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| knitting -yfwd.K2.Pass yfwd over K2 | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I am a novice knitter and am trying to knit a cowl collar that is knitted as a straight piece and ...
A: If you bring your yarn to the front (yfwd), in knitting the next stitch (or two) you'll have created ...
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| baby bunting | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have lost my pattern for a baby bunting. it was a beautiful cable knit bunting..two rows of eyelet ...
A: Try googling " baby bunting knitting patterns" and find one that is close to what you are looking ...
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| changing a pattern from knitting straight to knitting in the round | 11/7/2009 |
Q: my question is how to adapt a baby hat pattern with instructions for knitting on straight needles to ...
A: Just use the 92 stitches and work in the round. Then you won't need to refigure the decreases. If ...
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| V-Neck Sweater | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I'm knitting my first sweater with this pattern http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/ben/ben.html, and ...
A: It looks like a few stitches at the center front, right below the v neck are either put unto a ...
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| inherited yarn & pattern needs | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I inherited quite a bit of yarn from my mother-in-law and I want to use some in a sweater pattern ...
A: For determining yardage , measure out about 25 yards.Weigh the 25 yds. ,divide to determine how many ...
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| stockingnette stich | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I am generally a beginner knitter. I made a scarf, knitting on the front and purling on the back. I ...
A: Yes, that is the nature of stockinette stitch; it does not lay flat. If you knit a scarf in st.st. ...
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| Checkerboard stitch | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have promised to make some checkerboard house slippers they are worked with 2 colors, I have ...
A: If you work using the stranded technique , then the strands will show on the wrong side only. From ...
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| Checkerboard stitch | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I have promised to make some checkerboard house slippers they are worked with 2 colors, I have ...
A: Are these worked in garter stitch or stockinette stitch? When you work the wrong side, if purling ...
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| ply | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a lovely pattern I just bought from ebay. However it uses 2 strands of Daydream ...
A: To sub another yarn you need to know the weight(thickness) classification of this yarn. I googled ...
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| increasing/decreasing and fringing | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am a new knitter and have a couple of questions. 1. How do I increase stitches on a row? I'm ...
A: 1, The easiest way to inc. is to knit into the front and back of the st. For purling, purl into the ...
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| square neck | 10/20/2009 |
Q: please can you tell me how you make a square neck in knitting as i havent a clue do you need two ...
A: Yes, I would recommend a basic knitting instruction book. To try to explain in words how to bind ...
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| knitting inreverse | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I'm knitting a cardigan and have to reverse the right front panel. Here are the instructions for ...
A: Sorry, I'm not understanding the question.Not sure what you mean by "have to reverse the panel". The ...
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| reverse knitting for right fron panel | 10/18/2009 |
Q: The left side reads: Row 5: p2, k1TBL,p2, rep from *of row 1 to last 5 sts, end p2,k1 TBL,p2. How ...
A: Not enough information given to help you. Is there shaping done on the left side? Was there any ...
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| sl1k??? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i saw someone else asked this. but mine is followed by k2tog psso. the whole line is k2. yfwd. sl1k. ...
A: Knit 2 stitches, bring your yarn between the two needles to the front of work,slip the next stitch ...
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| Difficulty in reading the pattern | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have difficulty in reading this pattern Inc 6 sts evenly across next and then EOR 1 time. [20 sts ...
A: Yes, increase 6 sts. within the next row. As the pattern reads you should then work one more row, ...
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| kitten bonnet | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a pattern for a kitten bonnet using Paton's fuzzy wuzzy yarn. Made it years ago for my ...
A: Yes, you can easily sub yarns. You need to know what classification of thickness the original yarn ...
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| Wendy pattern | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am trying to locate a copy of Wendy Pattern 1512 for my Mom. I have no idea how old thiss pattern ...
A: You can google "vintage knitting patterns" and come up with a bunch of sites that might help you. ...
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| casting a throw | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Using bulky #5 yarn, how many stitches do I need to cast on to start a throw 50' x 72"
A: To calculate this you need to first do a gauge swatch. Use your chosen yarn and chosen needle size, ...
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| yarn | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Why does yarn get twisted as it's knit or purl? It seems that when I knit even narrow projects like ...
A: This happens more often with a single ply yarn.I think it tends to happen with tighter knitters too. ...
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| knitting question | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I am knitting socks. (this part is for the heel) Row 1 states to K1, then SL1K to within last stitch ...
A: Sl1K is not a standard abbreviation. It could mean Slip one knitwise, but doing that would twist the ...
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| Stitch Clarification | 9/11/2009 |
Q: The directions read knit in the back of the second stitch on the left needle--knit the first stitch ...
A: What you are doing is making a 2 stitch cable without using a cable needle. To "knit in the back" ...
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| kiniitng socks for a beginner | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am a fairly new knitter. I would like to try knitting socks but it seems very hard and of course a ...
A: My best advice would be to take a class. If you have nowhere available to do that then perhaps on ...
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| circular needles | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have worked with circular needles many years ago to make hats and mittens. I just purchased a kit ...
A: Think of the 2 needle tips on the circular needle as two separate needles. Pretend the cable ...
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| knitting help | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a couple questions. 1. I want to make an afghan made up of different colored squares (going ...
A: 1. Garter stitch will lay flat and not curl, thus be easier to sew together. Sew together with ...
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| knitting directions | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I am confused about some dec and increase directions. It says to cont in St st and dec in this way ...
A: This is not written clearly. What it is saying is to work 5 rows in st. st. and then dec. at beg. ...
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| WRONG SIDE? | 8/14/2009 |
Q: i am trying to follow a pattern but i cannot figure out for the life of me how to switch from the ...
A: First , are you knitting flat with straight needles or "in the round" on circular or double point ...
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| Wrap and turn neck edge | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My latest sweater project has a wrap and turn neck curve rather than bind off rows. The problem is ...
A: Sure, you can do one shoulder at a time. The directions are written that way to aid you in getting ...
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| knitting | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me of a pattern to knit a baby bunting with a hood a zipper front. Also I am now ...
A: Here's one I googled: http://www.craftown.com/knit/knit40.htm Not sure what you mean "go back to ...
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| decreasing raglan | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I am knitting a child's crossover ballet cardigan, and wondered how to get both sides of raglan ...
A: K2 tog decrease slopes the the right. SSK (or skp) slopes to the left. So for the right front(rt. as ...
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| altering a pattern | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I love the "Falling Leaves" stitch. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. They are published ...
A: In just reading row 7 I see no reason why it wouldn't work in the round. I do not have the book you ...
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| knitting a tote bag | 8/7/2009 |
Q: the pattern says to knit rows 1-30 at end of last row, do not turn. Rotate work and pick up and k ...
A: You should knit 30 rows (garter stitch) . Your piece will be a rectangle. After knitting the 30th ...
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| knitting-decreases | 8/6/2009 |
Q: When decreasing for the arm hole when it is a knit two-purl two with a twist every fourth row do I ...
A: Yes, do the dec in whichever stitch is called for in pattern. Or, you could designate a "seam ...
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| knitting | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am very new at knitting - I am pretty much self teaching myself through the use of a "Learn to ...
A: What comes after the *? Is there some stitch pattern happening after the K1* ? The directions ...
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| understanding knitting directions | 7/10/2009 |
Q: The directions I have say: K18, wrapping 3 times in each st, *k3tog, [k1, yo, k1] in next st; ...
A: Instead of the normal way to knit a stitch: go into it ,wrap yarn,pull through and lift off, you ...
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| knitting | 7/9/2009 |
Q: so hopefully you can help me. the pattern is as follows:using color a c/o 28 sts knit 54 rows bind ...
A: What you are asking is how to pick up or "pick up and knit" stitches. Pierce the fabric (along the ...
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| wyif or back | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I understand how to do wyif however on the pattern I am working say to BO 4 stitches at beg. of the ...
A: It looks like the pattern wants you to work decreases 3 sts . from the edge. But you can't just slip ...
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| Understanding pattern term ' turn' | 6/18/2009 |
Q: The pattern is a pie-wedge shawl - using Helen's Lace Cast on 112 stitches Row 1 & 2 knit 4 yo ...
A: Turn just means turn work around to the other side. You will be working short rows, not knitting ...
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| knitting question | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I found a blanket I really like and would like to attempt. This is the pattern: Gauge: 18 sts and ...
A: With yarn in back, knit into stitch but do not slip it off the left needle, move yarn to front ...
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| knitting advice | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I want to know how do I get neat sides on my garment when knitting please. The left side of my work ...
A: When you knit the edge stitches just put the tip of the needle into the stitch.Don't insert the ...
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| knifty Knitter - holes/spaces | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I just got the knifty knitter and really like it. I made a toque on the little red one, and am ...
A: I don't knit on "knifty knitter",or frame. But, distance-wise the pegs are set. So in order to get a ...
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| v neck vest | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i am knitting a v neck sweater. I have knitted 13'' with 87 stitches. I need to know how to reduce ...
A: Are you following a pattern? Ann Budd's book THE KNITTER'S HANDY BOOK OF PATTERNS contains a pattern ...
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| Pattern | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Iam looking for a kniting pattern for a blanket (king size bed )with a hugh skull in the middle.
A: I don't know of any skull motif that big. You can always swatch with your chosen yarn, get your ...
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| Knitting term | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I am knitting a tunic. But I am stuck at a point cos I do not know what "work 2 sts in 1 st" means. ...
A: This is not a standard knitting term. It is either an old pattern (like centuries old) or a bad ...
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| what length circular | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have 132 stitches and have to put them onto a circular needle to finish a bag. Having never used a ...
A: Your circular needle length must be no more than the circumference of the tube you're knitting. ...
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| neck and shoulder shaping | 5/4/2009 |
Q: When shoulder shaping using knit holders, each side of the shoulder has a needle in it, when I get ...
A: You mention "using knit holders" then you mention that each shoulder has a needle. So I'm not sure ...
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| Knitting . . . "work even in" | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Instructions say "work even in pattern as established on 39 sts . . ." My question is about the ...
A: "Even" here means to continue in established pattern with no shaping. So if you were knitting st. ...
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| Seed Stitch | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am not able to go from my garter stitch to my seed stitch properly. I don't know what I am doing ...
A: Garter stitch is knit every row if working flat. If you're working in the round then garter stitch ...
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| Spinning | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a lazy kate with tension. I also have a Ashford Traditional Wheel. What I would like to ...
A: Yes, you can knit with a single ply yarn. Although, knitting with a single ply yarn will tend to ...
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| knitting second but last st | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I'm working on a scarf and one of the instructions says to "K 2 sts in the second but last st". This ...
A: So, you're knitting into front and back of the first st.? I think the pattern is saying to knit into ...
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| knitting second but last st | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I'm working on a scarf and one of the instructions says to "K 2 sts in the second but last st". This ...
A: Confuses me too. If it were my scarf pattern I'd say work to last 3 sts. , K2tog, k1. So, it's the ...
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| fiber content of yarn | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I am going to knit a square a month afghan. I want to block my squares. I will be working in worsted ...
A: Sure, you can use steam blocking to block superwash (machine washable wool). You can still block an ...
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| shaping neckline and shoulders | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am having a problem understanding what the instructions are saying. Any help would be greatly ...
A: Yes, b.o. 5 sts. beg of 4 rows. Next row (5th): b.o. 6 sts. , then bind off center 23 sts. Next row ...
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| Trouble reading a pattern | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am working a Rowan pattern and can't decifer what to do with the following instruction. These ...
A: On your next row dec 1 st at beg and end of row. . Repeat that dec at beg. and end every 6th row ...
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| knitting | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am at the left shoulder edge(RS) of a sweater and am ready to go from 29 sts. to 8 sts. by ...
A: You could use short rows, but that would be very wordy for me to describe in writing. Another way ...
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| Knitting conversion | 3/13/2009 |
Q: How do you make a crew neckline become a v neckline?
A: On the front, you will divide your knitting at the point that you want to begin your v-neck. ...
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| Minimum stitches for circular needle | 3/10/2009 |
Q: What is the minimum number of stitches I must have to use a #8 circular needle 11 inches long? I am ...
A: Susan Bates must have made them shorter at one time.I am a shop and was looking in the catalog. ...
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| Minimum stitches for circular needle | 3/9/2009 |
Q: What is the minimum number of stitches I must have to use a #8 circular needle 11 inches long? I am ...
A: I know of no manufacturer of 11" circular needles. The shortest ones I know of are 12". Your ...
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| Decifering | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have inherited my mother's stash and have sorted out about 75% and have 25% mystery yarn. Most of ...
A: You basically want to find out if it will felt or not. Superwash will not felt. So, clip 2 pieces of ...
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| Decifering "mystery" yarn and felting | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have inherited my mother's stash and have sorted out about 75% and have 25% mystery yarn. Most of ...
A: You can felt some wool/acrylic blend yarn. There must be very little acrylic in it to felt it. Every ...
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| Knitting - shaping neckline | 3/5/2009 |
Q: You answered a question from a new knitter which almost exactly describes my challenge. Could you ...
A: Knit 14. With another ball of yarn b.o. center 6 sts. (remember to count them as you lift the stitch ...
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| casting off shoulders | 3/1/2009 |
Q: The back of my cardigan reads:pattern 24 sts,cast off 39 sts then attach a new ball of yarn and patt ...
A: Your first b.o. of 6 will be on the w.s. of left shoulder back. Next row will be b.o. 6 sts. on ...
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| pattern and decreasing | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am stuck with a rowan pattern. At armhole decrease there is a 9 stitch patterned border edge. I ...
A: Row 1 as typed above will give you a decreased stitch within the pattern (S1,K1, psso) that gets rid ...
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| pattern and decreasing | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am stuck with a rowan pattern. At armhole decrease there is a 9 stitch patterned border edge. I ...
A: I need more info to help you. I need to know what the pattern is. The pattern might have you ...
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| Summer Sweater Yarn? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Last summer I knit a sweater with 100% cotton yarn & it grows. I like the pattern & would like to ...
A: I would have to advise you to go with the recomendations of your LYS. They have used the yarn. Ask ...
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| weaving in ends so it actually looks good | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I'm an experienced knitter but I have weaving in loose ends. It always looks bad if I don't tie it ...
A: This is a hard question to answer briefly.I am mentioning techniques that you can "google" or refer ...
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| circular knitting needles | 2/13/2009 |
Q: How do you tell what size a circular needle is if it is not marked?
A: You can buy a needle gauge. Susan Bates makes them. They are a flat piece of metal about 6" by 4". ...
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| Vest Pattern by Susan Wills | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am interested in making Susan Will's Knit vest from the Afghans for Afghans site for an adult. ...
A: First, you need to know what finished measurements you'd like it to be. In other words, how much ...
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| SLIP STITCH | 2/8/2009 |
Q: If the instructions say to slip a stitch, should it always be understood that you should hold the ...
A: General rule is to slip the stitch purl-wise unless it is part of a decrease or the directions say ...
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| Reverse Shaping On A Raglan Sleeve | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I'm driving myself crazy trying to figure out the reverse shaping on a raglan sleeve. The ...
A: First make sure you're slipping the stitch "knitwise" for the SKP. You might try SSK (slip one ...
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| Measuring a gauge swatch | 2/7/2009 |
Q: When measuring a gauge swatch, is it most important to go by the number of stitches, or the number ...
A: The best way to insure that your sweater turns out to be the size you want it to be, is to get ...
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| using skeins | 2/6/2009 |
Q: When I knit with a skein i always roll it into a ball first (with the help of my husband) so it ...
A: Yes! The two tools are called a yarn swift and a ball winder. The swift looks like the skeleton of ...
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| holding sthtches | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i knit the back of a garment and have to put the stitches on a holder. do i cut the yarn and leave ...
A: When severing yarn from it's parent ball, I try to leave a long enough amount to finish the job when ...
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| Knitting incomplete stitch | 2/1/2009 |
Q: Susan, I, too often, discover that when I am knitting/purling a row that I have an incomplete ...
A: Yes, sounds like you aren't pulling your wrapped loop through the stitch on the needle. Think of it ...
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| Felting | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am interested in starting felting and have knitted a flowere using wool recommended for felting. ...
A: It is friction and the shock of the hot water that will cause the wool to felt. For a small item you ...
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| knitting in round | 1/28/2009 |
Q: When making a hat in the round why would a pattern say to join the knitting after knitting one row ...
A: It could be that the designer of the pattern did a back loop(sometimes called e-wrap) cast on. If ...
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| tbl | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am knitting a Raglan sweater but am having difficulty with the process of (P2tog tbl). I am stuck ...
A: Slip one stitch knitwise, slip second stitch knitwise. Now return these two stitches to the left ...
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| Problem with an eyelet pattern | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I'm new to knitting and am having a problem with part of a pattern that I'm working on. It says ...
A: "yfwd" is yarn forward;that will increase a stitch and give you the eyelet hole. Then, knit #1 ...
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| Suggestions for weaving in ends | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I am a pretty new knitter. I have made mostly scarves. I tried making a striped scarf as a gift. The ...
A: It would be so much easier to help you by showing instead of trying to explain things in words. A ...
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| Increasing Stitches | 1/18/2009 |
Q: What is the correct way to increase stitches for sleeves in a knitting pattern? Is it done the same ...
A: Do an M1 increase. That is, with the left needle lift the horizontal bar between the just knitted ...
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| need 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: Left side is the person's left as they are wearing the sweater. I am trying to picture what the ...
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| Problem with sweater | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I am helping my friend knit a sweater using a top down (ITR) pattern. As both she and I are just ...
A: In re-reading the pattern directions for rnd 2, I now see that the pattern writer is using the ...
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| Problems with Rowan pattern | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I am trying to follow a "Fea by Marje Wallin Rowan"(Country Escape book)pattern from a chart - ...
A: I have the book and pattern in front of me. The top chart is the back and has shaping decreases at ...
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| Problem with 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: Don't you k1, then M1? Is this a cardigan or pullover? A M1 is done between two stitches, so you ...
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| Decreasing on the purl side at the neck edge at the beginning and at the end of a row | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am working on a child's pullover sweater, and I would greatly appreciate your help. The ...
A: That is a personal preference. Working 1 or 2 edge sts. before (or after on the rt.of neck) the dec. ...
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| Decreasing on the purl side at the neck edge at the beginning and at the end of a row | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I am working on a child's pullover sweater, and I would greatly appreciate your help. The ...
A: On the wrong (purl side) for a right sloping dec.,(slopes toward the fabric ,or would appear as ...
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| circular knitting | 1/6/2009 |
Q: How do you cast on with 2 colors in the long tail cast on? Do I need to find the gauge with the two ...
A: You just do the gauge swatch in the stranded knitting pattern. You should always adjust your needle ...
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| circular knitting | 1/4/2009 |
Q: How do you cast on with 2 colors in the long tail cast on? Do I need to find the gauge with the two ...
A: Drape color A over your thumb and color B over your index finger. Then do long tail cast on as ...
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| Knitting-flat | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a scarf -just a long rectangle w/leftover yarn. Using size 8 needles and straight ...
A: Try garter stitch (knit every row, no purling). Or, ribbing (K1, P1 ribbing)--on e.o.r. knit the ...
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| matinee set | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I have a pattern for a matinee set and i just finished working on the body of the jacket and it has ...
A: This is hard to answer without seeing a picture.Is "the body" the portion up to the underarm? I am ...
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| Pattern question | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I am knitting Lion Brand pattern 70090A Hooded Baby Wrap I am to the half way point,my blanket ...
A: It probably means to yo, k2tog then repeat that sequence again.It depends on the punctuation used in ...
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| YO | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I am working on a pattern where the instructions call for two rows to be work over nine inches. ...
A: It will look and feel weird, but you just do the yo same as you would anywhere else. For the ...
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| Terminology on neck shaping instructions | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a jacket on circular needles and the garment is knit in one piece. I am beginning the ...
A: Place stitches on a "string" means to put them on hold. It's the same as "place stitches onto a ...
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| weave in ends | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I knitted afghan with size 50 needles (speed stix) and weaved in ends. Even though I snipped the ...
A: A lot of it depends on the yarn content. Wool or fuzzy yarns are easier to conceal. Cotton, rayon, ...
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| yarn material folding in | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a yarn (22% wool, 50% acrylic, 28% nylon) to make a scarf. I did a cast of 15. The ...
A: Stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) will always curl, it will never lay flat. A good ...
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| Hat with a brim | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have 30 sts. And I knitted 28, wrap and turn,bring yarn to front of work between needles, slip ...
A: This is called a "short row wrap". I know it sounds weird. But, you just do exactly as it says. To ...
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| knit and purl | 12/9/2008 |
Q: why is it that I always end up with an tangled mess when i switch between knit and purl stitches on ...
A: Before entering the stitch with your right needle always make sure that your yarn is behind your ...
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| beginner knitting garter stitch scarf | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am a self taught beginner and my first project is a garter stitch scarf using 2 strands fun fur ...
A: There are several ways that you could be creating extra stitches. Before you go into the first ...
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| pattern | 12/6/2008 |
Q: is it possible to get the pattern for the trojan logo
A: Try "goggle"ing "Trojan knitting motif" Or, if you have a picture that you'd like to reproduce in ...
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| size 50 needles | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I'm fairly new to knitting. I found a neat pattern to make an afghan for my daughter that calls for ...
A: I checked out the site. These look neat! But, from the picture of the big wooden circulars, the ...
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| size 50 needles | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I'm fairly new to knitting. I found a neat pattern to make an afghan for my daughter that calls for ...
A: Now that's really big!!! I think wood would be very heavy. I would go with plastic. I don't know of ...
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| shape neck | 11/16/2008 |
Q: bind off 13sts at each slit edge once, then dec 1 st at each neck edge once, end on WS. bind off 22 ...
A: I don't know what a "slit edge" is. Anyway, yes you b.o. 13 each "slit edge"? Is that the neck edge? ...
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| measuring knitting project | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am knitting the front of a sweater that has 28 rows of Intarsia. Before I started the intarsia, ...
A: Is the problem the width? If you can tell me what gauge the pattern is calling for, what gauge you ...
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| measuring knitting project | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am knitting the front of a sweater that has 28 rows of Intarsia. Before I started the intarsia, ...
A: Yes, often color work , stranding or intarsia, will be a different gauge than stockinette stitch.You ...
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| Number of Knitting Stitches | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My mother's friend said knitting is easier than crochetting because knitting consiste of only two ...
A: There will always be opinions on which is "easier" knitting or crocheting. The argument is like ...
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| casting on in the middle of a pattern | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem making the thumb hole. The pattern reads cast off 4 sts continue pattern till ...
A: You can either do a back-loop cast on (also called e-wrap) or turn your work to the w.s. and do a ...
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| Old Pattern | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a pattern that was given to me more than 25 years ago. It was for a sweater from ...
A: It's not that unique a construction technique. There were many sweaters knitted like that. Your best ...
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| Converting Lace pattern to circular knitting | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a lace pattern that is very simple, but the repeat part begins with a yo. I cannot seem to ...
A: I had to knit this pattern to see what's happening! I made a flat swatch. Then I cast on a multiple ...
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| Converting Lace pattern to circular knitting | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a lace pattern that is very simple, but the repeat part begins with a yo. I cannot seem to ...
A: I am assuming that you mistyped and meant to say row 2 & 4: purl , and Row "2" should be labeled as ...
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| Difference btwn Wool vs Acrylic | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Our church has a huge collection of donated yarn for charitable projects. However most of it is ...
A: Pour a small cup of bleach. Snip a piece of yarn and place in bleach. If it's wool, it will ...
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| Queen sized blankets | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I was recently asked to make a Queen-Sized blanket out of Homespun and three different colors for ...
A: Standard Queen size blanket is about 90" X 90". You will need to knit a gauge swatch at least 4" X ...
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| help with pattern | 10/1/2008 |
Q: This is a pattern from paton's website for a felted cable bag. When you look at the instructions, ...
A: It would help to place some ring markers on your needle to separate the panels. Also, you will need ...
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| raglan sleeve decrease | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I am making a sweater jacket for an infant, it has raglan sleeves, but is not done top-down, so the ...
A: It will be easier to sew together if you decrease one stitch from each edge. Most people prefer Left ...
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| sewing knitted squares together | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have been knitting for many years, but have always avoided squares that have to be put together!! ...
A: You can sew them together by putting wrong sides together. You sew on the right side. Go through one ...
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| Knitting abbreviations | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a baby bunting for my "soon to be arriving grandchild". On the button hole the ...
A: "yfwd" means to yarn forward, or to bring yarn to the front of your work. Always bring yarn forward ...
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| working in ends when felting | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Susan, When you finish the knitting and sewing together, and you're ready to work in the loose ...
A: You don't have to be as picky when weaving in ends for an item that will be felted. Make sure you're ...
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| wrap turn | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Shape right shoulder:( I have 47 sts on needle)NOTE: work on right shoulder sts only, leaving rem ...
A: Yes, after wrapping the stitch it's still on the needle. Yes, work one less stitch each row---it's ...
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| wrap turn | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Shape right shoulder:( I have 47 sts on needle)NOTE: work on right shoulder sts only, leaving rem ...
A: Are you asking how to do a W/T? Or, just can't envision what's going to happen here. ? I think ...
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| changing pattern sizes | 9/10/2008 |
Q: How do you make 6month baby patterns 3 month?
A: Wait 3 months for the baby to grow? Couldn't resist that one. Believe me, babies grow fast. Use the ...
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| knitting | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My pattern calls for knitting behind the stitch. What does this mean? Thanks. ANSWER: Can you give ...
A: K1B makes sense. You just put your right needle into the back of the loop on the needle (instead of ...
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| knitting | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My pattern calls for knitting behind the stitch. What does this mean? Thanks.
A: Can you give me more of the directions? I'm not sure what this means out of context. Is it knitting ...
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| squared shoulders | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a baby sweater and have never come across a squared shoulder. The pattern calls for ...
A: Do you mean a squared underarm seam? I guess this is one of those instances where a picture would ...
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| knitted pillow with Trojan logo | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My grandson is a diver at USC. He would like me to knit him a pillow with the Trojan logo. I have ...
A: Using fingering wt. yarn you'd need only 112 sts.for 16" . Since your motif needs 150, you either ...
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| placemat blocking | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I knitted placemats with cotton yarn. Is it better to do "blocking" before using it? If so, what ...
A: I only block if it needs it. (Is it a rectangle?-- Is it flat enough for you?) Two ways you can ...
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| Circular Needles | 8/19/2008 |
Q: How do I straighten circular needles? I have used them to make simple scarves but sometimes mid-way ...
A: Certain brands of circular needles are more flexible than others. I prefer the Skacel brand. You can ...
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| Curled St st edges on scarf | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Susan, I've knitted a ruffle-edge scarf in St st & short rows. Eventhough I knew better, I didn't ...
A: I'm not sure what you're asking. Isn't a ruffle-edge supposed to curl? Stockinette stitch always ...
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| easy ripple or zig zag pattern | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a ripple or a zig zag pattern to knit an afghan. My mom used to crochet and I never ...
A: Sounds like "feather and fan" stitch. You can google that and find the directions for the stitch. If ...
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| knitting | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am making a baby blanket, the blanket is almost complete and I realized the first few rows are ...
A: Yes, but you'll be off 1/2 st. at each end. For a blanket, it probably won't be noticeable. Snip a ...
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| Purling and fringes | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I want to make a stockinette-tube scarf. I read some directions that said I have to purl. I just ...
A: You can knit in the round on a circular needle and you will not have to purl. Fringes are put on ...
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| knitted pillow with Trojan logo | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My grandson is a diver at USC. He would like me to knit him a pillow with the Trojan logo. I have ...
A: How big is the motif for the afghan? If you need it to be smaller, use smaller yarn and needles. If ...
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| difference between psso and skpo | 8/3/2008 |
Q: what is the difference between psso and skpo... they are used next to each other in a "trim" for a ...
A: "psso" means just pass the slipped stitch over. So in order to do that the directions should have ...
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| reading a knitting pattern | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Am new to knitting (am an avid crocheter for 10ys). Am interested in learning to knit, can do a knit ...
A: yo, or yarn over is an increase that leaves a hole. Usually the pattern will then have a decrease ...
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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: Customarily, the gauge is done in the same pattern stitch with the same size needle as will be used ...
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| knitting | 7/15/2008 |
Q: how do you make this stitch yfwd. k3 pass first st on right hand needle over nesy 2 sts
A: Yarn forward by bringing yarn between your needles to front of work. Knit 3 stitches. With your left ...
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| decreases with k2 p2 rib pattern | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I'm learning how to knit and working on one of Bernat's free patterns called easy rib hat and scarf ...
A: Work the 2tog as the first stitch of the 2. Does that make sense? If you have a p and k st. then ...
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| Knitting | 7/3/2008 |
Q: What does the instruction C3Bdec and C3Fdec mean? I think it might have something to do with cable ...
A: Is there a comma between the "C3B" and "dec"? C3B means to put 3 sts. onto a cable needle, hold to ...
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| Cardigan Pattern | 7/2/2008 |
Q: How do you continue in the established pattern if you are increasing 1 st? How do you "work even in ...
A: If you are increasing sts. at the edge, you want to incorporate them into your ongoing pattern. It ...
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| how to knit with two threads from one skein | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a one pound skein from Lion's Brand that is to make a hooded baby blanket. It said that the ...
A: You can use both the center and outside ends. Dive both index fingers into the skein from each end, ...
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| Turn and decreasing question | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I'm relatively new to knitting and am knitting a babies sweater. I'm working the front and have ...
A: You should only decrease at the neck edge.That will be in the middle of your piece (near where you ...
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| Turn and decreasing question | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I'm relatively new to knitting and am knitting a babies sweater. I'm working the front and have ...
A: You are to dec. at neck edge every row for 4 times. So you'll need to p2 tog at the beginning of ...
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| Knitting around a post | 6/25/2008 |
Q: When attempting to knit a baby cap the instructions say to "knit around the post" but in looking ...
A: I have only encountered "around the post" as a crochet term. In crochet, to crochet "around the ...
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| Knitting | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am a novice knitter. I like to knit sweater for my 12 month old baby. I have knitting book, which ...
A: Well,the easy answer is that you can always knit the 2 year size.They'll be growing into it! But, ...
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| Knitting Pattern Directions | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Susan, My pattern is as follows; R2; k2 *k1 and sl back to LH needle, lift next 7 sts, one at a ...
A: You can think of it that way. Actually, a double yarn over is just one loop that goes twice around ...
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| yarn | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have inherited 7-3.5 oz skeins of "vintage" Caron Wintuk Orlon yarn. I know this is just an ...
A: The way to find out is to knit a test swatch. Use US size 7 or 8 needles, cast on about 30 sts. and ...
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| bottom part curl up | 5/29/2008 |
Q: when I started St sts, I noticed that bottom part (cast on row + first few rows) curled up. I wish ...
A: Yes, Stockinette stitch will curl toward the knit side at top and bottom. More of the yarn is on the ...
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| sl1k? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what this means? looked everywhere and when I type it in keeps coming up ssk, is ...
A: It could mean slip 1 knitwise, or it could be a typo. Is it used in the pattern where a decrease ...
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| yfwd | 5/8/2008 |
Q: HELP! pattern says cast on 4 sts/knot 1st row and 2nd row says K2,yfwd knit to end of row rep last ...
A: This is the famous diagonal washcloth pattern. "yfwd" is yarn forward. Bring the yarn to the front ...
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| knitting | 5/7/2008 |
Q: HELP! I am teaching myself to knit via the internet and the Knitting for Dummies book. There is a ...
A: With rt. needle, you go into the next 3 sts. purlwise wrap yarn around needle (like normally) then ...
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| Opal Brazil Baby Set Pattern | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I believe there is an error in this pattern, but I am not sure. When following the directions for ...
A: I think the pattern is wrong in the number of sts. to put on holder for the back. If you change that ...
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| Opal Brazil Baby Set Pattern | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I believe there is an error in this pattern, but I am not sure. When following the directions for ...
A: I would need to see the pattern to help you. From your description, I'm not sure of the ...
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| Reading Knitting Chart | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Help! I'm trying to figure out which rows to repeat on a scarf. The chart can be found @ straw.com ...
A: The chart is telling you to work rows 1 - 24, then repeat rows 5 -24 until you have 468 rows. Have ...
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| decreasing | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm making a billed cap (like a baseball cap). The directions say: "Begin decreases using the ...
A: Without seeing the pattern, I think yeah, somehow they want you to be aware you're working either a ...
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| ???? I'm a new knitter | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am "attempting to knit a baby sweater" HELP..I had to cast on 39 st.w/sz.10 needle for a seed ...
A: Seed stitch is k 1 stitch, p1 stitch alternately across the row. On the next row, you p the knit ...
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| neckline | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to adapt the neckline of a Rowan pattern to be a little less revealing. It's a divided ...
A: I'm not sure why it's looking messy to you. Always keep one stitch at the neckline edge in st. ...
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| vertical stripes | 3/24/2008 |
Q: there is any possibility to produce vertical color stripes in knitted fabrics....
A: Yes.There are several techniques. Stranding, by carrying 2 different colors across the row. You ...
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| knitting | 3/21/2008 |
Q: what does it mean when it ays sts at the same time
A: For your particular pattern, I would need to see more of the pattern. But, generally "at the same ...
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| Picking up stitches off a rectangle base | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am making a knitted tote that will be felted. I have a pattern calling for 50 stitches on round ...
A: I like to pick up 1 stitch in from the edge. It will be felted later and you won't see stitches ...
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| stitch markers, holders | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a collar for a sweater I am making and at 3 points throughout the collar the pattern ...
A: I need more information to understand what you are asking. Ring markers are placed onto the needle ...
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| knitting books | 3/5/2008 |
Q: If you know good knitting books for beginners, would you please recommend me some? Thank you in ...
A: I like KIDS LEARN TO KNIT even for adults. It has large illustrations;you can see exactly what the ...
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| ribbing | 3/4/2008 |
Q: the ribbing for the back of the child's sweater says: Cast on 87 stitches Row 1..(RS) K1. *P1. Rep ...
A: I'm assuming this is just a 1X1 rib and you typed in Row 1 wrong. Row 1: should have the repeat * ...
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| adding stitches | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I'm picking up up stitching for the first time and I'm making a scarf.simple as that but i started ...
A: Make sure that before your needle enters the first stitch, you push your yarn away, or to the back ...
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| which people first discovered knitting? | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I am very curious as to which nation is first credited for having discovered hand knitting, and ...
A: I haven't seen anything earlier than 17th century for Greeks. Nalbinding fabric is often confused ...
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| Fastening off | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am fairly new at knitting. May pattern says "Place stitches on a holder and fasten off" I feel ...
A: This is not a standard term: putting sts. on holder and "fasten off" The pattern writer might want ...
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| re:knitting with multiple colors- | 2/26/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me any pointers on using multiple colors of yarn at one time. i ...
A: Are you carrying all the colors across the row, or are you working an intarsia pattern ? Do the ...
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| which people first discovered knitting? | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am very curious as to which nation is first credited for having discovered hand knitting, and ...
A: No one knows is the short answer. Old fragments once thought to be knitting placed it in sixth ...
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| Interpreting a pattern | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater and it saids to cast on stitches. First Row it reads: K0. *K3. (yo. K2tog) 5 ...
A: In this case then, the "K0" means to knit 0 since you're making the largest size. You would then ...
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| Moss Stitch and decreasing | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater and the moss stitch is at the top of the sweater. The pattern is R 1: K1, ...
A: For the first row: since you have 24 sts.(even number) you should be ending with p1. But the pattern ...
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| ribbing | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a Debbie Bliss pattern and I'm a little confused. If you could help me decipher these ...
A: The "rib" refers to whatever rib pattern you have established, or K the knit stitches, P the purl ...
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| Sweater Shaping | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am making my first sweater and I have come to shape armholes. The pattern states: Maintaining ...
A: Yes, the math comes out correct. Start with 119. B.O. 10, work across row. Turn. B.O. 10, work ...
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| finishing a scarf | 2/5/2008 |
Q: i just finished knitting scarf but i do not remember how to finish the last loops. im trying to get ...
A: This is called "Binding Off" or "casting off". Knit the first two stitches.* Now, using the left ...
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| Yarn requirements for simple afghan | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am going to teach my sister-in-law how to knit. She wants to make a heavy afghan. We are going ...
A: If You'll be knitting at 2 sts = 1" then you'll need about 900-950 yds. If you knit it at 2 1/2 to 3 ...
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| Knitting with three strands together | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Susan - I have a pattern that directs me to knit with three strands of yarn together. The pattern ...
A: It sounds like the pattern wants you to use 3 strands of A, 3 strands of B and 3 srands of C. Work ...
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| Knitting with three strands together | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Susan - I have a pattern that directs me to knit with three strands of yarn together. The pattern ...
A: I'm not sure if you mean that you will be working all three strands held together? Or is this a ...
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| cable sleeves | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am increasing for sleeves and don't understand how to work the increased stitches into the ...
A: Work the additional sts. in pattern until you have enough to complete an additional cable. I can't ...
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| blanket | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am fairly new at knitting,and was wondering,I want to make a blanket for my daughter the blanket ...
A: Yes, doubling the pattern will give you a blanket twice as big.But, if you want it bigger, but not ...
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| knitting pattern | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I would like to knit a lap afghan with a Harley Davidson emblem on it. I have not had success ...
A: You could chart it out yourself.Find a print that you like (you can enlarge it to whatever size you ...
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| felted sweater - what to do with it? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I made a sweater that was way too big and would fit no one I knew, so I knowingly felted it. What ...
A: If it's felted completely ( you can't see the knitted stitch ) you will be able to cut it without it ...
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| Adding Stitches | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a sweater pattern that knits the body & sleeve in one piece. To do that the pattern says to ...
A: You can do a knit or cable cast on. Or a back loop cast on. Hard to describe in words, but any ...
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| knitting abbreviations | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to knit a spiral scarf with a circular needle, and having a problem to understand the ...
A: You should have 219 sts. when you' re finished with the row. You are increasing 1 st. for each st. ...
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| Sleeve instructions | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have the front and back of my first sweater finished. When I got to the sleeve instructions I had ...
A: The "o"times is a direction applied to a certain size. Just ignore it if it says"0". So, you should ...
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| Knitting pattern question | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have actually been knitting for about 40 years, but I so don't get this. I am at the wrist end of ...
A: "yfwd" would be creating an extra stitch ( a holey lace extra stitch), a YO, and I think "the first ...
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| circular needle length | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I wish to know what difference circular needle length makes. I have 2 knitting project in mind - ...
A: You can knit in the round or back and forth using circular needles. If you knit in the round ( a ...
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| Knitting abbreviation help needed | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I am beginning a pair of felted slippers. I am on ROW 1 and it says in the middle of the row:"w & ...
A: Wrap and Turn. Look near the beginning of the pattern.You'll usually find terms defined. Slip a st. ...
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| 1x1 knitted mittens? | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am trying to buy my mother a xmas gift - looking into cashmere mittens (from Land's End). in the ...
A: 1X1 rib means a knit stitch alternated with a purl stitch. Rib makes for an elastic and dense ...
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| sleeve shorting | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have a knitted sweater which has very long arms.It has an I'm long ribbed cuff which I would like ...
A: Yes, assuming the sleeve was knit from the cuff up, you can snip a stitch in the middle of the row ...
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| Knitting a hat and don't know how to join ear flaps | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am making an ear flap hat, I have both of the flaps done but it is telling me to turn work and ...
A: At the end of the second ear flap, it is telling you to turn your work so that you can do a knitted ...
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| knitting-binding off a curve | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am working on a purse. The exact pattern is on the web site ...
A: To avoid steps, on the row before you will b.o., don't work the very last st. Turn work , sl the ...
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| decreasing in moss stitch | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I did read your answer on decreasing in moss stitch and tried it but did not succeed. My pattern is ...
A: Are you to dec. at each edge, or just at one edge? If you haven't planned on an extra edge st., just ...
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| binding off neck shaping | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am working on my first sweater knitting project and I am on the last rows for the sweater back ...
A: I need to know the total number of stitches you have before any neck shaping . Did you mean you ...
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| casting on stitches in the middle of a row | 11/13/2007 |
Q: How to help on above suject.
A: Did you mean how to increase? To increase, knit into the front and back of the stitch. Sometimes ...
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| decreases on moss stitch pattern | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I am currently knitting my first moss stitch sweater (not sure I'll ever do this again)...ha ha. I ...
A: It will help you in the long run, if you can learn to read your knitting. Knit a stitch and look at ...
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| knitting | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am working on a wallet, and the pattern tells me to "place a marker that will stay on the 4th row ...
A: Place a locking or split ring marker (not the solid ring type) on the stitch. This marker will ...
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| Fringe | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I followed your suggestions for knitting a school spirt scarf for my grandaughter. I now want to ...
A: Decide how long a fringe you want. Find something rigid that is about that long. A cd case works ...
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| Raglan Sleeves on Irish Knit | 11/4/2007 |
Q: W hen I construct a sweater, I knit the back, one sleeve, the front and the other sleeve. All ...
A: The math all looks correct. You aren't crazy, with these numbers you will be 13 rows shorter on the ...
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| Machine Knitting | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I hope this email finds you well. I have been hand knitting off and on for approximately 6 years ...
A: I have a bulky Singer 155 single bed knitting machine. I haven't used it in a while. They were quite ...
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| curling edges | 11/1/2007 |
Q: why do the sides of my afghan curl....I do not knit tightly..is there a good solution to this so ...
A: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, Purl WS) will always curl.The reason for this is that the knit stitch ...
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| Knitting | 10/31/2007 |
Q: k4 yf slip 1 yb I know this is move yarn to back, yb or move yarn to front, yf. I don't know how to ...
A: You should knit 4, then bring your yarn between the two needles to the front of your work.Just move ...
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| Knitting (shaping the neckline) | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I am a new knitter and working on the front piece of a sweater and have come across the shaping ...
A: I'll give step by step directions for the smallest size. Sub the correct number for size you are ...
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| Interpreting A Sock Knitting Instruction Line | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a sock pattern that clearly specifies when knitting or purling. Then they threw in a 1 liner ...
A: Gee, I would think the ":" means" AS" too.But, I have never run into a sock pattern that purls the ...
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| knitting | 10/27/2007 |
Q: i am knitting the 5 hour baby sweater I am a new knitter.The pattern says cast on 23 sts at the ...
A: There are several versions of the 5 hr. baby sweater out there. I don't know what pattern stitch you ...
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| left and right front of the front part of a sweater | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater that changes color every 2 rows the directions for front are to beg neck ...
A: The left side would be the side closest to your left arm as you are wearing it.So that would mean ...
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| yarn replacement | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a pattern that calls for a 2 ply DK yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery. I cannot knit with ...
A: Yes, you can substitute any yarn that you can knit with and get the gauge that the pattern is ...
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| Knitting gauge | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have been knitting for years. I am making a sweater for a great grandson size 2-3 years old. The ...
A: Sometimes, it's just not possible to match both st. and row gauge . If you have stitch gauge, then ...
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| Knitting gauge | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have been knitting for years. I am making a sweater for a great grandson size 2-3 years old. The ...
A: Hmmm.. Taos is a worsted wt. so is the 1824 Mission Falls superwash wool. Make sure it isn't the ...
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| Stuck on Knitting Pattern | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I'm working on a bodice piece for a top. Here's the directions I'm stuck on: cast on 6 sts. Row 1 ...
A: The directions want you to place a marker on the needle after the first two knit sts. It goes ...
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| Binding off | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am a beginning knitter, and I am confused about instructions for binding off. I am finishing the ...
A: Yep,you're interpreting correctly. One side will have 1 more row than the other. This won't have ...
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| school spirit stripped scarf | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I would like to knit a scarf in worsted weight in my granduaghter's school colors. I want to knit it ...
A: You can either knit it in the round on a circular needle (you'll knit every round), or flat on ...
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| Looking for a kitted pattern | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I appreciated your quick response & help on continental knitting & I listened to you. So here I am ...
A: I have a pattern here in the shop by Nancy Lindberg called "Family of Vests" NL18. It is a single ...
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| Adagio Collar Stole | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I found the Adagio Collar Stole pattern on the internet. Would it be possible to elaborate ...
A: Sure , I'll try. Send me exactly what the directions say. You might try writing the company or ...
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| guage | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I want knit a child's sweater using Vanna's Choice yarn (light worsterd weight, (14 st) instead of a ...
A: Not familiar with this yarn, but worsted wt. would knit at about 20 -21 st. per 4 inches. A dk wt. ...
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| Knitting in multiple colors | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Is there any way to hide the "float"? When I go from one color to another, how do I hide the other ...
A: This is much easier to show, than to describe in writing. Philosopher's Wool has a great book on how ...
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| knitted afghan edge | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I would like to add an edging to the afghan that I am knitting in panels. Can I do this without ...
A: Sorry I am late answering your question. I was away for a week and have just returned today. A ...
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| join | 10/5/2007 |
Q: When the patterns read "cast on 64 sts and join" how do you join on circular needles.? What does ...
A: Sorry if it took me some time to answer. I was away on vacation for the past week and just returned ...
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| Knitting | 9/29/2007 |
Q: The directions say to work waffle stitch over a multiple of 2 sts and I'm working in the round. The ...
A: "Multiple of 2 sts" means that to follow these pattern instructions you'll need an even number of ...
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| Knitted Zig Zag Blanket! How To? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Maybe you can help! I am looking for a zig zag pattern, My goal is to make a large zig zag knitted ...
A: It's probably some variation of the "Feather and Fan" or "Old Shale" stitch. Here's one version: ...
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| yarn over on purl row and how to knit them off | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater that has a yoke with yo on purl row and also p 2 tog in back. I looked up ...
A: A YO will add a stitch. P2 tog will decrease one stitch. Make sure that when you yo on a purl row ...
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| knitting | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I'm learning how 2 knitt I'm right handed I know how 2 cast on put when I do the english or ...
A: Everyone learns at different speeds. English or American knitting is carrying the working yarn in ...
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| knitting a tank sweater | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My question is about a tank sweater that I amm kniiting. This sweater has a split neck as in a v ...
A: Good question! Shoulders are sloped getting higher toward the neck edge.You do not perform any dec. ...
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| Continental Knitting | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am looking for free instructions for continental knitting. I hear that you can knit faster than ...
A: From my experience, you'll be faster knitting with the technique you're most accustomed to. ...
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| knitting in the round | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am just finishing a "top down" pullover and I would like to do a decorative finish on the bottom ...
A: If your pattern stitch gives a "multiple" plus a certain number of sts. make sure your number of ...
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| BO end of row | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My sweater pattern states work Rt Front as for Left Front, Rev all shaping. I am finding it ...
A: You can't bind off at the end of a row without leaving your working end attached to the last ...
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| Knitting with hand-spun yarn | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I can knit. I started to spin my fleece that I washed and dyed. It is looking better the more I ...
A: I'd suggest first doing a gauge swatch.Get hold of a knitting gauge that has holes for sizing ...
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| reading charts | 9/2/2007 |
Q: first time working on circular needles. love it. I am working on a child sweater from Bernat Best ...
A: The "blanks" are where you should do a dec. If no specific dec. method if mentioned do whichever ...
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| Knitting a colored patterned | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have never used a second color in a knitting pattern. I have the "cross stitched" pattern for the ...
A: I'm assuming you're doing intarsia color knitting as opposed to stranded color knitting. Always pick ...
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| knitting | 8/26/2007 |
Q: How do I add a pattern to a finished item? I have seen it done but do not remember what it is called ...
A: I need more information. Do you want to add a color motif pattern on top of already knitted fabric? ...
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| How to knit one side of neck and then go back and knit the other side | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My pattern says to place a marker at each side of centre 16 stitches. Work to the first marker and ...
A: The center 16 sts. are usually put onto a holder allowing for a lower front neckline. Sometimes this ...
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