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| knitted pillow with Trojan logo | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My grandson is a diver at USC. He would like me to knit him a pillow with the Trojan logo. I have ... A: Using fingering wt. yarn you'd need only 112 sts.for 16" . Since your motif needs 150, you either ...
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| placemat blocking | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I knitted placemats with cotton yarn. Is it better to do "blocking" before using it? If so, what ... A: I only block if it needs it. (Is it a rectangle?-- Is it flat enough for you?) Two ways you can ...
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| Circular Needles | 8/19/2008 |
Q: How do I straighten circular needles? I have used them to make simple scarves but sometimes mid-way ... A: Certain brands of circular needles are more flexible than others. I prefer the Skacel brand. You can ...
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| Curled St st edges on scarf | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Susan, I've knitted a ruffle-edge scarf in St st & short rows. Eventhough I knew better, I didn't ... A: I'm not sure what you're asking. Isn't a ruffle-edge supposed to curl? Stockinette stitch always ...
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| easy ripple or zig zag pattern | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a ripple or a zig zag pattern to knit an afghan. My mom used to crochet and I never ... A: Sounds like "feather and fan" stitch. You can google that and find the directions for the stitch. If ...
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| knitting | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am making a baby blanket, the blanket is almost complete and I realized the first few rows are ... A: Yes, but you'll be off 1/2 st. at each end. For a blanket, it probably won't be noticeable. Snip a ...
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| Purling and fringes | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I want to make a stockinette-tube scarf. I read some directions that said I have to purl. I just ... A: You can knit in the round on a circular needle and you will not have to purl. Fringes are put on ...
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| knitted pillow with Trojan logo | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My grandson is a diver at USC. He would like me to knit him a pillow with the Trojan logo. I have ... A: How big is the motif for the afghan? If you need it to be smaller, use smaller yarn and needles. If ...
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| difference between psso and skpo | 8/3/2008 |
Q: what is the difference between psso and skpo... they are used next to each other in a "trim" for a ... A: "psso" means just pass the slipped stitch over. So in order to do that the directions should have ...
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| reading a knitting pattern | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Am new to knitting (am an avid crocheter for 10ys). Am interested in learning to knit, can do a knit ... A: yo, or yarn over is an increase that leaves a hole. Usually the pattern will then have a decrease ...
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| guage | 7/23/2008 |
Q: "I am a novice knitter. I wanted to knit sweater. I got the pattern from freepatterns.com, and it a ... A: Customarily, the gauge is done in the same pattern stitch with the same size needle as will be used ...
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| knitting | 7/15/2008 |
Q: how do you make this stitch yfwd. k3 pass first st on right hand needle over nesy 2 sts A: Yarn forward by bringing yarn between your needles to front of work. Knit 3 stitches. With your left ...
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| decreases with k2 p2 rib pattern | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I'm learning how to knit and working on one of Bernat's free patterns called easy rib hat and scarf ... A: Work the 2tog as the first stitch of the 2. Does that make sense? If you have a p and k st. then ...
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| Knitting | 7/3/2008 |
Q: What does the instruction C3Bdec and C3Fdec mean? I think it might have something to do with cable ... A: Is there a comma between the "C3B" and "dec"? C3B means to put 3 sts. onto a cable needle, hold to ...
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| Cardigan Pattern | 7/2/2008 |
Q: How do you continue in the established pattern if you are increasing 1 st? How do you "work even in ... A: If you are increasing sts. at the edge, you want to incorporate them into your ongoing pattern. It ...
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| how to knit with two threads from one skein | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a one pound skein from Lion's Brand that is to make a hooded baby blanket. It said that the ... A: You can use both the center and outside ends. Dive both index fingers into the skein from each end, ...
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| Turn and decreasing question | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I'm relatively new to knitting and am knitting a babies sweater. I'm working the front and have ... A: You should only decrease at the neck edge.That will be in the middle of your piece (near where you ...
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| Turn and decreasing question | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I'm relatively new to knitting and am knitting a babies sweater. I'm working the front and have ... A: You are to dec. at neck edge every row for 4 times. So you'll need to p2 tog at the beginning of ...
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| Knitting around a post | 6/25/2008 |
Q: When attempting to knit a baby cap the instructions say to "knit around the post" but in looking ... A: I have only encountered "around the post" as a crochet term. In crochet, to crochet "around the ...
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| Knitting | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am a novice knitter. I like to knit sweater for my 12 month old baby. I have knitting book, which ... A: Well,the easy answer is that you can always knit the 2 year size.They'll be growing into it! But, ...
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| Knitting Pattern Directions | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Susan, My pattern is as follows; R2; k2 *k1 and sl back to LH needle, lift next 7 sts, one at a ... A: You can think of it that way. Actually, a double yarn over is just one loop that goes twice around ...
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| yarn | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have inherited 7-3.5 oz skeins of "vintage" Caron Wintuk Orlon yarn. I know this is just an ... A: The way to find out is to knit a test swatch. Use US size 7 or 8 needles, cast on about 30 sts. and ...
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| bottom part curl up | 5/29/2008 |
Q: when I started St sts, I noticed that bottom part (cast on row + first few rows) curled up. I wish ... A: Yes, Stockinette stitch will curl toward the knit side at top and bottom. More of the yarn is on the ...
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| sl1k? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what this means? looked everywhere and when I type it in keeps coming up ssk, is ... A: It could mean slip 1 knitwise, or it could be a typo. Is it used in the pattern where a decrease ...
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| yfwd | 5/8/2008 |
Q: HELP! pattern says cast on 4 sts/knot 1st row and 2nd row says K2,yfwd knit to end of row rep last ... A: This is the famous diagonal washcloth pattern. "yfwd" is yarn forward. Bring the yarn to the front ...
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| knitting | 5/7/2008 |
Q: HELP! I am teaching myself to knit via the internet and the Knitting for Dummies book. There is a ... A: With rt. needle, you go into the next 3 sts. purlwise wrap yarn around needle (like normally) then ...
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| Opal Brazil Baby Set Pattern | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I believe there is an error in this pattern, but I am not sure. When following the directions for ... A: I think the pattern is wrong in the number of sts. to put on holder for the back. If you change that ...
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| Opal Brazil Baby Set Pattern | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I believe there is an error in this pattern, but I am not sure. When following the directions for ... A: I would need to see the pattern to help you. From your description, I'm not sure of the ...
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| Reading Knitting Chart | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Help! I'm trying to figure out which rows to repeat on a scarf. The chart can be found @ straw.com ... A: The chart is telling you to work rows 1 - 24, then repeat rows 5 -24 until you have 468 rows. Have ...
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| decreasing | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm making a billed cap (like a baseball cap). The directions say: "Begin decreases using the ... A: Without seeing the pattern, I think yeah, somehow they want you to be aware you're working either a ...
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| ???? I'm a new knitter | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am "attempting to knit a baby sweater" HELP..I had to cast on 39 st.w/sz.10 needle for a seed ... A: Seed stitch is k 1 stitch, p1 stitch alternately across the row. On the next row, you p the knit ...
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| neckline | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to adapt the neckline of a Rowan pattern to be a little less revealing. It's a divided ... A: I'm not sure why it's looking messy to you. Always keep one stitch at the neckline edge in st. ...
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| vertical stripes | 3/24/2008 |
Q: there is any possibility to produce vertical color stripes in knitted fabrics.... A: Yes.There are several techniques. Stranding, by carrying 2 different colors across the row. You ...
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| knitting | 3/21/2008 |
Q: what does it mean when it ays sts at the same time A: For your particular pattern, I would need to see more of the pattern. But, generally "at the same ...
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| Picking up stitches off a rectangle base | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am making a knitted tote that will be felted. I have a pattern calling for 50 stitches on round ... A: I like to pick up 1 stitch in from the edge. It will be felted later and you won't see stitches ...
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| stitch markers, holders | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a collar for a sweater I am making and at 3 points throughout the collar the pattern ... A: I need more information to understand what you are asking. Ring markers are placed onto the needle ...
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| knitting books | 3/5/2008 |
Q: If you know good knitting books for beginners, would you please recommend me some? Thank you in ... A: I like KIDS LEARN TO KNIT even for adults. It has large illustrations;you can see exactly what the ...
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| ribbing | 3/4/2008 |
Q: the ribbing for the back of the child's sweater says: Cast on 87 stitches Row 1..(RS) K1. *P1. Rep ... A: I'm assuming this is just a 1X1 rib and you typed in Row 1 wrong. Row 1: should have the repeat * ...
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| adding stitches | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I'm picking up up stitching for the first time and I'm making a scarf.simple as that but i started ... A: Make sure that before your needle enters the first stitch, you push your yarn away, or to the back ...
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| which people first discovered knitting? | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I am very curious as to which nation is first credited for having discovered hand knitting, and ... A: I haven't seen anything earlier than 17th century for Greeks. Nalbinding fabric is often confused ...
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| Fastening off | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am fairly new at knitting. May pattern says "Place stitches on a holder and fasten off" I feel ... A: This is not a standard term: putting sts. on holder and "fasten off" The pattern writer might want ...
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| re:knitting with multiple colors- | 2/26/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me any pointers on using multiple colors of yarn at one time. i ... A: Are you carrying all the colors across the row, or are you working an intarsia pattern ? Do the ...
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| which people first discovered knitting? | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am very curious as to which nation is first credited for having discovered hand knitting, and ... A: No one knows is the short answer. Old fragments once thought to be knitting placed it in sixth ...
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| Interpreting a pattern | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater and it saids to cast on stitches. First Row it reads: K0. *K3. (yo. K2tog) 5 ... A: In this case then, the "K0" means to knit 0 since you're making the largest size. You would then ...
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| Moss Stitch and decreasing | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater and the moss stitch is at the top of the sweater. The pattern is R 1: K1, ... A: For the first row: since you have 24 sts.(even number) you should be ending with p1. But the pattern ...
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| ribbing | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am knitting a Debbie Bliss pattern and I'm a little confused. If you could help me decipher these ... A: The "rib" refers to whatever rib pattern you have established, or K the knit stitches, P the purl ...
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| Sweater Shaping | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am making my first sweater and I have come to shape armholes. The pattern states: Maintaining ... A: Yes, the math comes out correct. Start with 119. B.O. 10, work across row. Turn. B.O. 10, work ...
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| finishing a scarf | 2/5/2008 |
Q: i just finished knitting scarf but i do not remember how to finish the last loops. im trying to get ... A: This is called "Binding Off" or "casting off". Knit the first two stitches.* Now, using the left ...
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| Yarn requirements for simple afghan | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am going to teach my sister-in-law how to knit. She wants to make a heavy afghan. We are going ... A: If You'll be knitting at 2 sts = 1" then you'll need about 900-950 yds. If you knit it at 2 1/2 to 3 ...
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| Knitting with three strands together | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Susan - I have a pattern that directs me to knit with three strands of yarn together. The pattern ... A: It sounds like the pattern wants you to use 3 strands of A, 3 strands of B and 3 srands of C. Work ...
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| Knitting with three strands together | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Susan - I have a pattern that directs me to knit with three strands of yarn together. The pattern ... A: I'm not sure if you mean that you will be working all three strands held together? Or is this a ...
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| cable sleeves | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am increasing for sleeves and don't understand how to work the increased stitches into the ... A: Work the additional sts. in pattern until you have enough to complete an additional cable. I can't ...
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| blanket | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am fairly new at knitting,and was wondering,I want to make a blanket for my daughter the blanket ... A: Yes, doubling the pattern will give you a blanket twice as big.But, if you want it bigger, but not ...
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| knitting pattern | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I would like to knit a lap afghan with a Harley Davidson emblem on it. I have not had success ... A: You could chart it out yourself.Find a print that you like (you can enlarge it to whatever size you ...
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| felted sweater - what to do with it? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I made a sweater that was way too big and would fit no one I knew, so I knowingly felted it. What ... A: If it's felted completely ( you can't see the knitted stitch ) you will be able to cut it without it ...
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| Adding Stitches | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a sweater pattern that knits the body & sleeve in one piece. To do that the pattern says to ... A: You can do a knit or cable cast on. Or a back loop cast on. Hard to describe in words, but any ...
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| knitting abbreviations | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to knit a spiral scarf with a circular needle, and having a problem to understand the ... A: You should have 219 sts. when you' re finished with the row. You are increasing 1 st. for each st. ...
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| Sleeve instructions | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have the front and back of my first sweater finished. When I got to the sleeve instructions I had ... A: The "o"times is a direction applied to a certain size. Just ignore it if it says"0". So, you should ...
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| Knitting pattern question | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have actually been knitting for about 40 years, but I so don't get this. I am at the wrist end of ... A: "yfwd" would be creating an extra stitch ( a holey lace extra stitch), a YO, and I think "the first ...
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| circular needle length | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I wish to know what difference circular needle length makes. I have 2 knitting project in mind - ... A: You can knit in the round or back and forth using circular needles. If you knit in the round ( a ...
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| Knitting abbreviation help needed | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I am beginning a pair of felted slippers. I am on ROW 1 and it says in the middle of the row:"w & ... A: Wrap and Turn. Look near the beginning of the pattern.You'll usually find terms defined. Slip a st. ...
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| 1x1 knitted mittens? | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am trying to buy my mother a xmas gift - looking into cashmere mittens (from Land's End). in the ... A: 1X1 rib means a knit stitch alternated with a purl stitch. Rib makes for an elastic and dense ...
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| sleeve shorting | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have a knitted sweater which has very long arms.It has an I'm long ribbed cuff which I would like ... A: Yes, assuming the sleeve was knit from the cuff up, you can snip a stitch in the middle of the row ...
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| Knitting a hat and don't know how to join ear flaps | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am making an ear flap hat, I have both of the flaps done but it is telling me to turn work and ... A: At the end of the second ear flap, it is telling you to turn your work so that you can do a knitted ...
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| knitting-binding off a curve | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am working on a purse. The exact pattern is on the web site ... A: To avoid steps, on the row before you will b.o., don't work the very last st. Turn work , sl the ...
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| decreasing in moss stitch | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I did read your answer on decreasing in moss stitch and tried it but did not succeed. My pattern is ... A: Are you to dec. at each edge, or just at one edge? If you haven't planned on an extra edge st., just ...
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| binding off neck shaping | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I am working on my first sweater knitting project and I am on the last rows for the sweater back ... A: I need to know the total number of stitches you have before any neck shaping . Did you mean you ...
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| casting on stitches in the middle of a row | 11/13/2007 |
Q: How to help on above suject. A: Did you mean how to increase? To increase, knit into the front and back of the stitch. Sometimes ...
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| decreases on moss stitch pattern | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I am currently knitting my first moss stitch sweater (not sure I'll ever do this again)...ha ha. I ... A: It will help you in the long run, if you can learn to read your knitting. Knit a stitch and look at ...
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| knitting | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am working on a wallet, and the pattern tells me to "place a marker that will stay on the 4th row ... A: Place a locking or split ring marker (not the solid ring type) on the stitch. This marker will ...
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| Fringe | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I followed your suggestions for knitting a school spirt scarf for my grandaughter. I now want to ... A: Decide how long a fringe you want. Find something rigid that is about that long. A cd case works ...
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| Raglan Sleeves on Irish Knit | 11/4/2007 |
Q: W hen I construct a sweater, I knit the back, one sleeve, the front and the other sleeve. All ... A: The math all looks correct. You aren't crazy, with these numbers you will be 13 rows shorter on the ...
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| Machine Knitting | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I hope this email finds you well. I have been hand knitting off and on for approximately 6 years ... A: I have a bulky Singer 155 single bed knitting machine. I haven't used it in a while. They were quite ...
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| curling edges | 11/1/2007 |
Q: why do the sides of my afghan curl....I do not knit tightly..is there a good solution to this so ... A: Stockinette stitch (knit RS, Purl WS) will always curl.The reason for this is that the knit stitch ...
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| Knitting | 10/31/2007 |
Q: k4 yf slip 1 yb I know this is move yarn to back, yb or move yarn to front, yf. I don't know how to ... A: You should knit 4, then bring your yarn between the two needles to the front of your work.Just move ...
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| Knitting (shaping the neckline) | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I am a new knitter and working on the front piece of a sweater and have come across the shaping ... A: I'll give step by step directions for the smallest size. Sub the correct number for size you are ...
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| Interpreting A Sock Knitting Instruction Line | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a sock pattern that clearly specifies when knitting or purling. Then they threw in a 1 liner ... A: Gee, I would think the ":" means" AS" too.But, I have never run into a sock pattern that purls the ...
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| knitting | 10/27/2007 |
Q: i am knitting the 5 hour baby sweater I am a new knitter.The pattern says cast on 23 sts at the ... A: There are several versions of the 5 hr. baby sweater out there. I don't know what pattern stitch you ...
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| left and right front of the front part of a sweater | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater that changes color every 2 rows the directions for front are to beg neck ... A: The left side would be the side closest to your left arm as you are wearing it.So that would mean ...
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| yarn replacement | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a pattern that calls for a 2 ply DK yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery. I cannot knit with ... A: Yes, you can substitute any yarn that you can knit with and get the gauge that the pattern is ...
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| Knitting gauge | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I have been knitting for years. I am making a sweater for a great grandson size 2-3 years old. The ... A: Sometimes, it's just not possible to match both st. and row gauge . If you have stitch gauge, then ...
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| Knitting gauge | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have been knitting for years. I am making a sweater for a great grandson size 2-3 years old. The ... A: Hmmm.. Taos is a worsted wt. so is the 1824 Mission Falls superwash wool. Make sure it isn't the ...
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| Stuck on Knitting Pattern | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I'm working on a bodice piece for a top. Here's the directions I'm stuck on: cast on 6 sts. Row 1 ... A: The directions want you to place a marker on the needle after the first two knit sts. It goes ...
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| Binding off | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am a beginning knitter, and I am confused about instructions for binding off. I am finishing the ... A: Yep,you're interpreting correctly. One side will have 1 more row than the other. This won't have ...
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| school spirit stripped scarf | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I would like to knit a scarf in worsted weight in my granduaghter's school colors. I want to knit it ... A: You can either knit it in the round on a circular needle (you'll knit every round), or flat on ...
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| Looking for a kitted pattern | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I appreciated your quick response & help on continental knitting & I listened to you. So here I am ... A: I have a pattern here in the shop by Nancy Lindberg called "Family of Vests" NL18. It is a single ...
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| Adagio Collar Stole | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I found the Adagio Collar Stole pattern on the internet. Would it be possible to elaborate ... A: Sure , I'll try. Send me exactly what the directions say. You might try writing the company or ...
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| guage | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I want knit a child's sweater using Vanna's Choice yarn (light worsterd weight, (14 st) instead of a ... A: Not familiar with this yarn, but worsted wt. would knit at about 20 -21 st. per 4 inches. A dk wt. ...
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| Knitting in multiple colors | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Is there any way to hide the "float"? When I go from one color to another, how do I hide the other ... A: This is much easier to show, than to describe in writing. Philosopher's Wool has a great book on how ...
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| knitted afghan edge | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I would like to add an edging to the afghan that I am knitting in panels. Can I do this without ... A: Sorry I am late answering your question. I was away for a week and have just returned today. A ...
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| join | 10/5/2007 |
Q: When the patterns read "cast on 64 sts and join" how do you join on circular needles.? What does ... A: Sorry if it took me some time to answer. I was away on vacation for the past week and just returned ...
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| Knitting | 9/29/2007 |
Q: The directions say to work waffle stitch over a multiple of 2 sts and I'm working in the round. The ... A: "Multiple of 2 sts" means that to follow these pattern instructions you'll need an even number of ...
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| Knitted Zig Zag Blanket! How To? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Maybe you can help! I am looking for a zig zag pattern, My goal is to make a large zig zag knitted ... A: It's probably some variation of the "Feather and Fan" or "Old Shale" stitch. Here's one version: ...
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| yarn over on purl row and how to knit them off | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I am knitting a sweater that has a yoke with yo on purl row and also p 2 tog in back. I looked up ... A: A YO will add a stitch. P2 tog will decrease one stitch. Make sure that when you yo on a purl row ...
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| knitting | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I'm learning how 2 knitt I'm right handed I know how 2 cast on put when I do the english or ... A: Everyone learns at different speeds. English or American knitting is carrying the working yarn in ...
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| knitting a tank sweater | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My question is about a tank sweater that I amm kniiting. This sweater has a split neck as in a v ... A: Good question! Shoulders are sloped getting higher toward the neck edge.You do not perform any dec. ...
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| Continental Knitting | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am looking for free instructions for continental knitting. I hear that you can knit faster than ... A: From my experience, you'll be faster knitting with the technique you're most accustomed to. ...
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| knitting in the round | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am just finishing a "top down" pullover and I would like to do a decorative finish on the bottom ... A: If your pattern stitch gives a "multiple" plus a certain number of sts. make sure your number of ...
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| BO end of row | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My sweater pattern states work Rt Front as for Left Front, Rev all shaping. I am finding it ... A: You can't bind off at the end of a row without leaving your working end attached to the last ...
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| Knitting with hand-spun yarn | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I can knit. I started to spin my fleece that I washed and dyed. It is looking better the more I ... A: I'd suggest first doing a gauge swatch.Get hold of a knitting gauge that has holes for sizing ...
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| reading charts | 9/2/2007 |
Q: first time working on circular needles. love it. I am working on a child sweater from Bernat Best ... A: The "blanks" are where you should do a dec. If no specific dec. method if mentioned do whichever ...
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| Knitting a colored patterned | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have never used a second color in a knitting pattern. I have the "cross stitched" pattern for the ... A: I'm assuming you're doing intarsia color knitting as opposed to stranded color knitting. Always pick ...
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| knitting | 8/26/2007 |
Q: How do I add a pattern to a finished item? I have seen it done but do not remember what it is called ... A: I need more information. Do you want to add a color motif pattern on top of already knitted fabric? ...
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| How to knit one side of neck and then go back and knit the other side | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My pattern says to place a marker at each side of centre 16 stitches. Work to the first marker and ... A: The center 16 sts. are usually put onto a holder allowing for a lower front neckline. Sometimes this ...
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