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11-27-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
LaFlaca1226 Ribbing the Cuff Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 61 Thanks: 49 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What's WPI stand for? I know it's got to have something to do with gauge, but what do the letters stand for? My guess is something per inch? __________________ Bethany, SAHM to Katy 7.25.07, began knitting November 07 OTN shawl for me!

11-27-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
Lady Violet Working the Gusset Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 301 Thanked 223 Times in 197 Posts	wraps per inch. it's a good way to figure out what weight you've just spun if you're into spinning. __________________ "You can start going to the tanning bed now so you'll look all spiffy in your dress." - my brother "Beautiful yarn speaks to the soul of a knitter." - Shandeh "The Swatch is good. The Swatch is wise. Listen to the Swatch." - Sandi Wiseheart