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| round loom | 1/26/2009 |
Q: how do you decrease stitches using the round loom to make a long tapered stocking hat? I have ...
A: Here is a link to the instuctions from ProvoCraft on how they suggest decreasing stitches on the ...
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| Knifty Knitter | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a set of four Knifty Knitter looms at Michaels. I am so disappointed that I ...
A: This website has some great step by step videos on how to use a knitting loom: ...
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| Knifty Knitter | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am new to the Knifty Knitter. When using two strands of yarn how do you prevent them from ...
A: I find that if I roll the two strands of yarn together into one large yarn ball I don't have a ...
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| finishing | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am working with the knifty knitter looms. I have made several hats and have the knitting down ...
A: To do the single crochet stitch you will need a crochet hook to do it. Here are some instructions I ...
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| I need help please! | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I bought my first knitting loom last night, I am about 1/3 done w/ a scarf I have started, I can ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by scratchers for the kitchen. If you give me a bit more information, I'm ...
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| trimming around project | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I want to knit a trim around my knitted afghan, but I can't find a pattern or instructions. Can you ...
A: Here are a couple of websites with a list of different edgings that can be used on your afghan. If ...
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| knitting afghan | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am trying to knit a simple afghan for my nephew for his chemo treatment. I want to just knit a ...
A: It is hard for me to say what kind of needles to use without knowing what kind of yarn you are ...
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| knitting front band | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am having trouble knitting the front band of a sweater. The pattern says using size 5 circular ...
A: Regarding your two questions: Do I have to pick up all the stitches ( 246) first. They don't fit ...
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| Knifty knitter scarf | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am almost 12 years old, and I LOVE to knit! I use a knifty knitter kit <the round kind> and was ...
A: There is one easy way for you to tell when a scarf is long enough- use your arms. Place the scarf ...
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| knifty knitter challenged | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am about to be a first time grandmother and I would love to make the new arrival a blanket. I ...
A: I'm so sorry, I should have included that information for you in the beginning. There are several ...
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| knitting term | 2/5/2008 |
Q: what is vdd (I think it's vertical double decrease) and how do you do it?
A: Yes, you are right. It is a vertical double decrease. I have also heard it called a double vertical ...
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| knifty knitter challenged | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am about to be a first time grandmother and I would love to make the new arrival a blanket. I ...
A: Congrats on becoming a grandmother! The expectation of a new arrival is a great time to take out the ...
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| knitting pattern question | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am making a sweater that the pattern says: (multiple of 6 3 edge sts. ON the sleeves you begin ...
A: If I am understanding your pattern correctly, when you increase one on row 6, you have just created ...
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| Knitting a ripple afghan | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to knit a ripple afghan? I thought my Grandmother made one as she was a knitter.. ...
A: There is really not much that you can do in crochet that can’t be done in knitting or vise versa. ...
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| round loom set | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I bought the round loom set but there wasn't any directions in the package. can you please tell me ...
A: I won't just tell you how to use the round loom, I'll do even better by giving you some links with ...
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| Carnival Throw | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to make carnival throw blanket with the knifty knitter loom. I cannot figure out how to ...
A: I have received a great deal of questions regarding the Carnival Throw. I personally do not have a ...
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| Knifty Knitter- Fixing curled edge | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of knitting a baby blanket using one side of a long loom. I didn't bother to ...
A: The curling of the edges is normal when using the Knifty Knitter. This is a common complaint with ...
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| knifty knitter | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I want to do a pattern called the carnival throw which is in the knitting with knifty knitter III. ...
A: I don't happen to have the Knifty Knitter III booklet on hand, so I can't know for sure if you've ...
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| rib stitch on Knifty Knitter loom | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I have been making hats with the Knifty Knitter green round loom but cannot figure out how to do the ...
A: Yes, I see where you are having a problem. Unfortunately the instructions provided are not much ...
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| Knifty Knitter Carnival Throw | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am trying to make the Carnival Throw pattern from the "Knitting with the Knifty Knitter III" ...
A: I don't happen to have a copy of that pattern in my collection. If possible, you can send me a copy ...
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| trouble with knifty knitter | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i just got my knifty knitter yesterday but am unable to produce anything worthwhile i wrap the yarn ...
A: You are right, you will need a thicker yarn in order to produce the results you are looking for. The ...
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| i cant finish this! | 1/3/2008 |
Q: im knitting with the knifty knitter long rectangle loom, but im ony using the one side because i ...
A: Sometimes the hardest part about starting a project is figuring out how to finish it. But never ...
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| Knitting question | 1/3/2008 |
Q: How do I do k7 *k1,k2tog,yfwd,k1,yfwd,sl1,k1.psso.k8, I don.t I am doing it right when I bring the ...
A: When I tried to do a sample up based on what you gave me, I got the same extra stitches. Yes, you ...
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| Abbreviation question | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I am making some felted slippers. I am on ROW 1 and in the middle of the row it says," w & t". I ...
A: I am deeply sorry. I did not realize from your initial question that you needed instruction on how ...
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| Knitting on Circular needles | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Have a pattern for knitting a striped scarf on circular needles. The problem is when I knit the ...
A: Okay, I'll be honest with you. I try my best to avoid using circular needles when knitting. I can ...
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| Knifty Knitter - Why is there so much space between the knits? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I hope I will be able to describe what I mean. I'm making hats using the Provo craft green loom for ...
A: I understand your frustration. Your tension sounds fine. The space in between is something that just ...
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| Hats help | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have had a Knifty Knitter for 2 years and I was never interested in hats. I have knitted scarves ...
A: Making hats on a knifty knitter is just as easy as making scarves. If you have ever knitted a tube ...
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| knitting | 10/12/2007 |
Q: If a pattern says pb how do I pearl back
A: The full meaning of PB is to pearl into the back of your stitch. When you pearl into the back ...
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| knitting | 10/9/2007 |
Q: i am knitting a muffler. i have come to the last part, i do not know how to end it. can you please ...
A: If you can send me the instructions that you have for the last two rows of your muffler that would ...
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| kifty knitter loom (long0 | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have used the round looms and one of the rectangle looms and I just bought the long loom series. ...
A: Single knitting on the rectangle loom is the same as single knitting on the round loom. Take just ...
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| knitting vs. loom | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me......I have crocheted for many years, but never have got into ...
A: It is nice to known that your daughter is showing an interest in such a wonderful craft. What I love ...
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| pattern help, please | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I am crocheting a jacket and I am stuck on row 29, can you help me.Row 29 [29, 31, 31]: For right ...
A: I'm not sure what part you are having trouble with, but sometimes it helps to breakdown the steps in ...
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| Getting rid of the hole when joining other colors | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I am knitting in the round and when I add a color, I keep getting a hole. How can I get rid of the ...
A: I understand your frustration. The trick is to 'cross' your yarns. Let me explain: When you bring ...
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| Casting on | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I am making a bolero type sweater for my daughter and I am just getting started, the pattern ...
A: Sorry for the delay in my response. Based on your instructions you will began to cast-on the ten ...
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| converting a knitting pattern to loom | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I am still somewhat perplexed. I did a swatch and it measures 7st+13rows=4in on a purple loom. Here ...
A: Jennetta: Well, I was able to view the pattern link that you sent me. Thank you for the link. From ...
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| knifty knitter | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i just bought a knifty knitter and am eager to get started. what kind of yarn do you use in the ...
A: Congrats on getting your new Knifty Knitter! I'm sure you are going to love working with it. You ...
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| Knifty Knitter knitting w/design | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Do you have a link to instructions on how to make designs on the Knifty Knitters? In other words, ...
A: This site has a variety of patterns that you can purchase. There is a hat with a wonderful snowflake ...
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| converting knit pattern to loom | 3/25/2007 |
Q: How do I convert a knit pattern that says to cast on 96 stiches for a caplet to a knifty knitter ...
A: Converting a knit pattern to a knifty knitter pattern is all about the gauge. Since the knifty ...
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| Need Cardigan Pattern | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Do you know where i can find a patter for the Knifty Knitter loom round or rectangle for a cardigan. ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. I was able to find a couple of websites with ...
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| knitting a V neck vest | 3/8/2007 |
Q: i am making V neck vest for a toddler. i have completed knitting the back side the pattern is a V ...
A: I understand your concern about using buttons on an infant's garment. You can still use the pattern ...
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| casting off a loom | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have made a scarf on a loom that is retangle shaped. The last one I made was in 4th grade 30 ...
A: Removing your work is just as easy as starting it. Here is a couple of websites that show how to ...
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| too many stitches! | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I have been following a pattern for a children's cardigan and in some of the rows there are bits ...
A: I'm not sure as to the pattern you are working on. It would help if you send me another e-mail with ...
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| Knifty Knitter - finishing | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Just got my knifty knitter and have done a hat, but the instructions are vague on how to finish it ...
A: Congratulations on making your first knifty knitter hat! The problem with the Knifty Knitter is the ...
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| knitting stitch - yfwd | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I am trying a new baby blanket pattern the instruction says to K4 *yfwd. K3 Sl l. K2tog psso K3 yfwd ...
A: I find that it is easier for me to find out where a problem may be if I write out the directions. ...
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| Loose starting row in Knifty Knitter | 12/29/2006 |
Q: How can I make starting row in Knifty Knitter tight. It seems to be looser than the rest. Thank ...
A: Diana, This is a very common problem when people are learning to use the knifty knitter. You must ...
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| Knifty Knitter | 12/21/2006 |
Q: when doing a project on the loom, regardless of the type of yarn my first row appears way too loose. ...
A: The first row of done on a knifty knitter does tend to be loser then the rest of the rows. It may ...
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| don't know what i'm doing wrong | 12/17/2006 |
Q: i have read the insrustions i have no clue what i'm doing wrong when i get to going every thing is ...
A: Please forgive me, but I'm not sure if you are making your scarf on regular knitting needles or on a ...
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| crochet | 12/16/2006 |
Q: i do some crocheting in sparetime.my wife was told by a coworker that there was a broomhandle style ...
A: Broomstick lace or Jiffy lace is a wonderful crochet pattern. Below I've listed a couple websites, ...
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| Knifty Knitter yarn too Tight | 12/15/2006 |
Q: This kept happening so the third time I unraveled it all and started over, I started off so loose ...
A: Sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Here is an idea I got from one of my knifty knitter ...
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| Knifty Knitter yarn too Tight | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I've just started trying out a Knifty Knitter and i keep having to start over and over. This is ...
A: Tension is the hardest thing to master when a person first starts using the knifty knitter. There ...
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| tog | 12/13/2006 |
Q: i have a christmas ornament ( bell ) im tying to knit. so far so good, but the question is, how to ...
A: Knit 2 together, (k 2 tog), can sound a bit more complicated then it really is. You are actually ...
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| confused? | 12/9/2006 |
Q: How do you end a scarf ? thank you for your help!
A: You end a scarf by doing what's called a 'binding off'. Below is some good websites that describe ...
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| crocheting a sweater | 11/3/2006 |
Q: this is my first time making a sweater and I starting from bottom to top, but once I get to top I'll ...
A: Let me know what the pattern is asking you to do once you get to the armpit, neck and sleeves. I can ...
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| KNIFTY KNITTER | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I love this thing, but I am confused on how to turn a stitch. I was trying to make a scarf, but ...
A: When working on only part of the knifty knitter where you are required to turn and go back the same ...
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| baby booties | 10/19/2006 |
Q: What does it mean when the instructions say to "crochet on other side of chain?" I am trying to ...
A: To, "crochet on the other side of chain", means to crochet stitches on the opposite side that you ...
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| tearm in knitting | 10/9/2006 |
Q: the sweater I am knitting calls for po & ko am not familiar with this tearm
A: I don't think I've ever seen those abbreviations either. But here is my guess on what they are. po ...
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| Beginer at Crocheting | 9/17/2006 |
Q: When I get my first row done i don't know how to double back.
A: Tammy, After you have finished a row you need to turn your work so it faces the other direction. ...
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| Knifty Knitter | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I have a regular knitting with needles pattern for a dog sweater that I would like to convert to a ...
A: Many knitters are just starting to figure out how to convert knitting patterns into knifty knitter ...
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| Starting a pattern blanket | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I am a die-hard race fan-of Dale Earnhardt (#3). I went to Wal-Mart and bought 3 colors of ...
A: Great idea for making the Dale Earnhardt blanket. The best place to start is by making the blanket. ...
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| knifity knitter stitches | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I am working on a relaxing Afgan pattern and it says use the stockinette stitch which says knit ...
A: Are you useing one or two strands of yarn when knitting? This could be the reason for the difference ...
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| knifty knitting loom | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I want to make a hat with a visor on it with my knifty knitting can I do it and can I get a pattern? ...
A: I must say that you did stump me with your question. I had to do a little research to see if there ...
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| crochet help | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I am just learning to crochet. I started making my daughter an afghan-the pattern's going just ...
A: The problem could be two things. It could be, like you said, that you have skipped a stitch when you ...
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| beanie hats? | 3/30/2006 |
Q: you know those hats that are like a beanie, but they have a brim? what are they called? thank you =) ...
A: The beanie in question is actually called a beanie with a brim or a beanie with a visor. Sorry, no ...
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