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Forum: How-to Questions 03-20-2011, 07:46 PM
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Views: 565
Posted By Sheri
I always use two circular needles and so can you...

I always use two circular needles and so can you if you chose to.
Forum: General Knitting 03-14-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
Posted By Sheri
Japan

Has anyone started organizing this knitting community with knitting caps and hats for children and adults in Japan?
Forum: How-to Questions 02-28-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Sheri
Many people use a life line, meaning they thread...

Many people use a life line, meaning they thread dental floss or a very fine yarn (different color) and run it through the loops of a row, so if they can't fix a mistake, they can pull their needles...
Forum: General Knitting 02-15-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,320
Posted By Sheri
Tema - When I do alot of stockinette and I get...

Tema - When I do alot of stockinette and I get done with a row of knitting, I DO NOT TURN MY WORK, but I knit back backwards - meaning I insert the left needle (I use circular needles) into the back...
Forum: General Knitting 12-04-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,314
Posted By Sheri
I love the Old Norwegian (I call it Old German)...

I love the Old Norwegian (I call it Old German) cast on and once I got the hang of it I use it most all the time. But when I had to cast on over 300 stitches my LYS gal had me use two balls of yarn....
Forum: How-to Questions 10-31-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,265
Posted By Sheri
Lightbulb How to Yarn Over Bind Off

I had asked how to do a yarn over bind off and I found the answer in the Knitting Answer Book plus a few gals found other sources on the Internet for me too.
Here goes: This bind off produces a very...
Forum: How-to Questions 10-24-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By Sheri
I've started doing this at the end of the toe...

I've started doing this at the end of the toe .... with 16 stitches left, I thread a yarn needle and thread it through all the live stitches and pull it tight, then run the thread through the...
Forum: How-to Questions 08-20-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By Sheri
Sounds like you've been given some good advice. ...

Sounds like you've been given some good advice. I would undo the toe, rip back and go from there. I tend to start my decreases about 1 3/4 before the end of my big toe, but my other toes are quite...
Forum: Knitters Knear You 07-03-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,697
Posted By Sheri
I live in Loveland and while I've been to My...

I live in Loveland and while I've been to My Sister Knits and Lambspun in Ft. Collins, my favorite shop is in Loveland and is called Woolen Treasures, which is in downtown Loveland. It's not far off...
Forum: How-to Questions 06-25-2008, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 748
Posted By Sheri
When I have to frog I use a needle several sizes...

When I have to frog I use a needle several sizes smaller to get the stitches picked up. Second - you'll need a crochet hook to pick up any stitches that are dropped to a row or two below. Get the...
Forum: How-to Questions 06-25-2008, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By Sheri
eor = every other row

eor = every other row
Forum: How-to Questions 06-25-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Sheri
Someone I'm sure will come to your aid, but in...

Someone I'm sure will come to your aid, but in the meantime look upward and click on search and click on posts and type in binding off shoulder and neck. There are several good explanations there.
Forum: How-to Questions 05-11-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By Sheri
You don't block acrylic because it's not a...

You don't block acrylic because it's not a natural fiber.
Forum: General Knitting 05-10-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,490
Posted By Sheri
I don't think using hangers will have the...

I don't think using hangers will have the flexibility that you may want and need.
Forum: How-to Questions 05-07-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By Sheri
I use stitch markers that go over the needle. ...

I use stitch markers that go over the needle. You can buy them or make them. I also use a lifeline for complex patterns, which is threading a fingerweight or laceweight yarn through the loops while...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-06-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By Sheri
I do two things ..... My tail is always on the...

I do two things ..... My tail is always on the right side when doing the cuff and leg ... you can also use a plastic pin to mark the outside of your cuff and do that on the first side of the round. ...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-05-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By Sheri
I knit socks with two circulars ... sounds like...

I knit socks with two circulars ... sounds like you got it turned inside out so flip it and keep on going.
Forum: How-to Questions 05-05-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By Sheri
Do what it says .... knit 23, wrap 1, turn and...

Do what it says .... knit 23, wrap 1, turn and proceed the other way.
Forum: How-to Questions 05-04-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By Sheri
I've knit for only a few years and am now only...

I've knit for only a few years and am now only expanding to sweaters and socks ... so don't fret I get what you mean. I think for me personally I was scared I'd do it wrong and then not be able to...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-04-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Posted By Sheri
Anyway, in neck shaping with 104 stitches, the...

Anyway, in neck shaping with 104 stitches, the pattern says to "work 36 sts, join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 32 sts, work to end. Working both sides at once, purl 1 row"

Just do what it...
Forum: How-to Questions 05-04-2008, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By Sheri
It will add perhaps 1 more stitch for every 4...

It will add perhaps 1 more stitch for every 4 inches ((I think))
Forum: How-to Questions 05-03-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By Sheri
If it's a sweater and on the inside give the...

If it's a sweater and on the inside give the fabric a slight pull and then clip but leave some showing "if it's wool". If you want to be very tidy about it match sewing thread to the yarn and stitch...
Forum: How-to Questions 04-27-2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By Sheri
I'm not sure slipping at an edge will prevent...

I'm not sure slipping at an edge will prevent curling. It's usually used on scarf edges, etc. to have a more uniform edge. Personally I agree with you that it can be sloppy and not consistent. I...
Forum: How-to Questions 04-22-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,618
Posted By Sheri
I was always told to slip purlwise unless told to...

I was always told to slip purlwise unless told to do otherwise. Like you Renee it twists the stitch ... so I'm wondering if you slip 1 at beginning of row you slip purlwise .... as suzeeq says slip...
Forum: How-to Questions 04-19-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By Sheri
At the top of the page look for a tab called...

At the top of the page look for a tab called Glossary.
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