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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Knitting a V-Neck sweater vest | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I can't figure out how to pick up stickes to start the ribbing for the neck. Please help me. Thank ... A: I don't know if there's part of the question missing, but I can't work out exactly what the problem ... | |
| Sweater Neck edge and neck band | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing my very first sweater. I'm on neck shaping now but have difficulty understanding the ... A: I've copied part of it into my reply, so that I can answer (I hope!) each point in turn: "So I'm on ... | |
| yo | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf with thie pattern: cast on 25 stitches rows 1-4 knit row 5 ... A: From what you have kindly included, there should be 25 sts at the end of row 5, as the yo will ... | |
| Knitting - Shape Raglans (Back) | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Instruction as followed: Shape Raglans: Bind off 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec Row ... A: I'm not sure where the confusion lies, so I'll walk through all of the steps - please forgive me if ... | |
| Neck Edging | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I am about to start the neck edging of Sirdar Pattern 9155 (on which you've advised me before about ... A: Your question depends on which type of seam you are using. If you are using a back stitch seam ... | |
| Skip a stitch | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: My pattern says "skp, k1, p2 to the end". Does "skp" mean skip? If so, what do I do with it? I ... A: SKP can also mean "slip, knit, pass", i.e. slip the next stitch, knit 1 and then pass the slipped ... | |
| Leg openings for a dogs coat | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Leg Openings: 1st row: k11 bind off next 10st. K80 including st on needle after bind off. Bind off ... A: How do I start knitting with a new ball for the joining row? Simply start knitting with new yarn - ... | |
| yfwd | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a lace baby sweater. The instructions say - k6, p2,*(k1,yfwd) twice, SL1, k1, psso, ... A: As you suspect, the yarn is passed over the needle, to replace the stitch decreased and is worked as ... | |
| Alternate | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a sleeve pattern. What does it mean whey they say "..and every alternate 4th row"? ... A: I would still read this as every 8th row, but after a scout around the internet, there is another ... | |
| Alternate | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a sleeve pattern. What does it mean whey they say "..and every alternate 4th row"? ... A: This is a very unusual way to write the instructions. I would expect "every alternate 4th row" to be ... | |
| Using worsted yarn for a sport yarn pattern | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have 660 yds of worsted yarn. The gauge is 5 sts in St. st to 1 inch on a 7 needle & 4.5 sts on an ... A: This is something that I can partially work out, but you will need to do the rest: The original ... | |
| Baby Shawl | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I am attempting a square baby shawl(Patons 8008) and I have reached the point where I am asked to on ... A: I don't know the pattern, but it is hard to see how the method of cast on would make a difference in ... | |
| sirdar baby blanket pattern no 1710 | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: ! as follows K3*k1,yfwd,k2,p5,insert needle knitways through front of 2nd st then 1st st and slip ... A: It looks as though you're being asked to do a twisted stitch of some sort. So, after the P5. ... | |
| stitch sizes | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a cardigan sweater that is a pattern that is from the neck down. I have noticed that ... A: This is not a yarn that I know, but having seen comments, it appears that there is a slightly uneven ... | |
| Shaping armholes, neck and shoulders | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Lesley I am back again for your help. You kindly helped me with shaping the shoulders and neck for ... A: As I don't know how your tension has worked out (how many rows to an inch, for example), I am ... | |
| Beginner Sock Question | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Knitting beginner socks ready to turn heel. Have 20(1st stich is sl) stitches on heel needle. Turn ... A: The pattern does sound okay, but I appreciate that it's unfamiliar, if you've not done this type of ... | |
| Beginner Sock Question | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Knitting beginner socks ready to turn heel. Have 20(1st stich is sl) stitches on heel needle. Turn ... A: Yes, you are on the right track - it sounds as though you're working a short row heel. I would ... | |
| understanding instructions | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: sleeves--moss rib patterns is complete...then it reads: change to larger needles & cont. in Moss Rib ... A: Work the first two rows as set.For the purposes of this, I'm assuming that any increases are done by ... | |
| understanding instructions | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: sleeves--moss rib patterns is complete...then it reads: change to larger needles & cont. in Moss Rib ... A: As the instruction is for 3rd and then every following 4th row (rather than "next"), I would ... | |
| Pattern Query | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I am back asking another question. I am knitting a baby cardigan from Sirdar Snuggly Kisses 1905. I ... A: Well done for getting through the pattern - it sounds as though you're doing a great job. It's ... | |
| Pattern Query | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I am back asking another question. I am knitting a baby cardigan from Sirdar Snuggly Kisses 1905. I ... A: I don't know the pattern (but have seen pictures), so I'm guessing slightly here, but much will ... | |
| shape shoulder - understanding ? | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been knitting in accordance with scheme. I have a problem with understanding of some ... A: Luckily, I have this edition of "Let's Knit!" Magazine, and can see the pattern in question, which ... | |
| Help with knitting pattern | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: I am working out of a Sirdar Baby Bamboo too book #346 code B. I am working on 3rd size. I am having ... A: There appears to be part of it missing, as you've kindly given me the instructions, but you haven't ... | |
| Understanding the pattern | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I do not understand a part of a pattern for a asymmetrical cape. it's in the right front. i have 53 ... A: There appears to be part of it missing, as you don't specify what you don't understand. Rather than ... | |
| knitting question | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to knit a v-neck neckband on a tanktop, but I'm struggling. It's asking me to 'insert ... A: Loraine, Thanks for your question. Am I right in thinking that this pattern has some twisted ... | |
| colours | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: How do you tie off a color in a pattern? I have learned how to add a colour but how do you finish ... A: Once you've finished the piece, you need to weave in the ends. Basically, this is securing the ... | |
| Pattern Query | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I am back asking another question. I am knitting a baby cardigan from Sirdar Snuggly Kisses 1905. I ... A: It sounds as though the cardigan is progressing nicely. "Rejoin yarn" basically means start ... | |
| Pattern Instructions | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm knitting a cardigan for my granddaughter and it has been many years since reading a knitting ... A: Yes, I would take side edge to mean the side seam of the garment (as opposed to "neck edge" for ... | |
| Reading Pattern | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I am currently trying to teach myself to knit and am working on pattern for baby cardigan. I am ... A: Many thanks for your question. I'm sure you've already done this, but do double check the pattern, ... | |
| Understanding the pattern | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I do not understand a part of a pattern for a Shawl Collar Cardigan.For the border the pattern is to ... A: You are absolutely right that you go back and forth over the same stitches. This is called (perhaps ... | |
| knitting w/2 strands | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf using 2 strands at the same time, i.e., 2 balls of yarn at the same time as if ... A: Working with two strands should make no difference at all. I think it's great that you've found ... | |
| knitting w/2 strands | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf using 2 strands at the same time, i.e., 2 balls of yarn at the same time as if ... A: As this is a double rib pattern, I would expect the work to concertina. Does the border apply to the ... | |
| Shaping armholes, neck and shoulders | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Lesley I am back again for your help. You kindly helped me with shaping the shoulders and neck for ... A: and thanks also for the link to the (absolutely gorgeous!) pattern - it really helps. I think the ... | |
| knitting on wrong side | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm knitting a pair of socks, and I can't for the life of me figure out how to knit on the wrong ... A: Essentially, the wrong side is whatever you want it to be, but I'm guessing that the designer had ... | |
| Shape shoulders and neck on knitted dress | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: Please can you simplify the below instructions for shaping the shoulders and neck as I have already ... A: I am happy to re-work the instructions, but I don't know which size you're making, so I'm going to ... | |
| Continuing pattern after stitch decrease | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have completed the first 30 rows of my pattern (picture attached). I started Row 1 with 97 ... A: I haven't been able to find an errata for this pattern and checking on www.ravelry.com, a few ... | |
| Continuing pattern after stitch decrease | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I have completed the first 30 rows of my pattern (picture attached). I started Row 1 with 97 ... A: and for including the picture. Assuming that all of the decreases are done at the row edge, then, ... | |
| How to pick up 24 stitches from 20 rows for cardigan neckband | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: I'd really appreciate your help as I've been stuck for a while with a neckband for a baby cardigan. ... A: Many thanks for your question, Your colleague's suggestion would create more stitches, but I share ... | |
| pattern problem | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem with a dishcloth pattern. I'm not sure if I am following the steps correctly ... A: As I was able to see a picture of the cloth, it helped greatly. (And don't worry about the name ... | |
| British knitting abbreviation | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to make a pair of mittens that are only available in British-English. I don't ... A: I'm British, I've been knitting for nearly forty years and I'm not sure either! Thanks for putting ... | |
| pattern problem | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem with a dishcloth pattern. I'm not sure if I am following the steps correctly ... A: Many thanks for your question. Is there a link to the pattern online anywhere? I ask because having ... | |
| pattern | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I am working a Sirdar baby cardigan pattern, I have finished the 6th row and it reads as follows for ... A: This is telling you that you've established where the pattern panels go in your pattern, but as you ... | |
| left side/right side | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm a very new knitter. I've successfully completed 3 baby sweaters since Christmas and in a fit of ... A: Please don't feel stupid - the daft people are the ones who don't ask. When a pattern describes a ... | |
| Knit Pattern Question | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a halter top and the front pattern details is confusing me. When it says to work two ... A: I think that this is just asking you to work 2 full rows, but keeping the pattern intact. It is ... | |
| Finishing cardigan armholes | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I don't have enough yarn to do the sleeves but it is a lovely chunky cadigan and will be fine as a ... A: I think that your suggestion is a fine one. As a general rule, use needles that are a size or two ... | |
| How to bind off separately one row | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I need to bind of an entire row on a vest pattern I am knitting. The pattern states "separately ... A: It's not an instruction that I've seen before (the "experts" are learning all the time, too!), but ... | |
| yarn vs. pattern vs. needle size | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I have old yard which is bulky which my cousin gave me and I have found a pattern which calls for a ... A: The usual needles for size 5 yarn would be 5.5mm - 8mm (9-11 US). How does this compare with the ... | |
| Increase row is not knitting up to correct number as per pattern | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can help me.....I am attempting to knit an adult jumper, have completed 8cm of rib for the ... A: I agree that you come to 162 sts. I think the key here is how you do the increases. For example, if ... | |
| knitting directions translation from UK to US | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Work 40 rows more as set, working an extra st in each 'section" each time." I imagine this means ... A: I don't think this is a UK/US problem - it seems to be a pattern problem! :-) Having looked at ... | |
| TEDDY KNITTING PATTERNS | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Please can you tell me if you know of any patterns for tclothes to fit this teddy, boy and girl ... A: I'm not sure which teddy you mean, but a good place to start would probably be Knitting Pattern ... | |
| knitting pattern | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: Trying to understand a pattern from Sirdar yarns, called "Big Softie" tank # 9386 I am a beginnner & ... A: I haven't been able to access the text of the pattern on line, but I have been able to see a ... | |
| using a sewing machine on knitted skirt? | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a skirt with circular needles for my daughter . I am about half way done and I think ... A: You have a couple of options here. You could can enter the scary world of steeking - where you end ... | |
| problems reading pattern | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: can you help please. I am knitting a cardigan from a Sirdar pattern.I am knitting the back,and have ... A: As you'll be decreasing one stitch at each end of the row, you'll actually be decreasing 2 sts per ... | |
| baby afghan | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm making an afghan of two colors with a border in the main color. The instructions say use 2 ... A: The easiest way to do this may be to have two (or more) balls of white, so that you work the first 7 ... | |
| baby afghan | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm making an afghan of two colors with a border in the main color. The instructions say use 2 ... A: I'm assuming when you say two sizes of needle, that you mean two thicknesses, rather than two ... | |
| increasing on neck ribbing of sweater | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I am on last row of neck ribbing (top down sweater). It calls to increase 8 stitiches on wrong side ... A: As this is (at this stage) a reversible fabric, there is no "wrong side". However, if you work these ... | |
| knitting | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: i am working on a fourply pattern for my unborn grandson,i thought i would like to use the same ... A: The key to this is to make a tension square. For example, the tension guide on the original pattern ... | |
| Sirdar Snuggly Pattern 1764 - Flowers | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I've finished the main part of this pattern and am now trying to make up the flowers but am having ... A: Although there are many ways of casting off, unless you're using a sewn cast off, they all require, ... | |
| Loose stictch left side of cables | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: When I knit with cables I always have a loose stitch on the left side. It makes the cable look like ... A: If you're working with wool, this may well block out (you might like to make a small sample and try ... | |
| Pattern | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a newbie to knitting and trying to knit a cardigan for my son.The pattern reads like this.. I ... A: The number of stitches in brackets is simply a way of cross-checking, so that you can see where you ... | |
| 2nd and following alt rnds | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a beginner at knitting and in my first attempt at knitting a hat. Can you please explain what ... A: which help greatly. "2nd and following alternate rounds" is one of those instructions that sounds ... | |
| lengthening jumper | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have two lovely polo neck jumpers which seem now very short since the fashion for showing your ... A: and for including a picture of the jumper. I start from the position that anything is possible, and ... | |
| Knitting No Stitch | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a followup question for instructions on "No Stitch". I understand "No Stitch" means ignore ... A: When a pattern (usually a chart) has a "no stitch" instruction, this would normally follow some kind ... | |
| adding increases within a pattern | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a pattern, pier glass pattern, which is a multiple of 13+1 stitches. The pattern says to ... A: By all means send an image, if you think it will help. But essentially, the idea is the same, work ... | |
| Bind off | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I replaced some ribbing at the bottom of a sweater by removing the old rib, picking up the stitches ... A: Apologies for the delay - I thought I'd answered this, but it's still coming up as pending (so ... | |
| knitting instructions | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I AM MAKING A FIRST ATTEMPT AT A SWEATER AND THE INSTRUCTIONS READ - KNIT 1, K2TOG, KNIT TO LAST 3 ... A: It may be worth double checking the glossary of the pattern (if there is one) to see if the designer ... | |
| adding increases within a pattern | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a pattern, pier glass pattern, which is a multiple of 13+1 stitches. The pattern says to ... A: As you increase the stitches, you have to incorporate part pattern repeats into the work. For ... | |
| Lace pattern in the round | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I want to knit a lace pattern in the round, the pattern is not charted, it is written out, intended ... A: As a rule of thumb, for a right leaning decrease, work K2tog on the K side, and P2tog on the P side. ... | |
| Lace pattern in the round | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I want to knit a lace pattern in the round, the pattern is not charted, it is written out, intended ... A: Much will depend on how complicated the lace pattern is, but I'm reassured by your saying that it's ... | |
| knitting instructions | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I AM MAKING A FIRST ATTEMPT AT A SWEATER AND THE INSTRUCTIONS READ - KNIT 1, K2TOG, KNIT TO LAST 3 ... A: It is quite usual to have an edge stitch (called a selvage stitch) at each end of the row, as it's ... | |
| knitting instructions | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I AM MAKING A FIRST ATTEMPT AT A SWEATER AND THE INSTRUCTIONS READ - KNIT 1, K2TOG, KNIT TO LAST 3 ... A: It would appear that part of the instruction is missing? You are working a K2tog at the beginning of ... | |
| Attached I cord | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Is it better to bind off the edge of a article that you plan on attaching and I cord edge to , or ... A: This is not something that I've done myself, but all of the books and other sources that I have ... | |
| sweater problem | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I did a great job of picking up st around neck with # 7, sweater done in #8. Then knit about 7-8 rw ... A: I'm glad that the neck went well, but sorry that you've had problems with the sleeve. Books can be ... | |
| neck band | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I did a great job of picking up st around neck with # 7, sweater done in #8. Then knit about 7-8 rw ... A: Well done on completing the sweater. Without knowing the pattern, or the yarn used, it is difficult ... | |
| How to read this pattern | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: my pattern says- Rib 6,M1,(rib,M1) 3times,rib 6 - 34 sts. So I dont know what the (rib,M1)is. What I ... A: I'm guessing, but I think it says "rib, M1" as that's easier than "K1, M1, P1, M1", and so assuming ... | |
| Knitting pattern | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find your knitting pattern for holly leaves as described by Hilary Detmars - "Please ... A: Many thanks for the question. The pattern is available on the following site: ... | |
| Keeping the rib on a raglan sweater | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: This is Wanda again. I need to explain the first instructions that I had in the pattern. Thank you ... A: The same principle applies, in terms of "reading" the work already knitted and on the needles, and ... | |
| Shaping a raglan sweater | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: My question is similar to the person's question about following the instructions. However, the ... A: This is almost a matter of "reading" the knitting, in order to keep the rib correct. I assume that ... | |
| decreasing | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: My directions say to decrease at each end of my vest EVERY row 15 times. How do I decrease on the ... A: To match the K2 tog on the purl row: (sl 1 k-wise) twice Return these sts to the left needle P2 tog, ... | |
| knitting cast on | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner knitter and have knitted basic scarfs but oh how I want to knit a infinity scarf as ... A: Ultimately, the type of cast on that you chose is a personal thing; finding a technique that suits ... | |
| sl inc | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My Easy pattern calls for "Lsl increase"? What does this mean? Further in the same line the ... A: The instructions you've given are for a classic "inc 1" or "Kfb" (knit front and back) which can be ... | |
| sl inc | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My Easy pattern calls for "Lsl increase"? What does this mean? Further in the same line the ... A: My guess is that these stand for left and right sloping increases. These are usually paired (as are ... | |
| Rowan pattern knitting question | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a Rowan pattern 'wild saffron' jumper. The instruction (k1,yfw,k1)all into next st,is ... A: I don't know the pattern, but as far as I can tell, this is "knit 1, yarn forward, knit 1". It will ... | |
| knitting | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: re:my last question. "I don't understand the instr "repeat from * around twice more. Does this ... A: I'm afraid I still don't know a definitive answer on this. Having looked at pictures of the hat ... | |
| sleeve shaping top | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: what does dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 3 alt rows? does it mean every 6th row? A: This means every other row three times (after the first row). Personally, I find it helpful to ... | |
| abbreviations | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: i have a Wendy aran pattern number 4774 done rib got to commence patt P3 D1 for d1 looking at ... A: Many thanks for supplying the pattern number, but I've been unable to find this pattern on line, to ... | |
| decreasing stitches with a circular needle | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been knitting for many years, but have never used circular needles until recently. What I ... A: I'm not sure whether or not to apologise for the delay, or apologies that you have this answer twice ... | |
| decreasing stitches with a circular needle | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been knitting for many years, but have never used circular needles until recently. What I ... A: Many thanks for your question. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what you mean by "taking off" stitches? ... | |
| Needle Sizes | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have vintage pattern that calls for "Knitting Pins, 3/8 inch Leviathan". What are they and what ... A: Vintage patterns are great, aren't they? I've never heard of Leviathan and can only assume that ... | |
| knit the knit st and purl the purl stitch | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a little confused by this pattern, I normally don't have problems reading patterns. the first ... A: Many thanks for sending through the link. The chart confirms our theory that it's a seed stitch ... | |
| knit the knit st and purl the purl stitch | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a little confused by this pattern, I normally don't have problems reading patterns. the first ... A: From the instructions that you have kindly provided, it looks as though, by knitting the knit ... | |
| Knitting a yoke from the neckline instead of the bottom | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if this problem that i have would be under you area of expertise. A few weeks ago i ... A: Yes, it is certainly possible to work from the yoke down. You have two options here - either ... | |
| abbreviation on knitting pattern | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I have lost the page for a patons pattern for a baby blanket and the abbreviation says K1,*B.A, I do ... A: I'm afraid I'm drawing a blank on this. Does the pattern have a number or a name, which may help? ... | |
| knitting | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a pattern from england. What does the abreviation wrn mean when it comes to making the ... A: This means "wool round needle". This is wrapping the yarn all of the way around, so that it ends up ... | |
| knitting stitches versus right size needle for pattern | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I'm clear, but I have a tough time figuring out the right sized yarn to match the ... A: If the swatch is coming up too small, then you need to have fewer stitches/rows per inch, so try a ... | |
| knitting pattern abreviation | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: what does wf mean as an abreviation in a knitting pattern from england A: I would expect this to be "wool forward" and the same as a "yarn forward"/yf instruction. Does ... | |
| knitting stitches versus right size needle for pattern | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I'm clear, but I have a tough time figuring out the right sized yarn to match the ... A: Knitting can, of course, be a question of trial and error sometimes and so I'm not sure that I'm ... | |
| Knitting | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My Pattern Emu8702 Border cast on 14 sts 1st row sl,1, k2, yf, k2 tog, k1,* wind yarn twice round ... A: The pattern appears to have been written/printed in an inconsistent way, which makes it look, at ... | |
| Shape shoulders and back neck advice | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I am making a long cardigan but I don't understand the instructions for shaping the shoulders and ... A: I will go through in slow steps - forgive me if it's too slow, I just don't want to miss anything. ... | |
| Don't understand instruction | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: Don't understand what this means; knit 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker, p2, slip marker, ... A: I'll go through it all in a very basic way - forgive me if it's too basic, but I'm trying to give as ... | |
| making new stitches | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm stuck on a pattern which instructs the following: make 16 new stitches over the arm opening. how ... A: Assuming that you already have some stitches above the arm opening, into which to increase, then I ... | |
| Knitting | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: My pattern EMU 4ply shawl tells me to K1 p1 k3 *yf bind next 7sts thus insert point of right hand ... A: It sounds like a smocking stitch. I don't have a picture, but I hope that this youtube video will ... | |
| increase/decrease | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf "Petite Ruffled Scarf " pattern found on Kraemer Yarns. How do I do "db dec" ... A: You can increase in different ways, but it might be worth trying a few out to see how they look, as ... | |
| increase/decrease | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf "Petite Ruffled Scarf " pattern found on Kraemer Yarns. How do I do "db dec" ... A: This is an unusual way to write the instruction, but as you've no doubt read, the pattern has them ... | |
| knitting | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a self taught left handed knitter. Not very good. I have to picture in my mind to be able to ... A: Many thanks for your question. I'm a right-hander myself but was taught to knit by a left-handed ... | |
| 'Following' | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I am shaping raglan sleeves on a child's cardigan. The knitting pattern states: [51 sts] Row 1: P4, ... A: I don't know the pattern and so it's hard to be sure, but when a pattern states "dec 1 st at each ... | |
| Raglan Sleeve | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I am knittting a cardigan for a 6 month old child.I am trying to join up the front, sleeves and back ... A: I'm glad that the spare needles are working. This is a common problem with any pattern where the ... | |
| Raglan Sleeve | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I am knittting a cardigan for a 6 month old child.I am trying to join up the front, sleeves and back ... A: Without knowing the pattern, it's hard to know exactly what to suggest but, if I may, I would like ... | |
| Debbie Bliss knitting patter | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I am making a poncho and I am at the point in the pattern when i have 208 stitches on my needle. ... A: I'm not sure that I can give a definitive answer on this, as I don't know the pattern and, ... | |
| kid's raglan sweater instructions for size 7/8 and I need 5/6 | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: The pattern (size 7/8) is finished chest measurement is 29 1/2". I need a finished chest ... A: You need to "reverse engineer" the pattern to get the correct measurements. For example, the ... | |
| finishing stitch for a scarf | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I made a scarf from mercerized cotton- 30 stitches on #6 needles. The edges curl. What can I do now ... A: Blocking will help, but, as said before, you would need to pin the scarf out each time you laundered ... | |
| Debbie Bliss knitting patter | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I am making a poncho and I am at the point in the pattern when i have 208 stitches on my needle. ... A: As you say, the maths doesn't work out, from the information that you've given. There is a ... | |
| finishing stitch for a scarf | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: I made a scarf from mercerized cotton- 30 stitches on #6 needles. The edges curl. What can I do now ... A: What stitch is the scarf? Would I be right in thinking that it's in stocking stitch? (Stockinette). ... | |
| knitting | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: How do you pick up stitches? A: With the right side of the work facing you, insert your needle tip into the knitted piece. If you ... | |
| Finishing a sweater | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: How do you make the seam in the arm of a sweater? Also, the underarm which brings together 4 seams. ... A: I'm not sure that there is a definitive answer. Personally, I use my cast on tails to work each ... | |
| PLEASE help me reverse the left front of this sweater , so I can knit right front | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: T FRONT:left front With larger needles, cast on 4(9-14-19-24) sts. Work 3 rows is St St, end on RS. ... A: The easiest way to do this is to work one extra row at the beginning, so that the cast on sts etc ... | |
| Cannot understand knitting pattern - picking up stitched | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm sorry but I still don't quite understand. I've knitted the 27 stitches normally, so now they're ... A: You do not need to pick up stitches from any needle, you need to pick them up from the side of the ... | |
| Cannot understand kntting pattern | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm knitting baby booties and am at the edging part. The pattern says: (RS) join in yarn C and K27 ... A: As far as I can tell, it's the picking up stitches that you're having trouble with? This can be a ... | |
| changing to a larger needle | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I love the sirdar ladies sweater pattern #8957. needle. It calls for a size 6 needle. I would love ... A: As I don't know the pattern beyond seeing a picture of it, I don't feel that I can give an accurate ... | |
| changing to a larger needle | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I love the sirdar ladies sweater pattern #8957. needle. It calls for a size 6 needle. I would love ... A: I'm afraid that the simple answer to it is "with difficulty", but it may not be all bad. Firstly, ... | |
| in foll 4th row/s | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I just submitted a question and this is to add a bit more to the question. Apologies for this. I'm ... A: (There's no such thing as a stupid question.) You get two extra stitches, because you're increasing ... | |
| knitting pattern?? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: ...I am trying to knit a shrug...i am okay until it says..."Keeping side edge straight,cont to dec ... A: You've kindly told me what the pattern says, but I'm not sure where you're experiencing problems. ... | |
| in foll 4th row/s | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I just submitted a question and this is to add a bit more to the question. Apologies for this. I'm ... A: You've told me what the pattern says, but I don't know where you're experiencing a difficulty? I'm ... | |
| Feather 'n Fan Pattern - YF K1 | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: The pattern calls for K3, K1, *[K2tog] 3x then [YF, K1] 6 times,[k2tog] 3 times* then Rep from * ... A: The yarn lies over the top of the needle to position it at the back of the work for the K1. It's ... | |
| Feather 'n Fan Pattern - YF K1 | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: The pattern calls for K3, K1, *[K2tog] 3x then [YF, K1] 6 times,[k2tog] 3 times* then Rep from * ... A: This is a yarn over - knit the stitch by taking the yarn over the needle to the back of the work. As ... | |
| knitting | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a poncho and the directions say knit to first marker then p1 k12 p1 k10 sl next 4 st ... A: Simply knit into the next stitch using the new yarn. I don't know if you've done any ... | |
| knitting | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a poncho and the directions say knit to first marker then p1 k12 p1 k10 sl next 4 st ... A: Many thanks for your question. I think, from the instructions that you have kindly provided, that ... | |
| Help reading a pattern please! | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble with the sleeves on a jumper I'm knitting for my little girl. The pattern says: ... A: I'm guessing, but I think that the problem may be to do with your yarn forwards (yfwd). To follow ... | |
| Instructions for Rowan Rannoch Dress Pattern | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: The pattern reads: BACK Using 4mm needles and yarn A cast on 186 sts. ROW 1 (RS): (K2, P2) 6 times, ... A: and for giving so much of the pattern, which helps considerably. I'm assuming that as you've worked ... | |
| rowan baby pattern | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am fairly new to knitting but understand most patterns but this one has beat me, it is for a ... A: I can't find any corrections, but it would appear that other knitters have had problems with the ... | |
| rowan baby pattern | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am fairly new to knitting but understand most patterns but this one has beat me, it is for a ... A: Sorry - I wondered if I'd missed the point. Your maths seems fine to me and so, like you, I can't ... | |
| rowan baby pattern | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am fairly new to knitting but understand most patterns but this one has beat me, it is for a ... A: I am not new to knitting, but in my case, I'm a simple soul, so I tend to write down when I need to ... | |
| Knitting v neck sweater | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a v neck sweater and have come to the front to shape the neck and I dont understand ... A: The rest of the stitches, as you say, need to be "stored" somewhere. One of the easiest ways to do ... | |
| adding a "trim" to a project | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I knitted a child's sweater with a hood and would like to hide my mistake around the neck where I ... A: In terms of how you would attach the ribbon, this is a simple sewing job. However, if you wanted ... | |
| Pattern change from 4ply to 8 ply | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Can you pls advise the best way to alter a 4 ply pattern so I can use 8 ply wool. I have tried to ... A: You're asking for something which is, in theory possible, but in practice, very difficult. Start of ... | |
| Decreasing and trying to Understand | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to make sure I understand this part of this directions in regards to decrease. Right ... A: Many thanks for your question. If I may, I'll copy parts of your question into this answer, and ... | |
| knitting a collar | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a collar.It says to pick up 35 sts on rt side,40 sts in the middle and 35 on the lft ... A: My initial suggestion would be to go back to the pick ups and try to get the other 2 somewhere. ... | |
| Hand knitting V neck | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Thanks in advance A: Personally, I feel that two stitches work well for the centre of 2 x 2 rib, as it gives a better ... | |
| Shaping on baby's jacket | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a babies jacket with hood. I am on right front. The pattern says to cast off 13 sts at ... A: You are right that the cast on stitches will be directly above those previously cast off. This is ... | |
| trouble reading a knit pattern | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting fingerless gloves out of noro design book'Problem being,After i have divided for the ... A: As far as I can see, you haven't only got 27 sts on your needle, you have 54. When you get to row ... | |
| trouble reading a knit pattern | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting fingerless gloves out of noro design book'Problem being,After i have divided for the ... A: Many thanks for your question. Assuming this is a pattern for gloves with mitten flaps, then I'm ... | |
| Knitting bind off to shape shoulders | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: How do I bind off at beg of row 7sts 4 times, then 6sts twice. Then bind off rem 36 sts. A: It looks as though the shaping is worked over 6 rows. Am I right in assuming that you start off ... | |
| Picking Up Cast Off Stitches | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I mistakenly cast off too many stitches - now I'm stuck because I don't know how to pick them up. ... A: What you will need to do is take the single stitch off the needle, and pull the yarn, so that it ... | |
| Picking Up Cast Off Stitches | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I mistakenly cast off too many stitches - now I'm stuck because I don't know how to pick them up. ... A: The best and neatest way to deal with this is to unpick your work. Was the cast off at the beginning ... | |
| Help! | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: im in the middle of making a baby's matinee coat...it started to get confusing when i had to divide ... A: It's hard to be sure without knowing the pattern, but are the sts that you have left on your needle ... | |
| size | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I want to knit a sweater for my granddaughter's first birthday [12 months]. My pattern is for 12 and ... A: Personally, I would make the larger size, but that's because I'm quite a slow knitter, and the child ... | |
| baby sweater knit | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a baby sweater (my first knitted sweater) and in working on the back, the directions ... A: Armhole measurements (unless otherwise stated) are usually from the beginning of any armhole ... | |
| knitting from a vintage hat pattern | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I got to this part in the hat pattern and I'm not quite sure how to continue on with the hat? ... A: I'm working at this a little blind as I don't know the pattern, so I don't know what has gone ... | |
| what to do? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'll give directions where I am stuck: Shape neck: I'm at the end..When arm hole measures 7 1/2 " ... A: It doesn't state it in the instructions, but I think that you are on the right track and would guess ... | |
| Cables | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: This question came to me from a friend was asking for a friend. :-) I'm a beginner, so I wasn't ... A: I think you're right. The K10 would usually be completely separate to the stitches used in the ... | |
| knitting diagonal slits | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm knitting a roll neck pullover. It is basiclly plain knitting except for two diagonal slits one ... A: As you know, an SSK usually creates a left-slanting decrease. For a right slanting decrease, ... | |
| KNITTING | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My Name is Nicole I'm a beginner in knitting just start'ed 2 weeks ago, and I was wondering do you ... A: Knitting a bolero is no different to knitting anything else, it's simply a matter of following the ... | |
| Changing pattern from straight needles to circular | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I want to knit the bottom of a cardigan sweater from a pattern using straight needles using a ... A: Usually when converting from a straight needle pattern to circulars, I would expect to lose four ... | |
| right and wrong sides | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I understand, i think!,what this means, however how do you know which is right and wrong if for ... A: and please stop tearing your hair out (unless you're going to spin it and knit with it?) If a ... | |
| reading a chart | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I've never used a chart before but found a really nice pattern that I'd like to try (it's a ... A: Many thanks for sending the picture. It really helps as I hadn't seen the magazine (I'm not in the ... | |
| reading a chart | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I've never used a chart before but found a really nice pattern that I'd like to try (it's a ... A: From everything that you've told me, I would have to say that my answer is "I don't know"! Is row ... | |
| shawl knitting with 2 colors stripes | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm knitting a shawl for church and have two colors of the same yarn. As I have not enough of either ... A: Simply start knitting with the second yarn, leaving an end for weaving in later. If you need any ... | |
| fair isle knitting | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: When you have finished a fair isle project how do you weave in all the different ends so the colors ... A: Weaving in the ends is one of those time-consuming and dull parts of finishing, but it does need ... | |
| knit increases | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Are yo, yfwd, and yrn all the same stitch? A: I'm afraid that the short answer isn't helpful, as it's "it depends what the designer means". It's ... | |
| knitting armholes | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to knit this kimono vest and having a hard time understanding the instructions. I have ... A: I'm working a little blind at this, as I don't know the pattern - as I go along, I'll explain my ... | |
| Pattern Help | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I've been knitting for about a year now, but still have troubles with understanding how to read ... A: Knitting patterns are a language of their own, aren't they? I'll walk this through in steps - please ... | |
| cable pattern | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have come across this as part of a 21st cable pattern, p7, c3bp, k1 c3fp, p7. could you explain ... A: Without knowing the pattern, I can't say for sure, but here is what I would expect these ... | |
| knitting with 2 strands tog | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have knitted blankets and scarves before with just basic garter or stockinette stiches. I have ... A: I think that this is just a quick way of getting really chunky yarn! However, if you have some ... | |
| drop sleeve pattern for aran cable sweater | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I lost the sleeve portion of my pattern. I have just finished the front and back of a cable/crew ... A: Unfortunately, it will not be possible to create the instructions, as I don't know the weight of the ... | |
| clochette hat | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I hope you don't mind me asking you more questions about the clochette hat pattern. I have been ... A: The backwards loop cast on is usually a one needle cast on, but just using your working yarn, rather ... | |
| Felting | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Hopkins, Thank you so much for your help on my previous question! I'm still working on this ... A: Many thanks for coming back to me. Thank you also for sending the link to the pattern through - it ... | |
| seaman's scarf | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: Happy New Year, Lesley. I am knitting a seaman's scarf. Here are the directions. Knit even for 14 ... A: too. The K4, P4 ribbing will automatically cause the knitted work to be narrower, which is why you ... | |
| Is it possible to lengthen finished jumper? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: how to lengthen a completed cable jumper? thought it may work if you cut off hem a few inches from ... A: If there's an easy way to do this, then I'd like to know it too! If the original rib was not too ... | |
| Is it possible to lengthen finished jumper? | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: how to lengthen a completed cable jumper? thought it may work if you cut off hem a few inches from ... A: I think that you've pretty much answered it, but if you're not entirely happy with the results, ... | |
| converting for a different ply | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to knit a pattern which is for Patons Bluebell (5ply) in Patons Big Baby (4ply). What ... A: The most important thing here is to work a tension swatch (and possibly more than one!). From my ... | |
| knitting a scalloped edge on a sweater | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: The instructions for the scallop is k2, k1 slip on to left needle; slip next 7 stitches on left ... A: I have been unable to locate any videos of this specific stitch, but I have attempted the pattern ... | |
| Confusing knit stitches... | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to make the booties here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90080AD.html?noImages=0 and ... A: The pattern has been written for more than one size (newborn, small, medium and large). The numbers ... | |
| confusing instructions | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: the instructions read: R1: P1,PM,P1,PM,P1 - do I put a stitch marker in between the P1's? R2: ... A: Many thanks for the link to the pattern - it has made all the difference. I would knit the pattern ... | |
| confusing instructions | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: the instructions read: R1: P1,PM,P1,PM,P1 - do I put a stitch marker in between the P1's? R2: ... A: Without knowing the pattern it's impossible to be sure, but my first instinct is that you don't need ... | |
| Pattern Instructions | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: As you can probably tell I'm new to the knitting. I hope this is clear for you. On the back I have ... A: you were nearly there before), so hopefully it will all work out now, but please come back if ... | |
| pattern insructions | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting the jacket with moss stitch bands from the Debbie Bliss book Baby knits for beginners. ... A: I think you've answered it yourself, but I'd just like to check a couple of details: How many ... | |
| Stitch holder | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am new at this. When you put the stitches on the holder do you cut the yarn or leave attached? A: It really depends what you're putting them on the stitch holder for. Usually, the rest of the ball ... | |
| Needle Size | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have Chinook Carded Pure Virgin Australian Hand Knitting Wool that says Recommended Tension: 5 sts ... A: I'm not familiar with this particular wool, but having looked at yarns which give a similar tension, ... | |
| intarsia or fair isle | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to knit a skull motif on my son's sweater and I am unsure if I should use fair isle method or ... A: I would actually recommend a combination of the two. I think that stranded for the whole thing ... | |
| help understand pattern instructions | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Shape Shoulder...Cast off 7 sts at beg of next and foll alt row. Work 1 row. Cast off rem 8 sts. ... A: I'm not sure if you're having problems with this type of instruction (forgive me, but I don't know ... | |
| t | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: dont understand pattern 4 rows to pattern 1 row knit 1 row purl 3 row k6 yfwd, yrn, ... A: I think that the "yfwd, yrn" may be a combined instruction, asking you to wrap the yarn all of the ... | |
| Purl Stitch | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I've just started knitting, and after finally figuring out the purl stitch, I still have a problem. ... A: and apologies that I didn't explain what it meant. To slip a stitch, simply move it from the left ... | |
| stocking stitch | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to make a winnie the pooh for my niece but I'm a bit confused already. The instructions ... A: so please don't feel you have to apologise for asking - that's what we're here for and nobody wants ... | |
| Purl Stitch | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I've just started knitting, and after finally figuring out the purl stitch, I still have a problem. ... A: This is a very common problem, and not necessarily a sign that you're doing anything wrong. You ... | |
| knitting cables | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am working on an Aran sweater problem, and 29 rows in have run into a problem that I believe I am ... A: Please could you explain what you mean by the pattern "coming out" on one side or another? Do you ... | |
| I'm looking for a pattern... | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a knitting pattern: Wendy Velvet Flake Pattern 106 (Hat & Scarf). It's an older ... A: The only place I can find listing it is RKM Wools: ... | |
| i'm a virgin to knitting.. =) | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i am clueless.. i have watched videos after video .. none of them show a slow motion up close ... A: What in particular are you trying to do? Is it casting on, or has that been done and you're now ... | |
| how to shape raglan sweater - knitting | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble understanding the knitting instructions for shaping raglan sweater on the back ... A: You work two rows, casting off at the beginning of each row. Then you do your first row with the ... | |
| collar inc/decreasing | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: The pattern for my sweater reads like this for the collar. After picking up the reqired # of ... A: I'm not sure I can offer much to help the bulkiness, but I've had a little go myself, and I think ... | |
| patterns for sweaters for men | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Samantha, I am looking for a pattern for a simple long-sleeved crew-neck sweater for my boyfriend. ... A: I don't know if the following are of any interest? ... | |
| Knitting stitch | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I knitted the hat in the attached picture 16 yrs ago when I was first pregnant! I have since lost ... A: If that's a 16 year old hat, it looks fantastic! I believe that the stitch is "Star Stitch", which ... | |
| balls of wool | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if I should start my ball of wool from the outside, or the inside, or should ... A: Unless there are specific instructions on the ball band, then it doesn't shouldn't matter. You may ... | |
| INTARSIA KNITTING IN THE ROUND | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I knit in the round for most things,now, and I have done some intarsia only flat. How can I adapt ... A: As you've discovered, intarsia in the round can be a bit fiddly, as the yarn always ends up at the ... | |
| reverse knitting for right front panel | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: The left panel says: row 2 and all wrong sides K2, *p1 TBL,k2, rep from * across. How would you do ... A: I think that this is just asking you to reverse the order in the row, so that your pattern is ... | |
| aran wool!!! | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way I can use aran wool for a double knit pattern? A: Yes and no, is the answer. Firstly, do a tension swatch - see how different your sample is from the ... | |
| Adding on Stitches | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a t-top sweater pattern that says to "add on" numerous stitches (28) after the body of the ... A: Most of the t-top patterns that I've seen suggest casting on the number of stitches, rather than ... | |
| Debbie Bliss Sandals | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting the Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Sandals. I have come to the shape instep section ... A: I don't know the pattern, but I've had a quick scoot around the internet, and it appears that other ... | |
| help | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I tried to send a follow up but would not work so here is another question for the one you answered ... A: I'm sorry that this didn't seem to work. You could certainly do as you suggest, start again from ... | |
| buttonhole band | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm making a buttonhole band with k1,p1 ribbing. It has 55 stitches. First, I want to reverse it ... A: Your method of calculation looks fine. Because there is an odd number of stitches between the ... | |
| Help | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf that has snoopy dog going up the scarf, now that I am about to carry on doing ... A: I'm not Christine, but I picked this up from the question pool and I hope that I can help I would ... | |
| Knitting with two strands | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm knitting a ribbed shrug using this pattern ... A: There's nothing to suggest that you should change from using two strands together, so it sounds as ... | |
| Fair isle and color dominance | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: If you are holding one color in the right hand and the other color in the left hand, which color ... A: The dominant colour is the one held underneath the other colour. For most knitters who hold colours ... | |
| recommended stitch patterns for knitted blanket | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking about knitting a queen size blanket but my knitting skill is basic, just only knit and ... A: Assuming that the wool is not "superwash", then yes, they will shrink at different rates. Wash ... | |
| recommended stitch patterns for knitted blanket | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking about knitting a queen size blanket but my knitting skill is basic, just only knit and ... A: It's hard to give specific advice, as the choice available to you is so wide, so I will offer some ... | |
| increasing purlways | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Pattern reads :- P1, increase purlways in each stitch to the end. How is this done? Cheers, Rhonda A: This would usually be working into the stitch twice (a bit like a regular knit increase, where you ... | |
| Knitting and gauge | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently got this new pattern, it says that its 80 stitches wide, and I wanted to know if I cast ... A: but I'm afraid that you're asking something that it's impossible for us to answer, as we don't know ... | |
| wool | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: hi i have some 2ply wool and wounderd if you knitted or croched two strands together would it become ... A: It's certainly possible to put two strands together, and from experience, this will give something ... | |
| knitting harry potter v neck sweater | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: on armhole directions, it says BO2 st at beg of next 2 rows. next row,k3,ssk.to last 5 ... A: I would read this as "until 8 stitches have been decreased on each side", ie, until 16 stitches have ... | |
| knitting | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: Please explain the term "foil". Specifically, the instruction reads "Keeping patt correct, cast off ... A: What you've written sounds fine. I presume the cast offs on the sleeve edge are on every alternate ... | |
| Correcting an error in a pattern | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have almost completed a vintage pattern that I got online. Link: ... A: I've put some extra carriage returns in - hopefully this is readable? ANSWER: Hello Again, 1) I've ... | |
| knitting | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Please explain the term "foil". Specifically, the instruction reads "Keeping patt correct, cast off ... A: which certainly brought a puzzled expression to my face. I've check around, and have never heard of ... | |
| Correcting an error in a pattern | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have almost completed a vintage pattern that I got online. Link: ... A: 1) I've had another look, copied the pattern into an excel spreadsheet and tried to work it out - I ... | |
| Correcting an error in a pattern | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have almost completed a vintage pattern that I got online. Link: ... A: and thank you for posting the link. The trick to this seems to be working out the half way point, ... | |
| knitting on circular needles | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Can a project such as golf club covers be knitted in the round when the pattern shows it on 2 needle ... A: There is no problem with a project such as this being made on circular needles. The original pattern ... | |
| shAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK OF NECK | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: it reads shape shoulders and back of neck next row RS cast off 2 stitches Knit till there are 4 ... A: I'll copy your question into my reply and then answer each bit in turn. I hope that this is okay. ... | |
| sizes for baby | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I bought a pattern for a knitted cardigan for a baby. It was supposed to be for sizes 6-12mo and 2-3 ... A: The size to age match would be as follows: Age - chest measurement in inches 3 months - 16 ... | |
| carrying strand upward on a circular needle | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm knitting the body of a sweater on a circular needle. I did the back and front lace patterned ... A: I'm not entirely sure why you want to carry the yarn - assuming that the sweater is all in one ... | |
| colorful striped garter stitch | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to make a cardigan starting at the bottom with stockinette stitches in green, then 3 ... A: What do you mean by the work not looking smooth? Is it that you're working in the round and you are ... | |
| Multidirectional scarf | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Directions: Cast on 1 stitch Row i inc. into stitch: Row 2 inc into first st, knit to end. Here is ... A: You will need to follow the turns as directed in the pattern, so that you leave stitches on the left ... | |
| Substituting Double Knitting for Aran weight | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My local wool shop does not stock much Aran weight yarn (they say it is more popular/common in the ... A: Congratulations on becoming a grandmother twice! I'm in the UK too, and have not had trouble ... | |
| Multidirectional scarf | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Directions: Cast on 1 stitch Row i inc. into stitch: Row 2 inc into first st, knit to end. Here is ... A: I'm a little confused by the instructions that you kindly gave, as they don't increase the number of ... | |
| stranding | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: What is the correct way to carry your alternate color with you when knitting in the round? thank ... A: I'm not sure that there's a correct way to do anything in knitting - it's always a function of what ... | |
| Knitting on circular needles | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to knit the body and sleeves of a sweater on circular needles. The pattern ... A: I've just done a little swatch of my own, and I'm pretty sure you'll be okay. The K1 on a purl row ... | |
| Knitting on circular needles | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to knit the body and sleeves of a sweater on circular needles. The pattern ... A: Yes, there's no reason why the lace pattern shouldn't work (and may even be easier, as you won't ... | |
| Knitting on circular needles | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to knit the body and sleeves of a sweater on circular needles. The pattern ... A: The original pattern may have added in a stitch at each side of the flat pieces to allow sewing up, ... | |
| attaching hood | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have knitted my grandson a sleeveless "Hoodie". What seam would you suggest I use to attach the ... A: Sewing up is a very personal thing, so I'm not sure I feel confident to venture much of an opinion, ... | |
| Decrease in a fair isle pattern | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I found the "Three tams"pattern on the knitty website: http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTtam.html ... A: The way that the pattern has been drawn out, from row 28, the square on the right hand side (next to ... | |
| Knit stich | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: What is the purpose behind instructions to 'knit in the back of the knit stich'(instead of the usual ... A: The purpose of knitting into the back of a stitch is usually for the sake of appearances. The stitch ... | |
| Aran Diamond Pattern | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I am relatively new to knitting but I don't like plain knitting. I am knitting quite a few things ... A: It is often harder to twist stitches one way rather than the other, as one twist goes more naturally ... | |
| Leg Opening of Dog Sweater | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: If you could help me understand this section of my knitting pattern, I would be thrilled and ... A: they're great fun to knit, and as long as you're not making it for a Newfoundland-sized dog, they're ... | |
| patterns for knitting baby bunting | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Can you forward me a fairly easy pattern for a baby bunting? I have only knitted 2 baby blankets and ... A: You're probably best off looking at something like www.knittingpatterncentral.com and searching ... | |
| knitting | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I am not comfortable with circular needles - I find my stitches are too tight when they fall to the ... A: I don't know how many stitches you have, so I would say just go with as long a needle as you're ... | |
| knitting V neck band | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Please help me as I have forgotten how to shape my V neck do I increase first or decrease to shape ... A: I assume that you're talking about the neckband part of the garment? The centre of the V is usually ... | |
| "right side" | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have begun a shawl which say Rows 1 -8 Purl across Row 9 (right side) P5(K5, P5) across I want to ... A: You are absolutely right that up until row 9, your pattern is reversible, with no "right side" as ... | |
| tension | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought wool that has the same tension that is required on the pattern. The info on the ball of ... A: I would use whichever size gives you the tension that matches the pattern requirement. Do a swatch ... | |
| knitting a hat on circular needles | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I just finished knitting my first hat on circular needles and when I finished it, I realized that ... A: It sounds as though you cast on using two needles (this was the way I learnt, and did it for thirty ... | |
| knitting | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I am not comfortable with circular needles - I find my stitches are too tight when they fall to the ... A: Many new knitters find that they knit quite tightly at first, and so it's not necessarily a surprise ... | |
| alternate rows | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My knit pattern instructs me to decrease on the end of the next and all following alternate rows ... A: Pattern instructions like this usually mean to work the decrease on every other row. It's sometimes ... | |
| Irish moss stitch | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a Wendy pattern which wants me to use 'Irish moss stitch' to check the tension, but it ... A: According to an old stitch directory of mine, Irish Moss Stitch is as follows: Multiple of 2 sts ... | |
| Problems with V Neck | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting my first ever V neck, the pattern I'm working on is the Debbie Bliss Cable Tank Top ... A: I’ve just tried this out and I’ve managed to get it working ok, but please make sure of the ... | |
| decreasing | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Im knitting a back of a cardigan with 103 sts its in pattern 1st row K1, yfwd, K1 *S1 k2tog, psso, ... A: This is one of those tricky techniques where, to an extent, you find your own way as each row will ... | |
| Ribbing | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: How do I add on about 1" of additional ribbing after a project has been completed without leaving a ... A: The only way that I can see is not a "quick fix" as it involves unpicking your cast on row, which is ... | |
| Right twist | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: After I K2tog put R needle between the two stitches on the left needle and knit the first one Do I ... A: and for giving further details of the pattern. I've been having a try at this myself, and also find ... | |
| Right twist | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: After I K2tog put R needle between the two stitches on the left needle and knit the first one Do I ... A: which I'm worried that I've misunderstood. I've just been trying out this stitch pattern. When ... | |
| yarn front | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I read a pattern that says in part "k2 yf k2 sl1 k1 psso" Is yf same as yarn over? Seems like a ... A: Yarn Forward acts in the same way as yarn over - it's just a difference of direction. Yarn over ... | |
| Altering pattern size | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a pattern for a childs tunic in Patons Powder Puff. Using size 5mm needles. Tension : 15 ... A: You can go up a needle size, but this will affect the drape of your knitted fabric, and so you're ... | |
| circular knitting | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| mirroring a lace pattern | 6/30/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| mirroring a lace pattern | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knitting | 6/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Louisa Harding Panel jacket | 6/22/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| understanding knitting instructions | 6/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| neck shaping for baby dress | 6/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| What does alternate row mean? | 6/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ripple Strip ? | 5/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| knitting | 5/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| sl 1, k | 5/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| How do I Brit Knit [yf, sl 1,k1, psso] | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: Yarn front I understand sl 1 as if to k I understand But then my yarn is infront if I k, I get a yo ... A: Bring the yarn forward (YF), slip the next stitch (Sl1), knit the next stitch by carrying the yarn ... | |
| circular needles | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: how to tell the difference between a 29' circular needle and a 16' circular needle? A: These terms are used to describe the length of the needle, rather than what we traditionally call ... | |
| Knitting | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Does the armhole shaping for a sleeve add to the length of the sleeve? ANSWER: Hello Samira. Thank ... A: Yes - the same rules should apply. When you come to sew the sleeve onto the front and back pieces, ... | |
| Knitting | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Does the armhole shaping for a sleeve add to the length of the sleeve? A: The armhole shaping usually begins at the point where the sleeve joins onto the body of the garment. ... | |
| Knitting | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Pattern reads: "SHAPE TOP: At back seam bind off 2 sts 7 times. Bind off remaining 34 sts." My ... A: Without knowing the pattern, I'm going to have to make a guess at it. As the pattern says "shape ... | |
| size of needles wrong, now what? | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: you answered my reverse knitting question before so I hope you can help me with my next problem! I ... A: but I'm not a knitting genius - I'm just very old, I've been knitting for a long time, and I've made ... | |
| Help with Baby sweater | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: a baby cardigan.It seems to me that most baby sweaters have the same strange instructions, which i'm ... A: I'll certainly give this a go - but without knowing where you're having problems, I may be just ... | |
| size of needles wrong, now what? | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: you answered my reverse knitting question before so I hope you can help me with my next problem! I ... A: I hope that this new project is a sign that the sweater(the reverse shaping question) was ... | |
| baby blankets | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am wanting to knit a baby blanket and was wondering if you could tell me how many stitches I need ... A: The short answer is "no", as at this stage I don't know what size blanket you're making, what size ... | |
| reverse knitting question | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting a baby V Neck sweater and am on the left front side which is a reverse of the ... A: I'm not sure that there's much we can do about the slip stitch itself, because it's part of a 3 ... | |
| reverse knitting question | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting a baby V Neck sweater and am on the left front side which is a reverse of the ... A: I would just work the instructions backwards and knit the reverse row as follows: K2, sl1, k2tog, ... | |
| reverse knitting with a passo and slst. | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting a baby V neck sweater and have done the back and the right side, now I am doing the ... A: Your row needs to be: K2, sl1, k2tog, psso, k to last 4 sts, sl1, k1, psso, k2. The reversal of ... | |
| Binding off in rib stitch pattern | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I understand that when binding off in a rib stitch pattern I knit the k stitches and purl the p ... A: Personally, I move the yarn to the back or front as needed for the next stitch, but, having tried it ... | |
| knitting a jumper | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: i have just completed a jumper for my husband but the sleeves are too long which is the best way to ... A: It all depends on how brave (and patient) you're feeling. It is not necessary to pull the sleeves ... | |
| Shaping shoulders and neck | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have the same simular question as your answer on 2/20/09 but I could not incorporate my ... A: ) I would be tempted to work these two sides separately as follows. RS - Mark centre 22 sts. Bind ... | |
| garter stitch before stocking stitch | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My pattern starts with 3 rows garter stitch (bottom back) and continues with stocking stitch. How do ... A: which is a little unusual. It's not normally garter stitch that curls up. I would expect stocking ... | |
| sewing pentagons together. | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have inherited a bag of beautifully knitted pentagon shapes, no matter how I place them, I cannot ... A: This is a question of geometry and unfortunately regular pentagons, by themselves, will not lay flat ... | |
| yarn forward in knitting | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I don't understand what is the meaning of yarn forward. What really asking or even how to do it? ... A: "Yarn Forward" is one of those terms that sounds as though it should be more complicated than it is. ... | |
| yarn on needle | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a pattern which includes the instruction "yarn ON needle "and I have no idea what this ... A: Without knowing the pattern, it's hard to be sure, but this usually means the same as a "yarn over", ... | |
| Altering a pattern | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Im having a very difficult time sizing up a pattern the pattern calls for 32-34 in bust. I need 38 ... A: With regard to the sizing, yes the formula could work as, essentially, knitting is just maths. Just ... | |
| Altering a pattern | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Im having a very difficult time sizing up a pattern the pattern calls for 32-34 in bust. I need 38 ... A: Is there something missing from the knitting instruction? Over 44 sts, I can't get it so that 1 ... | |
| Knitting | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting a sock and am new at this. I am through with the cuff BUT I want to change the size of ... A: Am I assuming you're doing this using the "magic loop" method? (One long needle) There's no fixed ... | |
| shape shoulders & neck on tank | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Instructions on "classic silk shell" have me stuck. I've done the back, shaped armhole and worked ... A: Either I'm getting very old (possible) or patterns are now written differently - we used to be told ... | |
| type of knitted stitch | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I want to try to knit a Tea Cozy. One of the stitches that is called for is a "dip stitch". What ... A: I hope you don't mind me picking this question up. A dip stitch is usually made by knitting into a ... | |
| end of knitting rows | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me what to do after I knit all of the cast-on stitches in the knit stitch. I switch ... A: Believe me - you are not alone. This is most likely a tension problem, it's easy for the tension at ... | |
| tensions | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: i have been finding that my tension is too small i have done 22sts over 10cm but mine comes out 8cm ... A: Unfortunately I think you may be looking for a more scientific explanation than exists. From your ... | |
| Knitting | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm making my very first sweater. In the pattern it says "ending with RS facing for next row". What ... A: The instruction assumes that you're knitting on two needles (rather than in the round) and that you ... | |
| convrting a knitting pattern | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a pattern for a jacket knitted in sirdar big softie chunky wool i would like to knit this in ... A: You have a couple of possible ways of doing this; one is much easier than the other. The easy way ... | |
| Knitting | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I want to knit a dress that uses a 3.5mm needle. But this needle is not available in my country as ... A: First of all, I would say do a tension swatch in 3.25 and 3.75 needles and see how they come out. ... | |
| help with neckline | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to make a baby sweater and I am having trouble understanding the instructions on the ... A: which I've copied into here to answer in turn. Which is the left side? (left side from the front of ... | |
| Knitting A Sweater | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I am helping my friend knit a sweater using a top down (ITR) pattern. As both she and I are just ... A: which I'll take in order. 1) As written, I would only read this as one round (in this case, the 2nd ... | |
| casting off | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: pattern says to cast off the first two stiches and the last two stitches of the row then keep ... A: This is any unusual way of writing the instruction, but as far as I can see you have two options. ... | |
| switching from rounds to rows | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I've only crocheted by the seat of my pants, so this is the first "real" project other than scarves, ... A: As long as you don't join your last DC to your first DC, you'll be working in rows, even if you're ... | |
| understanding neck shaping | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: would it help for me to send the entire written pattern? i can scan and send it to you. this ... A: You are absolutely right that once you have cut the yarn and moved the stitches, you need to start ... | |
| knitting question | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I want to start making a cute cardigan which uses the wheat ear rib stitch. The stitch looks lovely ... A: As far as I can see, this is a bit like a cable, but without using a cable needle. I've just had a ... | |
| shaker stitch pullover | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: bind off 25 sts and work in pat to end. working on both sides at once dec 1 st at neck edge every ... A: The second skein of yarn enables you to work both sides at once. This means that on the dividing ... | |
| Substitution yarn and patters for Paton's Ci Ci | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: hoping you can help me. I am looking for either a knitted pattern for a scarf with Paton's Ci Ci ... A: Given the highly textured nature of this yarn, I would suggest a simple garter stitch pattern (such ... | |
| SIRDAR SNUGGLY DK PATTERN 1764 | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have done first 8 rows and have now changed to Wool "C" and done 1st and 2nd rows. Third row is ... A: I'm not sure why you're only showing one hole in this work, but would guess that it's to do with the ... | |
| Knitted Spectrum Scarf | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering how to split up my yarns for the correct yardage to make 4 strands of each yarn long ... A: I'm not sure that there's an exact answer to this, but here are a couple of suggestions: Divide the ... | |
| Husky Yarn | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for Husky 100% acrylic fibers 3 ply 080 light blue 01 yarn. Can you tell me if this ... A: Louise. I thought a yarn called "Husky" didn't sound like a baby yarn, but I had to check (in the ... | |
| Husky Yarn | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for Husky 100% acrylic fibers 3 ply 080 light blue 01 yarn. Can you tell me if this ... A: I'm having real trouble sourcing this yarn, so my guess would be that it's no longer available. Am ... | |
| Knitting instructions | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: where can I find free knitting instructions, primariy for ladies knit ponchos? A: There are quite a few sites which offer free patterns and I've managed to find a some with a ... | |
| no stitch | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to follow a pattern from Knit 'N Style April2008 magazine called 5 Sojabama. The patter ... A: I don't know the pattern, but as it has eyelets and cables, then I would guess that the no stitch ... | |
| placing stitches on holder | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: ..I am a new one at knitting...when placing stitches on a holder ...what is the proper way to do ... A: When I'm putting stitches onto a holder, I just slip them on, one by one, as if the holder was the ... | |
| neck edge | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: this may sound a little stupid but i am up to the neck edge fpr a basic cardigan. however i assume ... A: No, this isn't stupid at all. Your assumption is correct, the neck edge is where the buttons will ... | |
| Instruction | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am knitting a beautiful cabled top. At one place, the instruction says"Skip the first stitch, knit ... A: Without knowing the pattern, it's hard to be certain, but my guess would be that you knit into the ... | |
| KNITTING | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I am having difficulty in doing the WORK TWICE INTO YO, I have tried, but I don't know what else to ... A: I don't know for sure what sort of difficulties you're having, but I hope that the following general ... | |
| Knitting on the wrong side | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: what does this mean? Row 1 (right side): Knit. Row 2 (wrong side): Knit 8, (purl 8, knit 4) 9 times, ... A: This is one of those instructions in knitting which appears more complicated than it is - you don't ... | |
| KNITTING QUESTION | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: this is the pattern I'm knitting ... A: “Knitting up” in this manner is also known as “picking up” and the best video I can find is at ... | |
| circular knitting | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i have having trouble trying to start a shawl, only 5 stitches to start and i am struggling with the ... A: This small a number of stitches for a piece of circular knitting is very awkward, so I'm not ... | |
| knitting help!! | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: im following a pattern for a child cardigan.. now i have to shape the shoulder and the pattern says ... A: The instruction means bind off (cast off in UK terms) four stitches, one at a time, as if you were ... | |
| buying yarn on ebay | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I would love to shop online but don't know what size the yarn is or how much I need for a project. ... A: What I can offer is only a guideline and not an exact science, but it may help you bag a bargain. ... | |
| lace knitting | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf which calls for a lace patttern: K3,*P1, yo, K2tog, rep from* to end, K3. The ... A: and thank you especially for directing me to the pattern, which helped enormously. I know what you ... | |
| casting on | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm a beginner knitter and my pattern (for a poncho if that makes a difference ?) advises me to ... A: You're right in that this instruction usually means using your yarn doubled. How you work this is ... | |
| knitting question | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I am knitting a baby blanket and I am stumped on what this stitch is. Sl1K. It is after K3. and it ... A: Sl1K means slip 1, knitwise. i.e. go into the stitch as if you're about to knit it, but simply slip ... | |
| abreviation | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the abbreviation yswd in knitting.I do not have any details cause a ... A: Is it possible that this is a typo or a misheard abbreviation? After extensive research, I've not ... | |
| Working increases into a pattern. | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I am currently working on the sleeves of a sweater. I am given instructions on how to knit the 8 ... A: Without knowing the pattern, it’s hard to give exact answers, but as a rule of thumb, you need to ... | |
| reading fair isle chart | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I just downloaded a pattern for wrist warmers from Knitting Daily. They are fair isle which I have ... A: I've been trying to look at the pattern, but there seems to be a problem with the Knitting Daily ... | |
| guage | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: "I am a novice knitter. I wanted to knit sweater. I got the pattern from freepatterns.com, and it a ... A: I would always do the swatch in the stitch pattern of the garment, unless otherwise specified. ... | |
| guage | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: "I am a novice knitter. I wanted to knit sweater. I got the pattern from freepatterns.com, and it a ... A: Sorry, I should have been clearer. No, you don't need to do a ribbing gauge. The designer would ... | |
| guage | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: "I am a novice knitter. I wanted to knit sweater. I got the pattern from freepatterns.com, and it a ... A: When a gauge is given (and most patterns have more specific instructions, so please don't be put off ... | |
| cables | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a chart that calls for "C3B# and "C3F". How do you cable 3 stitches A: This is worked in the same way as other cables, but rather than the cable being split into two equal ... | |
| FISHER RIB | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I AM GOING TO MAKE A JACKET THAT SAYS TO USE FISHER RIB. RW 1 (RS) SAYS EDGE ST, *K1, P1; REP FROM ... A: By Fisher Rib, would I be right in assuming this is some kind of Fisherman's Rib? In this rib you ... | |
| Help in a knitting pattern | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I am stuck on a knitting pattern, please can you advise. Rib row 1(RS) K1,*p1,k1;rep from * to end. ... A: Without seeing the pattern, it's hard to be 100% sure, but I would take the 2 and 9 etc to mean the ... | |
| Patons Husky | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Could you please advise a UK equivalent to Patons Husky as it doesn't appear to be made any longer. ... A: I've found a range of suggestions, although not all of them are a perfect match. I've extended my ... | |
| Knitting pattern help | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: what does k1, yo, k2tog, complete row as set Mean? I am making a baby hoodie for a friend from a ... A: I’m not familiar with this particular pattern, but I would take “complete row as set” to mean that ... | |
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Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
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Expertise
I can answer questions on all types of knitting on needles (ie not loom or machine knitting) including Fairisle, intarsia, lace and basic knitwear design. I can also answer on crochet, including tapestry crochet, but I do not have sufficient knowledge of toys or stuffed animals to call myself an expert.
Experience
I've been knitting and crocheting for over 35 years. In that time I have made a variety of items, incorporating a range of stitch techniques and have designed my own garments. I have had patterns published in the UK (crochet and knitting) and teach both crafts.
Publications
Suite 101
Education/Credentials
BA(Hons)Open (not related to knitting or crochet, but shows my highest level of education)
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