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Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles

beachwatts — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:44 GMT

I was a huge fan of Addi turbo knitting needles but always struggled with gauge. I have been knitting for 23 years and never had issues with gauge. I went to lys to buy the size 10 of the Addi turbo. My wonderful knitting expert said that the Addi turbo are slightly larger than the us standard knitting needles. She suggested I try the Denise. I tried them and absolutely love them. No issues with gauge at all.

Has anyone had any experiences with the Denise knitting needles? Want some advise before I buy the kit.

Thanks so much. Happy Knitting!!

Finishing Raglan Sweater "Arms"

jamiefinne — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:25 GMT

Hello Everyone, I just finished knitting my first sweater and have started peiceing it together. I used the mattress stich along to seam up the sides of the sweater however now I am up to adding the sleaves and am unsure how to properly attach them. If anyone has advice or a good link for reference I would greatly appreciate it. I want to finish the sweater soon.

Thank you,
Jamie in NJ

Scarf Lace Pattern.

Angie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:01:57 GMT

Hello,

I am a beginner knitter. I read the free above pattern and have a question and hope you can help answer!

The pattern uses SSSK and it seems to me you keep decreasing by doing the Slip stich 3 times and Knit them all toghether in one stich. Could you please explain further. Here is the link to the pattern: http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/29337.aspx

You can email me at angie.tran@cox.net

Thanks so much for your help!

Regards,

Angie

Every Way Wrap

JanJ@15 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:35:08 GMT

Does anyone have a yarn substitution for the Every Way Wrap? The Zaol Canon yarn specified is impossible to locate. Thanks in advance.

traduction des modèles

catlyne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:23:35 GMT

je me suis inscrite depuis peu à knitting... j'aimerai savoir comment avoir les descriptions de patrons en français ?

merci de me répondre

catlyne

traduction des modèles

catlyne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:23:24 GMT

je me suis inscrite depuis peu à knbitting... j'aimerai savoir comment avoir les descriptions de patrons en français ?

merci de me répondre

catlyne

YARN TWISTING WHILE KNITTING

DONADUCK — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:16:44 GMT

I'M A NEW KNITTER PEOPLE. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I AM DOING WRONG ON MY OWN.NO LUCK. I CAN CAST ON FINE AND DO EITHER KNIT OR PURL ,EVEN BOTH .THE PROBLEM IS THIS , THE YARN FROM SKEIN TO MY PROJECT KEEPS ON TWISTING AND I HAVE TO LET MY WORK DANGLE SO IT CAN UNWIND. IS THIS NORMAL AND I AM CONCERNED FOR NOTHING? PLEASE HELP A NEW KNTTER ,I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP.

Repetitive Strain Injury and Knitting Withdrawail

northof60knitter — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:21:53 GMT

Any strategies on how to cope with a repitive strain injury that is imposing some serious knitting withdrawal. So far I have tried knitting for very short periods of time on small projects such as socks. This had helped and hopefully will get me through the worst of it, but if anyone else has suffered through this I would love to hear from them.

Skull motif cap

keamac — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:16:28 GMT

Is it possible to get the pattern for the skull motif cap you mention in the newsletter

how to avoid hem curl-up in stockinette stitch

knits4dani — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:37 GMT

I am knitting a sweater ("Kints" Fall 2007 Tilted Duster by Nora Vaughan). The body is kint top-down, largely in 2 by 2 rib but with side panels that are made of stockinette stitch and which give a flaring effect to the sweater.

As I was hemming, I realized that the stockinette sections are curling up quite a bit -- whereas the ribbed sections are not. I should have thought of this before embarking on this project....I'm not sure what to do to fix it so the sweater still looks good. Any thoughts on how to fix?

Danielle in Ottawa

yarn for Alan Dart pattern

tgboris — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:33:02 GMT

I am interested in starting the Alan Dart pattern "Wuv You". They are the cutest baby plush toys I've seen but I can't find the yarn to get the right effect. He calls if "of towelling effect DK yarn" and latter in the pattern he calls it "MS towelling yarn".

Does anyone know where to get this yarn or what yarn to use to get the same effect?

Discontinued Yarn

Afghan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:42:06 GMT

I am an idiot. I started a baby afghan knowing I would run out of yarn but thought it would be no problem....it's a common yarn available anywhere. Little did I know it was discontinued, and now the only way I can get some is go searching for someone who has some left. It's Bernat Baby Coordinates in the Lemon color. The still make Lemon Custard, but it's a pale yellow and Lemon is a brighter yellow - has a silverish thread running through it. I need just a little more than a skein to finish my project. I checked with Bernat, but they had nothing to offer. Anybody have some left in their stash?

Inserting buttonholes in a cardi

Joan@65 — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:24:54 GMT

Hi! I'm knitting a lovely cardigan and when I got to the point of adding buttonholes to the left front I realized that I've never done this before - I can't figure out how to cast back ON the two stitches I bound off on the previous row to make the buttonhole. I've tried a couple of options within my sphere of knowledge but nothing has worked. I'm sure it's an easy process and I'm going to go "duh!!" when you tell me how it's done... any help will be appreciated. Thanks!!...............Joan

How knit sweater without seams? Comfy Colors Cardi Lion Brand Baby Sweater

beefi8 — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:37:19 GMT

Can anyone give me advice on how to convert a pattern so that it is knit without seams? Do you know of a KAL for this pattern either here or on Ravelry? I just ordered yarn from Lion Brand and can't wait to start this sweater. I would like to try my had at knitting without seams.....

Tammie

Patterns

Chris_Cabala — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:25:24 GMT

Recently, the Lion Brand Yarn website made ALL of their patterns available for free. Is there any chance Interweave Knits is going to do the same thing soon?

twisted sister

Ellen S@2 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:35:44 GMT

I ripped out all my stitching and started the project (a hat) over because the knitting was twisted on the needle. I casted on 200 stitches and statred over. Now I have about 4 rows done and the knitting is twisted again!!! What am I doing wrong that this keeps happening, so that I can prevent it?

help undoing kitting w/o loosing work

PamelaR@3 — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:19:17 GMT

i've k'd when i should've p'd and vice verse a for three rows. i don't want to lose the other 196 rows i've done correctly. this is my first knitting project. please help me quickly.

Brides-Sachet-Purse by Laura Rintala

margaret@79 — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:20:12 GMT

Brides-Sachet-Purse by Laura Rintala is a download offered on this site. I need help with finishing this pattern. I am totally lost on the leaf pattern. I have taken it to my knit shop and they are lost as well. My daughter is getting married August 22 and I would love her to have this beautiful piece. Can anyone help? Margaret

Knitting term

Den ise — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:47:50 GMT

Hello - It's ages since I've knitted and have forgotten some terms. CO = cast on, is BO = cast off? What does BO stand for? In the past I've used UK patterns - maybe the terms are a little different to American - or maybe I can't remember basics! Thanks for your help - Denise (Tasmania)

Picking up two stitches at a time

Francesca@3 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:26:54 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to pick up 2 stitches in the same place. I am adding a ruffled edge to my shawl and the directions says to add 2 stitches to every drop stitch along the edge.

Austen Lace Muffler

adonaikam — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:28:17 GMT

I noticed a picture of a 'Austen Lace Muffler' - I have fallen in love with it (well , generally speacking that is)

I was wondering how would one get hold of the patter for this ?

Jasmine

help with finishing hood on Apre's Surf Hoodie

CynthiaN@2 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:17:47 GMT

I am having trouble finishing off the hood on the Apres Surf Hoodie on page 103 of the Summer Interweave Knits 2008 pattern. When it says to to "work the left side of hood first" does that mean left side as you look at the front of the sweater of left side as if you were wearing it? I can't seem to figure out if the short rows are to taper the back of the hood or the front along the trim line of I-cord. Any insight? Thank you

Yarn fiber

ElaineH@2 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:11:00 GMT

I live in florida where its hot, just about every day. I would like to knit something that i could wear when it's hot. Mostly all I can find in the store is acrylic. I would like some yarn that can breathe and keep you cool. Maybe cotton. I'm not sure.

Falling asleep

stitches — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:46:16 GMT

Hello everyone,

My name is stitches and this is the first time writing in a forum. I have been knitting now on and off for about 4 years. I've been noticing for the last 6 months, as soon as I touch the knitting needles I start to go into a deep zone, before I can even complete 3 stitches I can't keep my eyes open, I start to fall asleep. I wonder if anyone has or is going through the same experience? I use to knit at work on my lunch break, but had to stop, I started falling asleep. Now keep in mind I have no sleep disorders, I get plenty of rest and I have no kids. Please help!

Blocking Mittens?

ironic_wife — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:54:47 GMT

Hi all,

I finished my Fiddlehead Mittens and haven't gotten around to blocking them until now.

The question is, how do I block mittens? I would like a homemade solution if possible as I am a penny pincher.

Thanks