Materials + Techniques from A to Z: Find interesting reading anytime.

Dear users, dear authors,
here a reference guide is being created, where short info and links will gradually be added for the most important keywords. Have fun with it.

A
Binding off:
Binding off made easy (No advertising)

Ajour pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/20012/ajourmuster

Stuffing amigurumi
Stuffing amigurumi (No advertising )

Pineapple pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/46464/ananasmuster

Tail length when casting on knitting stitches
Tail length when casting on stitches with the long-tail cast-on (when knitting
)
Avoid beginner mistakes in crochet
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18452/anfaengerfehler-vermeiden

Beginner yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18676/anfaengerwolle
Casting on stitches when knitting
Tail length when casting on stitches with the long-tail cast-on (when knitting
)
Aran pattern
Aran pattern

Making sleeves by hand
Making sleeves by hand / making cuffs by hand: tips and tricks? (No advertising )

B
Baby yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18380/babywolle
Baby yarn: lint-free and suitable for babies

Bamboo yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19971/bambusgarn

Craft stuffing
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/23957/zauberwatte-bastelwatte

Beanie
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/31850/muetze-oder-beanie-kein-werbethread

Carry-along yarn
Carry-along yarn (no advertising )
Chenille stems
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/22822/biegepluesch

Crochet a wedding dress
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/7657/brautkleid-haekeln

Bobbels
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19705/bobbels

Unraveling a Bobbel
Unraveling a Bobbel: Does it work without problems? What about gradient yarn? (No advertising )

Bobbel material
Bobbel / gradient yarn: Which material for which use?

Questions about Bobbels
Questions about the Bobbel (No advertising )

Pompom / Pompon
Make pompoms / pompons

Making cuffs by hand
Making sleeves by hand / making cuffs by hand: tips and tricks? (No advertising )

Puff stitches
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/22474/bueschelmaschen

C
C2C // Corner to Corner
C2C // Corner 2 Corner

Cake yarn
Cake yarn

Chenille yarn
Chenille yarn: What is it and what do you make with it?

Crasy Trio
Crasy Trio

D
Double-face technique
Double-face technique: What is it?

E
Novelty yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18854/effektgarn

Kauni novelty yarn from Estonia, great for gradients and Fair Isle knitting
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19330/kauni-effektgarn

Entrelac pattern  = basketweave pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19763/flechtmuster

Knitted-in pattern
Knitted-in pattern (No advertising )

F

Fan pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19573/faechermuster
Tail length for casting on knitting stitches
Tail length when casting on stitches with the long-tail cast-on (when knitting )

Magic ring / Magic Ring / magic ring / magic loop /
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/91/tutorial-der-magische-ring-und-andere-startmoeglichkeiten-fuer-das-haekeln-in-runden

Fair Isle knitting, among other places here
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19330/kauni-effektgarn

Dropped stitches
Pick up dropped stitches again?
--> there is info there both on the technique of intentional dropped stitches and on picking up accidentally dropped stitches again.

Gradient yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18804/farbverlaufsgarn
Unraveling gradient yarn
Unraveling a Bobbel: Does it work without problems? What about gradient yarn? (No advertising )

Gradient yarn material:
Bobbel / gradient yarn: Which material for which use?

replace a damaged heel
Replace damaged heels on knitted socks

Crochet single crochet stitches
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/43022/feste-maschen-haekeln

Crochet single crochet stitches backward
crochet single crochet stitches backward, but no crab stitches

Slub yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/33170/flammgarn-kein-werbethread

Basketweave pattern = Entrelac pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19763/flechtmuster

Batwing sleeves
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/37565/fledermausaermel-kein-werbethread

Fringe yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18522/fransengarn
here is another somewhat older thread about fringe yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/705/fransengarn

Friendship bracelets
Friendship bracelets (No advertising )

Stuffing for amigurumi
Stuffing amigurumi (No advertising )

G

Hairpin lace crochet
Hairpin lace // hairpin crochet

gassed
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19868/gasiert

pick up dropped stitches again
Pick up dropped stitches again?
--> there is info there both on the technique of intentional dropped stitches and on picking up accidentally dropped stitches again.

braided bag handles
braided bag handles

Chunky knit
Heavy knit = chunky knit?

knit a large-gauge sweater
knit a large-gauge sweater: what should you watch out for? (No advertising )


H
Avoid beginner mistakes in crochet
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18452/anfaengerfehler-vermeiden
Choose the right crochet hook
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18463/die-qual-der-wahl-oder-welche-haekelnadel-ist-die-richtige

Crochet ring
Crochet ring (No advertising )

Crochet animal / amusing things
The crochet animal - a new species
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/978/das-haekeltier-eine-neue-spezies
Slip-stitch pattern
Mosaic pattern / slip-stitch pattern (No advertising )

Handles
braided bag handles

heat-friendly material
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18782/frage-der-woche-hitzefreundliches-material

I

J

K
Camel hair
Camel hair (No advertising)

Cashmere and Pashmina
Cashmere / Pashmina wool: advantages / disadvantages + processing tips (No advertising )

Cashmere under discussion
Cashmere under discussion (No advertising )

Kauni novelty yarn from Estonia, great for gradients and Fair Isle knitting
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19330/kauni-effektgarn

Bobbin lace making
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/23717/kloeppeln-als-beruf-gute-chancen

Crochet a buttonhole
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19435/knopfloch-haekeln

Knots in the yarn
Knots in the yarn

Cone yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19762/konengarn
Long-tail cast-on for knitting stitches: tail length
Tail length when casting on stitches with the long-tail cast-on (when knitting )
Cross-stitch / embroidery
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/25218/kreuzstich-sticken

Crossed double crochet
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/35309/kreuzstaebchen-kein-werbethread

Crossed double crochet
Crossed double crochet (No advertising )

L
Lace pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19572/lacemuster

Yardage of a ball of yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19703/lauflaenge-eines-wollknaeuels

English paper piecing
Info about English paper piecing can partly be found here in the thread; scroll down a bit for it:
Quilting / Patchwork

Lifeline / rescue line
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/84804/tipps-und-tricks-eure-besten-handarbeits-tipps-im-juni
and here
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/85515/fehler-beim-patentmuster

Chain stitch / double chain foundation

Openwork pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/25524/lochmuster-haekeln-oder-stricken-kein-werbethread

M

Magic Ring / magic ring / magic loop / magic ring
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/91/tutorial-der-magische-ring-und-andere-startmoeglichkeiten-fuer-das-haekeln-in-runden

Magic Pen
Punch Needle Set, also called Magic Pen

Macramé
Is macramé still on trend? (No advertising )

Cast-on when knitting / helpful trick with video
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/971/maschenanschlag-mit-dem-nadelspiel-trick

open cast-on when knitting
work an open cast-on

Gauge
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/20013/maschenprobe

Recalculate gauge
Recalculate gauge (No advertising )

Stitch holder
Stitch holder (No advertising )

Kitchener stitch
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19393/maschenstich

Twisted stitches
twisted stitches (No advertising )
mercerized
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19850/mercerisiert

Wrapped stitches
wrapped stitches (No advertising )


Merino wool
Merino wool without animal cruelty

Modal
Modal as a material: advantages? Properties?

Möbius technique
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/31851/moebiusschal-kein-werbethread

Mohair in the forum
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18320/mohair

Mohair in the blog
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/321/mohair-eigenschaften-und-verwendung

Mosaic pattern
Mosaic pattern / slip-stitch pattern (No advertising
)
Hat / Beanie
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/31850/muetze-oder-beanie-kein-werbethread

Shell pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/23175/muschelmuster-kein-werbethread
Crochet a shell pattern

N
Sewing:
Find the right sewing machine
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/23864/blog-artikel-die-richtige-naehmaschine-finden-so-geht-s

Sewing with softshell
Sewing with softshell

Maintaining a sewing machine
Maintain a sewing machine? (No advertising )

O

Tatting
Tatting (No advertising )

open cast-on when knitting
work an open cast-on

Crochet an oval
Crochet an oval (No advertising )

P
Paisley pattern
Paisley pattern (No advertising )

PDF reader
This doesn’t really belong in a thread about materials + techniques, but since it keeps being asked, I’m linking the download page for the PDF reader here.
https://get.adobe.com/de/reader/otherversions/
Sequins
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19254/pailletten

Paper yarn
Paper yarn (No advertising )

Pashmina / Cashmere wool
Cashmere / Pashmina wool: advantages / disadvantages + processing tips (No advertising )

Patchwork / Quilting
Quilting / Patchwork

Crochet a pompom / crochet a pompon
and here is also a forum thread about it
Make a pompon / make a pompom (no advertising )
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/43020/pompon-herstellen-bommel-herstellen-keine-werbung

Bead embroidery
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/26717/perlenstickerei

Pearl cotton
Pearl cotton

Punch Needle Set
Punch Needle Set, also called Magic Pen

Q

knit sideways
knit sideways: how do you do it? (No advertising )

Quilting
Quilting / Patchwork

R
Raglan
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19760/raglan
Top-down raglan
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/32017/raglan-von-oben
Sewn raglan
Raglan sewn too?
Lifeline
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/85515/fehler-beim-patentmuster
and here too
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/84804/tipps-und-tricks-eure-besten-handarbeits-tipps-im-juni

Post double crochet
extended front post double crochets (No advertising )

Rib pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/26718/rippenmuster

S
Scissors sharpener
Scissors sharpener (No advertising )

Schoppersocken
Schoppersocken (No advertising )

Diagonal pattern
Diagonal pattern: What is it?

Virgin wool
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18582/schurwolle
Crochet a spiral / crochet spiral rounds

Heavy knit
Heavy knit = chunky knit?

Silk yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18105/seidengarn

Sock yarn
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18185/sockenwolle

Sock yarn 2
Sock yarn? (No advertising )

replace a damaged heel on socks
Replace damaged heels on knitted socks

Sewing softshell
Sewing with softshell

summery material
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18782/frage-der-woche-hitzefreundliches-material

Crochet double crochet
Crochet double crochet // advantages + disadvantages and info

Knitting for beginners: tail length when casting on stitches
Tail length when casting on stitches with the long-tail cast-on (when knitting )

Knitting for babies
Knitting for babies: what should you watch out for? (No advertising )

Knit double crochet too?
Double crochet: Can you knit double crochet too? (No advertising )

Knitting: cast-on when knitting / helpful trick with video
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/971/maschenanschlag-mit-dem-nadelspiel-trick

Knitwear
Knitwear (No advertising )

Spinning
Spinning: spinning wool without tools
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/23718/spinnen-wolle-spinnen-ohne-hilfsmittel

Swoncho
Swoncho

T
Braiding bag handles
braided bag handles

Tunisian crochet
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/20014/tunesisches-haekeln

Crochet potholders
Crochet potholders: tips and tricks? (No advertising )

U
wrapped stitches
wrapped stitches (No advertising )

V
twisted stitches
twisted stitches

Vicuña wool
Vicuña wool: rare and expensive (No advertising )

front post double crochets, extended
extended front post double crochets (No advertising )

W
Knit honeycomb pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/33212/wabenmuster-stricken
A few tips on using up leftover yarn can be found here, among other places
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18122/wollreste-verarbeiten

Washing tips
Washing tips: wash finished handmade items? (No advertising )

Woven fabric
Woven fabric

Wave pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19761/wellenmuster

Knit fabric
Knit fabric

Yarn ball holder
Yarn ball holder (No advertising )

Yarn knots
Knots in the yarn

X

Y

Z
Zigzag pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/19849/zackenmuster
Magic stuffing
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/23957/zauberwatte-bastelwatte

Brick stitch
Brick stitch

Cables
Cables (No advertising )

Cable pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/21832/zopfmuster
Cable pattern

Have you clicked through the links at the top of the first post yet?

Michaela from Wollness Designs recently (in the summer?) explained the “lifeline” or something like that in a related thread. What is it listed under? I can’t find it...

I searched for it using the forum search function, found a few mentions, but apparently missed the explanation.

Perhaps the users and authors reading this would like to contribute something on this topic?

You can find that in this thread: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/85515/fehler-beim-patentmuster

Thanks, Ruth.
I linked the thread above in the first post under “R” for “lifeline.”

It’s called a lifeline :-)

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/84804/tipps-und-tricks-eure-besten-handarbeits-tipps-im-juni

Thanks, Mifas
I’ve linked both under R and L using the keywords “rescue line” and “lifeline.”

I’ve also added the thread for the double-face technique above.
Double-face technique: What is it?
It would be great if you could add some more info about it.

You can discuss the material topic of the week here:
Cashmere / Pashmina yarn: pros / cons + processing tips

Here is the new materials thread. It’s listed above and is looking forward to lots of contributions.
Double crochet // advantages + disadvantages as well as information

The Monday materials thread is online. Enjoy.
Cake yarn

Here’s the current materials thread:
Baby yarn: lint-free and baby-safe (No advertising)
Enjoy it.

Another thread on materials and techniques
Making pom-poms / pompons

Another material topic:
Mosaic pattern / Slip-stitch pattern

and one more
Heavy knitting = chunky knitting?

New reading material:
Unraveling a Bobbel: Does it work without problems? What about gradient yarn?

Chenille yarn: What is it and what do you use it for?
Have fun with the new thread.

Here is the new thread:
Schoppersocken
Click on it and share your opinion about it. :-)

More material for avid readers:

Diagonal pattern: What is it?

More to read:
Crocheting a shell stitch pattern

and even more:
cable pattern

The current thread:
Raglan can also be sewn?

Here’s the new thread. Would you like to join the discussion?

Thin double crochet: what is it?

More reading material
Aran pattern

More reading for avid readers:
Bobbel / gradient yarn: Which material for which use?

The new thread:
Modal as a material: advantages? properties?

More reading material:
Pearl cotton

The new thread:
Quilting / Patchwork
There is also information there about English paper piecing.

Another thread:
knitted sideways: how do you do that?

The new thread:
Crocheting an oval

One more thread:
Occhi
Have fun with it.

More additions:
provisional cast-on in knitting
knit a provisional cast-on

The new thread:
C2C // Corner 2 Corner

Here’s another thread:
Crasy Trio

Here is the new thread:
Hairpin lace // Hairpin crochet

One more thread:
Woven fabric

and one more thread:
Swoncho

The new thread:
Knitted fabric

Another new thread:
Knitted fabric

Another thread:
twisted stitches

Here is the new thread:
Paper yarn (No advertising)

Here’s a classic explained nicely in the blog:
Magic Ring / magic ring / magic loop / magic ring

You can find information about brick stitch here:
Brick stitch

Newly added:
Cashmere under discussion (No advertising )

Caring for your sewing machine? (No advertising )

Punch Needle Sett or also Magic Pen

Merino wool without animal cruelty

Double crochet: Can you also knit double crochet? (No advertising )

Stranded knitting pattern (No advertising )

Questions about the Bobbel (No advertising )

Sewing with softshell

extended front post double crochet (No advertising)

Crocheting single crochet backwards, but not crab stitch

Is macramé still in style? (No advertising)

Handmaking sleeves / handmaking cuffs: tips and tricks? (No advertising)
Stitch holder (No advertising)

Friendship bracelets (No advertising)

Crochet ring (No advertising)

Converting gauge (No advertising)

Knitting a loose-knit sweater: what should you watch out for? (No advertising)

Cables (No advertising)

Knitting for babies: what should you watch out for? (No advertising)

Crocheting potholders: tips and tricks? (No advertising)

Replacing worn-out heels on knitted socks

Paisley pattern (No advertising)

Sock yarn? (No advertising)

Knots in Yarn


braided bag handles
Stuffing amigurumi (No advertising)

Vicuña wool: rare and expensive (No advertising)

Scissor sharpener (No advertising)

Washing tips: washing finished handmade items? (No advertising)

Yarn ball holder (No advertising)

wrapped stitches (No advertising)

Crossed double crochets (No advertising)

New and informative:
Binding off made easy (No advertising )

Camel hair (No advertising )

Have you read this yet?
Illusion knitting

Would you like to suggest links from this forum here?