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| circular knitting | 6/30/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I am making afghans that start in the center with 5 stitches on double point needles. I find this ...
A: This is fiddly and so I can offer two possible options. 1) Rather than using double pointed ...
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| knitting measurment | 6/30/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: What does the H stand for in a Bernat pattern? eg. Cont even until armhole measures 8H inches.
A: can you tell me what pattern you are making? You can also contact the Bernat company site for info ...
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| mirroring a lace pattern | 6/30/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I am new to lace knitting and trying to knit Eunny Jangs Print O'wave stole. I however want the ...
A: I'm sorry but I think I'm getting confused. If you pick up from the cast on edge and then knit, ...
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| mirroring a lace pattern | 6/29/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I am new to lace knitting and trying to knit Eunny Jangs Print O'wave stole. I however want the ...
A: I have never made the pattern, but the version currently available on www.eunnychang.com already has ...
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| yarn and needle substitute | 6/29/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: my pattern calls for "chunky" and I want to use worsted in its place. If I do so, would I still use ...
A: If you use the same needle size, you will get a very loose knit. You will want to use smaller ...
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| knitting | 6/25/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: what is work 11/4 in k1,p1 rib ending with a RS row ANSWER: Hi Fathima Thanks for your question. ...
A: Many apologies Fathima, I had misunderstood the question. RS stands for "Right Side". This simply ...
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| Louisa Harding Panel jacket | 6/22/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I just finished knitting 6 border blocks in seed stitch and have them on stitch holders. Now I ...
A: I don't know the pattern well, but I've managed to find a picture and so base my answers on that. ...
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| wyif or back | 6/20/2009 | susan wills |
Q: I understand how to do wyif however on the pattern I am working say to BO 4 stitches at beg. of the ...
A: It looks like the pattern wants you to work decreases 3 sts . from the edge. But you can't just slip ...
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| understanding knitting instructions | 6/20/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I'm knitting a jacket and for the sleeves, the knitting pattern intructs: "..begin with knit row, ...
A: It is a bit confusing, but I think it's telling you to increase on the 3rd row, and then every 4th ...
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| Understanding pattern term ' turn' | 6/18/2009 | susan wills |
Q: The pattern is a pie-wedge shawl - using Helen's Lace Cast on 112 stitches Row 1 & 2 knit 4 yo ...
A: Turn just means turn work around to the other side. You will be working short rows, not knitting ...
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| neck shaping for baby dress | 6/18/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: So far i have done ok but i am up to the neck shaping and i am very lost. The pattern says; Neck ...
A: The rather crucial bit of info that the pattern has neglected to tell you, is that you have two ...
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| knitting question | 6/9/2009 | susan wills |
Q: I found a blanket I really like and would like to attempt. This is the pattern: Gauge: 18 sts and ...
A: With yarn in back, knit into stitch but do not slip it off the left needle, move yarn to front ...
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| knitmaster 700 - carriage jam | 6/8/2009 | Carol Forbes |
Q: I used to do a lot of machine knitting but due to circumstance it has not been out of the box for ...
A: You can try this shop in Indiana. http://www.knitknackshop.com/ You can also repair the retainer ...
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| Jaeger Aqua cotton pattern ? mistake | 6/8/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: I have a book called "one Thousand Sweaters" which has a cable sweater pattern which simply does not ...
A: My advice would be to put the book away and find another pattern, there is nothing more discouraging ...
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| What does alternate row mean? | 6/6/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I am working on the armhole shaping for a sweater with set-in sleeves. For the back the pattern ...
A: Usually "the following 4 alternate rows" would mean every other row, 4 times. (ie, on the next 8 ...
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| knitting advice | 6/6/2009 | susan wills |
Q: I want to know how do I get neat sides on my garment when knitting please. The left side of my work ...
A: When you knit the edge stitches just put the tip of the needle into the stitch.Don't insert the ...
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| Knitmaster F370/270 carriage jam | 6/2/2009 | Carol Forbes |
Q: both carriages will go over empty needles separately, but when the connector is in place the ...
A: The first thing I would double check is to see that the carriages are fully "seated". The next ...
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| yarn tension alternatives | 6/2/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: I have a terrific sweater pattern with tension 24 sts to 4", and 34 rowsto 4", knitted on size 5 ...
A: I did a quick search for Berroco Comfort DK and it seems to be an 8 ply. This is from the specs on ...
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| wool | 6/1/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: how do you know what ply a ball of wool is when the label only has the brand & no ply
A: You can count the number of wraps per inch. What you do is to get a ruler and wrap the yarn around ...
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| scarf | 5/30/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I have knitted a scarf for my son in stocking stitch pattern. The problem is that scarf is curling ...
A: A sc or single crochet, ch or chain 1 edging is the simplest to make, and is suitable for a man's ...
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| neck shaping | 5/29/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: I am making a vest in stockinette stitch, I am now working on the neck shaping, the instruction is ...
A: 26(28,30,31)sts first size = 26 stitches second size = 28 third size = 30 fourth size = 31 Next ...
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| scarf | 5/29/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I have knitted a scarf for my son in stocking stitch pattern. The problem is that scarf is curling ...
A: When you knit something you do not want to curl, it is best to slip the first stitch instead of ...
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| Australian Equivelent to American Yarn | 5/28/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: Do you know a yarn I can substitute for Plymouth Encore? It uses American size 7 needles.
A: American size 7 needles are 4.50mm so I am guessing that Plymouth Encore is an 8 ply. I found the ...
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| knifty Knitter - holes/spaces | 5/27/2009 | susan wills |
Q: I just got the knifty knitter and really like it. I made a toque on the little red one, and am ...
A: I don't knit on "knifty knitter",or frame. But, distance-wise the pegs are set. So in order to get a ...
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| knifty Knitter - holes/spaces | 5/27/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I just got the knifty knitter and really like it. I made a toque on the little red one, and am ...
A: I'm not really an expert on looms, but my guess would dbe to use additional strands of yarn. Rather ...
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| Ripple Strip ? | 5/26/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: I'd like to find a pattern for a Crochet Ripple in strips of to make in different colors then join ...
A: I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but my article on Suite 101 ...
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| Cast on to right needle | 5/25/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I'm making a sweater. I've come to the part for separating the sleeves. Instructions tell me to knit ...
A: Here is a link: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/FEATsum05TT.html Try one of the first two ...
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| armhole shaping | 5/24/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: at beg of row, bind off [9 (9,9,12)sts twice,[3sts]2(2,4,4) times, then ...
A: I am guessing that your question is what does all this mean? The 9(9,9,12) bit relates to the ...
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| knitting | 5/23/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: what is work 11/4 in k1,p1 rib ending with a RS row
A: Is it possible that the pattern is worked out in imperial measurements? If so, then it could mean ...
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| Changing ply | 5/23/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: I want to knit a helmet in 5 ply wool for 12 month grandaughter. My best pattern in 8 ply. How do I ...
A: Probably the easiest way to do it is to knit the helmet in a larger size and adjust for length. The ...
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| Shape back neck and shoulders | 5/22/2009 | Deborah Mason |
Q: I'm knitting a vest. I'm on the RS. The instructions tells you to purl to marked center sts join ...
A: I think they mean that you have to decrease at the neck edge in two different rows. So written long ...
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| knitting-gloves | 5/22/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: my question is i have been knitting for the past 6 months and would now like to knit a pair of ...
A: Although I did not find a video tutorial for fingerless gloves, I did find a picture tutorial at ...
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| knitted cast on | 5/18/2009 | Wendy Beckett |
Q: I am making a Montavilla market bag from a kit from knit picks. I am up to the handles and think I ...
A: You wouldn't knit across the 70 because after the cast on you turn the work back so the stitches you ...
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| Increases between knit & purl stitches | 5/15/2009 | Wendy Beckett |
Q: I am quite a new knitter and I'm working on a sleeve for a cardigan. The stitch pattern is k1, p1 ...
A: I generally increase at the end of rows by working till there is just one stitch left on the needle ...
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| Bind off | 5/15/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I am making a sweater and it calls for bo on both sidesides of neck. How do I bind off when working ...
A: The bind off on either side of the neck is for the shoulders. The neck is worked for an additional ...
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| picking up stitches | 5/14/2009 | Wendy Beckett |
Q: I need instructions on how to pick up stitches around a "V" neck sweater opening. Also, how to pick ...
A: There are a lot of good tutorials online which can help with both these as it's rather difficult to ...
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| sl 1, k | 5/14/2009 | Lesley Arnold-Hopkins |
Q: i am just wondering when it says (sl 1, k to the end of row). Does that mean that i am to slip 1 ...
A: Sl1, K to the end of the row is only asking you to slip the first stitch and then knit as normal ...
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| binding off front and back together | 5/12/2009 | Frances Rhea |
Q: I am knitting a baby sweater, the directions are to put the front sides on one needle and the back ...
A: Here is a page that shows how to bind off: http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3 The ...
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| crocheting machine | 5/12/2009 | Jackie Courts |
Q: i want to know if there is any machine that can be used for crocheting. i love crochet but i will ...
A: I've not heard of any kind of crochet machine but when I did a search for it at google.com some ...
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| free poncho knitting pattern for 8 year old grandson | 5/11/2009 | Wendy Beckett |
Q: i am looking for a free poncho knitting pattern for my 8 year old grandson. i must say that this is ...
A: http://www.stitch1knit1.com/acatalog/free_poncho_pattern.html ...
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