One reason many of us got into knitting is to make things that fit ourselves just right, especially if we’re shaped in ways that common mass-produced sizing blocks don’t really accommodate. To do that, though, we need a bit of knowledge and some math. And part of the essential math is making sure your gauge... The post Speed Swatching for Knitters: Accurate Gauge in Less Time appeared first on A Bee In The Bonnet.| A Bee In The Bonnet
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Rail and wheel wear can be reduced dramatically by proper lubrication. In addition, lubrication can help in saving energy and reducing noise. Rail-wheel lubrications applies by automaticly or manually. Advantages of automatic lubrication; Maintenance … Continue reading →|
The gauge of a railway track is defined as the clear minimum perpendicular distance between the inner faces of the two rails. The different gauges can broadly be divided into … Continue reading →|
To ensure that the path required for the passage of trains is kept clear along the route of a railway, a “structure gauge” is imposed. This has the effect of … Continue reading →|
Working with Mainstays acrylic yarn resulted in a negative review before I was finished working on this pattern. (You can read that review here if you missed it.) I was aware it didn't perfectly match Red Heart Super Saver. I knew to not expect much from a Walmart brand acrylic yarn. What I didn't know was how the smallest difference in gauge would make this project much harder than it| Crochet is the Way
If you want to make crocheted garments, you need to crochet a gauge swatch. It's not hard, and I'll show you how, step-by-step!| Two Brothers Blankets
This is a follow-up to my post a couple of weeks ago, The art of LEGO railway track. I’m coming back to the topic because I had a small problem with a platform I’d built (from a Blue Brixx set) – i…| transponderings