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[queenmum]

Hi!
I am what you'd probably call an advanced beginner knitter and found this site while searching for some help (which I found via one of the wonderful videos!) Right now I am trying to find out what a "ddec" is and how to do it. I think it means "double decrease" but I couldn't find it in the glossary of terms. Can someone help me??!!

Queenmum

[susanw80]

Hello, and thanks for this opportunity to ask knitters a question. I am knitting socks with Wick, and the should-be-stripes are actually some stripes and some pools of color. Is this just what happenens sometimes? I am not thinking this looks very pretty. Any advice?

[mrducky]

Hello, I've been knitting for almost a year and just discovered this site. I started with a scarf, then a hat, then some mittens and more hats. I took on a four month baby blanket project which I just recently finished. Now I'm starting a knitted shawl (really a ruana, but I never heard of a ruana until seeing this pattern) and also a crocheted afghan.

I learned everything from books, with some help in yarn selection from the local yarn shop.

Thanks for the site. I'm sure I'll be searching for advice here.

[Shandeh]

....how can I loosen up on my very tight knitting? I am having a dickens of a time doing k3togs, because my stitches are so tight I can't get the needle in. Conversely, is there another double decrease that slants right?

I used to be a tight knitter also. I have forced myself to loosen my grip on the needles, and now my knitting tension is much easier to work with. I was having lots of pain from knitting so tight, so it was absolutely necessary.

So, my advice is just to loosen your grip on the needles, and let the yarn flow.

As for the way decreases and increases slant, you can see the different ways they work by looking at Amy's easy pictorial guides here:
Decreases - http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/decreases
Increases - http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases

Have fun!

what type and size do u suggest i get for a beginner?

I would recommend size 8, 9 or 10 needles, using worsted weight wool or acrylic yarn. That yarn is easiest for beginners to work with. Good luck!

Right now I am trying to find out what a "ddec" is and how to do it. I think it means "double decrease" but I couldn't find it in the glossary of terms. Can someone help me??!! Queenmum

Hi Queenmum. To do a double decrease, you just decrease 2 stitches at the same time. For example, you could knit 3 together, or purl 3 together. I'm surprised, though, that the pattern doesn't specify what kind of decrease to do.

But, before you do that, you might want to check with the person or company that designed that pattern. They should be able to tell you exactly what they mean by "ddec".

Good luck!

Hello, and thanks for this opportunity to ask knitters a question. I am knitting socks with Wick, and the should-be-stripes are actually some stripes and some pools of color. Is this just what happenens sometimes? I am not thinking this looks very pretty. Any advice?

Hi Susan. Sometimes self-striping yarns or variegated yarns will make pools of color. The only advice I can give is to use a different yarn if you don't like the way your yarn is turning out.

[LBECK]

I fit into the category of a "young knitter", at age 19. I couldn't tell you how old I was when I learned to knit, but it was young. My grandma taught me when I would spend days at her house back in pretty early childhood. I knit the odd scarf over the years, but nothing fancy. I picked up the needles again last year, before winter, prompted by my desire to knit myself a Ravenclaw scarf (I'm a big Harry Potter fan).

I love to hear of young knitters like yourself. I wish I had learned at an earlier age. I also, wish that my daughter who is your age would have an interest, but no luck yet. You will find many Harry Potter fans on this site. Me included. I can't wait until Nov.21, 2008 when the newest movie will be released.

[Spinderella]

Hi - I found your site thru a google search on knitting ideas and help! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and learning from the "experts".

[sanders48]

Oh my - - These chats are almost as frustrating to me as this sock! I haven't done this before...mainly because it's too confusing, (even though I consider myself computer literate), I'll have to get my daughter to help.

Anyway, if in fact I am introducing myself, I should do that eyh? My name is Sharon and as I said in my profile, (that I'm sure you can find, but I won't be able to), I consider myself a, (beginning) intermediate knitter. I am trying to challenge myself with my knitting, and find this site an ENORMOUS help! I love the videos!

So now...off to find the help I'm looking for! I look forward to meeting everyone - - as soon as I figure this "chatting" out

[felicia1030]

Hello everyone this site is wonderful. I am renewing my passion for knitting and will embark on my first big project in less than a week.

Wish me luck.

[Meemers]

HI Everyone,

This looks like a great site. I am brand new as of 5 mintes ago. I've read thorug a few of your post - very fun.

I am looking for a knitted granny square pattern. I found a great pic of an afghan with knitted squares and sockyarn, and loved it! I saved the pic and now can't remember where it was originally at on the web.

Thanks for reading!

[yukonellie]

New member in Yukon Territory, Canada. I am an avid knitter, crocheter always looking for unique designs and yarns. Most pieces are done as gifts or custom projects; very often pieces for me are "will this work" experiments.