Knit & Crochet Symbols
Skein Train provides the information on this page to assist you in purchasing the
right patterns for you skill level, the right yarns for your project and once your project is complete you may
provide proper garment care for your finished garment.
Yarn Weight Symbols
Pattern Skill Levels
 Project for first time crocheters using basic stitches & little
shaping
 Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes and
simple shaping and finishing
 Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns,
mid-level shaping and finishing.
 Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques & dimension, multi-color
techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping, and refined
finishing
Skein Train - Garment Care Symbols
Shown below are some of the commonly seen garment care symbols, there are many more that provide more
specific recommentdations, but if you familiarize yourself with these main symbols the others will be
relatively easy to decipher.
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Hand Wash |
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Do Not Wash |
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Machine Wash Cold |
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Machine Wash Cold Permanent Press |
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Machine Wash Cold Gentle Cycle |
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Machine Wash Warm |
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Machine Wash Warm Permanent |
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Machine Wash Warm Gentle Cycle |
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Machine Wash Hot |
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Machine Wash Hot Permanent Press |
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Machine Wash Hot Gentle Cycle |
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Do Not Bleach |
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Non-Chlorine Bleach as Needed |
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Bleach As Needed |
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Do Not Tumble Dry |
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Tumble Dry No Heat |
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Tumble Dry Permanent Press No Heat |
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Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle No Heat |
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Tumble Dry Low Heat |
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Tumble Dry Permanent Press Low Heat |
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Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Low Heat |
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Tumble Dry Medium Heat |
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Tumble Dry Permanent Press Medium Heat |
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Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Medium Heat |
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Tumble Dry High Heat |
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Line Dry |
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Drip Dry |
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Dry Flat |
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Dry In Shade |
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Do Not Wring |
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Do Not Iron |
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Do Not Iron With Steam |
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Iron (steam or dry) with low heat |
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Iron (steam or dry) with medium heat |
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Iron (steam or dry) with high heat |
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Do Not Dry Clean |
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Dry Clean |
For instructions for
basic knitting Click Here
For instructions for basic crochet Click Here
To Learn about Hairpin Lace Click
Here
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