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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| "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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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", ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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