KnittingHelp.com Forum http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum Learn to Knit with free online knitting videos and forum. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:04:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://knittinghelp.com/forum/images/ca_serenity_purple/misc/rss.jpg KnittingHelp.com Forum http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum Wedges http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95622&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:06 GMT Hi, does anyone know how to create wedges on a domestic knitting machine? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks. Hi, does anyone know how to create wedges on a domestic knitting machine? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks. ]]> How-to Questions Liv21 http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95622 How to do a very stretchy cast-off http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95621&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:26 GMT I'm making a shrug to my own pattern.

I cast on 40 stitches with the long tail method of casting of its 'stretchiness'. Did a 2 x 2 rib on 4mm needles for 20 rows, then changed to 7mm needles for stocking stitch, increasing by 2 stitches in every second row until I got 80 stitches. Knitted those 80 stitches in stocking stitch for 50 cm, and then decreased 2 stitches in every second row until back down to 40 stitches and then back with the 4mm needles and the 2 x 2 rib again. I tried the only cast-off I know, which is the basic knit bind-off, but its far too tight and means the rib isn't stretchy, which its supposed to be. The long-tail cast on side is just fine.

Any ideas on how to make the cast off as stretchy as the cast-on? ]]> How-to Questions Yowie http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95621 To block or not block...that is the question. http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95620&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:05 GMT I am making the Lion Brand pattern: Cable Comfort Knit Throw using Wool Ease Thick and Quick (80% acrylic/20% wool). I have 3 of the 5 Panels... I am making the Lion Brand pattern: Cable Comfort Knit Throw using Wool Ease Thick and Quick (80% acrylic/20% wool). I have 3 of the 5 Panels completed. Should I steam block the panels before seaming together? I thought it would make for easier seaming. If I do block I will use blocking wires (stainless steel welding rods) and pin it to my KP blocking mats, then steam and let dry. It seems like I should but I am not as expereinced as some of you fabulous knitters. Any advice is apprecieated. Thanks you!!! ]]> How-to Questions luvmykid28 http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95620 FO: Cable knit scarves http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95619&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:11 GMT Here are the 2 completed scarves that I have been working on. I hope I was supposed to post a second thread for the finished ones. If not let me... Here are the 2 completed scarves that I have been working on. I hope I was supposed to post a second thread for the finished ones. If not let me know. This is the fastest i've ever knitted anything so i'm very excited. Hope you like them!
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]]> Momtopands http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95619 Hat for a 1 year old boy http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95614&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:50 GMT I'm finally ready to advance to something a bit more complicated. I'm pretty sick of washcloths now! ;)

Any suggestions for hat patterns for a 1 year old? So many seem geared towards small babies or full fledged toddlers!

I'm ready to tackle circular needles or double pointed needles, but am still relatively new at the knitting thing . . so nothing too complex please!!

Thanks! ]]> Pattern Central draddie http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95614 Rib Stitch and St st http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95613&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:47 GMT I am doing a hat patter with a standard rib k2 p2... and going to a basic St St... I want to have a Knit row separating it.. so do I turn the hat on...

I am doing a hat patter with a standard rib k2 p2... and going to a basic St St... I want to have a Knit row separating it.. so do I turn the hat on the 2nd knit round . I am using cicle needles


Are there standards for making hats? Seems the hats I have been looking at are around 80 plus stitches...

thanks ahead
Cheri ]]> How-to Questions ndaisy http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95613 Jennifer Hansen/Stitch Diva Studios http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95612&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:57 GMT :woot: I'm interviewing Jennifer Hansen of Stitch Diva Studios tonight (8p EST) on my webshow, Stitch & Dish. The webshow is interactive - so my viewers can actually interact with myself and my guest. So bring your questions and join us! I'd love to see some familiar names from KH there! :) ]]> General Knitting knitpurlgurl http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95612 Stupid Question http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95611&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:25 GMT Although one of my teachers used to always say that 'no question is stupid if you don't know the answer', I'm pretty sure this is a stupid question:

I know how to knit a YO. Heck, I've done it mistakenly a dozen times. ;)

But, when a pattern specifically calls for one, do you knit the stitch? Or is just the act of bringing the yarn around all that's called for?


MTIA ]]> How-to Questions lynnbee http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95611 FO: Hats http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95610&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:28 GMT Just started knitting again, and learned how to do hats. I started this second hat on Tuesday and finished it this morning :)... Just started knitting again, and learned how to do hats. I started this second hat on Tuesday and finished it this morning :)
http://gallery.mac.com/civicsista#10...lack&view=grid

Thanks for looking...

Tracy ]]> CivicSista http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95610 Looking for Knitters on Cape Cod http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95609&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:25 GMT Hi! Was just wondering if there were any other knitters on Cape Cod. I am in the Hyannis area. I am a male knitter but would love to meet any... Hi! Was just wondering if there were any other knitters on Cape Cod. I am in the Hyannis area. I am a male knitter but would love to meet any knitters in this area. :thumbsup: ]]> Knitters Knear You kapekodchip http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95609 Scarf Patterns for Children and Man http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95608&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:35 GMT Looking for scarf patterns for kids and a man. I'm not really looking for anything lacey or fancy. Love classic knits with cables, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am an experienced knitter so would consider anything you suggest. Thanks!!!:thumbsup: ]]> Pattern Central kapekodchip http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95608 looms http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95607&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:38:19 GMT hi any loom knitters here i started knitting on the knifty knitters as bit o something else to do didnt think that i would like it well it is... hi
any loom knitters here
i started knitting on the knifty knitters
as bit o something else to do
didnt think that i would like it
well it is fascinating
made some scarfs and a few neck warmers
now i am making 3 three shawls on a straight board
i usually have 10 different things on the needles and i thought
that using these looms that it would put an end to that
not true
another thing about these looms i can use up the goofy yarn that i bought
youknow novelty yarn
it makes a very pretty scarf
so i have another passion
anyone else
sylvia:knitting: ]]> General Knitting sylvia http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95607 double knit jumper/sweater http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95606&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:42:38 GMT im looking for a pattern for a jumper/sweater knitted with double knit yarn. the pattern i have is done in 4ply and is going to be too expensive.... im looking for a pattern for a jumper/sweater knitted with double knit yarn.
the pattern i have is done in 4ply and is going to be too expensive. any links would be appreciated. i have searched the internet but nothing seems to fit the criteria.

thanks to anyone who can help. ]]> Pattern Central gabbi2306 http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95606 A few FOs! :o) http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95600&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:48 GMT Hopefully this works... if not I'll have to come back and edit later!

Mitts for Grandma


Mitts for Mom
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...DSCF0805-1.jpg

My Hat
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...k/DSCF0823.jpg

My latest Cowl
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...k/DSCF0891.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...k/DSCF0894.jpg

Aunts Cowl
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...twink/crop.jpg

Mom's Cowl
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...k/DSCF0812.jpg

Hat for a former teacher
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...k/DSCF0868.jpg

And James' Hat
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...k/DSCF0873.jpg ]]> etoilechaude http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95600 FO: first picture post, lots of items http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95599&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:45 GMT So, I'm still very much a beginner to knitting, but I've been knitting some hats and scarves that I give away at this soup kitchen where I volunteer.

Before I give these away, I thought I'd take some pictures of them first.

A lot of the decorative elements were done with the help of this website.

1) Camouflage scarf-just finished this one tonight from my leftover camouflage yarn. It was done by looping the yarn around the needle twice instead of just once for each knit. That's why it's so loose and looks as if it was knit with really thick needles. Not sure what the technique is called.

2) Green headband-simple headband made from double pointed needles. 2x2 ribbing. Remind me to cast on more stitches next time; it's a bit small.

3) Camouflage hats-both knit on straight needles, then sewn together into a circle.

4) Green scarf-cabling...but like braiding three stripes; and bobbles on the other side, both at regular intervals. Ribbing at the ends

5) Blue and red scarf-don't remember what the technique is called. Every row, I switched colours one stitch after the row before. Made for a simple triangle design.

6, 7, 8) Blue and green scarf-I think this is called double knitting. Scarf, basically two layers thick. I planned this out pretty meticulously and was able to write the five classic elements of asian mythology (or whatever they're called) into the scarf. Blue background with green words: this is the right side. On the other side of the scarf (green background with blue words), you'll see the mirror image of these characters. It's not a big deal since these particular characters are pretty much left-right symmetrical to begin with. For those of you with asian languages installed on your computer:

金-gold/metal
木-wood
水-water
火-fire
土-earth

I'm going to try to knit some mittens with my double pointed needles soon.
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