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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Adult pattern re-sizing | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I have as do many folks I know a wonderful older book full of terrific patterns--but creative though ... A: Yes, you can resize a pattern. More than I can explain in a paragraph here. But in short,you ... | |
| converting chest & length in inches to sizes | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: when a pattern only gives the chest and length in inches, how do you figure out what size it is ... A: To choose the best size to make, take measurements on a sweater that you like how it fits. Choose a ... | |
| How to bind off both neck edge at once | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: . I'm a beginner knitter and currently doing my first sweater project. I have some problem in ... A: You'll need 2 balls of yarn. When you bind off the center 24sts you'll have 1 st. remaining on ... | |
| Problem understanding pattern | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have finished knitting all the pieces for the cardigan I am doing and these have not been joined ... A: Sew the shoulder seams. It tells you to start picking up and knit (or knit off of stitches that were ... | |
| Raglan sleeve sweater neckband | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I'm almost finished with the 5-hour raglan sweater at ... A: It looks like the front neck has some shaping and in doing the neckband the directions don't account ... | |
| Knit Cabled Hoodie | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: Trying to complete my Sweater but stuck on the front part. Instructions: Divide for Neck: Keeping ... A: You ended with 3 sts. remaining right after binding off the 3,2,1 sts? Or, you ended with more and ... | |
| shaping shoulders and neck of back piece | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Please explain to me row by row (if possible) how to do this -- (I have 60 sts on the needle) "Bind ... A: To make it easier, first place markers either side of the center 16 sts. Row 1(R.S): bind off 10 ... | |
| Yarn change from 2 strands to 1 strands worsted weight | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: Have the Leisure Arts "Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans" which uses 2 strands of worsted weight yarn ... A: You will need to do a gauge swatch with whatever size needle you plan to use. Maybe a US size 9 or ... | |
| flynnie tunic | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I want to knit this flynnie tunic from top to bottom, I was reading the pattern. I dont understand ... A: Sounds like you should cast on at the end of the round and then continue working in the round. The ... | |
| Decreasing a 2 X 1 ribbed hat | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: I'm making a simple 2 X 1 ribbed hat without a pattern (since I could never find one for 2 X 1 ... A: Too hard to keep that pattern(K2, P1) going with decreases.That's why you couldn't find a pattern ... | |
| decreasing | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I am having a terrible time decreasing at the armhole edge. I cast off the required 8 finished the ... A: For a rt. sloping decrease k2 tog. For a left sloping decrease do a ssk (or skp) .That's if your ... | |
| Pattern Confusion | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: Rows 1 & 2: Purl across. Row 3: (Right side) YO twice as you knit each st across. Row 4: Purl ... A: When you wrap around the needle twice in row #3 it will look like you are creating an extra stitch ... | |
| Sirdar Pattern 1208- blanket | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: Trying to knit baby blanket on above pattern. When following instructions for 4 rows of eyelet cable ... A: I don't have the entire pattern to see in front of me of course, but sounds like you are doing the ... | |
| baby hat | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: could you please help. I am looking to knit a baby (9-12 months) bobble hat in DK yarn. UK Could you ... A: You refer to a hat then a chest measurement. Are you making a hat or sweater? 18" chest for a ... | |
| Shaping armholes | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm a beginning knitter and working on a sweater. I'm about to start shaping the armholes, but don't ... A: You have 51 sts. Next row dec at beginning and end. Easiest dec is to Knit 2 sts. together ... | |
| Dropped stitch of Provisional cast-on | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm making the Tuesday Night Cowl. It called for a provisional cast-on, which I completed. I was ... A: Unfortunately, the edge stitch is the hardest to pick up. Look down the edge to find the loop. ... | |
| sports and worsted wt. | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I know sports wt yarn is finer than worsted wt(weight) yarn. What I would like to know if you use a ... A: If you sub worsted for dk your socks will come out much larger. You need to get the gauge given in ... | |
| arm hole shaping | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: I am about to BO for arm hole shaping.The sweater begins at this point with P2 K2. It looks very ... A: You should bind off in established pattern. If you haven't purled yet, at underarm, b.o. knitwise. ... | |
| Help me understand this Shape raglan neck please! | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me?I am getting confused and do not know how to continue this In the instruction for ... A: Let's do math. ..you use 9 , put rest on holder, then 9. So if it's the back you would have 57 - 18 ... | |
| making pattern larger | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: I am making a sweater that is knit sideways in one piece and is reversible with no right or wrong ... A: Since it is knit sideways, it is the number of rows that will determine the size.You can just knit ... | |
| Holes appear in knitting | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a relative beginner at knitting. I have just started following a pattern for a ladies cardigan ... A: Make sure the first stitch you cast on is kinda tight so that it is pulled up snug against the last ... | |
| Rib | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: My pattern says: For back, 1st row k1 p1. 2nd row p1 k1. These two rows will now be referred to as 1 ... A: I would think you'd have the same number of ribbing rows for both front and back.Pattern is not ... | |
| pattern | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: What I would like to know can you use any type of yarn to make a knitted scarf from any pattern?? I ... A: Sure! If using a chunky yarn use large-ish size needles. Like US size 11, 13, or even 15. Just start ... | |
| Knit Cabled Hoodie | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to understand the instruction for the front of my cabled sweater. Please help clarify; I ... A: Yes, continue the cable pattern. (check picture to make sure cable continues up front, it probably ... | |
| knitting multicolor patterns | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I saw a beautiful multicolored jacket knit by a professional knitter in England. Both sides were ... A: I really would have to see a picture to tell you what technique was used. If it was stranded but ... | |
| Pattern Confusion | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I am making a hat called the regina hat. A picture of it is here: ... A: 1.Go into 3 loops closest to the cast on edge. It's a matter of poking your needle into a stitch ... | |
| Pattern Confusion | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm getting stuck on a pattern for a hat. First let me show you the part I'm stuck on: (Using DPNs) ... A: Ok. So do the 3 st. I-cord for 2 inches, then co 3 more stitches onto your rt. needle. Do you knit ... | |
| Pattern Confusion | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm getting stuck on a pattern for a hat. First let me show you the part I'm stuck on: (Using DPNs) ... A: This doesn't make sense."Co 3, then knit 2 in I-cord" ;that leaves 1 stitch. Which "last row?" Above ... | |
| increasing at front edge in seed stitch | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I am making a sweater that calls for increasing a stitch at the end of every other right side row on ... A: Try just casting on a stitch at the beginning of the following row. You can do a back loop cast on ... | |
| missing stitch | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a man's hat on circular needles. I am about to do the top decreases. The problem: I ... A: If the decreases are spaced at certain multiples around the decrease round, then just skip the first ... | |
| Bind off vs. stitches on holder | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a difficulty with making the collar of a sweater after the pieces are sewn together. The ... A: Picking up bound off stitches will give you a secure seam -- holds its shape better without ... | |
| converting cable pattern from flat to round needles | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a cable pattern that is knit on straight needles and need to convert it to round needles. ... A: Yes, if you're converting a chart for doing in the round always start at the right side . .When ... | |
| Increasing seed stitch | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to work the Patons "froggie rattle". I am having a difficult time increasing as ... A: If you're doing a "bar" increase where you knit into front and back of the stitch , just ... | |
| Sleeves on Pattern | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Help! I'm working on this lionbrand pattern. You can see here: ... A: Looks like a typical drop-shoulder design. The back and fronts do not have any decreases for the ... | |
| Neckline and Shoulder Shaping | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Wills, I am working on a knitted jacket from Filati Magazine 36, Model 24 on the Lana Grossa ... A: The pattern is difficult to understand because it has been translated from another language and the ... | |
| Stuck with reversing a pattern | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have done the left front but for the right front it tells me to work exactly as given for the left ... A: 1st row: k1, yfwd, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yfwd, knit to last st. , sl 1. 2:k1, p to last st. , ... | |
| knitting in the round | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Pattern calls for when pattern is long enough to divide stitches to straight needles,please explain ... A: Without seeing the pattern or what you're making, it most likely means to go from knitting in the ... | |
| Leg holes for dog sweater | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I am a beginner to knitting with directions and I'm having trouble understanding what this means; ... A: "Stocking st" means stockinette stitch, which is knit on the right side and purled on the wrong ... | |
| Dog sweater | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Beginer knitter. Hi, I can't figure out what to do. I binded off as indicated for the leg ... A: If you're to knit from the b.o. sts. , that would mean you would first pick up stitches: Insert your ... | |
| rice stitch | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble doing rice stitch I am left handed and do my knit st by putting needle in front ... A: Do you knit mirror image? Are you taking stitches from right needle and knitting them unto the left ... | |
| knitting a brim for a hat | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: pattern for brim, i tried it 3 times no luck please help, with knitting needles cast on 40 sts ... A: "Working" doesn't mean to add stitches. It means to knit or purl 3 stitches further than you did in ... | |
| wool tension | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: My pattern suggests using James C Brett Monsoon wool with a tension of 18sts and 24 rows to 10cm on ... A: Well, it depends on what you're making. If it needs to be a certain size, like a sweater, hat, socks ... | |
| understanding instructions | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been knitting a vest and i am currently stuck at front left piece. "Cast on 23-25-28-34-42-43 ... A: The "band stitch" would refer to a button band or extension on the center front. The "side" would be ... | |
| decreasing with seed stitch | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I have already bound off 5 stitches for the armhole, and now must decrease 1 stitch each end every ... A: It's a matter of what looks best to you. You can still decrease 1 stitch from the edge stitch. ... | |
| Picking the right size pattern | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: If the persons chest measurement is 37, which finished garment size do I make? Thanks for you help. A: That all depends on how much ease or negative ease the sweater wearer likes. Best way is to find a ... | |
| knitted chevron pattern afghan | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I am an advanced beginner in knitting. The knitted chevron pattern afghan I have has points at the ... A: This is basically a stockinette stitch pattern: knit on one side, purl on the other side. ... | |
| Knitting Instruction | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm knitting a baby blanket. Pattern instruction is to cast on 145 stitches. First 5 rows are to ... A: The math is correct. 13 + your using up 32 sts. in the ( ), repeated 4 times would be: 128. So, 13 + ... | |
| plackets | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a dress for my baby granddaughter. There should be a placket opening at the back of ... A: It really doesn't matter which side is knitted first. As I read the directions above you'll have 28 ... | |
| Annie Cole 4ply wool source or substitude | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: Many thanks for taking my query. A few years ago I purchased a knitting pack for a double quilt from ... A: I "googled" around and found this on the WikiAnswer site: Annie Cole handed over her company to a ... | |
| Aran Sweater | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I am considering knitting an aran sweater. There are many references in the pattern to the following ... A: Actually, for the description of the TWF as written above you would hold the 1st stitch to the back ... | |
| Aran Sweater | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I am considering knitting an aran sweater. There are many references in the pattern to the following ... A: Yep, that's an aran sweater for ya. Lots of twists. All the operations you mentioned are just 1X1 ... | |
| knitting abbreviations | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a baby pattern I want to knit, it has an abbreviation I have never seen before and I don't ... A: Yeah, maybe you do the make one increase and then the "P" stands for pass over. But where does the ... | |
| Knitted Baby Blanket Pattern | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a pattern I learned to knit 40 years ago simple pattern knitted in 5 rows has a v ... A: I would suggest looking through a stitch pattern dictionary.Barbara Walker has 4 volumes that are ... | |
| knitting abbreviations | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a baby pattern I want to knit, it has an abbreviation I have never seen before and I don't ... A: My first thought is that it is a translation from another language. "M" usually means "make", or to ... | |
| binding off | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I have knitting instructions on knitting felted clogs, the instructions are to bind-off 5 stitches ... A: You can't bind off at the end of a row without having your yarn attached to the last stitch. You can ... | |
| knitting | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a beg. knitter and trying to make some baby booties. The pattern reads as follows. K9,p2,k2,p2, ... A: The instructions to "leave rem. sts unworked",and to "slip all sts wyif" is meant to be applied to ... | |
| Knitting Pattern | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: Questions about Bernat Baby Jacquards Garden Pinwheel Blanket to Knit. I am having trouble with: 1) ... A: 1. Bring the working yarn toward you to the front , now put rt. needle into the first stitch ... | |
| Circular Knitting | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My circular knitting is coming out with the knit side on the inside of the circle. I have followed ... A: It's still ok. Just take your work and pull it from inside to outside the needle. If you hold up ... | |
| Knitting pattern | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I am attempting to knit a handbag. The pattern includes three Panel Patterns which are Panel Pat A, ... A: I'm not sure on what you're asking. Is the pattern on line that I can read somewhere? Not sure what ... | |
| Knitting | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: What does the abbreviation B.A mean ? I am trying to knit a baby blanket and the page that explains ... A: I've studied the picture, but I just can't see the stitch structure. You might try to identify the ... | |
| Knitting Pattern | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Help I'm confused.....I'm pregnant and knitting a 3-6 month cable knit cardigan. this is my first ... A: First, congratulations. Sleeve increases should have increases at both the beginning AND end of the ... | |
| Knitting | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: What does the abbreviation B.A mean ? I am trying to knit a baby blanket and the page that explains ... A: I'm sorry I can't help you more."B.A." is not a standard knitting abbreviation. It is possibly a ... | |
| PATTERN | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to knit from a pattern downloaded from JustJussi. Its a baby helmet called, Aviatrix. I ... A: Depending on which cast on you use, the first row you work can be the rs or ws. If using a long tail ... | |
| Knitting a baby blanket/1st time | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I want to knit my niece who was just born a baby blanket possibly 34x34? I have Red heart baby ... A: oops..I forgot to answer that. You will need a circular needle if you want to work the blanket as ... | |
| Knitting a baby blanket/1st time | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I want to knit my niece who was just born a baby blanket possibly 34x34? I have Red heart baby ... A: First you need to determine your gauge, or how many stitches you knit per inch with your chosen yarn ... | |
| Knitting | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: In pattern for a Ripple Afghan instructions are * K4, (K1, YO, K1) all in next st, K4, P1, repeat ... A: To do K1,YO, K1 all in the same stitch you k1 but don't slide the stitch off the left needle,now ... | |
| Knitting | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a dress I am at the front part near the neck now it says k21 turn. Complete first size ... A: It means you will knit 21 sts and leave the remaining sts. on a holder for working later.The space ... | |
| Stitch Holder Question | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am fairly new to knitting and am knitting my first tank top. I have come to the end of the pattern ... A: You should knit both the front and back pieces before doing the neckband. You will need a holder for ... | |
| Adjusting pattern for different yarn | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I want to make a classic sleeveless v-neck vest for my husband. He chose a beautiful Berroco Campus ... A: You could make a smaller size. You'll need to do calculations to determine what size a smaller size ... | |
| Casting on | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I want to knit a baby blanket using super bulky yarn and size 13 circular needles. About how many ... A: It depends on how big you want it and what gauge you get knitting with your chosen yarn , needles ... | |
| directions | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Help..I am knitting a hat in the round. I am ready to start the Top Shaping and do not understand ... A: The numbers in the parentheses refer to the different sizes.The number before the parentheses is for ... | |
| pattern knits wrong. | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have tried to do this pattern and the rows don't come out right. Pattern 1 row Purl. ... A: It means you'll need to start with a multiple of 4 stitches on your needle, like 4,8,12,16,etc. plus ... | |
| neck opening | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting the Wonderful Wallaby in the round. the directions for the neck opening say:Begin neck ... A: To work in rows, just turn your work at the end of the row, just like you would if you were working ... | |
| gauge | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: If you make a swatch and you get the sts per inch right but the row gauge is off, what do you do in ... A: You'll need to think in inches for the length , not rows. Calculate how many inches you'll need. For ... | |
| knitting 2 front panels together with circular needles | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: i'm knitting a cardigan with circular needles for the first time. each of the two front panels ... A: it's clearer to me now. The way you're describing above would make both pieces have the same ... | |
| shape neck | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: You were great with explaining the "Shape Neck" part. I am running into a problem. Once I get the ... A: Are you to have 54 stitches after having worked the one shoulder , or before it? If the pattern says ... | |
| knitting 2 front panels together with circular needles | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: i'm knitting a cardigan with circular needles for the first time. each of the two front panels ... A: Do you mean by a "panel" that there is some kind of pattern other than stockinette stitch happening ... | |
| shape neck | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a beginner and working on my first sweater. I am on the part where you "shape neck." Here is ... A: I'll write it out for you row by row 2: (WS) P2tog, pattern across row 3: (RS) k2, ssk, pattern ... | |
| Knit chart | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am working with a chart that has dark areas and they are inbetween knitting on both sides. They ... A: Usually a dark square will mean a stitch that was gotten rid off (a decrease) on a previous row. You ... | |
| knitting | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: New at knittting! I am working on a cardigan from a ststch & bitch book called smokin. It sayw to ... A: It means to just slide the stitches from your needle onto waste yarn. Take a piece of smooth yarn a ... | |
| knitted scarf | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a scarf using the rice stitch. The scarf keeps curling up towards the middle. I've ... A: You could try a crochet edge around everything.Try one row of sc, then a simple shell stitch , or ... | |
| American/European Knitting | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I just bought the Burda magazine Winter 2010. I have been knitting a few years so fairly new at it. ... A: Do you mean how do you choose which size will fit you? Best way is to measure a sweater that fits ... | |
| Need Help with Pattern | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: The first row reads: K5. *K8. (yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso) 3 times. K1. (K2tog. yfwd) 3 times. Rep from * ... A: Yes, the yfwd(yarn forward) is an increase, it will make a hole. After knitting a stitch, bring ... | |
| coverting from circular to straight | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a pattern for an afghan that uses circular needles. It is knit in panels of 42 stitches wide. ... A: Do you mean you'd like to work all panels at once? It would be easier using the circular needle. It ... | |
| running out of stiches on "Cute Knits For Baby Feet" by Sue Whiting | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: I've found other people on this site having problems with the heels of these socks. I just ... A: You're going to have to wrap one of the instep stitches on the last purl row. The solution is just ... | |
| knitting work versus establish | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I am knitting a sweater vest from the top down on circular needles but knitted back and forth. ... A: "Pattern" usually means the stitch pattern. "Work as established" would be the term for continuing ... | |
| needle conversion and yarn | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a vintage pattern that calls for No. 10 beehive or Milward disc needles measured by a beehive ... A: The most important information here is that you want to knit at a gauge of 6 sts. per inch. That ... | |
| converting from sport weight to medium worsted weight yarn for an afghan | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Susan. I hope you can help me sort this one out! I have an old afghan pattern that calls for "Bernat ... A: Since the pattern yields an afghan 45" wide with 300 sts. I know the gauge over pattern is 6.66 ... | |
| converting from sport weight to medium worsted weight yarn for an afghan | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Susan. I hope you can help me sort this one out! I have an old afghan pattern that calls for "Bernat ... A: I need some more facts before I can do the calculations. Is the gauge in pattern of 30 sts = 4.5 ... | |
| Round Knit Baby Blanket | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Round Baby Blanket (each section is shaped like a wedge)(The finished blanket looks like a ... A: "Continue in this manner" means to keep working in the established way, in other words, knitting 2 ... | |
| casting off and casting on | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a "newbee" to knitting. I am working on a pair of yoga socks using dpns. It is a Paton ... A: No, you don't cut your yarn. When you get to the end of the round you can either cast on using a ... | |
| YARN OVER | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: ON THE WRONG SIDE, pattern calls to knit 3 stitches, YO, then Purl to the last 3 stitches. I am ... A: Since you've just completed a knit stitch, your yarn will be on the back (r.s. in this instance) so ... | |
| Shawl Collar pattern | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I want to knit a shawl collar for a v-neck sweater. Where can I find instructions? TIA. A: Using a long circular needle pick up stitches from rt.front at the start of the V up to the rt. ... | |
| Continental Knitting | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I know how to do both Continental and American knitting both. I am comfortable with both. My tension ... A: When you wrap for a purl stitch does your yarn go around the needle counter-clockwise? Imagine ... | |
| Knitting - Stuck on pattern instruction | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm a beginner knitter. I've knitted 3 hats, 2 scarves and now I'm working on this sweater... here's ... A: The pattern chart only goes to row 24. You will have more rows. So to keep in pattern , for row 25 ... | |
| Knitting - Stuck on pattern instruction | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm a beginner knitter. I've knitted 3 hats, 2 scarves and now I'm working on this sweater... here's ... A: Working the chart you will only decrease by 1 stitch every 4 rows. After working row 24, continue ... | |
| Shaping a Collar and Shoulder (knitting) | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I need help with the following instructions. Knitting in Garter Stitch with circular needles. ... A: Sounds like you're working back and forth, not in the round? I will write this out for you row by ... | |
| Don't understand instruction | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Shap armholes: "Note" before step...Work armhole dec on RS rows 1 st in from edge (k2tog on left ... A: Ok Row 1: b.o. 3 sts. work across row Row 2: b.o. 3 sts. work across row Row 3: b.o. 2 sts. work ... | |
| knitting, two strands, two colors | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am making an Afghan which calls for using two strands throughout the entire project. In the ... A: Yeah. Sounds like a pain pattern : ) In that case you'll have to carry the unused color behind your ... | |
| knitting, two strands, two colors | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am making an Afghan which calls for using two strands throughout the entire project. In the ... A: Do you mean you're working with double strands held together throughout? If so, it sounds like your ... | |
| slip stick on knitting chart using circulars | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: i'm knitting socks on circulars and i'm trying to follow a knitting chart. The 3rd position of the ... A: When you are working in the round from a chart, you will always read it right to left. You will have ... | |
| Knitting instruction | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: The instruction says: Slip 1 stitch knitwise knit next stitch rightway und twisted knit one stitch ... A: The directions as written above just don't make sense. Could this be a translation from another ... | |
| Reading Pattern/Increasing | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am working (size small) sleeves in an alternating rib pattern. Rows 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 & 13 are ... A: Row 5: inc. in first stitch (knit into front and back of stitch), K1, (p2,K2)repeat between the ( ) ... | |
| convert stitch pattern for working in the round | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: the pattern says (on the WS) to 'ptbl', am I suppose to 'ktfl' instead then it says to p into back ... A: The right side equivalent for "ptbl" would be to "ktbl" .You are creating a twisted stitch. The ... | |
| Creeping vines knit pattern | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches ed. by Reader's Digest has a creeping vines ... A: Sorry, I do not have that book. You could try emailing the publisher of your book. Or check their ... | |
| debbie bliss' scalloped bobble edging | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a fairly inexperienced knitter. I took from the library Debbie Bliss’ book “Tips for Knitters” ... A: The only way to have the pattern going each toward the end of the scarf is to start at one end and ... | |
| pattern coversion | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I would like to convert a small/medium/large men's sweater pattern to 2x Not sure of the math or ... A: Maybe and maybe not. Depends on the individual knitter. But , I'd say usually , yes, if you go down ... | |
| expanding width of blanket in pattern | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I want to knit a wider baby blanket than the pattern. How do I calculate how many additional ... A: First do a gauge swatch in your chosen yarn, needle size and pattern. Determine what finished size ... | |
| pattern coversion | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I would like to convert a small/medium/large men's sweater pattern to 2x Not sure of the math or ... A: First you need to know the desired finished measurement you wish to convert to. Second you'll need ... | |
| picking up stictches for a little sweater vest neckband | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 32 stitches on my circular needle after doing the two 3 needle bind offs for each shoulder. ... A: Are there 18 sts. for the back and 14 sts. for the front on the needle? That would account for the ... | |
| chart reading in the round | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: In V Avery book knitting 24/7, re:spiral cloche page 54, rows 7-17. I have figured out how to knit ... A: Sorry, I know very little about computers and how one would do that. In following a chart you read ... | |
| chart reading in the round | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: In V Avery book knitting 24/7, re:spiral cloche page 54, rows 7-17. I have figured out how to knit ... A: I do not have that book to look at your pattern specifically. To p2 tog you just go through the 2 ... | |
| binding off for leg openings in dog sweater | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: the pattern says to K 11 sts bind off nxt 10 sts K 80 sts including sts on needle after bind off ... A: It's not clearly written. What it means is that after you bind off the 10 sts. you will have 1 st. ... | |
| tension | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: my tension seems to be way out. when i do a swatch it can be up to 2 inches too small and changing ... A: Your Gran was "Susan Wills"? That's far out! I would love to travel to Ireland, with such a famous ... | |
| nitting--Changing Yarn Weight | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: On 7/15/2010 you answered a question about calculating stitches for a different wt yarn from that ... A: A #6 yarn would be a super bulky, a #3 yarn would be a dk wt. yarn. That is a big difference! You ... | |
| knitting in the round (4 needles) | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a very basic knitter (hats, scarves, etc.) I decided to challenge myself with a cabled ... A: There are some very small 8" circular needles which would work for the med and large size. It ... | |
| knitting to make a bobble. | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Pattern says to make bobble : working over next 2 sts as follows : (K2tog.,P2tog.)3 times into next ... A: K2tog but do not slip the stitches off the left needle.Bring yarn forward and then purl the same 2 ... | |
| neck shaping | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: Join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 8 sts. There are 14 stitches on the needle. Do I knit ... A: The pattern should say to "knit 3 sts.,join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 8 sts,etc" Then you ... | |
| Alternate row | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My knitting pattern for neck of babies jumper says as follows. Dec 1 sr at neck edge on next two ... A: It is very odd to decrease 1 st. and then 7 sts. all at once. Is this a cardigan or a pullover? It ... | |
| odd ribbing decrease | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: In a hooded cowl pattern I'm working with a K3,P2 ribbing, it calls for a decrease in this manner: ... A: As written above , it doesn't make sense as to what to do. Are they doing a double decrease? ... | |
| Casting on over bound off stitches | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting miniature sweaters to use as Christmas ornaments. The pattern has you bind off ... A: No don't pick up. It sounds like your pattern is one piece? There are several ways you can cast on ... | |
| changing pattern from 4-needle to 2-needle | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I can manage 4-needle knitting but am more comfortable working with 2 needles. How can I change the ... A: Did you mean how to convert a pattern written for circular knitting into one worked flat? Circular ... | |
| collinett yarn | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: what is the best way to start the skein, I have tried every thing and I end up with a mess and ... A: Colinette is a company which makes many different yarns. I'm not sure which yarn of Colinette's ... | |
| good grief i need help | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Here goes; I started this pattern for a pair of toddler slippers. It has something wrong as far as I ... A: psso means to pass the slipped st. over, like binding off. It's a single decrease. If the ... | |
| Pattern interpretation for top of front of cardigan | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I've finished shaping the armholes of the left front of my cardigan, and my question relates to the ... A: It probably means 11 rows shorter from your first shoulder bind off. You can figure this out by ... | |
| knitting wrap stitches | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: The pattern I am working on calls for the following row, *K2, K1 with 2 wraps,rep from*, K2. Could ... A: K1 with 2 wraps means to insert the needle into the stitch and then wrap yarn around twice, not just ... | |
| kniting a swatch | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I am going to knitting camp. One of the homework assignments is to knit a 6x6 stockinette swatch. ... A: It depends what the swatch is for. If it is only to determine your gauge then just estimate (use the ... | |
| Converting a pattern from 12 ply to 8 ply | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: I wish to convert a great pattern that is currently 12 ply to 8 ply. How do I go about doing that? ... A: 12 ply and 8 ply are British terms comparable to U.S. aran wt. and D.K. wt. 12 ply knits at about ... | |
| knitting | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a pattern for a sweater but do not understand the numbers in the brackets. eg 1st Row. P1 ... A: The numbers in brackets refer to the various sizes. For the first (smallest size), P1, K3--the ... | |
| shaping neck on a vest | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm finishing the back of Portland Tweed Vest in the CIY Autumn book 2. I'm having trouble ... A: This is how to work it: Determine the center 21 sts, place a split ring marker either side of these. ... | |
| knitting wrap question | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting my first pair of slipper socks and am stuck on "k next st and wrap tog". I ... A: It means that the next stitch you knit you should first put your needle through the wrap below the ... | |
| Knitting-shape sleeves & neck | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: On a child's vest the inst are: keeping cont of pat, dec 1 st at armhole edge on next & foll. alt ... A: The wording here is a bit confusing. "..every 4th row from previous dec.." Which previous decrease? ... | |
| Shaping back neck and shoulders | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I've gotten stuck on a knitting pattern at the point where I'm supposed to shape the neck and ... A: The number "19 sts" refers to the number of stitches you will have left after doing the previous ... | |
| Problem understanding the pattern | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm making this baby sweater and had to stop at "Shape Sleeves" of the pattern (cast on 19 (21:23) ... A: The sweater is worked like a letter "T" So you cast on for the front and work up to the underarm. ... | |
| Wrapped in Ragg Pattern | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a pattern from Mary Maxim: Wrapped in Ragg. I am stuck on this section: **To Shape ... A: Is this worked length-wise from the bottom up? Sounds like you work the 5 sts. then work an armhole. ... | |
| Berry Pattern Stitch | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: Fiber trends a Berry Cute Hat. I can't get the berry stitch correct. k5b slipping stitch 4 rows ... A: Sorry, the directions as written above make no sense to me. Please send the directions for the ... | |
| sizing of boy's raglan sweater, instructions are for a size too large | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I found instructions for a boy's raglan sweater but it is a 7/8 size, chest measurement 29 1/2". I ... A: The easiest way to change the size would be to use a d.k. wt. yarn with a gauge at 5.5 sts. per inch ... | |
| converting adult pattern to child's size | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I made my daughter a short-sleeved swing cardigan and my granddaughter wants one like it. How can I ... A: Sorry, the link wouldn't work for me. Basically there are two ways to change the size. Use the ... | |
| Lacework | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Susan, I asked another expert but I don’t think I was communicating my problem to her correctly. I ... A: The directions written above will work for 16 sts. But, there is one more increase (YO) than ... | |
| knitting with 2 strands of yarn held together | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Just a silly question, my patter says to knit with 2 strands of yarn held together. So do i need to ... A: It's easiest to knit with 2 strands if you have 2 separate skeins of yarn. Try to find the center of ... | |
| How To Figure Out Pattern | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Jaeger- JB39 - Natalie - Trinity Pattern Reads as follow: This is the basic pattern that I’m ... A: When ever you add a stitch to each end you will incorporate that stitch into the pattern. I don't ... | |
| Adagio stole pattern | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: 3rd Row: * K 3, yarn over (y o), slip (sl) the next st as if to P, repeat from * across row ending ... A: In row 3: You are making increases without any decreases. Every "yo" will be an increase. Row 4: A ... | |
| increases/decreases with lace | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I work with my own homespun and couldn't find a pattern I liked so I am doing my own. I am doing a ... A: I am not understanding the pattern you have written above. Is row 1: K2*yo,k3 pass 1st k stitch ... | |
| abreviation on SIRDAR pattern 3021 matinee coats 3-6 months 20'' | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: please can you help, this is an enquiry for an elderly lady, i am personally not knowledgeable on ... A: Looks like the pattern is telling you to change needle size. But size 9 or 12 is non-existent in US ... | |
| Cannot understand pattern instructions | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm knitting baby booties and am at the edging part. The pattern says: (RS) join in yarn C and K27 ... A: After knitting the 27 sts. you should pick up and knit 14 sts. along the left edge:Rotate your ... | |
| unable to understand pattern for babies cardigan | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I am currently knitting a babies cardigan, the back is done and both fronts are done including ... A: Usually, the button bands are worked last, after the neckband. Maybe you knit the button band as one ... | |
| Gauge | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I am getting very frustrated with my gauge. I have knitted for several years and have been ... A: You could look for a sock pattern written for sport or d.k. wt. yarn. That would have a gauge ... | |
| change yarn weight for a sweater pattern | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: How do I change the yarn weight different then what the pattern calls for? sample: Pattern calls ... A: Might you mean a D.K.or sport weight for "middle weight"? If you want to have control over the size ... | |
| Sirdar pattern #3421 | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: On row 4 - pearl row: Sl, *p1, yrn, p2tog, p1, p2togtbl, yrn, p2, rep from * to last 8 sts, p1 yrn, ... A: The pattern should come out, meaning, for every increased stitch (the "yrn") there exist an ... | |
| shape neck: raglan sweater | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: ok I am at at standstill my pattern says to knit front of sweater, end with p,row,which I did, then ... A: Leave the remaining 21 on a holder or spare needle. Next row (WS): starting with 10 sts. P2tog, ... | |
| adapting a pattern | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Bernat pattern (booklet # 530112 - Fair Isle hat and sweater, and a swingy pleated skirt. ... A: The easiest way to get a larger size using a smaller pattern is to use a larger gauge by using a ... | |
| Knitting | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: How does one do this, and what is WR....RC right cross (to work a cable), as in: cross 2 R I am ... A: Where is "WR" abbreviation? "RC" is a "right cross" in a cable where you slip the first half of the ... | |
| Avoiding steps on sleeveless top | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a sleeveless top and when I try to bind off the arm hole I end up with steps. The ... A: I can suggest two things: First is the slipped stitch. Working across the row before you'll be doing ... | |
| how do i weave colours in the middle of a row | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I am new to knitting and mostly have been knitting scarves. But not i want to knit a small ... A: Yes, you are correct. You will need 3 balls of yarn. One for the first border, one for the middle ... | |
| knitting baby socks from "cute knits' by Sue Whiting | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I am having real problems trying to use the patterns in this book, I typed the authors name into my ... A: Sounds from your description that you're doing a "short row heel"? When you "wrap " a stitch you ... | |
| Shaping Neck on baby singlet | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm on my very first knitting project, a baby singlet in 6 month old size. I'm up to shaping the ... A: You have done everything correctly so far. The part about "continue on last 21 sts." means to ... | |
| YON before slip stitch | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Susan, I am knitting the same pattern as you describe in your posting of 1/3/10, and I am wondering ... A: "yon", "yfwd", "Yrn" all create one more stitch caused by the yarn going over or around the needle ... | |
| Markers | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a Cotton Baby Doll Top. I have cast on and did garter stitch for the 1st 10 row. Then ... A: You should place the marker onto the needle, not on the stitch. When you work the next row you just ... | |
| knitting sleeves | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a sweater (my first time) and I am stuck. I am trying to do the sleeve part of ... A: Yes, it helps seeing the photo of the sweater. You have worked in the round up to underarm on maybe ... | |
| knitting sleeves | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a sweater (my first time) and I am stuck. I am trying to do the sleeve part of ... A: I am wondering what type of construction this sweater is. Are the 84 sts the body? How many stitches ... | |
| worsted wool | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginning knitter. I have been googling questions about wool and yarn. I believe I have an ... A: I've never seen the term "@45" after worsted. Worsted spun and worsted wt mean different things. ... | |
| Baby jumper on circular needles | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I am fairy new to knitting and trying to finish a modified version of the Baby Jumper at ... A: These are confusing directions.Sounds like it might have been translated from another language. ... | |
| knitting | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My row says: k4. *yfwd.k3. sl1k. k2tog. psso. k3. yfwd. k1 repeat from *to last 3 sts. k3. I can do ... A: A "yfwd" will give you an extra stitch. You get rid of one yfwd by "k2tog" that is, knit 2 together. ... | |
| Checkerboard Slippers (knitted) | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I found a pattern for slippers I want to use but there is a term/technique I am not familiar with. ... A: When you're instructed to do this at the beginning of EVERY row, then it means to carry the yarn ... | |
| waste yarn | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been knitting for a long time, but, my latest project says to use a provisional cast-on with ... A: A Provisional cast-on is something that will be taken out later. This is useful when you want live ... | |
| Right & wrong side of article | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: How do I determine what is the right side or the wrong side of the article I am knitting. The ... A: Ultimately, you can decide which side you like the best and designate that as a "right side". Place ... | |
| Dropped stitch on circular needles | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am making a knitting bag. It is 260 cast on stitches on circular needles. I've had to start over ... A: If a stitch dropped completely down including the cast on , it is very hard to pick up. You might ... | |
| understanding pattern directions | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I am new to Knitting and want to make a stripped beret the problem is I get the first 2 rows then it ... A: The numbers in the brackets refer to the different sizes. In "(k5[5:6]," the first 5 is knit 5 for ... | |
| shape neck and shoulders for sleeveless knitted top | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I scrolled through many previously asked/answered questions, but didn't find anything specific for ... A: Here's a breakdown of how many sts. you'll be loosing for each row: 1: 56 sts. -4 -26 =26 sts 2: 26 ... | |
| shape neck and shoulders for sleeveless knitted top | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I scrolled through many previously asked/answered questions, but didn't find anything specific for ... A: Row 1 (rs):b.o. 4 , work to center 26 sts, b.o. the center 26 sts, work to end of row. row 2 ... | |
| Sweater too big | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I just finished knitting a wool/silk cable pattern sweater. It was slightly big prior to blocking ... A: Consult the label on the yarn you used for washing directions.If label advised hand wash only , then ... | |
| knitted item too large | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I knitted a Christmas stocking for my Granddaughter. I thought I had carefully checked the gauge ... A: Yes, if the yarn was wool (not superwash wool) you can felt it . The agitation and hot water in the ... | |
| Casting off | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions: 1. I've just completed an afghan and am ready to cast off. I know how to ... A: You will have a lot of stitches. So use a long circular needle. Place stitch markers when a ... | |
| shaping | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: "Hi I have come to part of the pattern instructions and can't make any sense of them, this part is ... A: How many stitches are you starting with before the first b.o.? Is it 59? Is this a raglan? If you ... | |
| increasing is not simetryc | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I CO 38 sts, and knitted my project in moss st. Pattern said that I need to increase 1st at the ... A: Hmmmm Only other thing I can think of what's doing it is the yarn itself. Single plys or a yarn ... | |
| increasing is not simetryc | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I CO 38 sts, and knitted my project in moss st. Pattern said that I need to increase 1st at the ... A: You should increase at the beginning and end of the same row. Which type of increase you choose ... | |
| rolling edges | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I have completed my edge on the cardigan I am knitting. It is rolling so I don't want to attach it ... A: Knitting a row, then purling a row is called "stockinette" stitch. It will roll no matter what you ... | |
| continental or english? | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: You have helped me recently, and I thank you again for that. I don't have a problem at the moment, ... A: It would be beneficial to be proficient using both methods. When working fair Isle or stranded ... | |
| buttons and assessories | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Made fingerless gloves,from an old sirdar pattern.this was ok .but the instructions for the mitt ... A: I have a shop, so I always think it's better to buy from the small local yarn shop. But if you have ... | |
| don't know pattern instructions | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Made fingerless gloves,from an old sirdar pattern.this was ok .but the instructions for the mitt ... A: You could have a smaller row gauge than the pattern designer. You can work in extra "even" rows to ... | |
| question about reading a pattern | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm working on my first sweater. It's a raglan design (Norah Gaughan's "Kaari), and I've run into a ... A: The "neck edge" means the edge closest to the 18 stitches on holder. You cannot bind off at the end ... | |
| choosing the right yarn for specific project | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I am about to undertake a floor length sweater which will be a major project and expense so I want ... A: Hmmm. I agree with your thinking a blend. Other factors to consider are the gauge. A finer wt.yarn ... | |
| not understanding patterns | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: hand knit Danbury Hooded Sweater Jacket pattern number 60588 This is the first thing other than a ... A: Perhaps this pattern wasn't a good first sweater for you. For working the right front you can work ... | |
| pattern problem | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am fairly new at knitting. How do you do SSK,yo, k2 and how do you yo on a purl side? The only ... A: Yes, there are directional decreases that you want to reverse in order to have them present as being ... | |
| Knitting Question | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: Please explain the directions in capital letters: Row 11: k5,*K IN BAR BEFORE NEXT STITCH, k1 ... A: To knit into the bar is conventionally called a "M1" . It is a type of increase. With your left ... | |
| attatching a sleeve | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I am sewing a mans sweater together, I have sewn the shoulders to the back and front but I am having ... A: It sounds like the pattern wants you to attach the sides of the sleeve (right before you began the ... | |
| reversing shaping for left front piece | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm an experienced knitter and have made several garments, but this is the first with left and right ... A: This is a well written question. Yes, you can work both sides at once, but you must be sure to keep ... | |
| child's knitted sweater | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Knitting "First Christmas Pullover Hoodie" from redheart.com.(WR1890) I knitted the back and bound ... A: At the neckline you will continue with the same ball you're using and knit 22 sts, k2tog. Now just ... | |
| Sweater Help | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm working on my first sweater. I have completed the back and front. The next step is neck ... A: ok, 1:(right side) work across 23sts . Drop that ball of yarn. Use another ball and bind off center ... | |
| Work Even | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm working on a Cabled Cardigan from Vermont Fiber Designs and have finished the band at the waist. ... A: Exactly as worded above the directions are contradictory. It says to "work even for 2 rows" work ... | |
| V neck shaping | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: The directions for this V neck stockinette stitch sweater state "Bind off center 3 sts. Attach ... A: When you're calculating how many to bind off to get to the center 3 sts, count them as you lift the ... | |
| shaping shoulders | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a sweater. Under shaping shoulders it says to "with WS facing, join yarn at the right ... A: Without the complete instructions in front of me, I am guessing the left shoulder edge was b.o. in ... | |
| knitting | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am knitting a rolled neck sweater, which I have never done before. Pattern says knit to desired ... A: How tightly it rolls depends on your yarn and how tightly you're knitting. I have done sweaters ... | |
| Knit help! | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Cast on 80 sts. 1st row: (WS). K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2. 2nd row: K2. *yfwd. K2. Pass yfwd over ... A: "yfwd" means to bring yarn between the two needles to the front of your work. In knitting the next ... | |
| Lose track of which way I'm going when knitting | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I've just started to knit. After I set a project down, then pick it up later sometimes I get ... A: Always finish a row. Don't stop and put down your work in the middle of a row. But, if you do have ... | |
| help with interpreting pattern for Clasica Coat | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: What does this mean? "keeping 2 sts at each end in st st, work in k1, p1 rib for 1/2"" Actually, ... A: Always knit the first 2 and last 2 stitches of every right side row. Always Purl the first 2 and ... | |
| gloves | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I want to make a pair of gloves, on my right hand I have an amputated thumb. I am trying to figure ... A: Basically, you can just knit straight up from the wrist(cuff) you don't have to increase for a ... | |
| knitting alterations | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Pattern calls for two different yarns. Body %26 sleeves in Lion Brand Homespun or any bulky weight ... A: Good question. Meaning, it's hard to know without the pattern giving you gauge information for the ... | |
| hem on aran cardigan | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My pattern says cast on in 4mm needles, thumb method, knit 4 rows, change to 5mm and proceed in ... A: I could suggest several solutions to try: 1. Work more rows in garter than just 4. 2. Go down even ... | |
| raglan sleeves | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm an experienced knitter (mostly fisherman knit) and have made many sweaters with no pattern; just ... A: I would refer you to the book KNITTING FROM THE TOP by Barbara G. Walker. It contains information ... | |
| Seaming | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to seam my first knitted sweater with set-in sleeves. I used instructions on-line about ... A: You shouldn't have to ease in that much for a sleeve. Unless, it should have pleats in it?? Did your ... | |
| Changing a stitch in a pattern | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have found a pattern I like for wristlets. There is a mock cable stitch in it (mutiple of 4 sts). ... A: Since the hat is in ribbing , it should stretch a lot. The 14" measurement is probably unstretched. ... | |
| Changing a stitch in a pattern | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have found a pattern I like for wristlets. There is a mock cable stitch in it (mutiple of 4 sts). ... A: You should do a gauge swatch in the stitch pattern you intend to use. Cables tend to pull in making ... | |
| Sirdar abbreviations | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm having major problems with a baby cardigan pattern. I think the problem is in the rows with ... A: You only want to create one extra stitch when ever you "yfwd" or "yrn" The reason your pattern is ... | |
| knitting- wrong side vs. right side | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a beginner and have been knitting only a short time. For some reason, if I put a project down ... A: After you cast on and knit one row, designate a "right" side and attach a locking stitch marker or ... | |
| making a knitted throw larger | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a pattern for a Willow Creek Throw from the Lion Brand Website. The finished size is approx ... A: This is a math question. You are given the # of balls required for 38 X 48, or 1824 s.i. (square ... | |
| add an edge | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I finishing up a scraf made from my stash yarn. I didn't plan on needing an edge. Now I need to add ... A: The simplest edge I can think of would be a single crochet edge. Also, a backwards, or crab stitch ... | |
| Knitting mock cable gloves | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: pattern says to TWIST and the special abbreviation for this is: Twist=yon.K3 Pass yon over the 3 ... A: If I could see the pattern you're trying to do I could tell you. From the written directions above, ... | |
| intarsia or fair isle | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to knit a skull motif on my son's sweater and I am unsure if I should use fair isle method or ... A: Good question. Maybe a combination. Intarsia starting at the chin, then work in stranding for the ... | |
| knitting with 2 strands, getting twisted | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Susan, I'm knitting an afghan which uses 2 strands of yarn together. My yarns keep getting twisted ... A: I'm not sure what technique you're using. If you are knitting every stitch using the 2 strands held ... | |
| shaping with circular needles | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I am knitting a pants pattern for an infant (Dale of Norway pattern). The waistband is a k1, p1 ... A: Although the directions seem odd, you do exactly what it says. You should work 6 sts. and turn. That ... | |
| best yarn to use | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Recently I found out about Soldiers Angels and there need for blankets. What yarn would you ... A: Check with the program and see if they have suggestions for their project. Wool is a good choice for ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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". ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| ???? 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 * ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Knitting
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susan wills
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Expertise
Anything hand knitting related.Cannot answer machine knitting questions or frame knitting questions. Fiber /history related.
Experience
Professional knitter, finisher for over 25 years. Worked as professional knitting editor, teacher , knitwear designer for over 10 years. I now own a yarn shop.I'll tell you what I'd do. If I don't know , I will tell you that.Background in fiber history/quilts/sewing/spinning as well.
Organizations
Handweavers guild of Boulder, Co.
Publications
Published designer: Knit Style, Cast on, Knitters, INKNITTERS. Edited for McCall's Needleworks Magazine.
Education/Credentials
Self-taught.
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