purpose of blocking a finished knitted or crocheted piece?

Accepted Answer

To set the shape and even out the stitches

Answer

To add extra color

Answer

To remove all the yarn ends

Answer

To make the yarn thicker

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Aida cloth

Answer

Denim

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Fleece

Answer

Satin

Question 5

What does the term 'selvage' refer to on woven fabric?

Accepted Answer

The self-finished, non-fraying edge

Answer

The center fold line

Answer

The pattern repeat

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The frayed cut end

Question 6

Which tool is used to pull yarn through fabric loops in crochet?

Accepted Answer

Crochet hook

Answer

Knitting needle

Answer

Tapestry needle

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Rotary cutter

Question 7

What is 'gauge' in a knitting or crochet pattern?

Accepted Answer

The number of stitches and rows per inch

Answer

The weight of the finished item

Answer

The length of the needles

Answer

The amount of yarn left over