Knitting Questions and Answers

Yarn Subsititue 
I have a vintage knitting pattern. It was previously knit in Monarch Speedway.

Materials used. 7 skeins of Monarch Speedway.
1 pair of no.1 needles ...

Stuck in a pattern 
I have proceeded to follow a knitting pattern with stocking sts,and the next row is (fold row) knit. I have no idea what this means, or how to do it.

Please ...

Margaret 
I have an older pattern which tells me I need 22 balls for an 8-ply jumper. Please, what weight should they be? It is an old pattern -are the balls ...

Button band 
When knitting a cardigan sweater I am always baffeled when I see the instruction "repeat these two rows until band WHEN SLIGHTLY STRETCHED ...................".

Is ...

How to END each row and START a new one 
I am knitting 10inch squares to make into a Wrap for charity (wraps are 4 squares by 7 squares). They are in plain stitch. It would seem nothing could ...

Using Worsted Weight Yarn for a Chunky Yarn Pattern  Not rated yet
I have a man's knit sweater pattern I want to use that calls for "chunky" yarn but I want to use a worsted weight yarn. Is there a way to convert the ...

Carrying Yarn Across the Back  Not rated yet
Am making a halloween dishcloth. Is black with yellow face in middle. am not exactly sure how to carry the yarn. Am I suppose to have long strands in ...

K1f&b and front of next stitch   Not rated yet
hello. I'm trying to knit a scarf called "scarf bubbles"

The pattern is as follows:
PATTERN STITCH
Row 1 (RS): * K3 tog, rep from * across – 10 sts....

multiple caston stitches  Not rated yet
What does the pattern mean when it says a multiple of 4sts + 11

YOUR ANSWER
What is means is that when you cast on you can have any number which ...

Don't Understand "knit even"  Not rated yet
In my hat pattern it reads, *(K2tog, yo,k4)* arouund the hat until you are back to the marker. Knit even until approz. 6" in length. Does this mean to ...

knitting in the round  Not rated yet
How do I join the yarns when I begin knitting?

YOUR ANSWER
Slip the last stitch onto the other needle point. Lift the first cast on stitch up and ...

confused about pattern  Not rated yet
Raglan Armhole Shaping Bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows ­ 48 (52, 56, 62, 66, 70) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 3rd row 2 (2, 4, 4,...

SSK  Not rated yet
What is "SSK" and how do you do it?

YOUR ANSWER
ssk - Slip, Slip, Knit - slip one stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit, stick ...

What row.  Not rated yet
What does it mean when the pattern states . Decrease st at neck edge in 1st and every following 4 row. Does this mean on row 1 and 5 or 1 and 4

YOUR ...

Tension  Not rated yet
I have a pattern that uses cm instead of inches. How many inches are in a cm?

YOUR ANSWER
There a 2.54 cms in an inch.

Selvage Stitch  Not rated yet
What does the term selvage stitch mean?

YOUR ANSWER
Usually a selvage stitch is done by knitting the first and last stitch on every row so that you ...

Lace Stitch Question????  Not rated yet
What does the +3 or +2 mean in a lace knitting pattern?

Example: Open Star St (multiple of 3 sts +5)

YOUR ANSWER
What this means is that your ...

spiral coat hanger   Not rated yet
k2tog,k8,k1-p1-k1 into next stitch, k8,k2tog. I do not understand the ki-p1-k1 have tried many times and still cant work it out can you help me please ...

Make 1 Purlwise  Not rated yet
I am beginning to work the heel flap of the Alpen Socken in the fall 2010 Interweave Knits issue. What does M1P mean? I am confused.... would love a ...

I am still stumped  Not rated yet
I am knitting a dress. I do not understand the pattern they have for rib. I have 103 stitches. The pattern calls for a K1, P1 rib as follows:
R1: K1,...

yarn over  Not rated yet
I am doing a row where you knit the knits and purl the purls. However the previous row I had a yarn over between 2 knits. So do I knit or purl the yarn ...

Right Side Facing  Not rated yet
Pattern says to work until 9 inches, "ending with RS facing for next row". It is a poncho an the next step is to divide for front opening. I may be thinking ...

Baby Pattern Sizes  Not rated yet
I bought James C. Brett pattern #JB016. This is a pattern for baby bolero, hat and mittens. I can not figure out what month the measurements are for ...

K2tog K1 twice  Not rated yet
Please help! cant interpret!

3rd dec row K1, * k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2; rep from * 7
times more, k2tog, k1twice. 45 sts.

Can some one please explain ...

Knit Stitches Look Like V's  Not rated yet
I've just learned to purl and am now attempting to do the basket weave knit for a scarf. I am continuously being 'interrupted' as I have 3 kids under 3 ...

MJ  Not rated yet
When the pattern says, "When armhole measures 9 inches..." does that mean from where you started the armhole shaping, or the straight edge after the shaping?...

Substituting circular needles for double pointed in a pattern  Not rated yet
Can you substitute circular needles of the same size as dp needles in a pattern rather than buy new double pointed needles.?

YOUR ANSWER
Yes you ...

I'm not sure how to follow my pattern, PLZ HELP...  Not rated yet
Hi,
I'm trying to work on a pattern from bernat. It's a cardigan. I will paste part of the pattern, and explain what I don't understand.

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LEFT ...

Using Place Markers  Not rated yet
Place markers are generally used to mark the beginning or end of a row when knitting in the round or to mark the beginning and end of a patterned piece

Mistake Rib Pattern Stitch  Not rated yet
What is the mistake rib pattern stitch in knitting? Also, I have seen "mistake stitch."

Your Answer
I checked the net and my stitch pattern books ...

tie closure  Not rated yet
What is the best way to make a tie closure for a knitted sweater?

Your Answer
To be completely honest I am not really sure exactly what you are asking....