gloriastitches

Have you ever read instructions for knitting or crocheting a garment piece and discover that  not all the necessasry information is there?  That can be really annoying. Here is what I think should be included: --needle or hook size --number of skeins (if  one is a partial skein, it should state that) --put up of skein which is the number of yards per grams or ounces (see note at bottom) --category of yarn (such as DK or fingering, etc) --gauge (and if stitch patterns are included then there should be a gauge for those also) --every few rows or rounds a stitch count should be included --if the first row is a Right Side row or a Wrong Side --clear photo of the finished product --close up of any details --sizing should be in finished dimensions, not S-M-L as that has so many meanings --how the garment was designed to fit such as very loose, two inches negative ease, etc Note: several years ago the U.S. went from 4 oz skeins to 3 1/2 oz. skeins....