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I have been using spools for years to make headbands. Just cut down the centre and tie a ribbon around it. You could also use them with sewing thread, but they are so small that you'll have better luck using a needle and thread. I use them to store screws and other small parts. You can use them for ...

The gauge of a yarn is the size of the needle that you need to use, and it is based on the number of stitches needed per inch. The finer the gauge, the smaller your needles will have to be to make your project. For example, if you want to knit with 2 strands of yarn together and cast on 120 stitches...