Pattern conversions

Once I've mastered the swatch, it should be possible to convert anything into a Passap pattern, right???

Here are a couple of knitting pattern sources for inspiration:

LoveKnitting

Lion Brand

Red Heart

A Handy Vintage Yarn Index

There is no single way to define yarn sizes, but this guide from Knit It Now is a handy attempt to do so:

https://www.knititnow.com/YarnIndex/

A tale of enterprising knitting.

Free University Nirvana? includes a brilliant tale of family survival through knitting, grit, and charm:

Not everyone needs a university education to achieve self-actualization.  One needs to set their goals and develop a path to reach them.  My hillbilly Dad from southwestern Virginia dropped out of high school when he was 17 years old to join the Navy in World War II.  He was one of the smartest men I know.  Years later, he was laid off by a defense contractor while working as an expediter.  What he did next marvels me to this day:  With four kids at home and one more on the way he came up with an idea that put beans on the table for a couple of years.  He borrowed money to buy two knitting machines, blue and white wool and thread.  He knitted wool caps. . . .

Read more: https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/06/free_university_nirvana.html#ixzz5pz5ex0Wo
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