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Picking Up Stitches EVENLY

Mildred@2 — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:38:57 GMT

When a pattern asks you to "pick up 3 stitches every 4 rows" does that mean that you pick up 1, 2, 3, skip then start again by picking up 1, 2, 3?

I know this might be basic, but I never seem to 'get' this concept thus, I pick up too many stitches or too little. Can anyone help?

Thanks.

Mildred

Magic loop

Mngrl — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:29:54 GMT

I am trying to knit a wolf using magic loop technique. How do I cast on in middle of pattern? I keep getting huge holes after I join. Any help please! Thanks, Maribeth

I'm lost!!

ba51barron — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:31:47 GMT

I'm new to this site. I stumbled upon it while searching for help with my sweater pattern. I thought I was an intermediate knitter, but I have a sweater patter I can't understand. I appreciate any enlightenment anyone can offer.

The pattern reads: "Shape neck - keeping to pattern work 36 sts, sl center 23 sts onto a st holder, attach 2nd ball and work last 36 sts." (so far so good..I managed this part). "Working separately but at same time, bind off 2 sts at each neck edge twice, then dec one st at same edges every other row once - 31 sts each side. knit 6 rows in garterst. BO all sts

Do I start decreasing on the purl side? I have 36 sts on each side, if I then BO 2 sts twice = 32 sts, then dec 1 = 31 sts. So I only dec once? When do I work with the 23 sts on the stitch holder? The finishing states: "with right side facing and smaller needles, pick up 91 sts along neck edge. knit 6 rows in garter st. BO" Is this where I pick up the 23 stitches?

I'm probably making this harder than it reall is....HELP!

thanx

Magic loop toe down sock

judedude48 — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:28:41 GMT

Hi,

I need help i am doing toe down sock lait gait i did heel gusset one side how do i get to the other side

using magic loop method? Thanks for your help. Lindasade

Magic loop toe down sock

judedude48 — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:28:36 GMT

Hi,

I need help i am doing toe down sock lait gait i did heel gusset one side how do i get to the other side

using magic loop method? Thanks for your help. Lindasade

Q about mirrored-cable swing coat pattern (Knit wear Fall 2012) and use of crocheted chains

June Hampson — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:46:24 GMT

The pattern instructions are to crochet 2 chains to be used for the armhole shaping. I don't understand how they are used. At the appropriate point the instructions are "place next 10 sts on waste yarn for armhole, attach new yarn etc..." Is the purpose of the crochet chain to simply make a thicker " waste yarn" to be threaded through the 10 stitches? If not, how does one place the stitches on the crocheted chain?

Would be grateful for any help from someone who has made this coat.

Many thanks,

June

m1 on 1st round

Carol D — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:11:27 GMT

I am starting a top down sweater that begins with a provisional cast on of 64 stitches. The 1st round tells you to K2, M1 around. I understand how to M1 after I have a few rounds, but can't figure it out in the 1st round. How do I lift the strand of yarn to M1 when all I've done so far is cast on?

need help for book " weekend hat" pg 48

yuuki_kaye — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 03:00:48 GMT

no matter how i read the instruction for the pattern for 4th round, i totally cannot get it at all. pick and knit 1st 4 row below the left needle... you can find this page on the book correction pg 48.....please if anybody can help me to figure it out. thanks.

New knitter - problem

RachaelAdamson — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:12:36 GMT

Hello, I am very new to knitting, teaching myself with on-line videos. I am just starting with the knit stich and was wondering if anyone can tell me why my piece of knitting seems to be getting longer the more rows I do, therefore the end of my knitting is shorter than the row closest to my needle. It is starting to look a bit like a pyramid with the base longer than the top.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Topdown patterns for kids

LisaF@4 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:27:26 GMT

Does anyone know where I could find some topdown sweater patterns for kids? Thanks,Lisa

What stit is this

Blisstone — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:12:21 GMT

Looking for pattern or directions like this scarf from Urban Outfitters

http://m.urbanoutfitters.com/mobile/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25220583&pushId=WOMENS and

http://www.buckle.com/d-y-pieced-scarf/prd-25905TINFK0806/sku-9075560000 from The Buckle

would love to make some similar scarves

Thanks Sandy

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How to tighten first stich for even knitting when turning project

mymomentum — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:47:31 GMT

I'm still kind of new to knitting even though I have been knitting off and on for 8 years... but I'm frustrated that when I knit a row and turn my work, the my first stitch is alway large and loopy. What am I doing wrong? Any and all recommendations welcome. Thank you for your help.

Index of magazine articles?

skitt53 — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:01:00 GMT

Hello,

I recently acquired about 10 years of back issues of Interweave Knits to add to my growing library. I am happily reading through all the excellent articles and wondering if somewhere there is an index of the magazine articles, so I can easily find them again when I need them.

Does anyone know if such a thing exists?

Carrying second color "PLEASE HELP"

MaryD@77 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:10:44 GMT

I am very inexperienced in knitting, and would like to make a pair of "phentex slippers and it has the checkerboard pattern in it, The patterns says" Knit first 6 stitches in light color, then 6 stitches in dark color.Alternate the color every 6th stitch. All rows are knit in the garter stitch". so I don't know what I'm suppose to do when I keep my second color yarn hanging and when I draw it up to knit the second color I have a long string of yarn running along the work, front or back I don't know where to place my yarn when I go from one color to the next so that this isn't happening.

Please help me if you understand my problem, I would love to make these puffy slippers if I could figure out to do it right.

Thanks so much, Mary

First attempt at designing lace curtains....need guidance

knitapeace — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:49:59 GMT

I have been knitting for about 5 years - this however, is my first attempt at lace, and first attempt at designing my own project without a pattern, so I would appreciate whatever guidance might be offered. And I have a couple of questions about determining yardage and needle choice.

Project: I would like to knit lace curtains + valances for two windows. Another matching valance to cover one small shelf in a built-in shelving unit. Opptionally, thinking about adding an inset lace panel in the top of the shower curtain, and if there is enough yarn left over, I might trim some towels with a band of lace.

The lace pattern I've chosen is called "Cabled Feather." A multiple of 18, (minimum of 2 multiples) with 8 row repeat.

As to the design, I was thinking that I would work the first three inches at the bottom in the lace pattern, with the balance of the curtain panel or valance worked in stockinette, interspersed with a verticle line of pearl stitch every 2 inches (or so) across the body; echoing the verticle lines of the bead board of the lower half of the wall. But I'm open to other design suggestions.

Overall, the curtains should have a lacy country feel, allowing plenty of light, while still providing the necessary privacy from the outside. How do I determine what weight yarn would best achieve these goals and which needle size to use?

Cost of course will be a serious consideration. I think cotton or a cotton blend would be a good choice, for washability and durability, though it might make working the lace more difficult. (I want the project to be fun, not a bear!)

Finally, how do I calculate yardage needed for the total project?

Thanks in advance for your help, advice and suggestions!

Debbie R.

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Sewing names on knitted stockings

Pat Croy — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:10:38 GMT

Over the years I have knitted 'tons' of Christmas Stocking for my grandchildren...however, I have sewing initals on one more I need for Christmas Eve...and cannot get the V (for Vincent) to come out looking like that letter

His name is too long...so I have resorted to initials "G V C"....I have the G & C already on the stocking (by using the over cast stitch in the contrasting color...

If anyone can help...I sure would appreciate it...perhaps there is some site I could bring up to see the alphabet

Thanks so much, Pat

Free pattern : Nicholas's Fingerless Gloves

Angel Earthbound — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:21:23 GMT

Dear Sandi Wiseheart or whom it concerns,

I really like Nicholas's Fingerless Gloves. But, I came to a part in the pattern where I'm a little muttled. When doing the right hand glove, I've come to the "RIng Finger:" portion -- It says: "Rnd 1: P1, sl 1, k2, psso, p1, put next 25 sts on waste yarn, pick up and knit 2 sts to cover gap bet ring and middle fingers, knit last 6 sts, CO 2 sts to cover gap bet pinkie and ring fingers " -- the part that bothers me is - didn't I already cover the gap bet the pinkie and ring finger in the "Upper Hand:" section? and where it says to "pick up and knit 2 sts to cover gap bet ring and middle fingers" - shouldn't this be - CO 2 sts to cover gap bet ring and middle fingers? Please let me know what to do. Maybe I'm not understanding the instructions here, but, everything seemed correct up to this point.

Thanks!

Mack

interpreting a pattern, help!!

jen666 — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:59:39 GMT

im totally new to knitting and have started by making a hat with ear flaps, im at the point where it says work 2 [4:4] rows more in stocking stitch, what do the numbers in brackets mean? am i knitting just 2 more rows or are there more??? i only have 7 stitches on my needles at this point and theres no more increasing, help needed!!!

lucy hat

jackci2 — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:42:15 GMT

just joined this site love all the stuff, but i cannot figure out how to get a pattern, i really love the Lucy Hat, but don't how to obtin pattern !! Can anybody help ?

Different yarn weight

poolerpiwi — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:39:48 GMT

I am getting ready to knit a slouchy beanie, but the pattern calls for worsted yarn and my yarn is sport weight.

How do I allow for this?

Central Park Hoodie

Trisanne — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:08:38 GMT

Has anyone knitted the Central Park Hoodie? I'm having great difficulty understanding some of the instructions. What's particularly baffling is the instructions on page 3, top left corner, of the e-pattern. I give up!

Knitting Machince

sarahmolly — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:33:17 GMT

have come across a really old knitting machince but can not find out nothing about it..

it is a girotex swift o matic

5 gallon water cooler cover

dmcaruthers — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:28:32 GMT

Does anyone have a simple knitting pattern (or know where I can get one) for a cover for the 5 gallon water bottles on water cooler dispensers? Appreciate the help.