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How do I read my instructions? 
How do I read and execute these instructions: 1st Round - (k1,p1) 6(6)6(6)7 times, k 10(10)11(11)11, (k1,p1) 12(12)12(12)13 times, k 10(10)11(11)11, (k1,p1) …

Confusing pattern instructions - increase on the 10th row 
I am knitting a cabled sweater. The pattern is a 6-row repeat. The instructions for beginning increases read: "Taking inc sts into St st, work as follows: …

Help please - turning in the middle of a row 
Hello! I am stuck on a part of a dog sweater I am making. The instructions say: Next row: Rib 17 sts, turn, leaving rem sts on a stitch holder or spare …

United Kingdom pattern - Knit the thread in two folds 
Knit the thread in two folds This term was used in a stuffed toy pattern, starting with the head. This is how the pattern begins: Cast on 16 …

Substitute yarn 
Can anyone tell me a cheaper yarn I can substitute Yarn Bee Pearlspn in pearl with? I am in the UK Many thanks

Turkish cast on 
Hi, I’m trying to learn how to do toe up socks using Turkish cast on….and though I’ve figured out the initial cast on onto the needles, what I want to …

Knitting pattern help 
I’ve started to decrease on little overalls on the front bib part. I'm just not sure what this is saying On every knit row: k5, k2tog through the back …

How purl next 3 sts and then pass 2nd and 3rd sts over the first stitch 
Hello, How do you purl the next 3 sts and then pass 2nd and 3rd sts over the first stitch?

Knit 10, place a marker 
What transition does “ Knit until the basket is 5 inches (12.5 centimeters) long and finish that row. Knit 10, place a marker, and repeat until the …

How to interpret wrong side row 
Hi there, I'm working on a pattern that says "your last row must be a wrong side row." Does that mean a) that the wrong side is facing you and that's …

P4,K1,*P7,K1*,P4 how to read this pattern  
P4,K1,*P7,K1*,P4. is this completed once then go and complete row with P7,K1 to end of row.

Reversing the shapings on neckline 
Hello, I came across your site and it gave me the answer to one of my questions straight away. I am a beginner and attempting my first jumper. I have …

Knitting a collar 
Increase 1 st at beginning of every other row (= 1 increase within 4 rows) what does this mean?

How may stitches do I Cast on to start an infants earflap on a knitted hat? 
I’m knitting a baby’s hat that has ear flaps. Could you give me instructions how to start knitting them. How many stitches do I cast on to begin. The …

I don’t understand this instruction in my pattern 
Here is the wording: “keeping facing fold line slip st correct throughout as now set, cont straight until left front matches back to beg of raglan armhole …

Attaching a band 
Pattern states: neckband - work ribbing for 3 cm, then knit 1 row (rt side) & work several rows in st st of a different Color. Sew neckband matching sets …

Addi King, Addi Express question 
I am looking to buy an Addi knitting machine. Can anyone tell me if I need to purchase both the Addi King and the Addi Express, or, if I can make everythig …

Recherche Vest Pattern question 
Hi, I recently bought the Lace Yarn Studio book but unfortunately, I am having a difficult time understanding the authors instructions for the "set-up …

Shape front neck of raglan sweater 
How do I dec at raglan arm and dec at neck with neck stst on a holder Thank you

What is the meaning of the instructions below 
Knitting pattern queiry what does K12. = 3 - 13 = 16 sts mean

Cardigan Knitting pattern row 
I am stuck on the shaping for cardigan body the knitting row is( k5 skpo, k6, k2tog 3) twice, k2 (32 sts)

Take 3 together vintage knitting term 
In a vintage pattern what does ‘take 3 together’ mean ? As it’s in a row of K1 P1 rib does it just mean to work the 3 stitches together dependant on whether …

Confused 
This is a border for a baby shawl Pattern says - knit 7, knit up next cast-on st., turn. (not sure what knit up next cast-on st. means)

Commencement of yolk on baby matinee coat. 
I have slipped all the sts from left front, sleeve, back, sleeve and right front on to a size 10 needle. I have correct number of sts in each piece. …

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Wrap and turn 
The pattern tells us to K to 2 Sts before end, Wrap and turn next sts. I am confused. If we do a W and T like the pattern says, doesn’t that mean we will …

Understanding increase knitting pattern for a sleeve?  
Hi! Im having some confusion on how the Increase pattern for the this sleeve goes. Im working from the Patons Classic Wool Men’s Tilework Textured Pullover. …

Shortening a ribbed polo neck. 
How do I shorten a polo neck on a machine knitted jumper. It's quite a fine yarn. I have an electric sewing machine if this would help.

The polo neck - how to read a pattern? 
Dear authors, I wonder if you could help me to understand this: as far as I understand, I must knit first 5 times one sleeve, then 8 times a half of a …

Choosing a welt and increasing 
I'm knitting an Icelandic sweater for my son. He says he prefers a welt that goes straight down and doesn't pull in. So I thought of substituting garter …

Follow a cable pattern after a increase round 
The cable pattern is 1-4 and the increase is row 5. Five says next row in pattern which would be 1. Then 6-9 is follow pattern 1-4. So am I repeating row …

Figuring out how to knit a particular stitch 
I want to incorporate a particular knit design into a blanket but I have only seen it in a picture. I don't know the name of that design and don't know …

Interpreting instructions 
Hi, I am about to start working on a pattern, but I'm trying to make sure I understand what is going on. It is a lace pattern and the RS instructions …

pattern help - bulky pillow 
I want to make a pillow cover- about 16 X 16 ish I have alot of bulky weight yarn and almost every size needle It doesn't need to be a fancy stitch …

Correctly counting knit 9, make 1 to arrive at correct count  
I have 144 stitches in the round on my needle. Next direction is to *k9, m1 repeat from * around - 180 stitches. I have counted , taken out, started …

Shawl collar cardigan  
I’ve knitted the front borders where the buttons/ buttonholes are placed. Now I’m about to knit the shawl collar Instructions say to cast on halfway …

Raglan decreasing front on cardigan 
I’m stuck again on the decreasing. Pattern says dec 1 st at raglan armhole edge of 2nd and 3 foll 4 rows, and at the same time dec 1 st at neck …

Running out of stitches at end of round  
What do I do if my knitting pattern calls for *K4 P1 repeat from * to end of round, and I only have enough stitches to K4? Do I go ahead and P1, or skip …

Help! 2x2 rib pattern in the round? 
I’m knitting leg warmers In the round with 2x2 rib, 60 cast on stitches. K2p2 - The round ends with k2 which causes the next round to start with K2 = …

Unclear on the instructions from the pattern 
I am knitting the hood for a cardigan. Cygnet pattern cy1172. After picking up the stitches to do the hood, it states purl 1 row, place stitch marker …

Help with Sirdar pattern 5306 
The pattern says: DIVIDE FOR FRONT OPENING Next Row. K26 27:28:30:31:32, cast on 5 sts loosely, turn, leave rem 31 32:33: 35:36:37

Same size needles!!! 
Hi my pattern is size 51/5 and 6/12 m needles for rib and main respectively, but pattern say for sleeves, just use 51/5 m . Is this correct? Surely the …

Using a different yarn for a pattern 
Hi I want to make a pattern which is in Hayfield Soft TWist and needs 7 balls and replace with Sirdar No 1 DK. Tension wise they are the same - but …

Increasing size of garment  
If I were to add extra rows to the buttonhole band make the garment slightly bigger?

Finishing the neckline 
My pattern says “knit 86 stitches around neck edge. I have 66 stitches retained on needles from the front, back and two sleeves. How do I go about adding …

Help with decreasing raglan sleeve  
I’m a bit confused with shaping raglan armholes. Pattern says dec 1 st at each end of next and following 11 Alt rows, and then on 8 foll 4th rows, …

Cracking the code of the pattern - Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 3(2:8:5:11) foll 4th rows 
So in my pattern I am using the last size for my sweater and I'm working on the sleeves - here is what it sayes: Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 3(2:8:5:11) …

How to move stitch on baby cardigan 
Hi I'm doing a baby cardigan and on the right front it's asking to move the k3 p3 along by one stitch on every alt row whilst keeping gst border correct. …

How do I increase each end of row in consecutive rows? 
Hello, My knitting pattern directs me to: "Cast on 57 sts and work k1 p1 ribbing, casting on additionally at each edge 6 sts 3 times, 4 sts 4 times and …

I dropped four stitches or something unraveled in the edge.  
I am very new to knitting and when I went to start another row I think a stitch slipped off and the yarn attached to the ball slipped through or something. …

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Armhole shaping.  
Keeping patt correct, dec one st as set at armhole edge of the next and next 4:6:9:11:12 to right side rows. Patt 1 The pattern also decreases so is …

Waste yarn 
My pattern says,"...Afterthought Heel Placement: Using a piece of waste yarn, knit the next 34 stitches . Slip these stitches back onto left side of …

Icord bindoff for 1 x 1 rib 
How do you keep an icord bindoff from flaring when done over 1 x 1 ribbing?

Rows 1 (WS) -3: St st starting with a p row 
Does it mean Purl on wrong side then straight stitch 2 rows on the right side? Thanks for your response

How do I do: (K2,K2tog) to last 2 sts, k2 – 17sts. 
How do I (K2,K2tog) to last 2 sts, k2 – 17sts. What does K2 and sts mean? Thank you for your help?

M1-L & M1-R  
I found out today that I have been knitting this whole time using the conventional backward method/ mirror method. I hold the yarn in my left hand and …

Knitting Pattern W3 
I have a pattern that has the following pattern that makes no sense to me and I am hoping you can help W3- Slip next stitch, K1 yarn forward to …

how do I knit a slip stitch 
My pattern says: ...K2, sl 1 st in front, k2, knit slipped st, k2... How do I "knit slipped stitch"? Thank you, Doris

Half fisherman's rib Yo vs purl into stitch below.  
Dear Ratcha ( dawan ) Chambers, Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. I am Knitting a sweater , bottom up, using the half fisherman’s rib, …

Cast off row 
My pattern states: Cast off 2 stitches, * cast 2 stitches back on left hand needle, cast off5 stitches, repeat from * to end Can’t seem to get it looking …

read pattern 
K1. K2tog. *K4. yo. K1. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1. yo. K4.** Sl1. K2tog. psso. Rep from * to last 16 sts. Rep from * to ** once. Sl1. K1. psso. K1 …

To shape shoulders 
Pattern reads:” keeping pattern correct, cast off 23 at beginning of next 2 rows. “ Not sure how to do this. Please help

Mistake in starting cowl 
I have unintentionally started my cowl which is supposed to be stitched together at the end, but is knit together. Not quite sure how it happened but I …

I don’t understand doing the sleeves  
I’m knitting a size 18cm jacket. Now starting the sleeve it says change to 4mm needles and do the size and do 56cm increasing at both end and so on. …

Yoke sweater and how to make it bigger 
Hello! I am knitting a top down sweater. I started knitting along with a YouTube video tutorial. My question is, how can I make the yoke bigger? I also …

making a triangle piece for a blanket 
my first row says K1 W&T (st will have 2 wrps)

Adding extra stitches at beginning and end of row to form sleeves 
I can add extra stitches on the right side but how do I add extra stitches at the end of a row when I have to turn the work round and add stitches on the …

What yarn to use 
I am knitting a Lisbeth Blanket.The pattern specifies 2 different types of yarn - King Cole Merino Blend DK and Smart by Sandnes Garn. Does anyone know …

Pattern recognition 
Hello! I'm trying to recognize what kind of pattern the attached image has. It seems to be the same on both sides of the beanie so it can't be a waffle …

scarf pattern 
is there a knitting pattern of k2,s1,p1 for a scarf with last stiches on row k2

help with a row in my pattern 
I am using a pattern that I found on the internet. I cant find a way to contact the pattern writer, and looking at the comments others have the same problem …

How do I interpret these instructions on my last row 
My pattern reads like this; Cast off Knitwise (k last 25 sts together before casting off). Does this mean cast off until last 25 st. Knit them together …

Understand a pattern 
I’m trying to understand this pattern. I must just be being stupid because this shouldn’t be hard. I’m starting a round with 56 stitches Instructions …

How to increase stitches in double moss 
Hi I’ve redone a sleeve about four times because I can’t get the pattern right! The pattern says to increase a stitch at both ends of the 5th row and …

Too many stitches left on back segment of raglan sweater 
Knitting a yarnspirations raglan sweater. Back segment calls for 35 stitches to be left at neck but I have 59. Don’t understand as followed pattern diligently. …

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Confused about w&t  
Hi! This is what the pattern says: [(K2 sts past the next marker, w&t) twice, (k4 sts past the next marker, w&t) twice, (k6 sts past the next market, …

Armhole shaping 
Hello I’m a little confused. I’ve come to the armhole shaping on the front left of a cardigan. The pattern says “work straight until armhole measures …

What does this instruction mean? 
Hi I'm trying to finish a blanket. I can't remember how I did this at the beginning when I first started! I have 174 stitches which have to be …

Adriafil chart not sure how to read  
Please can you help me understand how to do this knitting chart as I don't know what they mean by starting with stitch A B C D.Not sure which row I start …

Keeping a pattern in line 
I am an absolute beginner in knitting and am knitting a child’s jumper. I am at the raglan shaping stage. How do I keep the pattern correct whilst decreasing. …

Knitting pattern confusion 
My knitting pattern says to shape raglans. It carry’s on by saying ‘for 1st and 2nd sizes only…’ but doesn’t say what to do with the bigger sizes.

K2tog one stitch from left front and one stitch from right front 
Hi I am making a baby romper and have come to the crotch area and the pattern states to slip 7 stitches on to cable needle from left front (which I have …

Knitting bigger size 
I get to a certain point in the pattern where I’m about to shape raglans. It says for 1st and 2nd sizes only (then proceeds to tell me what to do with …

Keeping patt correct and purling 
keeping patt correct and purling inc sts until they can be worked in patt, inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row. Please explain Thanks …

How do I complete row as set? 
I am knitting a baby sweater with hoodie. The pattern starts out with the hoodie. Hoodie: Cast on 95 stitches. Rows 1-4: knit across Rows 5 - 32: Work …

How do I read this pattern? 
Good afternoon I am writing this question with the hope that you are able to provide some clarification about a question that I have about the pattern …

Help figuring out a pattern  
I’m knitting the Easton Striped Pullover from Two of Wands. I’ve completed the front and back panels. Now I don’t understand the directions for the sleeves. …

Pattern reading help 
Hi there, I'm struggling to understand what I'm being asked to do in this pattern: K9, (Inc in next stitch, K6) 30 times, Inc in next st, K8 ... 259 …

How to decrease if I've added 8 stiches to a pattern. 
Hi! I have a pattern based on 64 stiches. The decrease pattern is “k6, ssk” (the between rows are k1,P1, ending k even rows and p odd rows) So there …

Pattern doesn't make sense!  
I have 85sts remaining! 1st Row k1, sl, k1 psso knit to last 3sts k2tog k183sts. 2nd Row P1, p2tog purl to last 3sts,p2togtbl,p181sts. …

Heel flap decreases 
I get to one stitch before the gap on my sock. I slip as if to knit the two times then knit those two stitches together. I have seen an alternate way but …

How do I lap front shoulder with button holes to sew in sleeves 
I’m so confused where I need to sew in sleeves as I have a baby jumper with buttonholes on top of shoulder so needs to flap over back to fasten buttons, …

double honeycomb lace pattern 
Sl 1-k1-k2tog-PSSO, (yo) twice I slip 1, then knit 1, then knit 2 together and then I bring the first slipped stitch over both the k1 and the k2tog, …

Vest and teal coloured sweater Tom hanks wears in the movie a man called Otto  
I am very interested in obtaining the patterns for the knitted garments mentioned above. Any idea where I can get them?

How do I interpret the instructions  
I’m attempting to knit a sweater. Started out casting on 83 stitches and completed ribbing. Stuck understanding the next instructions: Next row (RS): …

Help with working out a pattern - armhole and neck decreases 
I'm struggling to work this out: Keeping stripes correct, dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 6 rows, then on foll 6 alt rows and at the same time dec …

How am I loosing a stitch  
If the patten k2tg 4 times and yarn over only 3 times I am loosing 1 stitch every section of the patten so over the row I have lost 10 stitches how do …

Shaping Raglan armholes on baby jumper pattern 
Hi I was wandering if you could help me with understanding this part of a pattern: Dec 1 st at each end of next and 6 8: 7: 9: 9 foll 4th rows, …

Which row to increase 
inc 1 st at beginning and end of next and every foll 3rd row until 89 sts

Finishing armhole 
Pattern calls for picking up stitches around arm hole, doing 1 row knit, 1 row purl, cast off knit. Then doing a crochet picot. I don’t want the picot …

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Starting main body of a Rowan knitting pattern  
Hello and I am hopeful you can assist me with following question. I just started knitting the Skibo Poncho pattern by Martin Story in the Rowan Knitting …

How do I knit this Stich pattern ? 
I’m knitting Columns Scarf by Knitpicks.com. Row 1 (RS): With MC, K1, *Sk 1 st and K into next st, then K into skipped st, then Sl both sts from needle …

I’m knitting an afghan on size 8 needle 
How long should the cable be?

Change colour after sl3 wyif  
Instructions re sl3 wyif end of row, then change colour next row. How can I manage this please?

Working front of a sweater pattern 
Pattern says “work as given for back until 16 rows less have been worked before start of shoulder shaping”. So, the front is 16 rows shorter than the …

Working the front of a sweater 
My instructions are “ FRONT Work as given for back until 16 (16: 16: 18: 18) rows less have been worked before start of shoulder shaping, ending with a …

Shaping armholes  
What is “Dec 1 at each end of next three rows, THEN ON FOLL 4 ALT rows. Does it simply mean after increasing first 3 rows, I increase every fourth row …

Knitting pattern decreasing 
If you have 56 sts on your needle to start dec (k3 k2tog k2 ) to end how many stitches should be left on the needles please help me if you can

Keeping continuity of pattern 
I have to follow 4 rows keeping continuity of pattern for 8 rows before decreasing. My problem is the 1st and 2nd rows ended in 37 stitches and the 3rd …

Sl 2 pwise wyb on both RS and WS 
I am working a pattern that starts off (RS row) with Sl 2 pwise wyb. I am then supposed to repeat this at the beginning of the WS row. The pattern notes …

Seaming a jumper 
Hi, I stupidly pressed the curled edges of of my knitted jumper by placing a damp cloth and ironing it, the result is the selvedge stitches have become …

Increase at each end of 3rd row and foll 4th row 
It says inc each end of 3 and foll 4th row till 71 St's then every foll 6th until there are 87 sts

Decreasing on alternate rows 
Decreasing at each edge on every 6th & 8th alternate row: 1st 15 times

End 3 rows after a cable.  
Knit the front of jumper to the required size and followed cable pattern but last instruction I don’t get which is End 3 rows after cable.

How do I twist stitches on Row 2? 
My pattern says to twist stitches on row 2 as they are present. The pattern doesn't tell you if it's TWR2 or TWL2 on row 1 to begin with.

What type of kid mohair was used in your japanese striped summer scarf 
What type (brand) of kid Mohiar was used in your Japanese Striped summer scarf ?

Ideas for Blanket borders to prevent curling 
I want to knit a long term blanket in stockinette stitch with fingering weight yarn. Need suggestions for beginning and ending the bottom, top, and sides …

binding off 
My pattern says: At beginning of WS rows, bind off 5 sts 5 times, at the same time. Does that mean I insert my right hand needle into 5 of the stiches …

Return row after yfwd, yrn 
My pattern for 2nd and every alternate row says P, working K into yrn and P into yfwd of previous rows where appropriate. I know how to do this on …

What does ridge patt mean? 
I’m stuck on part of a pattern for a lace panel matinee coat. This is a front side panel at the shape neck. Starting with 12 sts. Work 9 rows in …

How do I do this I - cord button hole  
I don’t understand # 1. Using gauge-size dpn as rh needle: 1. Work 3 rows of plain i-cord on the 2 sts on rh needle (i.e. *k2, slide sts to other end …

How do I do w&t 2 
I recently purchased Simply Knitting magazine Issue 225, have knitted the childs cardigan Hello Petal, pattern starts page 28, everything going well until …

Confused with a line of patten 
Say keep continuity of patt as set work 8 rows in patt but the pattern is 16 rows so do I knit 16 rows 8 times or do i just knit the first 8rows

Increase stiches on sleeve 
Hi The pattern reads inc 1 st at each end of 7th and every following 10th row does this mean to increase on the 7th row 1 time and increase every 10th …

how to read pattern 
the pattern tells me to: Row l, kl, ssk, (pl,k1) until 4 sts before end, p1, k2tog, k1. Row 4: k1, p1, (p1,k1) until 4 sts are left, p2, k1

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Shawl collar 
I am knitting a child’s chunky cardigan with a shawl collar. The pattern states cast on 91 sts and work k1 p1 rib beg and ending k2. Work 4 rows then on …

Understanding collar instructions  
I am knitting Debbie bliss Aran coat with large collar and I am having difficulty understanding if I work the 6 alternate rows on the turned 8 stitches? …

Gauge 
Hello! I am trying to get gauge and I understand the concept and how to do bigger needles or yarn etc. but I’m a little confused by the project I just …

W&t 
Hi I'm knitting a collar,, with 80 sts,,it's asking to w&t.. what happens the remaining sts please..

How do I drop stitches into a separate needle and stitch them together individually? 
Hello there I’m working on a pattern I purchased off of Etsy and I’m trying to combine two bands together on circular needles. It says to drop 7 stitches …

How to icord on purlside 
Pattern reads; K2 m1 slip 3 next row: P4 m1 p2 Instead of making I cord on front it is just a strand of yarn going across stitches instead of …

Rollneck slipover jumper  
My question is when I have placed my marker on the 20th st,the knit to the end. The next row when I get to the marker does that stay there or does it …

I am knitting a rollneck slipover jumper  
When it says place marker 20sts inside one edge,does it mean both edge

Not sure on the number of stitches 
I am attempting the twirly skirt. I’m not a novice but not experienced either. I have made baby mittens, hats and booties. I have knitted to just below …

I am knitting a rollneck slipover jumper  
The pattern says place a marker 20sts inside one edge. Continue straight until work measures 21cm from marker,ending after a purl row. Once I have placed …

Decreases on a raglan sleeved back 
I am knitting a raglan sleeved cardigan. I'm knitting the back section. I got to the decreases and realize that I don't like the way the k2 k1 s1 psso …

I am knitting a rollneck slipover jumper  
I am working on the back at the moment, I am stuck on Shape sleeves. The pattern says working extra sts in St St Inc 1st at each end ow next 5 rows(85sts). …

How do I keep to lace pattern when I decreased a stitch each end 
I have to decrease 1 stitch at start of each row 16th row. How do I keep to pattern when the pattern says k1 yo s1 k2 tog psso. I have decreased 1 so do …

I am a novice knitter and found instruction for a psso with two stitches not three. How to complete these instructions: 
Row 3: K1, * sl 1 k3, psso the 3 knit sts; rep from * This in ‘Mrs. Hunters yarn over. Thank you in advancer. Susan

Decreasing instructions  
Pattern states in 1st round work 64 decreases every 3rd st 36 times and every 4th st 28 times. Does this mean decreasing every 3rd and 4th st? Or do …

Decreasing 
What does it mean when patterns says decrease 27 alternate rows 1 stitch at each end of row how many stitches am I decreasing does it mean rows 1 3 5 …

Counting rows when ripping out row 
Do I count ripping out a row as ripping out one row ? I am working on double moss st.

Doing sleeves 
I'm doing a jumper and the pattern is 26 rows long and done the back and front ok. Just doing the sleeves and I don't understand what it means these …

Decreasing at neck 
The pattern is saying next knot ow and every following knot row k2tog at neck 4 times. It should leave me with 15 stiches. I am snot sure what 4 times …

Is the math out on this one?? 
The pattern is for a classic throw..called Cables and bobbles... starts with 198 stitches, asks you to increase to 230 stitches. Here is what it says: …

I don't understand the panel construction in d.bliss romy pattern 
I'm trying to understand the construction of Debbie Bilss pattern "Romy". The pattern is all written out, but doesn't say how long the several of the panels …

Inc every 6th row 
The one thing that wasn't made clear is that increases should always happen on the right side.

Knitting in the round bottom up - does this mean i begin to knit flat? 
Help! Up until this point I am knitting in the round on circular needles. The pattern states this : Continuing with C5, K to one stitch before BOR marker. …

Knitted bands 
Although I have been knitting for many years and can follow complicated patterns I am still unsure what constitutes "slightly stretched" when knitting …

How do I decrease stitches in a raglan cardigan? 
I am following a pattern and I am stuck where it says the following: 53 stitches - Work 30 rows dec 1 st at each of next and every following alternate …

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Unther the sleeve 
Hello Ratcha, Thank you for having this opportunity. I have a question. I am working on sleeve now, and it’s round knitting. The pattern says “Mark …

Help on a Fabulous Face Cloth pattern 
Hello. I just received a Leisure Arts Beginner-Friendly Knitting Pattern book for Christmas this year, and I've decided to try following the Fabulous Face …

What does sleeve seam mean? 
Pattern says Continue straight until sleeve seam measures 6 in. I can't see anything that looks like a seam, only the 2 sides of the sleeve as I've …

How do I do this  
How do I place a marker 20sts inside one edge. Then continue straight until work measures 21cm from marker, ending after a p row.

How to understand knitting P3, yoyo without increasing row count? 
I have a dilemna that I hope you can help me with. (previous WS row ends with 90 sts) Then, pattern says: (RS): k1, sl1 wyifront, k to the last …

Why am I missing a stitch count 
Hello. I am attempting to knit the Drooping Elm Leaf pattern. The pattern calls for 15 + 1 stitches Row 3 of the pattern reads: *K1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, …

Work 6 rows dec 1 stitch at each end of every row 
Does this mean decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of each row? It’s the armholes. Thanks!

Loopy baby cardigan  
Hello, I’ve just finished all the pieces of a baby looped cardigan but I have no idea how to put the pieces together, I just don’t understand what they …

Slip central 7 stitches 
How do I slip central 7 stitches on to stitch holder for neckline and rejoin yarn to remaining stitches.

Floral knitted market bag 
With regard to my query re. floral knitted market bag, picture of final side of the bag, Rows 1 - 10 of floral pattern, now attached. Sincere apologies …

How do I correct floral pattern in bag. 
I am kntting market bags all in one - From handle down to base, I knit a few extra rows to mark bottom/base of bag and then start knitting up to end off …

Decreasing on cable sweater 
On decreasing a cable sweater raglan I am losing cable pattern. Please tell me how to best overcome this problem. Thank you

Size of Needles 
The pattern says to use smaller needles after completing the ribbing? Surely it should be larger needles??

How to decrease k1p1 so that it looks neatly 
I am knitting a beannie in K1 P1. I have cast on 112 stitches (Multiples of 4) on straight needles. How do I decrease leaving neat finish. I hope you …

How should I turn in the middle of a row?  
Please see photo for pattern. I am knitting a chunky jumper, this is the back piece and I have 33 cast on stitches. I understand the pattern to say I should …

Repeat Decrease on circular needle 
I have uploaded the instructions. I guess I am over thinking it and getting confused. Is this how its supposed to be: (This is what I'm thinking it …

How to decrease “0” time in rounds 
The pattern says to decrease on the 8th round 0 times for my size, then decrease on the 6th round 2 times. Do I still work the 8 rounds and just not …

Increase in the round 
My pattern says First increase round of four, second increase round of four, third etc What does “round of four” mean? Thanks, knitting my first in …

Knitting a corner to corner blanket ? 
The directions say rep the color till you have 168 sts on your needle My ? Is how do you know if you have 168sts Can u figure that out by # of rows? …

How do I join raglan seams , noting that top of the sleeves form part of yoke? 
Here's how it worked. From this part , YOKE, I started on and it turned out great 👍

How do I join raglan seams , noting that top of the sleeves form part of yoke? 
Hi, hope everything is well at your end. Kindly help me with the following problem: In my pattern it is written to "join raglan seams , noting that top …

Slip stitches 
My pattern begins some rows with slip stitches. It does not specify front or back. Can I assume knit stitches is yarn in pack and purl stitches is yarn …

shape back neck  
Hello MY pattern says RS Pattern 15 sts and turn, leaving rem stitches on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Keeping pattern correct, dec 1 …

Do not understand pattern 
I have 37st on needle and am knitting a tunic for toddler. This is the left side back. Work 56 rows in st st working 1 st less at each side Dec 2 st as …

Dec (as before) in next and alt rows 
Hello! I'm attempting to knit a sweater, but I am stuck. As you can (hopefully) see in the picture, it says to Dec (as before) in next and alt rows. …

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Pick up and knit 
I want to know how to pick up and knit from garter stitch. ( in vertical) Pattern: first stitch and last stitch are knitted every row, so outermost stitch …

Half fisherman’s rib 
Can I substitute half fisherman’s rib for full fisherman’s rib - done a swatch in half FR and it’s the same tension as required for full

How to read a line on a pattern  
I'm a beginner to knitting and have picked up a beginners learn to knit kit. There's a line in the pattern that I'm struggling with. It reads Row 25: k6, …

Cast off the YO 
Is it possible to cast off the YO on needle? Hello, I am Mana. Thank you for creating this website. I work short rows now, and my question is here. …

Decreasing 
92 stitches on the needle, pattern states”p the next row, dec 32 sets across. How do I determine where to dec?

What does this mean? 
I’m making a sweater and have never seen instructions like this before. The directions bellow are for knitting the center v-neck. “2 rows higher: 1 x …

increase 
what does this mean in knitting head cast on 10 st work 1 st and 2nd rows at beg of body 3 times = 80

how to bind off a fisherman rib scarf that has a 3 stitch icord either side 
I am knitting a fisherman rib scarf I have a 6 st i-cord 3 stitches on either side of the scarf that goes like this. set up row k1,kf,slip1,yb,k1.last …

How do i sl1 p52 ybk sl1 yfwd turn 
Hope you can help me can you please email me back please with the answer my email address is Beverleylee133gmail.com thank you

Claudio Barbie pattern Garter n more 
After knitting part of the shawl on the diagonal, it says to “change directions “which will make it look straight. Thanks

fingerless gloves 
My pattern for fingerless gloves says after the first finger to rejoin yarn and knit up 2 sts from cast on sts at base of first finger. how do I do this? …

P to end, drop down all yfwds of previous row. 
I don't know how to do the drop downs

How do I plan out the sleeve increases? 
How do I plan out the sleeve increases? I am knitting this pattern here and have been confused for a few days due to the sleeve increases. I am knitting …

Update for “Crossed Yarns” 
Updating photo for “Crossed Yarns.”

crossed yarns 
Any idea how this happens? My project is a very straight forward and simple shawl in garter stitch but this has happened in at least 2 places and I can't …

Casting on with three threads 
Hi, my pattern says to cast on using three threads, does this make one stitch or count as three stitches? Bernie

How do I make a button hole in striped ribbing? 
I am finishing off a fairisle cardigan, and am having trouble with making buttonholes in the buttonhole band. The band is in 1x1 striped ribbing, in 2 …

How??? 
The pattern says cast on 3 stitches, then S11, How do i do that please?

neck shaping 
I am knitting a sweater for Barbie and have a question regarding front neckline shaping. There are 21 stitches to start and you are supposed to knit first …

Decreasing alternate rows 
Hello, my pattern has four rows that shape the raglan that I am to knit over and over. Each row has two decreases in it. My next instruction is to decrease …

Changing to thicker yarn and bigger needles for same pattern 
I normally cast on 200 stitches for adult blanket using bulky yarn and 9 mm circular needles for straight stitching. How many stitches do I cast on with …

Help on pattern, please  
Cont to inc at sleeve edge on next row and 3 foll 4th rows at the same time, cast off 2 sts at beg of next row and 2 foll wrong side rows 60 sts Work …

Needing help with my collar pattern  
Hi I need some help with my pattern. It said to pick up 13 sts up right side of pattern of front of right neck. Knit across the sta on the back holder, …

Casting off alternate rows 
Submitting for a friend..her pattern for shaping sleeves said to: cast off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next and following alt rows (14 stitches). …

Help! Purl is coming out as garter stitch!  
I am knitting a baby cardi in garter stitch with a raised decorative shaping which should be stocking stitch. You slip 3 stitches purlwise, continue garter …

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Question about one of your patterns 
I'm trying to knit the beautiful scarf for men, but I don't understand something. What does *(C2B, k3) k2; rep from* to last st, k1 mean. Is the K2 knitted …

Collar 
Join both shoulder seams. Firstly I like to know how do you join these. With RS. Slip 6 sts from right front holder onto right needle. Rejoin yarn and …

Help with decreasing  
This is the row of knitting I’m about to do but I don’t understand it I currently have 30 sts on my needle and it needs to decrease to 25 sts , the row …

help with stitches please 
W&T how do u do a W&T when using multiple colors of yarns for a sweater? when it says W&T (4 sts) does this mean W&T every 4 stitches?

Strange way of decreasing a stitch 
Hello, Please could you translate the following please? “Knit to last 9 stitches, slip 2 sts separately onto right hand needle, then knit 2 sts tog …

Possible Grammatical Error on a Pattern? 
Would i work the the second row of SHAPE ARMHOLE as the first row of ALL SIZES (RS)? I’m reading this beforehand and came the across RIGHT PANEL and …

Problem with repeat pattern Aran knit cushion 
Please could you help me with the following: I am knitting a Martin Storey Square Aran cushion pattern. Initially you cast on, knit one row. Then an increase …

Picking stitches up even 
Dear Madams, Sorry to disturb You. I don't know if it's the right place where to ask You such a question. I add a photo. I picked up stitches …

Help please with pattern instructions 
Hello, Please can someone help me with this pattern? It would be great if someone could write it out in lamens terms for each row. I’ve already picked …

Reading my chart for leaf pattern  
In my pattern it says: (RS) yo, work P on the foll rnd. I don’t quite get that

Increasing Sleeves  
Please can you help me with my sleeves pattern Do I increase a new st at every end of a row So I increase one st then knit a line and then increase …

Join front & back on sweater 
To join the front to the back of my sweater my pattern says to "unravel last stitch of the back and k2tog with first stitch of the front." What does this …

Confused by written instruction for a knitted hat 
I finished working in the round with smaller needles and no problem with 16 ribbing rounds. But, then I am told to switch to larger circular needles and …

Lost pattern 
I have just found an unfinished baby cardigan but I’ve lost the pattern. I’ve completed what looks like the sleeves but they look much too big for the …

continue in st st until there are 44 rows less than the back to shoulder shaping 
Hi Ratcha, I am confused. Are the rows counted from the the first rib row of the back band or from when I changed the needle size and started Stocking …

The end of Shaping shoulders then going to left front 
End of shape shoulder How do I place 29 STS at each end of my needle onto a spare needle and centre 28 STS on a 3rd needle. Left front Cast on …

Adding a Darth Vader Helmet to an Afghan 
I am knitting an Afghan using an acrylic/cotton blend yarn. I want to add a Darth Vader Helmet-can I use just an acrylic yarn-there is no plain black in …

Raglan Shaping 
All fine with pattern until this below: I have 120 sts now. RS row is inc row. Knit (8 increases) WS row is Purl row Pattern says: rep last 2 rows …

Front Neck Decreases 
Please can you help me with my front neck. K39 and leave rem 6 sts on a holder collar. Dec1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, then on foll 3 alt rows, …

How doI do this please? 
How do i do this? Leave following sts on a holder 1 st once 2sts 9 times 3 sts 4 times 5 sts twice 6 sts once 7 sts once and 8 sts once

Shape front neck  
I am shaping my left front and I done 27 sts. What does it mean by continue straight until 18 rows fewer have been worked than on back rows fewer on …

What is the instep side of a bootee 
I am dividing for a foot. The pattern says rejoin wool to instep end of first 11 stitches. Pick up and knit 12 stitches evenly along side edge and 10 …

Shape shoulder  
Can you help me I am knitting a knitted jacket. I am really struggling what this means. Please could you write this in a simple form what to do. …

Decrease row 
57 stitches on needle K8 (k2tog.k1) 14 times. K7. 43 sts Is it just the bracketed part 14 times? Is this in succession. Thanks DS

Yo,k1d,yo,skpo 
How to do this - yo, k1d, yo, skpo?

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What is the AKA for this technique 
Working on Danish Modern afghan from the book Comfort Knitting & Crochet. See picture of full instructions. In motif 3: What am I doing with the 3 stitches? …

How do I undo a ktbl stitch? 
I've found tutorials to undo regular (purls and knit) stitches, but I need helping on how to undo a "knitted through the back" knit stich. Thanks in …

switching from Ktbl to knitting regular from front stitch 
If I change from Ktbl to knitting regularly in the middle of a project will it cause any problems?

Resizing Sweater Pattern 
I want to make those sweater for a 9 month and 12 month old, as the structures only go up to 6 months. This is the pattern: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-knit …

How do I knit first st and loop together.  
A new k2tog that I’m not sure how to do

How to follow instructions for a jumper’s neck? 
Place 23 stitches on front in a holder. Continue to work back and forth in rows. Continue to work Dec rnd as set and shape each side of front neck on every …

Using stitch holder 
With rs facing I've slip 5 stitches on holder, worked stitches in middle then slip 6 stitches on another holder. Then worked middle stitches now I need …

Changing a pattern 
The pattern I'm making has a cable down the middle of the front and back, I just want it on the front and the back to be just a straight stockinette …

confused with where to place markers 
Hi my pattern says to work until armholes measure 6", which i did and end up with 59 sts remaining, next it says to "PM on each side of centre (19) …

How to knit yo, k2 tog, yo. Then next row knit all stitches 
My lace cotton ponchette 2 rows are as follows ( the 2 rows I’m stuck on) 1. “yo, k2tog, yo” 2. Knit Thank you, Bonnie Emter

Kfb on double pointed needles 
I am trying to do a Kfb on 3 dpns using three stitches on each needle. The pattern calls for a Kfb on each stitch in the 2nd round. The stitches get …

Kfb too tight 
I am trying to knit a stuffed animal on double pointed needles, using three needles. I can do the first round of knit. However, the second row calls …

How do I decrease to make shoulder and neck of cardigan with cable knit 
Hi, I have a pattern but I don't understand how to decrease at the start because it will alter the cable and edging.

Reading a UK pattern 
In the pattern Carolina, a lacy leaf bolero by Pat Menchini. It says Row 1 Patt 45, work row 1 of Panel, patt 45. It's a UK pattern. What does this mean? …

Lace stitch 
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I have a knitting question related to a pattern 
Hello...I'm knitting the following pattern: HOODED COWL: Cast on 100 stitches on circular needle size 3 mm / US 2.5 with Merino Extra Fine or Karisma. …

Switching Needles 
I'm following an aran sweater pattern and one of the instructions says to switch needles. Does this mean pull out the smaller needle and insert the larger …

Yarn - Using different yarn than pattern suggested 
Can I use a different type of yarn than the pattern says will my blanket just be smaller? Thanks

How do I knit 2/1 Rt and 2/1lt? 
Hi, What is 2/1rt and 2/1lt stitch in knitting? Thank you!

Shaping shoulder 
I have Jean Greenhowe book and trying to knit a scarecrow pattern I can't work out the decreasing to shape shoulders it says next row: k7(k2tog)6times,k12 …

Confused on this pattern - Back of sweater 
Hello. I have been knitting a sweater on circular needles lately and I am confused by a step in the pattern. It says to place sts from holder onto needle …

Increasing as set 
Keeping the 4 stitches at each end of the row in garter st continue in stocking st, increasing as set until there are 75 sts . The last increase row will …

Armhole edge on a vest 
I did a 4 row rib stitch on the armhole of the vest I’m making. After binding off, the ribbing looks more like a ruffle than a straight edge. What did …

Confusing pattern 
I have the following written on my pattern, but I don't understand it... Knit and Dec 0(1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0) STS at centre row. Cont in St st and work …

Confused by instructions on how to knit a leg opening 
I am attempting a dog coat. I've never done any kind of garment so I can't visualize what they're instructing me to do. The instructions say "Note: work …

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Knitting instructions 
Hi, I'd like to start to knit something but i can't understand the instructions. What does this mean: row 1: p5 (6:6:7:7) k8.... whats going on inside …

Yarn type 
I can’t get hold of Peter Pans Baby cotton dk. What is the equivalent? I’m confused as lots of baby yarn dk but don’t say cotton? So what is best equivalent …

Pattern stitch count seems off 
The previous row ends with -38 sts. Then the pattern says: "Working in Stockinette st, inc 1 st every 3 inches 5 times -48 sts." By my calculations, …

Old pattern question 
Hello How do I knit 1 stitch from left hand needle together with loop from corresponding stitch on the 1st row please, Thank you.

Decreasing crown of hat 
Hello, I have Decreased the crown of a hat and my ~5-6” circular needles are too long to continue around the circumference. I keep having stitches slip …

circular knitting how to follow this pattern 
This request is for a tote bag pattern. After I cast on 100 stiches and have knitted 46 rows in the round the following instructions in the pattern …

Neck and shoulder shaping  
I am knitting a sweater front ... 143 stitches in total. The neck and shoulder shaping begins with an instruction to pattern 39 stitches across, turn, …

Neck and shoulder shaping. 
I am knitting a sweater front .... 143 stitches in total. The pattern tells me to work as given for back until 12 less rows have been worked then back. …

When is says work 16 rows Dec 1 at each end as before do I use 1st & 2nd Row pattern?  
1st Row: K2, s1, K1, psso, knit to last 4sts, K2tog, K2. 36 40:44:48:52sts. 2nd Row: Purl. 1st and 2nd rows set raglan shaping. Work 16 20:24:26:30

What am I doing wrong? 
I’ve gotten to the end of the first eyelet row and I come up with only 3 stitches to knit. I’ve tried twice and rechecked the number of stitches I have… …

Replace ribbing, bottom to top 
I’ve realized that the bottom rows of ribbing on a sweater are knit too tightly. If I remove the ribbing so that I end up with my live stitches on the …

Can I shorten a machine-knitted sweater I received as a gift? 
I just received a gift of a very pretty machine-knitted sweater, but it's about 5 inches too long! The bottom of the sweater is ribbed, but it's not important …

I am knitting on circular needles row 2 states knit 50 sts and turn 
next row wants you to pass first stich to rt. needle tighten rope knit 9 stiches turn and repeat same only knitting 11 sts and then turn.My question is …

Cord of circular needles broke during castoff. How do I fix this? 
As I was finishing a blanket, the cord of my circular knitting needles broke. I have stabilized most of the stitches with straight cardboard picks, …

An alternative stitch at the beginning of a row in garter stitch for S1. 
I am knitting a blanket in the garter stitch in cotton yarn. It calls for S1 at the beginning of each row. Due to the cotton yarn the S1 stitch at the …

What does this pattern mean? 
How do I do this: k16, k1, lift the 2nd stitch on the RH needle over the 1st stitch on the RH needle x 12, k14 (30 sts)? I dont understand what …

casting off on alternate two rows? 
shoulder shaping pattern says: Cast off 8 st at beg of next row on each side, then 7 at beg of foll 2 alt rows on each side Could someone please explain …

knitting an afghan in panels of different number of rows 
Help! I'm following a pattern from "The Ultimate Book of Knit Afghans" for the Fisherman's Knit afghan. It is knit in 5 panels, each panel has …

Stitch directions 
What is the K1o in the regal hat pattern?

how to continue CO after slipping 24 st on to a needle holder 
I am knitting a market bag and my pattern said to K24 st then cast off 59 which I did. Then it said to place next 24 stitches to a st holder-I am assuming …

How to work this scallop pattern 
I cast on 380 at. The pattern reads. Row 1 p to the end Row 2 p7,*k1 slip this st to left needle,yfrn, p first st again, p1, rep* last 5 STS p Row …

Shape buttoned openning 
Placing marker on last cast-off st, cast off 6 sets at beginning and dec1 st at end of next row. So there are 42 sets left. Dec 1 st at each end of 2nd …

hat circumference 
since a hat should stretch a bit over the head to stay snug, shouldn't the hat circumference be smaller than the head circumference and if so by how much? …

Pattern help, please!! 
My granddaughter has asked me to knit her a black and white checkerboard reversible patterned blanket and I cannot find my pattern! It's knit all together …

Attaching a separately made hood to sweater 
I have completed a hood that was done separately. Instructions are sew castoff edge between markers. When I do that it appears to me that the pointed …

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Christmas Stocking Pattern that calls for knitting 14 stitches at the beginning of the row 
I've never knitted a stocking before, and this part of the pattern has me confused. I'm not finding anything on how to just knit 14 stitches at the beginning …

I know how to psso, but numbers are wrong 
Chicken sweater 18 sts on beginning of row K4,p4, (slip 1, p1,psso) twice, p3, k4 (16sts) I come out with 17 sts???

Shape armholes 
What does bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows —87 Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on foll 4 rows — 73

How do I ptog drawn up loop of previous row and next stitch 
I know you have answered this question before but is it possible to give a video demonstration as I am having a hard time understanding how to do it

K10, p10 
Hiya I am knitting a doggy pattern and the pattern states that I have to (k10, p10). Does that mean I have to knit and purl those two rows 11 times …

Repeats in a chart  
Hello I am Knitting a fair isle sweater where the sleeves of a are bottom up in the round. In the chart it says for a size small, start here. And it points …

Yon yfwd yrn 
Hi ..I am knitting a leave pattern on a cardigan. For the yoke it starts with this row. (k7, * K3 tog., yon., K1, (M1, K1) twice, y.fwd., yrn., K3 tog., …

P2tog problem...stitch count 
31sts on needle. Next row k2tog, yfwd (yrn) p2tog 14 times, K 1. Remainder sts on needle 30 sts. I dont understand if I p2tog 14 times I can have …

Measuring yoke 
How do I measure the yoke on a top down raglan sweater?

Understanding decreasing instructions from MArtin Storey pattern (BArbican) 
Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 5: 7: 7✔: 9 rows, then on foll 4 6: 7: 8: 10 alt rows, then on foll 4th row. 71 75: 81: 89: 95 sts. …

Knitting double breasted cardigan button holes 
I've knitted the back and left side no problem, unfortunately I've hit a problem on the right front regarding button holes. I've marked up on the left …

Multiples in my pattern  
Hi - very frustrated - I am doing a pattern I did before but I don't want to cast on 96 stitches. This is the formula 3+2x45+3= 96 stitches I …

Paton's Lace & Cables Cardigan pattern - need help! 
This pattern has cables all over it. But the only cable stitch listed is C6F. There is no C6B! Is that real? I've never seen a cable stitch that didn't …

Cast on instruction 
The pattern says cast on 29 sts at Beg of next 2 rows. 95 sts. I am confused, how many sts do I cast on?

What to do with stitch marker  
Pattern : knit to one stitch before Marker K3tog I am confused on what to do with the stitch marker Do I knit it with the 3 stitches?? I have to repeat …

Increasing a stitch 
Tried several different ways of doing this but always end up with more stitches than I should . Really struggling. M1(Yfd), slip over purl wise, k2 tog, …

Stitch marker question  
Where do I replace the stitch marker after I’ve knit two together with the marker between the two stitches? Thanks for answering my question!

Looking for video tutorial for pebble stitch  
This is from a pattern called “Pebble Hat” by Affiknity Designs. I am stumped and need to see it visually so hoping someone knows of a video explaining/demonstrating …

How long is this project when it is finished? 
How long is the scarf when it is finished??

Front and back knitting 
I am working on a blanket and on the rows you change your color you break it up with a front and back stitch or a knitted row. On my first row I used …

Unsure of pattern instruction.  
As shown in picture the pattern says to start with a purl row, work 3 rows in ss, change to brown and cont in ss. My question is how many rows am I to …

Increasing width of blanket 
When do you start adding additional stitches to make blanket wider, the instructions say to repeat what’s inside the brackets 2times, do you add them …

What does this mean? 
What does K2tog, K1, sl1, psso K28. What am I supposed to pass slipped stitch over? Shouldn't it be K27, K2tog, sl1, K1, psso?

How to reverse this pattern 
Can you advise how to reverse the following 4 of a baby pattern. 1st row. Yfwd, s1,k1,psso, k1,k2tog, yfwd, k1 2 and 4th rows. Purl rows …

Circular gauge swatch question 
Hello, I am using a pattern for a hat and the recommended gauge simply says, "Gauge: 2 inches= 10 sts." It mentions nothing about the number of rows …

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Removing some Cast On stitches when started knitting 4 rows already. 
Every beanie I make is too big. I dislike the figuring gauge etc. measuring head which isn’t available. Patterns always say 76-86 or more stitches for …

How do I read this pattern?  
I am new to this and pattern is confusing me 1st row k0 1:0:0:0, *p1, k3, repeat from * to last 1 2:1:1:1 sts, p1, k01:0:0:0

How many stitches can I work on a 16 inch US 5 Circular needle - I have working on 8 inch DB US 5 needles. 
My e-mail address is (removed) and I would appreciate a reply from you, please. My question: I have been working on a baby planket, using US 5 DB needles …

Knitting a kangaroo hoodie 
I've almost completed knitting a children's kangaroo style hoodie and I just found out that the neckline tends to be a bit tight. I haven't started …

Best stretchy stitch pattern for a hat band 
Trying to find a pattern for a band that goes on a hat that will spring back. So many of mine go on but don’t feel secure. Thanks for any advice.

How do I work 5 stitches together? 
The instructions are as follows Work 5 stitches together Sl 3 stitches with yarn to back of work then pass 2nd of these stitches over 3rd, move this …

Increase  
I have 12 stitches then it says (inc) to end 24 stitches ?

How do I count my increase 
My pattern says increase row increase, knit 3, knit 2 together. Do I count the increase as 1 of the three

I added more stitches  
Pumpkin hat knitted said cast on 64. I casted in 70. Now I am suppose to knit one of main color and knit 7 of new color. Is this going to come out right …

Decrease each end of row whilst creating raglan for sleeve 
Working all raglan armhole decreases as set by last two rows dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows then on following 9 alternate rows. I don’t understand …

Information in brackets what does it mean 
I can’t understand the information which is in the brackets ,see picture

Understanding a pattern - Regalo hat K1o,p1 
In the Regalo hat pattern it says K1o, p1 for several rounds after the initial rib pattern and before the crown. I don’t understand what K1o means.

Ms 
I am shaking a collar and it is k1 p1 twice turn, next row s1 p1 k1 p1, next row k1 p1 4 times turn next row s1 p1, k1 p1 3 times, I know how to do all …

Reading pattern 
Making socks pattern says to s1 k1 x 16 ssk Don’t understand the k1x 16

Left raglan side shaping 
I'm having a problem understanding this part of pattern. I'm doing largest size. I have done the dec of 15 rows. it has now left me with 30 stitches. …

Shape neck on cardigan 
I am just finishing left side of a cardigan, the final row is to cast off in pattern. Leave 21 stitches on a thread. My question is which edge should …

What does this mean dec 1 st at each end of 3rd and every alternate row 
What does this mean dec 1st at each end of 3rd and following alternate row?

Increased stitches in the body of a knitted blanket 
Hello, At the beginning of a knitted blanket with cables ,when you have formed the border. Why do you increase stitches at the beginning of the cable …

Problems making up a garment. 
I am an experienced knitter and have just knitted a cardigan. Having sewn the shoulder seams together and knitted the front edge border all around, I …

A salvage stitch on fair isle pattern 
When knitting Row 1, I would knit the salvage st at the end of the row, correct? When starting Row 2, I would knit the salvage st at the beginning of …

In a four row pattern I can’t tell if I’m to do row 1. Or row 3.  
Because I’m now decreasing and I can't tell which row cos it a weird pattern. Row 1 is slp1, k1 p1 to last 2 such and knit Row 2 is knit Row 3 is …

when repeating stitches and it doesn't come out even 
K4, * K1, YO, K1,P34xs,K1, YO; rep from *to the last 4 stitches, K4. My question is after my last repeat I have 12 stitches left, do I just do …

How do I pick up torn out edge stitches when first st of each row was slipped? 
I found an error about 12 rows down my ribbed stockinette edge. I knew how to go down a line of stitches at a time and turn them all the right direction, …

Trying to read Aran pattern 
I’m knitting a baby Aran sweater first 4 rows form double moss and twist there is a patt panel It says continue working appropriate rows until back …

Stitch pattern 
I have a pattern and would like to know what this means- K2,k4tog,(yo.k1) 5 times. Do I have to do the (yo, k1) 5 times or the whole pattern? Thanks …

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Wrap and turn stitches 
Pattern has short rows with WT on row 1 and 2. Row three says: "Work to 5 sts beyond wrapped st, WT." My question is: Do you wrap the 5th stitch or …

Wrap and turn 
My row says k8, wrap yarn round next stitch and turn. I have 9 sts on needle. Do I knit the 9th st and wrap it round that or do I wrap round need,e before …

What does 18 rows fewer mean? 
Continue straight until 18 rows fewer have been worked than on the back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending res facing row. I am not sure what this …

Query - Decrease each end of next 13 alt rows 
Hi, My pattern says that I must dec 1 st at each end of next row and at each end of next 13 alt rows. What does that mean?

How would you knit this?  
Hi, This pattern is stst. But do I carry keep carrying the yarn for the colours with every single stitch? I just feel like it’s going to be really …

Tips for carrying along knitted blanket 
When knitting a blanket how do you carry the knitted portion along as it gets big? Without having a huge wad in your lap. Maybe it is just the way it is. …

Help me understand this pattern! Sleeve Increase 
Hi, I’m knitting a sleeve for a jumper. The pattern starts with 44sts and then it says Inc one st at each end of 5th row, then on 3 foll sixth rows, …

Understand the pattern - (yrn, k1) 5 times 
*K1, k4tog (yrn, k1) 5 times, yrn, sl2,k2tog, p2sso; rep from * to last st, k1. Which part do I do 5 times?

I'm not sure what the following means, I'm using Bernat Blanket Color Pooling yarn 
With Color 1, K2. Find spot where color 2 starts. Pull rem of Color 1 as waste and with Color 2, K41.

How to interpret knitting instructions 
Hi Ratcha, I am starting on a knitted doll pattern from the UK but can't begin because I don't understand this line. Please interpret: 1-19. Begin …

How do I do multiple yarn overs? 
I have a pattern that calls for 4 yarn overs and then on the next row, I need to knit those into k1,p1 twice. Thank you.

Trying to decipher knitting instructions 
I am working with a pattern (Without a Paddle Knit Sweater, Yarnspirations) The sweater is worked from the bottom up. Sleeves are knit separate and incorporated …

Finding a substitute yarn 
I want to knit an old 80s pattern that requires a discontinued yarn (3 Suisses Lorena). I believe this is similar to an Aran or Worsted weight. The yarn …

Understanding the pattern  
Please can you explain what this pattern is telling me to do: *On foll 4th rows, cast off 1 st twice, on foll 6th row, cast off 2 st once*, repeat from …

short rows and the sts numbers 
Hi, nice to meet you. I am knitting a sweater, and I am confused the patterns instruction. short rows working knitting to last 4 sts and turn and YO. …

Stitches keep increasing 
A new knitter here and I am trying to learn the long raindrop stitch. I cast on 114 stitches and knit 2 rows using knit one purl one. When checking my …

Double comma 
what does the double comma in this knitting pattern mean? s1, k1, psso,, yfwd, k1,yfwd, k2tog, k3

Need help understanding pattern directions 
I'm pretty new to knitting and I'm ready to challenge myself to try something new. I'm trying to work on a cable knit scarf and right off the bat I'm confused …

Understanding 1960's sweater pattern instructions 
I am knitting a sweater pattern from the 1960's. Here is what my pattern says: RIGHT FRONT Using no. 8 needles cast on 59 stitches and work in moss …

Am I decreasing on both ends? 
Next row (rs dec): K1, sl1, k1, psso, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Next row (ws dec): P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 Repeat these 2 rows …

Leave work aside 
I’ve never seen this instruction on a knitting pattern I’m at a loss on what this step means.

What does k each st around 108 sts 
I have knitted k2p2 around 10 times. Then they say for the next rnd to k each stitch around 108 sts. I have left the k2 p2 at 104 stitches from my cast …

Why does my slip knot stitch get stuck when I stitch the first row? 
Hello! I've been knitting for quite a time now but all of a sudden it's like I've forgotten. When I cast on, I do the one where you wrap the yarn …

Decreasing on a patterned row 
Good morning, could you please help. I am working a pattern and have come to the decrease part to shape armholes. It says to continue in pattern, …

Shaping Raglan top 
dec 1 st in this way at each end of 3rd and every foll 4th row until 33 sts Do I decrease on the 3rd row once and then decrease on every following 4th …

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How do I remove unworked stitches after a wrap and turn? 
my pattern calls for using wrap and turn to increase the ribbing length on the neck and back of a sweater, compared to the ribbing length along the two …

pick up stitches from first new color row and p2tog across 
From the pattern for Cutie Cupcake Dolls in the cupcake hat section. Not sure what they are saying? Thanks

I need help understanding a section in an old written pattern. 
The pattern I am working with has a section that says, "k2, into next st work k1, (wyif, k1) twice, turn." I am confused about the middle of that. Help, …

Knitting a Baby's hat.  
What does this mean For 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sizes only.

how do I find someone to put my projects together? 
I love to knit but never learned to put my knitting project together. How do I find someone to do that for me?

Confused as to what Back to shoulders means 
I am knitting a pullover sweater for my granddaughter. I am working on the back of the sweater now, but I am confused about these directions: “Continue …

How do I K5, drop these 5 sts off the needle?  
How do I K5, drop these 5 sts off the needle and allow them to unravel forming loops, then bind off the next certain number of stitches? The pattern is …

Fuzzy "inc" instructions 
Working an Afghan pattern with the following instructions for one pattern repeat row as follows: *K2 tog, K2, (inc)2 times, K3, SSK, repeat from * …

Help with Rib 2 increasing row? 
My pattern states: Cast on 93 103:115:125 sts After 6 rows of k1 p1 rib it has following increase row: Inc row: Rib 2 5:5:2, inc …

Decrease in pattern  
next row (rs) K9 11: 13: 15, work next 13 sts as row 1 of Heart Motif Chart, K11 13: 15: 17, work next 13 sts as row 1 of Heart Motif Chart, …

Siobhan - left with more stitches than suggested 
I am knitting a pom pom yarn teddy cushion & with 36 stitches on the needle I have to do this. K10, sk2po, k2tog, pass previous stitch over. K7, sk2po, …

Double knit trouble  
My double knitting is getting odd dented rows and I can’t find anywhere what it could be from. Is my tension too tight or is something else going on? It’s …

set stitches aside 
if it says cut yarn and set piece aside, do I hold those stitches on a stitch holder? I have knit 7 rows (sweater) and it tells me to cut yarn and set …

How to fix eyelet pattern which is not lined up correctly 
I finished and bound off triangle shawl knitted on circular needles. It has a vertical row of double eyelets from cast on edge up to bound off edge …

How do I knit the Plaited Basket Stitch 
I am knitting Victoire a Kninja design Basket stitch is Row 1 k 2 *insert needle from back to front between first and second sts on left hand …

Shaping shoulders in the round 
I have a flat knitting pattern for a shoulder Cape and want to knit it in the round instead. How do I get the shoulder shaping when knitting in the round? …

How do I knit from spare needle 
I have a project knitting an elephant, I need to attach the legs to the body I am working on. The instructions say k8 from spare needle (right side of …

Increasing stitches in knitting sleeves for a sweater 
Cast on 45 sts rib for 8 cm. Working in st st work 87 rows inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 7th row 71 sts. Cont without shaping until sleeve …

Help with where I am in the pattern 
In the baby cardigan I’m making, which is done in one piece to the armholes, (where I am now) I’m told to purl 28 stitches and leave remaining stitches …

Knitting a purse strap 
I am trying to knit a purse strap with only three stitches. P1 K1 P1 and the strap is twisting. What am I doing wrong?

Adding armhole stitches 
I’m working on a top - down sweater. Called for adding 6 cast on stitches at arm hole but I couldn’t figure out how to do it without messing up the entire …

Uneven number of stitches for toe up cast on 
Hello. I am knitting Ada Lovelace socks from blue moon fiber arts. The pattern calls for 15 stitches to be cast in. What method do you recommend, as all …

how do I carry the yarn from one color to the next when working a striped pattern 
I am working in even number blocks of color on a striped sweater and want to know if it is possible to carry the different colors from one block to the …

DOUBLE YARNS? 
What does it mean in a pattern : Cast on stitches on circular needle size 6 with 1 thread of each quality? Does it mean the two kinds of thread together? …

Men's Dress socks 
Hi, I am looking for a thin yarn for men's dress socks....maybe with a lot of nylon. Do you have any ideas for a sock yarn that will work for that? …

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Shaping Neckline 
My pattern says to “Pm before and after center 30 sts”. Does this mean mark 30 sts in from the left and then the right?

stuck 
WHAT DOSE READ STS FOR SLEEVES MEAN?

Change up needle size 
I have a sweater pattern that calls for yarn whose gauge would work out to be 24 sts and 32 rows on US 5 needles = four inches. The yarn I want to …

Knitting In the round 
I’m knitting a piece on circular needles. I was instructed to put the middle 10 stitches on a stitch holder and then work back and forth. How do I do that …

How to match a raglan sleeve to the body of the sweater 
Back: After knitting 128 Sts in pattern for 16.5 inches(incl ribbing) I casted off 6 Sts at the beg of the next 2 rows then decreased 2 stitches every …

Problem with lace pattern decrease not matched with increase  
Hi I have a problem with Row 19 and Row 23 and Row 27, where there are Yarn Overs but no corresponding decrease such as K2tog, or Sl1, K1,psso. I …

Why is my knitting not straight? 
When I use circular needles, why is my sock or sweater twisted?

Joining 2 pieces of knitting together 
I am knitting a hooded jacket. I have completed the left front (with button holes) the back and one sleeve. This has been done as all in one piece. I am …

Sirdar Jewelspun Jumper design 10140 - Raglan sleeve instruction 
Hello - Just starting the raglan shaping. Pattern is Row 1 (K1 P1) 3 times, s1,k1, psso, knit to last 8 sts, k2tog (p1 k1) 3 times Row 2 (P1 k1) …

Knitting Sleeves! 
Hi, I’m making a cardigan and only have the sleeves left to do but I can’t make sense of where I’m supposed to be increasing, if you could help explain …

Making a baby blanket bigger 
Can I continue to stitch until 200 or more stitches before I start to decrease with out messing up this pattern. I would just like it to be bigger than …

Rib stitch on a Sirdar pattern 
What exactly does this mean?: Rib6, rib2tog, (rib6, rib2tog) 5 times, rib6 I am making a baby hat and have just knitted 2x2 rib for the cuff. I am …

Aran sweater sleeve 
I have done the ribbing for the cuff, increased to the appropriate number of stitches(64) in the last row of ribbing and then did the first row of the …

How to decrease on an eyelet raglan 
My pattern sets a 4 row eyelet pattern on the raglan. The 1st row decreases 1 stitch at each end. 2nd and 4th rows are purl. The 3rd row, is as follows: …

Pattern Question  
I do not understand what this Dec rnd means: *Work 12 sts, p1, p2tog, p1; rep from * around-90 sits. Work even 3 rnds. Do I stop the original pattern? …

"live stitches facing down"  
I am working on a shawl and coming to the part that is adding on a border so that there are live stitches on the needles from the first top part of the …

Can I dec on cape cast on neck in same inc area? 
Hi :>), Have a cape pattern that inc kfb, need to make neck smaller. Can I dec at the same areas where the kfb on each side of markers were at? I am …

How do I read this pattern 
Pattern reads “Rep. last 2 rows until the foll. row has been completed”. Which is the following row?

Not sure how to follow the part for neck 
Making a Patons Canadian Sweater, I finished the back, & did the beginning of the neck. So I k 8, put remaining separate needle. Dec 1 st at each neck …

doing sl st, k2tog, psso, with only 2 st, as directed in pattern, not 3 st 
sl st-k2tog-psso i understand how to do this; however, the instructions read k1, yo, knit to 2 st before marker, sl st-k2tog-psso, replace marker, knit …

What is a selvedge(st) stitch? 
what does 1 selvedge st mean? How is it applied?

Pattern baby knits by Debbie bliss - pick up stiches 
V neck cardigan struggling with front edging. Tells me to. Join shoulder seams. With right side facing, 3 1/4 needles pick up and k 30sts. along right …

Decreasing stitches every second row on the RS 
If it says to, on the RS, decrease 1 st at each edge every other row, would this mean to do the decreases every RS row or every second RS row?

Don’t understand this instruction 
Working on these 70 sts dec 1 st. each end of needle every row to 42 sts. on needle, then every alternate row to 16 sts on needle My question is …

Errors with a patrons pattern 
What are the corrections for the pattern Delicate Cables Shawl?

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S1, knit to end. Work 6 rows 
When it says S1, knit to end. Work 6 rows. Do you just knit 6 rows after the S1 knit to end row or do you repeat the S1, knit to end row 6 times?

How do I join shoulder seams by picking up cast off stitches and knitting  
I have completed back and right and left round neck cardigan fronts and all have been cast off. The pattern then says Neckband join shoulder seams. With …

Illogical final two rows of cable jumper back 
Hello, I am completely baffled by this! I now have 64 sts remaining and have reached the last two rows of the back of a cable knit jumper. It says "Cast …

What does this mean 
What does it mean continue straight until 16 rows less have been worked on back

Binding off and decreasing stitches for arm holes while maintaing pattern 
Hello I am knitting this vest in seeded rib stitch. https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dwbdce5fd8/PDF/RHK0332 …

Meaning? k2, kfb 
What does K2, kfb* repeat to end of round mean?

Stuck on a pattern 
I am on the front of the jumper and starting on this section of the pattern. I understand I am working first on the 18stitches but I do not understand …

Is ribbing included in measurement? 
Pattern says to continue in pattern till measuring 7 inches Is the ribbing included in the 7 inches?

Pattern does not make sense 
Hi I'm knitting a sweater and have reached the 'shape neck' of the pattern. I am working in stocking stitch on the Front Right side of my garment. …

how do I read this st  
k16, increase yo, ssk, k3 tog with left needle bring second st on the right needle over first st and off the needles

Stuck on a pattern Numbers do not add up 
Hi, I am knitting a dress for a Barbie doll. I am only able to knit to row 5 because Row 6 doesn't add up and i am left with 10 unworked stitches on …

Right side of bodice - k22, turn, work 9 rows 
Pattern: K22 sts in pattern, turn. Work in pattern for 9 rows. Does this mean I only work the 22 sts back and forth in pattern?

How do I do this stitch?? - left twist stitch 
I'm working on a pattern for a dog sweater. The directions say to slip 1st stitch and knit the 2nd stitch in the back loop. So far, so good. But then …

I need help with this knitting fan stitch - drawing loops for a fan stitch 
Insert right needle through st 3 rows below the 2nd stitch on the left needle. Pull through a loop k2. Pull 2nd loop through same st as 1st loop. K2. …

Understanding the pattern instructions 
directions say: repeat the last two rows nine times more, increasing first at each end of last row. I don’t quite understand what to do here. This instruction …

Working on circular needles 
I am working on round needles from a four needle pattern and knitting a hat for a pet. I have done okay until now when I have to connect to the circle …

Working with more stitches than the pattern states 
I have knitted a few dog jumpers from a pattern but now I have had a request to do the same for a larger dog which obviously means more stitches. How do …

Why is what I’m knitting not lining up with the pattern 
I am knitting a Up& Sideways Striped blanket. The pattern is a garter stitch pattern. It calls for medium weight yarn. And size 10 1/2 circular needles. …

Divide for fronts and back 
Hi, The pattern says k18 k2tog which I have done then it is k1 across sts of right front and turn leaving remaining st on spare needle. Which sts do …

Don't understand pattern - k2, inc in next st, k8 
Pattern says: K2, Inc. in next st, K8 (12 border sts.) The problem is that if I knit two then increases in the next stitch and knit 8 stitches, I only …

How to Substitute Stretchy yarn for Worsted weight wool  
I am trying to make a hat that calls for worsted weight wool. I would like to use Stretchy Yarn instead. Is there a specific type of stretchy yarn comparable …

How do I increase a stitch? 
My pattern states increase 1 stitch at each end of 3rd and every following 4th row. Please can someone explain ?

Which rows do I need to repeat?  
Hi, I'm new to knitting and have set myself a task to knit a jacket - Sirdar 7997. I'm at the point of making the right front, which will have buttonholes, …

Understanding these instructions - increase at every following certain rows 
Hi, I’m having difficulty understanding the second part of the following instructions: "inc 1 st at each end of 5th 3rd;5th;3rd and 0 0;0;2

Divide - Knit 9 sts, turn and decrease 1 st at inside edge twice (7 sts). 
Please help I'm stuck. How do I do this? Knit 9 sts, turn and decrease 1 st at inside edge twice (7 sts). Hoping you can help. Thank you. …

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How do I cast on 3 stitches behind the stitches on the stich holder  
I am knitting gloves and the pattern says "cast on 3 stitches behind the stitches on the stitch holder"

every foll alt row 
Hi I am crocheting a baby jacket and I am stuck please help me! The confused part is in Using C2 (C2-C1-C1-C1-C1), cont as folls – 3rd row – (1dc, …

Cat's ears, knit. 
Hi. I am knitting a cat's head applique. I have ripped it out twice, because I keep messing up the cat's ears. Instructions say only once to turn. …

K2Tog then k first st in RT (right leaning twist) 
Please help me understand the following instructions: Round 5-12: *k2tog and leave on left needle, k first stitch (when you knit this stitch, be sure …

Knitting child's jumper with raglan sleeves - neckband 
I have knitted front, back and the sleeves. The pattern states with RS facing using 5.5mm needles knit across 9 stitches on holder at top of left sleeve, …

Knitting a beanie for a doll 
What does (p3, k2) k to end mean?

Seed stitch in the middle of a row 
I am knitting an afghan that calls for some seed stitch knitting in the middle of a row. How do I know if I start with a knit stitch or a purl stitch? …

How to cast off in groups of 2sts using a crochet hook. 
I have knitting instructions that say to cast off using a crochet hook. I know how to cast off with a crochet hook. The instructions say to cast …

What does « work » mean?  
In my pattern, it says: “Work 18 (20, 22) Row 1: K2, bind off, etc.” Is work in this context just saying i'm going to start doing something beginning …

Converting a lace pattern to in the round 
A one- row lace pattern is as follows; *yo, slip1, k2, psso. The psso over two knit stitches creates a nice vertical ridge with the psso’s alternating …

How do I do a Reverse raglan shaping for right cardigan front 
If I k1 slip 1 paso for left raglan cardigan front how do I reverse instruction for the right raglan front Thank you

how do I make sense of this? 
what does BO 3 sts each side 1x, 2 st 2x, and 1 stitch 3x mean?

Turn in Knitting 
The pattern reads K15(17-19 turn) I have never come across this before.

shaping for front left of cardigan for raglan armhole and front slope. 
Hi I am struggling to follow this pattern - I have done the back of the cardigan and am now doing the left front. I am knitting size 6-9 months which …

ssk 3 times 
Hi, I was just reading a pattern and is asks that you ", ssk 3 times," Does that mean slipping 3 stitches or just a regular 2 stitch slip done 3 times? …

What does this mean? 
What does this mean? Rnds 6-17: repeat rnds 2-5 three times. (Noteworthy is rnds 3-4 is actually rnd 2 repeated twice). Helppppp

Will I have to rip out all I have knitted? 
I have been knitting with 3 and 3/4 needles- pattern says 4mm....aaaargh!! Will I have to rip out all I have done or will it not matter too much?

Found knitting mistake while fixing another mistake 
Hello, I was fixing one mistake and found another. I am knitting stockinette I will attach an image of this strange horizon tal loop of yarn. This loop …

Finishing off a specific pattern - Jarol pattern JX265 
I am sewing together the rompers from Jarol pattern JX265 New arrival. However there seems to be something missing. It explains how to sew the straps …

Where to decrease  
Hi my pattern reads cont in patt dec 1st at side edge but doesn’t say which side will it be the armhole side or the neck side this is before the neck …

Fishnet st 
Making a tank with circular needles. Pattern has sides of tank with fishnet st. It says work 8 rounds, knitting 2 more st sts on each side of the fishnet …

Am I misreading instructions? 
I’m trying to follow knitting instructions for shaping a sleeve cap but numbers aren’t adding up correctly. The sleeve was knit from the cuff up, with …

Invisible increase - working one more stitch between increases 
Pattern that I'm using and strikes me to "work one more stitch between increases on each increase round." The increases have been a make one below …

what does "3 times" mean in - K1 * (Yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, ywfd, sl 1 
what does "3 times" mean in - K1 * (Yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, ywfd, sl 1. Do I just repeat what's in the brackets three times? I know how to do …

Shape neck 
I have 7 stitches remaining. Work 2 rows Dec 1 st at raglan edge in next row AT SAME TIME Dec 1 st at neck edge in every row, 4 stitches remaining. …

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how to knit yo of previous rows 
The eyelet pattern chart I'm trying to do reads like this: -K2tog -yo - sl 1, k1, psso -drop yo of previous row and make a new yo in its place …

Separate front and back for neck for baby sweater pullover 
Hi. I'm a very new knitter and am currently trying to knit a crosscut pullover for my grandson. It's a pattern that is knit in one piece from side to side. …

Knitting on a Magic Loop from a 4 needle pattern 
I have been trying to get an answer and haven't for knitting in the round. I started knitting a pet hat on the small 4 needles and then read about the …

Continuity of pattern  
Please help , newbie knitter here ! I’ve really enjoyed this pattern but I’m stuck on the sleeves . I’ve included photos of the pattern, the back which …

my pattern states. Next 2 rows, Knit to last 22 stitches , turn. 
Does this count as one or two rows? I have been doing 2 rows like this and there is not way the collar on the knitted jacket is correct. I have one long …

How do I P2 YFD Sl K2 tog Pass Slip Stitch over  
My pattern has 80 stitches. The pattern row is P2 (YFD Sl K2 tog pass Slip stitch over) rep to last 3 stitches K3 I seem to have lose a stitch on …

Knitting query~disconnected pattern. 
I am knitting a triangular shaped shawlette with ruffles on circular needles, garter stitch.  The pattern has 4 sections.  The first is setup rows (first …

Triangle shawlette 
The pattern has 4 sections. The first is setup rows. At end of 5 rows the pattern shows 15 stitches due to increasing. However the body pattern starts …

Knit to marker, increase, knit to within.... 
When knitting to the marker directions say to increase, knit to within one stitch of the marker, increase, knit across. My question is, do I do the increase …

HELP! How do I increase 1 stitch each side every 8 rows in a 2x2 rib 
Helloo!!! I seem to be struggling a bit here, I've been searching and watching YouTube videos on this but none are helpful at all! I'm trying to make …

Decreasing 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row 
The pattern states work 22 rows, decreasing 1 st at each end of next and every following alt row. I have 36 stitches and should end up with 14

4 row cable panel x 16 rows 
Hi, My pattern says work in cable panel (which consists of 4 rows) for 16 rows. Confused... How many times do I knit the 4 row pattern? 4 times (4x4=16)? …

Turning Heel 
My instructions are as follows and I cannot figure it out: Using 3 DPNs, reposition 30 heel sts such that there are 10 on each needle. The 2nd needle …

How to make neck boarder  
As you will see from pattern it asks me to knit 5 from safety pin( from where? I don't have 5) I've got the 11 from sleeves and 27 from back. I'm doing …

How to add sleeve band to sleeve 
Instructions say; Cast on 6 sts. K to last st, slip last st, insert Lh needle into cast on st at edge of sleeve and k this loop. Place this stand …

How to knit corner to corner and end up with a square 
When starting with one stitch and increase 1 beginning every row and when right length then decrease one stitch every row why does my knitting not make …

Help with 2nd row please! - Scalloped Edge Knitting Pattern 
I'm trying to complete a scallop edge, I've cast on 72 stitches and completed 1st row which leaves me with 31 stitches. The 2nd row should leave me with …

how do i knit brackets and parentheses in a row 
I'm making a scarf and the row in question has both brackets and parentheses and I'm confused. Here's the row: (YO, SLP-SLK, K2TBL, YO, K2TOGTBL, …

Joining baby cape togeter 
I a knitting baby’s cape. When I come to knit stitches from left front, then back, then right front will I be knitting on the wrong side of the back or …

Decrease in Bramble stitch 
Knitting mens aran jumper at decrease im using bramble stitch just cant seem to get it right.

dec 1 st every other row 29 times 
Directions read: Garter st and AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at front edge every row 4 more times, then every other row 29 times AND when piece measures …

Compare yarns  
The yarn for my pattern is rather expensive and I’m trying to find one at a more economical Price as I’m not an experienced knitter, the one recommended …

How do I do a no stitch, times or row?  
I an stuck on a knitting pattern and am not sure what to do can you please explain or even show me how to carry out row 5 in the attached picture. I have …

How do I knit most of the row, turn then cast off remaining stitches 
Hi My UKHKA 12 knitting pattern states “Next Row: K21, turn, place a coloured marker, cast off rem 8 sts” I just can’t find out how to do this. …

Understanding pattern instructions for sleeves in unisex boatneck sweater for 6-9 month baby.  
I cast on 37 sts and do 6 rows in g st then increase 1 st at each end of next 3rd and every foll alt 4th row to 53 sts then on every foll 6th row until …

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Joining yarn question 
Hello! I'm knitting a V-neck sweater vest and I finished the left side and strap of the vest and am ready to knit the other side. I have 13 stitches on …

Ptog draw up loop from previous row and next stitch 
Hi, please help :( How do I do this? P together drawn up loop of previous row and next st, P1.

Difference between baby blanket and throws? 
Hi! I am a comparatively new knitter. I love knitted blankets/throws/afghan. I was wondering can I use the same pattern as a baby blanket to make into …

Don't understand 
I'm knitting with 32 stitches on the needle. With right side facing work 12 sts, k2 tog (13) sts (back) attach another ball of yarn, bind off next …

Help - increase each end of 6th row twice 
Pattern says increase each end of 6th row twice. Do I have to do 12 rows or increase 2 stitches. Seems such a daft question but is only pair of dolls …

Divide for front: Next row: K36 (41-44- 47). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. Cont in stocking st  
Divide for front: Next row: K36 (41-44- 47). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. Cont in stocking st.

How do I drop extra loop on a needle 
The instruction says yft, sL1P dropping extra loop on needle. The pattern is Patons 637, page 8 Row 2. Thank you Ricki

57 sts. 
I have 106 stitches. Next step is to “k4, k2tog 49 times, k4 - 57 sts.” Should I only have 57 sts. at the end?

please explain these instructions to me!! - shape shoulders 
Shape Shoulders. Cast off 89:11:12:14 sts at the beg of the next 64:6:2:6 rows. 5173:55:109:59 sts. Cast off --10:--:13:--sts …

Decreasing st at neck edge 
Good morning, My directions say, working both sides at once with separate balls of yarn, dec 1 st at each neck edge every RS row 3 times. I have decreased …

Button hole on knitted side 
Do you have a video for k2tog, yarn, k2. Thank you , Geraldine

Neck shaping 
Please help! This is my first time learning how to knit a sweater. I got thru section 2. When continuing on section 3 do I knit over the W&T stitches? …

Increase Instructions 
I have cast on 100 stitches, Now the instructions read as follows: Increase 6 x 1 stitches at both ends at every 2 rows to obtain 104 stitches. …

Error and question 
Hi, If I started off with 140 stitches, Then I had to knit 5,YO,SSK (k4, yo, ssk) to end of row except last 8stitches, those are knitted. How much …

Sarah - slip stitch question 
Hi, I am hopelessly stuck on a 6 row chart. The pattern is Jean Frost's On the Neutral Path. rows 1 and 2: knit one row, purl one row in color B rows …

How many do I knit  
I don’t understand This. Pic attached

Decrease on bottom of sweater but no numbers listed. 
I am making a sweater from Seamless knit sweaters in two weeks. The question is I am down to almost starting the ribbing in the bottom of the sweater. …

What do you think inccr means in my knitting pattern? 
I am starting to knit a basset hound. I have a photocopied sheet and no code of the abbreviations. I think cr means cross right and I have worked that …

adding a shawl collar on a sweater 
After sewing the shoulder seams, I'm adding the shawl collar to a kids sweater. The pattern says with circular needles, pickup 33 stitches on the right …

Making up my knitting into a jumper 
I have 2 old knitting patterns for jumpers and they both say don’t press before making up the jumper, why is that?

lace pattern multiples 
How do I work a lace pattern (multiples 7+3) over 108 stitches? The pattern is *K3, YO, SSK, K2tog, YO repeat from * to last 3 sts. Next row is …

Sirdar pattern 4881 question 
Beginning the first row after stocking stitch. I am using the 5th size ( so it is 4 in the bracket) It reads, K3(1:0:3:3:3)(yfwd,S1,k1,psso,k2) 1 …

decreasing at neck edge: alt rows vs every 2nd row 
The instructions are dec 1 stitch at neck edge...on alt rows AND AT THE SAME TIME cast off stitches at beg of 2nd row. I am confused between alternating …

Ribbing on a Vneck 
Having a hard time putting the ribbing on a v-neck raglan sleeve sweater. There are 3 sets of stitches on holders with balls of yarn attached (Sleeves …

Decrease stitch technique 
The pattern instructions says "k3 then work the first st over the 2st" This sounds like a bind off stitch. This row does need a decrease in the pattern …

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Slip a stitch knit wise or purl wise 
Hello. Thank you for your help. My pattern reads: Sl1, k3 (sl1wyif,k1) to last 5 stitches, sl1wyif, k4 Sl1, k3 (p1, sl1wyib) to last 5 stitches; …

How to start this project 
Hello How would I do the following to start a new project I’m eager to start ? Cast on 3 sts, knit 8 rows, pick up 7 sts from one side of rows, …

Colourwork Charts 
Hi I am new to colour work knitting and have a question please. The patttern says “ starting with a RS row, work 1 20-st repeat of the colourwork chart …

What does "work 4 rows" mean 
I am in the middle of a pattern so far mainly garter stitch then using 2 different yarns on a 4 row pattern. My next instruction is to use just one yarn …

How do i Decrease 1 st on neck edge every other row in a 2x2 rib 
Please help me !! I've been knitting a jumper and I asked you a previous question back in September which was very helpful but im stuck again :( I've been …

Slanted brioche rib 
I am knitting a jumper on circular needles, starting from top down. After finishing the brioche rib on the body, I finished the rib very slanted. Can …

Decreases in 9th and following 4th rows? 
What does it mean as not sure how many rows to skip before performing the decrease again? Pattern reads: Cont in stocking st, dec 1 st each end of …

Double Strands VS single strand 
Hi, I have a pattern for knitted shrug. The pattern says to use worsted weight yarn and to knit with double strands. I want to knit with single …

Shape Neck 
Could you please explain this for me: Bind off center 14sts. Working each side of the neck separately, at each neck edge, bind off 3 sts once, 2 sts …

Knitting pattern  
Working a shawl pattern asks for in bold K1 and right after K3 or 5 etc why bold K1 and not just include the stitch with the following knit stitch

Decrease on very TWO alternate rows 
My pattern says “decrease on every TWO ALTERNATE ROWS” . I understand every alternate row but its the EVERY TWO ALTERNATE that is confusing me. Do I knit …

Stuck  
Don’t know how to do this row 1

Ripping out stitches 
I just finished a 365 row "sky scarf" (knit a row using the colors in the sky for ea. day). I can't stand /desperately want to redo rows 1-30, when my …

Slip stitch 
S1, knit to end of row Repeat this row 23 times more Does that mean I S1 on every row?

how do I fix what appears to be a hole? 
I will attach a photo of what appears to be a hole in the row beneath where I am currently knitting. I am a novice knitter and at a total loss. Thank …

What Stitch? 
I submitted this question a few hours ago, but realised the pictures were the same side. I am trying to continue knitting this garment, after 30 years, …

What stitch? 
I have found some knitting started 30+ years ago., and would like to finish the jumper, but don’t recognise the stitch, now do I know how to replicate …

yarn forward instructions in a pattern 
If my pattern says yf, k2 do I do yf and then a knit stitch, and another yarn forward and a knit stitch? or do I do yarn forward and then a knit …

I'm confused 
The pattern says p1 k3 to the last 7 stitches ( there are only 27 stitches) end 2p k1 p1 2 times

1x1 rib with edge stitches  
I have casted on 164 stitches, completed the rib and the first row of pattern contains 168 stitches. Why is this? was I supposed to cast on extra although …

How do I W.b.n, Purl 2 tog 
I have an old Patons SC76 -2 pattern This is the second row of the Lace border or the second row of the Centre of the babies shawl This is started …

Understanding a pattern  
Hi, what does (K2tog, yfrn, P2) 0 1: 1: 0: 0 time, mean? The whole sequence in the pattern states P3 4: 2: 3: 1, (K2tog, yfrn, P2) 0 …

Understanding pattern directions? 
Pattern calls for "scallops (over 18 sts; a rep of 4 rows)" When I get into the body pattern, it instructs "Scallops Row 3 over 18 sts, p5, k5, p5; rep …

How to extend pattern to make Cardigan longer 
I am working on the back piece of a Cardigan sweater for a size 3X. The Pattern calls for 6 rows of moss stitch, 104 rows of stocking stitch, cast off …

SSK problem 
The last stitch in my circular needle round is an SSK, but I only have one loop to work with before the next round starts. Should I preform with only one …

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Cast of row 
My knitting pattern reads: cast off knitwise, working K1, k2tog, K18, K2tog, kl, across row. I don't know how that is a cast off row. Thank You, …

Mitten pattern help 
Hi I’m knitting cabled mitts for the first time. The part of the pattern I’m on says this: 1st row: knit 2nd row: k23 p6 k3 p6 k to end 3rd row: knit …

How do I do my first row 
I'm doing a small puppy jumper. I cast on 37 stitches. My row1 says slip1,knit4 then rib-k1,P1,K5 that's what it says for the first row do I repeat slip1,knit4,then …

Knitting pattern says ‘after cast off group’ 
Dividing for back and fronts and buttonhole row (for a doll’s cardigan) The beginning is fine till pattern says M.st 2, yfwd K2 tog, m.st 0, K11 cast …

No cast on directions 
How do I start a pattern when ithevonly directions says to knit 7 without any cast on directions it’s an old Irish knife bet at pattern

Knitting in the round 
I am knitting a dog snood and started on the 4 needles which is in the pattern instructions. I decided to go with the magic loop knitting. After knitting …

#of stitches 
If you start with a number of stitches, will you always have the same number at the end of the row?

I don't know what this step means? 
Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 70 (72-78-80) sts rem.

Sleeve pattern problem - increase 
Hello, I have a problem in doing this sleeve pattern, the pattern start with 40 stitch then it become 60, how it was done? Thanks In advance

what does *k6,[k1,p1] x3* rep ** around mean? 
Do I repeat the entire *asterisk to asterisk* instructions 3 times, or do I knit 6, then repeat the enclosed bracket instructions 3 times? I am confused …

Purl stitch... HELP!! 
Hi There, I am learning to knit. Started a scarf but just wanted to do a simple Purl stitch throughout just to make it easy, I started a long time ago …

How To reverse cuff seam for turnback on hat? 
When knitting and finishing a hat, instructions say to reverse the cuff seam for the turnback. How do I do it?

Working st st cont until back measures 12 cm  
Hi Ratcha, I am trying my hand at knitting a baby cardigan. On the pattern, it says "Working st st cont until back measures 12 cm" Does the 12cm include …

How to shape sweater armhole 
My pattern says bind off 2 stitches on the next two rows. Place the 53 stitches on a holder. Then title of next section is Left front, cast on 33 stitches. …

Problem reading a pattern - ending with a WS row 
I am making squares for an afghan. My pattern says repeat pattern until total length is 9.25, ending with a WS Row. Does this mean stop at the beginning …

Help please. “Continue in pattern” 
Hello, I’m knitting a waistcoat, I’ve confused myself, please can you help. I’ve just done row 19. I’m not sure what “ Rows 20 to 34: Continue in pattern …

What does measured from a cast on edge mean? 
My pattern says to continue in pattern as set until work measures 35cm, ending with a WS row and measured from the cast on edge.

Converting a pattern 
Hello, I have purchased a child's waistcoat pattern in chunky knit, however it specifies cable stitch and I would prefer just to knit it plain. Is …

How to cast on in front of other stitches on a row  
The pattern is cast on 4 sts, k14 How do I do this? Thanks

Not sure if I turn before starting 6th row in hoodie pattern 
Started in the round then going to rows. The first five say WS or RS - sl 1 wyib. Then when I get to sixth row it doesn’t say this - just starts with …

how do I work 8 rows x4 
pattern says work 4 rows : ie stocking stich dec row : (which is fine.) Work the last 8 rows x4 and the dec row again. (this is the bit i do not understand) …

Pattern runs out before end of row 
Although I have cast on the right number of stitches, often the pattern runs out before the end of the row and I am left with, example two or three stitches …

I don't understand knitting instruction - baby romper straps 
I'm making a baby romper in garter stitch. I'm on the back, "work straps". The last row I completed was, K8, bind off 24 sts, k to end. Now I"m stuck. …

How to decrease using yfd 
Hi there, I am knitting a toy fairy and have arrived at the overskirt. The pattern says cast on 108 sts, 1st row - K 106, YF, sl 1, YB, turn. 2nd …

Too few stitches to knit in the round 
I've knitted my first hat in the round...16"needles. Cast on 132. Have now decreased to 21 stitches. I’m supposed to continue until i have eight stitches …

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Knit 2tog, Knit4 
I have a baby hat pattern and it says knit1, knit 2tog, knit4 to the end. Do I do an extra stitch or knit 4 then 2 Tog? My email is Many Thanks Deborah …

Shaping the neck and shoulder of baby cardigan 
Next row (RS): Cast off 3 5: 6: 7 sts, K until there are 5 6: 7: 8 sts on right needle and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Work …

Can you help me understand this pattern? 
Can you please help me read this pattern? I don't understand what the instructions are. So far I have gotten through the back Cast on and 11 rows of garter …

trying to convert a specific PART of a pattern from in-the-round knitting to straight knitting 
I am trying to follow a pattern that is written for "in the round" knitting. I don't use circs or double pointed needles and only want to use straight …

How to follow instructions to complete pattern for a hooded sweater .  
Pattern reads : finishing neckband @ hood: Sew sleeves to back & front armholes. Starting at center front , k across Sts of right front Pick up 6 sts …

Increase and decrease on 2nd and 11 following 4th row - I don't understand this direction 
Pleas I need help: Pattern is Travelling Cable Sweater from The Fibre co. Now working all increases and decreases as set by last row, cont as follows: …

Understanding what the pattern means 
Hi I am making a knitted cowl scarf with circular needles and I am not understanding what the pattern is actual saying, leaving me taking it apart I …

Follow this pattern - adding a hood to a cardigan 
Hi I wonder if you can help me please. I have a hoodie pattern which I haven’t done before. I am attaching a copy of the pattern and hoodie instructions, …

Increase stitches evenly in a row. 
The row I'm increasing says K4, knit to last 4 sts - increasing 11 sts evenly across, K4. 56 stitches (45 stitched cast on) How do I evenly space them? …

increasing on sleeves  
starting at cuff cast on 36 sts, knit 6 rows, change to. larger needles on row 7 and increase 4 sts evenly across row. (40 sts) Row 8, purl, Row 9 Knit, …

Knitting baby booties need to know how to turn on unworked sts. 
On the last portion of booties Soles pattern row 1 knit 27, k2tog,leave remaining 19 sts unworked,turn Row 2-31:k7,k 2 tog, leave remaining sts unworked, …

how To turn on unworked sts. 
After knitting 12 sts and do a decrease, pattern call to leave other sts unworked and turn. How Do I do a turn?

How to work out an abbreviation - don't understand what's in the bracket 
K1, C4B,p1,k3(1:-:4:2:-),pm, I understand knit 1, slip 2 sts onto crn and hold at back, k2 then k2 from cr,purl one, knit 3 but I don't understand what …

I just don’t get what I’m supposed to do! 
For the life of me, I don’t understand this pattern directions! Please help!

Keeping to pattern while decreasing 
Hi, is there a magic formula to work out how to keep to an 8 row pattern while decreasing for the arm shaping? I can quite get my head around following …

Reverse Shapings 
Hi How do I work out how to complete the right front of a cardigan reversing shaping from left front? Regards Maria

How to repeat short rows in a sleeve pattern 
I am starting a sleeve. I picked up 66 stitches. The pattern says to work short row as in the sleeve cable chart. Sleeve cap shaping with short - rows. …

ROW 5 
HELLO, K3, *K3, K2TOG, YF * REP TO * TO LAST 5 STS. I understand all, except what to do with the last five stitches.

Increase stitches 
The pattern calls for an increase on each end of the needle on 3rd and every row until there are so many stitches. Does that mean to increase every 3rd …

m1p is aabbreviation 
m1p abbreviation says Make one stitch purlways. What does that mean and how do I do it?

"Incl once" knitting  
What does rep rows 86 to 101 incl once. Rep from ** to ** 10 times, then rows 1 to 19 incl once mean?

Pattern Abbreviations 
I have been asked to knit a jumper for my daughter-in-law. I am a fairly experienced knitter but there is one instruction I don't understand. Border …

knitting is connected at the end of the row 
I have a pattern calling to slip the first stitch, then knit, purl and so on. My issue is that at the end of the row the knitting continues to be joined …

How do I increase in Fair Isle Knitting  
I am working on the Top Down Alpaca Cardigan, a discontinued Bernat Pattern. The charted pattern has a 12-stitch repeat done over 29 rows to create the …

I can't do the shoulder stitch of this pattern 
Hello there, I got a vest pattern but I got stuck on the middle of it I can't knit the armhole Here's the part of pattern about arm hole : Armhole …

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How do I knit the wrap plus the stich together 
Knitting a shawl that has stems /leaves. The leaves are are in short row wrap and turns. The pattern says to knit the very tip of the leaf by knitting …

Casting off 
I am knitting a cardigan for my baby granddaughter. I need to cast off 17 remaining stitches on the back but when I knit the border I will need to pick …

Increase on sleeves on pattern  
I am knitting an Aron jacket. On sleeves there are 12 rows that form the pattern. First increases were on the 5th and 11th row of pattern at beginning …

Size increase  
To make the pattern called cozy cables blanket knit by Bernal. And I want to make it a 60" by 60". How do I do that?

Understanding this pattern - scalloped shell edge stitch 
Hi. I am a fairly experienced knitter but have come across a section of a pattern that I have never encountered before and just can't quite understand …

Please can you help me to understand a knitting pattern? 
Hi I am struggling to understand the shaping of the neck on a cardigan I am knitting. Please can you help? Claire

Problem with pattern 
Hi. I am VERY MUCH a beginning. I looked on YouTube to knit a simple baby cardigan. I was doing OK. Said to cast on 40 and then garter knit four rows …

felted basket question 
I am making your felted basket pattern and can you please describe how you decrease in rows since you start using a circular needle and the basket is knitted …

finishing sleeves 
What does Pick up 88 stitchs (3sts every 4 rows; multiple of 4)along armhole mean?

How do I find out what stitches were used to make this hat?  
I’m having problems figuring out what stitches were used to make this hat. My grandma made this hat years ago and I would really love to make another one …

I don't understand this pattern - inc every following 6th rows 
Hi, Please help me I'm new at knitting and I just can't understand the instructions inc on each side on following 6th rows, inc 1st 14 times on the …

How do I read chart patterns 
When using a chart pattern, do I read front rows right to left and reverse rows left to right I have been reading all rows right to left

Front border on child cardigan 
I can't follow this instruction "cast off 3 stitches. knit into stitch 3 rows below next stitch on left hand needle pulling yarn tight and letting stitch …

K8 place those 8 sts and the last 8 sts on one needle 
Pattern says k8, place those 8sts and the last 8sts on one needle. Turn I am stuck

Making a soul edge on a pair of booties 
How do I knit this part of my pattern: Sole edge: using right hand needle pick up the 1st st of the row 4 rows below, slip onto left hand needle and …

Reading sleeve instructions 
Hi. I am knitting a child’s sweater and at the sleeve. So far, I’ve been pretty good at reading the instructions. This is where I’m stumped. I have …

How to read this pattern 
Hi am new to knitting an am knitting a cardigan pattern says p3-3-3-4-4-4 times what does this mean please

Top of welt 
I am knitting a fair isle sweater. The pattern is from the bottom up and starts with 8 rows of ribbing. Then starts fair isle. I just completed 18 rows …

Bind off 
I have a pattern that says bind off working the dec's as before. How do you do this

Stitch counting 
What does it mean when the pattern says "stitches should not be counted after x and x rows"?

Need help with foreign translation of decrease 
Translation is as follows :- decrease on both edges on every 2 nd row First 4sts. then 2 x 1 st then 3x2 sts then 2 x3 sts then 1 x5 sts . I have been …

Yarn forward 
My pattern says.. yf(k1, yf) 5 times, k4tog How many stitches should I then have? Also do I yf and then k4tog? Knitting again after long time so …

As placed 
I am knitting a shawl, the pattern gives instructions for first 7 rows, it says work from part the same as for back of dress pattern , on the 9th row …

Confused about decrease end 
I’m knitting a comfort cap 108 stitches in the round The decrease round #1 reads *k7(8), K2tog;repeat from* to end of rnd-64 (81)stars rem I’m no …

Find a local knitter , task completer 
Hello This is a long shot but I need to find someone who would be willing to knit some small items for me please. I used to knit, but only basics, nothing …

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Braid cable  
Cast on 28(32)36 sts using 7 mm needles and work in rounds – 8 rounds rib (K2, P2) Change to 8 mm needle and work in rounds as follows: K9(11)13, 3 sts …

How do I braid a cable on a sleeve using circular knitting needles 
How do I braid a cable on a sleeve using circular knitting needles.

lace pattern with incomplete instructions 
I hope you can help...cause I am lost and so are my other knitting friends...I have an old pattern and I remember my mom knitting it in the 50's..she has …

Help with Instruction 
What does patt as for back placing first 6 rows thus **

how to change gauge 
I have a pattern for a scarf where the yarn is chunky and the needles are 6mm. I want to make the same pattern in 4 ply wool. what number of needles to …

Interpreting knitting pattern instructions  
Hi, I am new to knitting, and am attempting an Aran Afghan (completed as squares that will be combined at the end). The knitting pattern directions …

Changing colors but only for 2 rows 
I'm making a tiny Christmas wreath.It says :"Cast on 5 st.in green.Knit & Purl 5 rows green.Knit & purl 2 rows in red."My question is: do I have to cut …

Tivoli Santos Aran - Pattern Panel Row 5 Question 
row 5: p1 k2 yf sl1. k1 psso p1 k2 tog drop the 4 yrns of previous row off the needle. turn and cast on 4 sts on right needle turn and k1 under the 4 loose …

Emerald Pixy Star Wrap 
Hi! I asked this question before and 2 people commented that they need more information, but I can’t find that thread. So, I’m going to start a new one. …

Shape armholes on front and back 
I dont understand the wording. It goes: Dec 1 st @ each armhole edge of front and back 3(6,9,6,9) IM DOING THE 6 SHOWN AFTER THE,3(.... SO, its 6 times …

Problem understanding directions in a specific pattern 
I’ve been knitting the Emerald Pixy Star Wrap and I’ve gotten to a part of the pattern that I don’t understand. Are you familiar with this pattern?

how do i follow these instructions 
I am knitting a sweater, i am on the part with the sleeves and i am having some trouble understanding the instructions. it says "Inc 1 st each end of next …

How to read this line of pattern 
What does the following mean, after I Dec on line 37, Dec 1 at at each end of 37th and 3 foll 36th row. Surely that can't be right 😃 Thank you in advance …

how do I do this increase? 
I am making a pattern that reads: m1, k7 (6,6,10,11) 2 (0,4,2,2) Does this mean m10 2 times (I am making the third size in parenthesis)? Thanks, …

Pattern instructions  
I am knitting k7,yf,k1,yf,k7 Does this mean k7 then yf k1 then yf all next 7 stitches...I am confused with the commas. Thank you

Crochet edging on blanket 
Hi all. I want to crochet border on checkerboard st, blanket , would I use the same size crochet hook as needles I used to knit the blanket ? …

Circular needles 
Hello, This is my first time doing this ever. I have knitted a blanket in checkboard st. how do I stop stitches catching on needle off the cable? …

YF - turn - YF ?  
I have a jacket pattern - for the shoulder and neck shaping it seys to do the following : sl 1, yf, turn, sl 1, knit to end. What am I doing wrong …

Do I knit row2 
If my pattern says ending on row 2 does that mean I knit row 2 or not.

How do I decrease on a short sleeve after the ribbing is done? 
I have finished the ribbing on my short sleeve (raglan cap), I’ve moved to larger needles and purled the next row. The pattern then says - dec 15 sts …

Reading Scarf Pattern 
Please help I'm a beginner! I can read the pattern until I get to "Rep last 56 rows once". What does this mean? And after C5 it says "Rep last 56 rows …

Multiple border sts  
What does “pattern of multiple of 4+3+20 (border sts)” mean? I found a basic baby blanket pattern but know don’t how to start it, see attached photo. …

Keeping colour sequence 
I have a pattern for a hoopoe - Row 17 of body/head pattern is ‘(cream) inc 1, K2, (peach) K2, inc 2, K2, (cream) K2 inc 1 (16 sts), then Row 18 says ‘purl, …

How do I increase stitches while keeping continuity of pattern 
Hi there, I'm working on a Sirdar knitting pattern for a 3-6 month old (pattern number 3945) and I am struggling to incorporate the pattern into my …

Knitting sweater in round increases  
So my question with this pattern is do I do 42 rows on the first part or 21 and then on the second part 10 rows or 20? I'm just confused Rep last …

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how can I stop the bind off edges of the bottom of sweater from rolling up 
How can I stop the bind off edge on the bottom of sweater from rolling up

how do i do 8 rows x 4 
i am doing the back of a cardigan. it says work 4 rows in stocking stich dec row: k3 etc etc work 7 rows WORK THE LAST 8 ROWSX4 AND THE DECREASE ROW …

how do i work 8 rows as below 
I have a pattern for sweater and started the back. It says after working 4 rows of stocking stitch decrease in the next row. work 7 rows work the …

casting off in pattern 
The first 8 stitches in my pattern are K5, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso then K6 I have to cast off the first 8 stitches in pattern. please tell me how to deal …

grafting underarm stitches 
I just finished a sweater but 10 stitches are left on body and sleeve on yarns to be graftd together. how can I graft them together {under arm stitches} …

How do I dec 1 at neck edge 
Knitting baby cardigan with hood. First time knitting. Do not understand where the neck edge is. I am knitting the left front. “Work 2 rows dec 1 …

6 plait boys and girls back to school vest.  
Hello, I think I’m losing my mind! I am having a terrible time making the cables on this vest. I have made the vest before and it worked beautifully. But …

what does 4 times mean 
I have a pattern I can't read it but the 4 times I have got stuck on k1 p1 to end p1 ,k1 to end rep these 2 rows 4 times more do i do 4 rows more …

Work as set to end 
Rnd 1 is an increase round in the top down pullover pattern Rnd 2 says “Work as set to end.” Why does rnd 2 mean? The pattern is written by Isabell …

Pattern is so confusing!  
Pattern says insert right hand needle through 3rd,2nd and 1st sts on left hand needle and K1, yfwd, K1, p1. If I knit all 3 stitches together which is …

Sirdar baby crofter cardigan pattern 5294 
Please help, I am so frustrated. How do you knit the following: p1, insert right hand needle through 3rd, 2nd and 1st sts on left hand needle and …

Draw up a loop (butterfly loop hat) 
4th rnd: *P1. K1tbl. P1. (Counting down 3 rnds, draw up a loop in center of 2nd st on left-hand needle and slip loop onto right- hand needle. K3. How do …

how do i decrease one stitch each end every other row in 2x2 rib 
I have been searching everywhere and I'm lost, how on earth do you decrease a stitch each end in ribbing? I've tried it on a sample piece but it just …

How to read the pattern to decrease at neck edge 
The pattern read as follow: Work 27 rows dec 1 st at neck edge only in 3rd and every foll 4th row

How many do I decrease  
Hi, i am knitting an adult slouch beanie with 144 stitches how do I decrease on that amount of stitches please ? Kind regards, Jennie

How do I fix this? 
I did a long tail cast on and then started a row of k1, p1. A stitch came off the needle and now I don’t know how to put it back on. Thanks in advance …

changing sweater size mid stream 
As a gift to my daughter, I'm knitting a pullover with wool and mohair. I started as a size small having knitted the neck and yoke parts. I'm now at …

Cannot understand instructions at end of row 1 
Back Using 4.5 mm needles cast on 113121, 125, 133 sts and work in pattern as follows: NOTE: The bell edging that starts off the back is decreased …

Pattern guidance 
I am very new in knitting!!! In the directions I have ( a picture attached) I understand that for “ the armholes (b) “ when my piece measures 35 cm at …

decrease row 
I do not understand this instruction: K3 A, continue in check pattern, ask work to last 5 stitches.

Reading a Pattern 
row 3: k1, p1, k1, *p2, k6; repeat from star until you get to the last 2 stitches p1, k1. row 4 k1, p1, knit the knit stitches, purl the purl stitches …

Ragland decrease  
Hi my pattern states the 2 rows I have to knit for a Ragland sleeve, but then it says on alternate rows, how can I do this as there are 2 rows in a Raglan …

How do I understand this instruction on a knitting pattern? 
Next Row - Rib 1, * inc in next st, rib 9; rep from * e times more, inc in next st, rib 2, 104 sts. I have no idea how to read this. I understand that …

Stitches don't add up if I follow the pattern 
I am knitting a baby beanie, cast on 90 stitches, the body is knitted in moss stitch, about to shape the crown in the following pattern, but the decrease …

Provisional knit band  
Provisional knit band by cast on 4 sts then using provisional cast on 96 sts join & knit in the round. Do I join the 4 extra sts to the 96 sts ? Do …

knitting terms 
What does 1x1 Rib mean? What does retro stitch (multiple of 8 sts) + 6 mean?

finish a baby blanket 
I need someone to put a satin border on a baby blanket

I understand the abbreviations but I don't understand the instructions... 
Hello, I am stuck with this instruction could you please help me? " shaping sides by inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 6th row to 27 sts, …

Shape shoulders and back neck 
Hi I've knitted the back of the jumper and now have to shape shoulders and back neck. I have to cast off 2 stitches and knit until there are 18 stitches …

sweater pattern question - armholes bind off 
Working fronts and back at once with separate balls of yarn, continue working established pat and buttonholes and bind off at armhole edges,3 sts0times,2

Towel 
Can you send me a video or explain to me what this pattern consist of? I don't quite understand it. When it goes on and starts telling you how many to …

Armhole decrease 
I am knitting a jacket in blackberry or bramble stitch the pattern says to cast off 4 stitches in pattern but I'm really confused can you please help …

Question YF at beginning of row 
I know how to YF but my pattern says YF K1 p3, my query is starting the row with YF, I am unsure how to YF at the beginning of the row

Instructions don’t make sense with end stitch K1 
I have to cast on 87 stitches for this sweater then do row 1 instructions below Starting with knitting 2 stitches then k1 p1 until last K1 but the last …

following the pattern after decreasing. 
I am knitting a lacy pattern vest top, and have become "STUCK". 12 ROWS TO PATTERN:- AS FOLLOWS: 1st Row: K2, *yfwd, K1 tbl, yfon, skpo, K5 rep from …

Decreasing the crown of a hat knit from a flat knit pattern to knitting in the round 
I took a hat pattern that was supposed to be knit on straight needles and, instead, knit it on circulars. The pattern called for 72 sts. It has a classic …

How do I join together knitted sqares for an afghan 
What is the best way to join these knitted squares - see picture. The Lacey pattern has me confused as to the best method. - sew (what stitch), knit …

knitting wool 
Hi, i have been given 14 balls of Patons glitz chic shimmer aran wool. it's not aran wool has i know it. could you help with what weight i can knit to …

Multiple of 10 stitches means what 
What does “Cast on 130 sts (multiple of 10 sts)” mean? Should I simply cast on 140 stitches? The “multiple of 10 sts” is confusing me. Thank you.

for each needle mean? 
I'm knitting an Amardillo from where I found on the web. You can find it from "Don the Dillo" knitting. It says abbreviations but next to it says, 'for …

Enlarging a pattern 
I've just completed a child sized afghan. It's pattern was done over 104 stitches. If I were to double the stitches to 208, would the pattern still …

My pattern tells me to repeat the last 4 rows but when I get to the 4th row it says rth row as 2nd row 
I am making a childs size 2 zip up sweater, I have worked the pattern from row 1 through to the 4th and here it says 4th row: as 2nd row. Then repeat …

Casting off to shape top of sleeve 
The knitting pattern I’m following says When the sleeve measures 20 cm , cast off 1+3+2 stitches at both sides. 2+2+11 times for the armhole. When …

Confusing directions for crochetted afghan 
Hi, Ratcha!! I am the one that the kitty ruined my afghan and you heled me! Now I have a question: Working BEHIND row 4 AND dc on row 3 (between …

Confusion Understanding knitting pattern 
Hi There, I am trying to knit a cardigan for my grand daughter, I got as far as the borders around the left front, back of the neck and then down the …

Bind off neck edge 
Pattern says : slipping first stitch of each bind off to minimize jagged edge. Then bind off 4 st at neck edge once, then 2st once, then dec 1 st at …

Increasing stitches in a sleeve 
Hi The pattern instructs inc 1 st at each end of next 15th and every foll 20th row to 57 sts, then on every foll 22nd row until there are 65 sts. …

Help needed 
Please could someone help me understand the attached pattern. Any help greatly appreciated

Problems with Debbie Bliss pattern 
Debbie Bliss knitting pattern What does p0(1:0:1) mean?

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Double Sided Knitting - Knitting 2 colors separately to form blanket one color on each side 
Years ago I had a pattern where you knitted 2 colors on same needle at same time. The outcome was one side was yellow and the other side was lime. I …

shape top - dec 1 st at each end of the next and following 6 alternate rows- 8 st. 
continue in st-st and dec 1 st at each end of the next and following 6 alternate rows- 8 st.

How do I do this instruction in only 1 stitch- (k1, yf, k1, yf, k1) all in one stitch 
Could you please help me with this knitting instruction (k1,yfwd,k1,yfwd,k1) ALL in the ONE stitch !!!! I have tried and tried but cannot work out …

Help with bind off instructions 
Please help decipher the following on pattern. BO 1st at beginning of row then every following alt 6th and 8th row 24 times.

Help! I’m trying to understand this pattern! 
Hi there - I am really struggling to decipher the attached pattern and would appreciate some help trying to understand it. I think I have worked out row …

Armhole cap sleeve increase confusion 
Hi, I'm Catherine. My tank pattern with kind of cap sleeves says to do an increase row (RS) and then 3 st st rows. So far so good. 4 rows done

All in next stitch 
I'm having a problem understanding this instruction: (BrK1. yo) twice. BrK1 all in next st. Sl1yo. BrDecL. Sl1yo. BrK1. Sl1yo. I can't tell if …

ending a pattern 
What does ending with 4th row of pattern mean?

Help with selvedge edge on a moss stitch scarf 
Hello, I am a basic knitting and am making a moss stitch scarf. My selvedge edges were not stacked v's. I figured out it was the direction I was bringing …

How do I interpret this pattern.  
I am knitting a Patons Aran Jacket with optional collar and Matching beanie. I am working the beanie. *Moss 2, sl 1,work 2tog,psso,moss 15times, …

What does this mean?  
I have a shawl I am knitting with 110 sts on a circular needle. And one of the lines states...KFB, (K10, bobble) to last 10 sts, k8, K2tog. I am not …

I don’t understand the directions 
In the directions below I do not understand what the instructions in the parenthesis means. K6 *yo, ssk, k4, yo, k3tog, yo, k5 repeat from * to last …

Trouble Understanding Pattern - sl1, k2tog, psso, k4 
Hello. I am a novice at knitting. The pattern states: to last 7 stitches. The following instructions read sl 1, k2tog, psso, k4. I think these stitches …

Terminology 
The pattern reads .....knit 2 stitches in 1. Does this mean knit 2 together?

Help with raglan arm holes 
Can anyone help with this? I've done up to Next row (RS): K1, sl 1, K1, psso, patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. but i don't know how to follow the rest …

Understanding a Knitting Kit Pattern 
Hi - I am a complete novice and picked up a supermarket craft kit (Knitted whale) and thought this would be a good place to start. I have been able to …

Stitch number confusion 
Hi beginning knitter here! I have been trying to start a baby hat project but am confused on the way that the pattern begins. It says to cast on 90 sts …

Knitting front side of shirt adding sleeves  
Pattern is knitted in two pieces, front side and back side exactly alike and stitched together. I am at the point where I start adding sleeve and am confused …

I ended up with too many stitches 
Hi my name is Bridget. When i knit my pattern of one particular row i finish up with one stitch too many This is the pattern. there are only 22 stitches …

Place a marker  
My pattern is asking me to. Place a marker at each end of centre 20 stitches to denote back of neck,how do.I do that

Put together 
I have completed knitting a knitted coat with raglan sleeves and cowl collar using bulky wool. I would like to know if there is a link to a written or …

Reversing directions for a left front sweater. 
I am instructed to reverse all directions for the left front of a cardigan. There is a 15 stitch lace pattern with k2 tog, yo, and ssk. When knitting …

What does the "foll" command mean in knitting? 
After reading over the knitting instructions several times I still don't understand what this line means. It comes after I cast on 24 stitches. "First …

how do I do Tw2f - twist 2 front 
Do I use a double point orjust work off straight needle?

Increasing 16 sts evenly 
Pattern says knit 8 place a marker purl to last 8 stitches. Increase 16 stitches evenly across place marker knit 8 I don’t understand how to do this. …

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Struggling how to read parts of this pattern 
Hi, I am attempting to knit a baby cardigan but I have come across parts of the pattern which I just do not understand. I have googled it to death but …

Confusing instruction in pattern 
I downloaded a triangular shawl pattern from Hobbii.com, and it has this instruction for increasing. Inc 1 st: Put the needle under the chain between …

how to read pattern on this line 
Please advise how do I read this line,: *(s1 purlwise,k1,yo,psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * I do understand the knitting stitches but …

Shape shoulders 
I’m new to knitting and don’t follow what this means NEXT ROW - cast off 7 sts, Patt 11(12-13-14),(work 2tog)6 times across centre 12 sts, part to end. …

Pattern advice 
I am working from a Rowan knitting pattern for a man’s zipper. This is the instruction for the back ”BACK With No. 8 (4 mm) needles, cast on 127 …

BABY BONNETT 
Hi, I am having trouble interpreting a pattern. It is as follows: Using 3.25 needles cast on 100 sts. Knit 3 rows garter (1st row wrong side). Work 18 …

knit front smaller than back 
The back I have knitted is too big. Can I knit front smaller?

How to decrease a crown of a hat 
I am knitting premature hats for the babies at our hospital I am about to do the crown I have 71 stitches and I am trying to decrease evenly can you …

Understanding a pattern 
Hi My pattern says SSK K6 until 4-0-4-0-4 st remain. I know it’s slip slip knit then knit for 6 but what does the 4-0-4 bit mean? Also on most …

Insert RH needle into next three stitches as if to P then P1 K1 P1 into these three sts 
"Insert RH needle into next three stitches as if to P then P1 K1 P1 into these three sts" What is this pattern, and how do I do it?

Replace 4K with 5k 
Hi, Hope you can help me. The pattern is telling me to replace the last 4K with 5k. also I replace last k11 with K5. This is throughout. Is this …

Increasing when knitting Sleeves 
A lot of instuctions for knitting sleeves say something like this: Inc 1 st at each end of 1st and every foll 4th row. Does this mean I increase 4 …

Going from sl1yo to wrap and turn 
I have a pattern that is working a brioche stitch. I’m now being asked to do wrap and turn starting right after a sl1yo. I’m a little confused to how …

Help with increasing stitches 
Hi. I'm a first time knitter and have picked what seems a tricky pattern for my first attempt! It's a striped zebra soft toy and I have successfully managed …

Help with instruction - turn work 
I'm stuck on a pattern. Here are the instructions: K2tog, k11, turn, leave remaining 25 sts on a stitch holder. 12 sts. Working on these 12 sts, proceed... …

BABY KIMONO TROUBLE WITH LEFT SLEEVE 
CONTINUE UNTIIL THE LEFT FRONT IS 40 STITCHES,ANDTHEWHEN TTHE SLEEVE IIS FOLDED IN HALF THEKIMONA FRONT ISTHE SAME LENGTH AS THE BACK. HOW CAN THIS BE …

Sleeve increase-Don't understand what to do 
My pattern for sleeves (on baby cardi) says Inc.1 st at each end of next 3rd and every foll alt 4th row to 47 sts, then on every foll …

how do I under [ around ( 
My pattern states p1 9[m1 (k1,p1,k1) all innext st, m1,p1 k5tog,pi) to end I do not understand where it states all in next st,

Rib jumper: divide for front opening 
Hi, Would be grateful for some advice on the next rows explanation in the pattern. I have uploaded the section I’m struggling with. Next row: Rib …

knitting multiple rows with repeats 
I have a pattern that says to knit rows 22-30: Repeat Rows 20 and 21, 4 times; then repeat Row 20 once more. This is all in one line. Can you explain …

how to finish a hoodie without the hood 
I was going to knit a hoodie, started my project and realized I don't have enough yarn to make the hood part, how can I just put this into a sweater. …

Please Help with instructions - inc 1 st on foll 18th row twice 
Hi, i am really confused with the instructions to knit a sweater! This is one of my first projects and I already did the front and back part (more or …

Pattern and slip 21 stitches 
I’m knitting a cable jumper (sweater) for 10 yr old girl with front pocket (cable panel). For the front I’ve completed the rib band and 8 rows of cabling …

How to decrease when there are knit and purl sts 
How to decrease at arm and neck edge when you have knit and purl stitches. Doing Arran cardigan

sirdar pattern 5294 
please could you explain: p1, insert right hand needle through 3rd, 2nd and 1st sts on left hand needle and k1, yfwd k1 repeat from ..... This is the …

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What in the world does this mean? - increase knitting question 
hello, all I am having trouble with some abbreviations for a pattern for baby leggings. Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 5 3: 3: 3: 2 foll …

increase then decrease same row  
Hello! I am relatively new to knitting. Pattern for lace shawl. Row has both YO to increase and then SK2p to decrease - the numbers work out but …

Casting off in rib and working K4below 
I can't understand what this means....... Cast off in rib, working “K4 below” at top of each slipped st and enclosing strands of yarn of rows 7, 8 and …

How to turn then pass stitch over  
I am working 3 rows turning leaving 4 stitches unworked then I have to do this Row 13: p4, turn leaving 4 sts unworked at the end of the row (12 sts) …

Decrease 
I have 71 stitches on my needle. The decrease reads (RS) Cont in pattern (seed stitch), sl-s dec, *work next 11 sts, sdv dec; rep from* 3 times more, work …

What does work Pattern mean? 
R1: k2(p1,k1)x56 k2 R2-7: Repeat R1 R8: k2, slip next 8 sts to cable needle, hold at front, work next 8 sts to pattern, work 8 sts from cable in pattern. …

how do I read a pattern? 
I’m a beginner. My scarf pattern says cast on 3 then k2, yo, pm, k1, yo, k1 (5 sts). How do I continue past k2, yo, if I only have 3 stitches? Do I have …

S1 work 2 together PSSO in a single rib beanie 
I hope you can help please. I have the following instructions from an old Patons pattern 1239: P1, *S1 work 2tog, PSSO, rib 28 then repeat from * on a …

Don’t understand casting off at the neck instructions 
I am knitting a baby cardigan but on the last part for the back, the neck instructions are really confusing. I have 18 stitches left. The instructions …

Error in the beginning of a project 
I am making a baby washcloth for my niece's first baby. It has a pattern (baby footprints) on it. Somehow I turned the pattern around and when I finished …

Creating a pocket 
My sweater pattern reads: Divide for pockets Next row- k14, turn, using a spare needle cast on 27 stitches for left pocket lining. Work 31 rows on …

Could you explain this ribbing increase instruction  
Hi, I'm knitting a sleeve in rib however this instruction about increasing stitches just doesn't make sense. Seems to be a 'then'or another word missing? …

Some of the instructions don’t make sense to me 
The instructions for chart b and c don’t make sense to me. Can someone please help me?

right or left 
I am an experienced knitter. I am left handed. I can knit in either the conventional (throw the yarn over) or the continental (pick up the stitch with …

Surprise eyelet 
Consists of 6 row pattern repeats. First 5 rows to Pattern are simple eyelet rows.?? Row 6: P3, Slip next st knit wise, k1, leaving st on left needle, …

how do i add holes to an alread completed project? 
So I have a rectangle that I want to turn into a sweater for my dog but I need to add arm holes to it so she can wear it. I was wondering if there was …

Need help with decreases and increases 
Decrease on 4th and 3 following 4th round. Increase on 8th and 3 following 8th round. There are row 1 row2 are pattern please help me. I can’t …

Weaving in ends of pom pom yarn 
I am knitting a baby blanket using Rico Design pom pom print yarn for the first time. The blanket is knitting up beautifully, but I am an inexperienced …

into same 5 sts tog. 
I am knitting A shawl and I'm fine with the pattern until: sl 5 sts to right needle dropping yos and pulling sts up to elongate sl 5 back to left needle, …

How to knit yf skpo  
I need to add 3 inches doing this stitch I don't want to decrease. Thank you

Need help with shawl directions 
I picked up a free knitting pattern at Joann fabrics for a knit shawl. I don't know how to translate the pattern! Please help! Cast on 4 sts (no RS …

Short and long side of a pocketbook 
I am starting the body of a pocketbook. It says Pick up 15 stitches on the short side , place marker & pick up 50 stitches on the long side, place marker …

How many stitches to leave on the needle when using 26 stitches to turn heal 
How many stitches should be left on a needle when you complete turning heel on a sock using 26 stitches? Is there a formula?

what does the abbreviation "miss"mean in knitting instructions 
pattern states "miss" 37 sts either side of blue marker and place red markers on next stitch What exactly does miss mean?????

Teaching myself to knit 
I am brand new to knitting...trying to teach myself with videos. My number of stitches per row gradually increases as I knit. For example I cast on 35 …

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Do not understand the pattern -Dec 1 st at beg of next and 3 foll 18th row 
I have knitted 18 rows as pattern states then I'm confused. The pattern reads; Work 18 rows ending with ws row ( got this) working all side seam decreases …

reading a chart 
The pattern says: Row 1 (WS): k5, pm, p1, pm, p1, pm, p1, pm, k5. However, the chart says: Row 1: yo, k1, yo. And according to the chart, this happens …

Decreasing 10 stitches on either side of row 
Hi I have to decrease 10 stitches at the beginning & end of the same row. With the right side facing I have both plain & purl stitches facing me. When …

How to knit into selvedge stitch in same orientation 
I am struggling to understand my knitting pattern. I have already knitted 1 square with a selvedge in ridge stitch. I am now trying to knit in ridge stitch …

KTBL3 
How do I knit into the back loop 3 times?

Decreasing and keeping the pattern correct  
Hi, I HAVE JUST GOT TO THE SHAPE ARMHOLES ON THE BACK OF CARDIGAN. I HAVE DONE THE FIRST TWO ROWS BUT CANNOT WORK OUT HOW TO DECREASE AND KEEP THE PATTERN …

Understanding increase 
I have 108 stitches on needle I have been knitting k2,p2 for 15 rows on the 16th row I am to do inc 0 (2-0-1) can u tell me what that means finishing …

decreasing 10 stitches on both sides of my work 
First of all I will decrease ten (10) stitches at the beginning of my row. How do I then decrease ten (10) stitches at the end of the same row? I cannot …

I am missing 6 stitches 
I am knitting a sweater and now have stitches from sides, back and sleeves on one needle ready to decrease. I am 6 stitches short and pattern calls for …

P1 K1 rib instead of K1 P1 
Why would my pattern ask for P1 K1 rib instead of K1 P1?

pattern repeat 
Hello, My pattern says K2, yo, K1 (ask) 3 times, (yo, k1) 5 times, yo, (k2tog) 3 times And it goes on. My question is, does 3 times mean 3 times …

What do the directions to make a hole (MH) in this pattern mean? 
In the Odyssey Shawl pattern by Joji Locatelli the directions for row 5 of the lace band asks you to make a hole (MH). The directions to make a hole are: …

How do I (K1, fwd) twice, K1  
Hello, your site is really helpful so I wonder if you can help me. I think I understand the yarn forward principle. So if I see, K1, yfwd, K1 then the …

easy cardigan pattern 
I have yarn. It's Debbie Bliss Rialto DK blue 18, extrafine superwash, Made in Italy, 105m/50g. I want to knit a cardigan for myself. I know basic stitches. …

Increase on teddy body  
The instructions read - M1B 5x every second round and 1x in the following 4th round after 1 St and before last st on each needle. I’m using 4 needles …

slipping stitches 
My patten says S1, knit to end. I am knitting in the round. Does S1 mean slip knit wise or purl wise. The pattern then says S1, purl to last stitch, …

How to count rows when increasing 
Question: How to count rows when increasing. 1 stitch each end every 3 rd row and then 1 stitch each end every 6th row.

What does "knit bar and next st - mean? 
I'm knitting an afghan 8 rows make up the pattern. I don't understand this language. K4 * knit bar and next st as before, K3, repeat from * that is …

How do I know what size needle to use 
What size needle do I use to knit in chunky wool when the pattern is using Aran wool Thank you.

discerning left front  
I am knitting the front of a baby item that includes a zipper up to the neck. is the left front the true left front, or the left as i look at it? …

How to do P3, k4, 4/4LC 
*P3, k4, 4/4lc, rep from * Does this mean to purl 3, knit 4, put 4stitches on cable needle in front, Then p3, k4, and then knit 4 stitches off cable …

sleeve pattern 
inc 1 st at each end of 6th and every foll 10th row. Please help me with these instructions. Thanking you in advance.

Hoodie Dog Coat - Confusion about pattern (back shaping and hood) 
Hello, I'm currently working on this pattern: https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dwb64f9837/PDF/BRK0713-006290 …

two rows of stitches 
Hello, I am a new knitter. I am knitting a blank slate hat and was doing well. After casting on 49 stitches, I followed a knit one, purl one method …

Keeping pattern correct  
Hi, I'm just wondering if you can help me work out this pattern please. I'm a beginner and was doing quite well until I got to the sleeves. I'm not sure …

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Direction help 
My directions gives direction for 2 rows and then says these 2 rows set pattern. Continue working in pattern as set until length measures 13 inches. …

I cannot decipher this pattern 
I would like to make this for my first grandchild being born in July. It's a girl! I cannot decipher this pattern, however. It makes no sense to me. …

using double strand for cast on & bind off only 
Hi! I have a pattern for a cowl that asks to cast on with a double strand, let one of the strands go, join in the round and knit until you have 5 …

Don't understand logistics 
I am making vintage teacozy pattern that looks like a pineapple. I am using double strands of yarn. I have just completed a row of purl with double wrap …

How do I alternate rows 
How do I, working all raglan decreases as set by last 2 rows, dec 1 st each end of next 19 rows, then on foll 19 alt, work 1 row, ending with Rs facing …

How do I stop sides from curling in? 
If I am just knitting long rectangles for lap robes for people in wheelchairs or a prayer shawl that just wraps around the shoulders on my old single …

Slip stitch rib pattern 
Here is my rib pattern in the round: Row 1: Knit 2, slip 1, Row 2: Knit When working flat, this is what I have tried: Row 1: Knit 2, slip 1 Row …

How to double increase 
My direction say to do the following but I don't understand. knit inc, pick up and k in horizontal bar below st just worked I'm assuming I should …

What is the measurement of an armhole for the front of a sweater? 
I'm working on the front of a sweater. It says: Cont even in pat until armhole measures 16 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. How …

Help please  
Please can you explain row one instructions; K1, s1, k1, psso, yfwd, yrn, k2tog, p8, inc in next st, k2, 17 sts.

i am confuse about the decreasing in a pattern 
I am knitting a girl skirt in 2 pieces back and front, and at one point i get this, 0-3 months,(6 months), 12-18 months, (2 years) Dec on both

What does K 2 at the same time mean 
I am going to be knitting leggings for an 18” doll from Doll Tag Clothing. Before I start what does it mean to K 2 at the same. The pattern is supposed …

YO Question 
What does yo-st only mean vs. yo?

How do I stop my knitting from slanting 
I'm doing a pattern it's just 2 rows. First row purl all stitches. 2rd row knit first stitch, yarn over and knit 2together but it slants and doesn't …

Right front of cardigan  
Do you Knit one more or one less row for right front of cardigan shape armhole? Many thanks

how do I shape the armhole? 
I'm working on the back of a sweater. I'm at the part where I shape the armholes. The instruction says: Dec 1 stitch each end of next and every following …

Block pattern 
Row 1(rs) Beg with 4th st of chart, work to rep line,work 18-rep of chart 4 times, then work first 6sts of rep once more for size 36 chest/bust. Cont …

Market bag handles 
Pattern reads k10, bo 15?

how do I knit the neck edge? 
I'm working on the back of a sweater. I'm having difficulty in understanding how to shape the neck. It says: "Next row: (RS). Pat across 12 stitches …

Tension drama!  
I am knitting a coat from a gorgeous pattern I bought about four years ago 😀. I bought the forest yarn, and it sat until now waiting to be knitted. Normally …

One stitch too many 
I was knitting and got to the end of the 1st row which was k5 p3 then knit last 12 stitches. I did the p3 and went to knit the last 12 and there was …

how do I do this? 
Pattern reads as follows: *with right hand needle pick up the next st of 5th row below and place on left hand needle, P the picked up st and next …

Picking up and knitting 
What do you do after picking up stitches along an edge? do you purl the next row? The needle that picked up the stitches is holding them from right …

(Increase into next st knitwise).twice..what does this mean please? 
How do I( increase into next st knitwise) twice? If I take this literally, it increases my stitch count by 6, and throws the cable pattern off. SirdarJourney …

I don’t understand these instructions 
I’m knitting a crescent shawl. I have 225 border stitches ready to start the lace section. The lace section says to cast on 12 with waste yarn and knit …

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Arm elbow in toy rabbit pattern 
Don't understand shape elbow 1st row knit 15, yf, slip1, yarn back, turn slip one, p10, yb, s1 ,yf, turn s1, k8. And so on each time I try like I …

knitting v neck using cirular needle 
For the neckband my pattern says the following. Work 1 x 1 Rib to 2 sts before marker, ssk, slip marker (sm), k1, sm, k2tog, work 1 x 1 Rib to end. …

Fitting problem 
I'm beginning to knit the Sunday Best Cardigan found at All Free Knitting. The final length is 24". I'm tall, my waist is 26" from my shoulder. I would …

My cat ran away with my knitting. I have 56 dropped stitches in various rows! 
I love my cats!!! But not today!!! I am finishing a baby sweater for my precious grand son. I looked away for a moment, and he took off with my knitting …

How to calculate plain rows between increase rows 
I'm making a cape adapted from a pattern I got from the internet. I'm knitting it top down instead of bottom up and it's going to be larger than the …

Reading pattern 
*K1, drop next yo, (K1 P1, K1 4 times) all in next yo, K1; repeat from * around - 88 sts Had 32 stitches how do you get 88 stitches

What does 1st mean after pm and before pm 
Help! Casting on stitches for a baby kimono. Instruction are 4sts, pm, 1st, pm, 6sts, pm, 1st, pm I don’t know what the 1st indicates and I can’t …

Neck shaping and sewing garment together 
Hi, I have been making a man's sweater. I am confused about the neck shaping. Also I would like tips on sewing it up in a professional way.☺ …

ripping out cast on end of sleeve 
Can the cast on end of a sweater sleeve be undone to make the sleeve longer?

Slip stitching  
My pattern says “ 1st row S1, knit to end, 2nd row S1, purl to last st K1. Last 2 rows set slip stitch and st-st. Keeping continuity of patt as set (throughout) …

How to Shape shoulders and Neck Instructions 
Please help in the following knitting instructions (pattern from the UK) In My knitting pattern it says to I think I understand this instruction: …

Can I switch needle size one size up in shawl pattern  
I am knitting a shawl The n Size 15 circular needles . I have to Move up to Size 15 32or 36 length and can’t find Nd them in stores or on internet …

Needle size from american to british  
My pattern i have started for a hat says use us size 4 or us 5 so what is that in my size

Increasing multiple stitches in a row and sticking to the color work pattern  
Hi I am having an one more time trying to figure out this chart is based on 100 stitches with a 10 stitch repeat in the round top down. The second row …

How to decrease stitches 
So I have 94 stitches and I have to work 69 stitches evenly, how do I do that?

Shaping a neck on 8 row cable pattern 
When finishing back length 126 stiches to 41cm, next step says SHAPE NECK- next row - Patt 35(45:55), turn. Work on this set of sts only for right back …

Knitting 
How do you drop yfwds of previous row Please. Sirdar pattern 4912

Pattern  
If my pattern says rep rows 6 and 7 twice does that mean 6 2 times and then 7 2 times or 6 and 7 then 6 and 7 again twice.

Wrap and turn and slip marker 
I am making the back of a neck for a cardigan. It is a raglan sweater. The pattern says purl to 3rd marker, sm, k5, w&t. I know how to w&t however the …

Increase pattern 
I am wanting to increase a pattern. To do so it states “Cast on multiple of 4+3 then add two on each side for border”. The pattern is now: K2 (pattern) …

(P1 yon KB1) all into yf or yfrn of row below 
(P1 yon KB1) all into yf of row below p1 please help this is doing my head in thankyou

Adding earflaps 
Would like a pattern for earflap that can be added to baby hat after I have picked up stitches from cast on edge, preferably one with nice edging possibly …

How do I do this increase?  
Decreasing 7 sts in between the first and last 8 sts of the last row What does it want me to do?

picking up stitches 
what does it mean when it says pick up 41 stitches evenly along right side of neck 42 stitches from 50 cast of stitches at back of neck and 41 stitches …

Bertie Bassett Knitting Pattern. The Body section of the pattern. 
Hi, I'm knitting Bertie Bassett and I'm on the body section of the pattern.The Pattern Reads: *K first st on needle together with corresponding st …

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Deciphering a knitting instruction 
What does "work 15 garter sts, 90 sts ST st, l5 garter sts" mean?

Sirdar pattern 5294 
Not sure how to complete pattern - says to “insert right hand needle through 3rd 2nd and 1st sts on left hand needle and k1 yfwd k1” struggling to …

7 central stitches on a holder 
I have been told in the instructions to put 7 central stitches on a holder and then - cast off 3 stitches at beg of next and foll alt row twice, work …

how to repeat 
Pattern reads as follows: Cast off 1 stitch at beginning of next two rows. Work 2 rows straight. Next row: K2, sl 1, k1, psso, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, …

How to MARK a row with a coloured thread in knitting pattern 
Hi I'm a beginner at knitting.I'm knitting a Bertie Bassett and stuck on the body r19. The pattern says r19: knit ( mark this row with a colored thread …

work in pattern 
If your first row is a pattern row and the 2nd row say work in pattern does this mean you repeat the 1st row.

Counting rows 
It says repeat row 8 and 9 5 more times. Does this mean both rows so 10 rows or just 5 more rows?

Don't understand what to do after row 12. 
Pattern provides clear instructions for 1-12 rows, then says; Next (dec) row (rs) P2, ssp,p,to last 4 sets, p2tog,p2,-2 sets dec'd. Rep dec row every …

Increasing a sweater sleeve 
My instructions say to inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and 00:2:8:11 foll 4th rows, then on every foll 6th row. My size is 8. Am I increasing at …

How to work with yfwd 
How to k1. YFWD. K1 under 4 loose strands of dropped YFWD.

How to work increased sts in both ends ofpattern  
I have a 8 row pattern that I have to work inc stitch into. I am struggling 1st row. K1* yfwd,k2togtbl,k1 k2tog yfwd k1 to end Next and every alternative …

Gibberish 
I am using Arlo's Christmas Stocking pattern 2013. I cannot figure this out: Heel (RS) k1 (1st st of pair) correct mount of the YO(slip the YO purlwise, …

How do I knit these stitches 
I have never been so confused in all my life. I am at the point where I am doing the BOTTOM-LEFT CORNER. I do not understand what to do with the "-" …

Need help to understand pattern 
I am finishing a project my mom was busy with before she passed away and I battle to understand the pattern for the sleeves. Managed up till now after …

confused about pattern instuction 
9th rd P1 K1 M1 rib 133 m1 K2 P1 TWICE WORKING Stitches in Stockinette stitch, work 3 rounds straight INC in this same way on next round and …

How do I knot right 
What is the difference between knot 3 sts right nad knot 3 sts right over next 3 sts?

Read pattern and how do the stitch  
I can knit and purl. I can read a pattern but if I don't know how to do the stitch how could I follow a pattern? I hope I didn't make this too confusing. …

Struggling with pattern directions on knitting booties  
After I get done with the ribbing it says instep - change to larger needles. Row 1 ( right side): Work across 15 sts, slip 15 sts just worked onto st …

brackets in knitting 
I get confused sometimes when reading a pattern (rs) k8.k1tbl.(p1.k1tbl)4 times1 time. Can you explain what is repeated 4 times and then 1 time? …

reading a pattern 
my pattern has me knitting rows 1-6 then rows 7-10 follow pattern one after that it says repeat from "to" seven more times (32 rows in total) I don't …

Decrease instructions? 
Hi, I am going to be making a sweater by Rowan’s Martin Storey - the Corallina, but I don’t understand the following instructions: Dec 1 st at …

Knitted hat to big  
I just took up knitting and was knitting a hat in the round. I put on 96 stitches but the hat is too big on the bottom any reason why this happen or …

My pattern wants me to cast on only 3 stitches? 
Hello, I was trying to start this pattern for a bernat kidddie korners knit blanket. It asked me to cast on only 3 stitches... This is new to me? I have …

Pattern change halfway through?  
I genuinely don't know how I did this, so any insight you could offer would be great. Image attached - easier to see than to describe, I think. You …

Cable pattern 
I have a 12 row cable panel . On row 3 only it refers to c8b, c8f at beg and end of row . The pattern of the jumper shows pattern slanting . The instruction …

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What does "rnds" mean in the middle of pattern instructions? 
This is a shawl pattern with brioche stitch and these are the instructions in one part: Brioche part Short row 7 (rs): k1, p1, k1, kbYOf, k1, sl1YO

struggling with pattern instructions - Diana pullover by Adriafil 
I am struggling to understand the increase, decrease and bind off instructions for the body after completing the pattern stitch from the grid. Instructions: …

Aran ladder 3 stitch 
I’m attempting an Aran sweater pattern. The ladder 3 stitch says to “take 1st to the front, K2, knit the 1 at the front”. Does this mean to take the …

Shape shoulder  
What does this mean.....dec st at each end of next and foll 3 alt rows, the non foll 13rows

I have a question about this pattern and knitting in the round 
When they say cast on 6, they mean per double pointed needle right? And since I am using circular needles that's 6(5) so that's 30 casted on stitches? …

how to k2 sl1 wyib k2 
How to k2 sl1 wyib k2.

Shaping armhole on the back of sideways knitted jacket  
Pattern JB462 I am working on the back of a jacket/cardigan. Why does pattern state to increase at one side only of work? First time knitting sideways …

How do I join a 3 piece hood together? 
Hi, I'm hoping you can help. I'm knitting a duffle coat for my grandson, and although I've been knitting for over forty years, I can not for the life …

yarn over question 
My instructions say: "Increase in first st, (yo, K2tog) across row to last 2 sts, K2 tog." I'm new to the yarn over stitch, so are these instructions …

Knitting with yarn on the right 
In the pattern Darkwater which is fair isle it says to knit with your yarn on the right for best stitch definition. I alway hold my yarn with my right …

First and last stitch working in the round 
I am knitting a mans pullover from top down with raglan sleeve pattern says to knit the first st. and purl the last on selvedge . Do I need to do this …

Increasing instruction 
What does this mean? Inc 1 st each side of next row then every 8 rows 12 times.

Counting rows when instructions say zero times 
I am knitting a sweater and the instructions for my size are: repeat increase row every 3 (0) times then every 6th row 7 (8) times - my size is the …

Dec 1 stitch at each end on following 5 alternate rows 
Hi all, what do I do when pattern says “Dec 1 stitch at each end on following 5 alternate rows”? Thanks for any help. Kr. Beth W.

sock length 
I am making a pair of socks for my bil who lives in Ga. He wears a size 12 shoe. How do I figure out where to stop the sock and do the toe? I have looked …

Looking for rest of pattern 
This is the first row of the pattern, what is the pattern for the purl side of the row. K1, *sl 1, K1, cross sl st over K as if to K, K1 behind sl …

How to continue knitting with stitches on holders 
On a website found a knit pattern for a baby sweater. It tells me to put a number of stitches on a holder like 3 separate sections what does it mean when …

Working with four or more colors of yarn in one row 
How do you knit more than two, three, four or more colors in a row without having a knotted mess in the back? I am making a Christmas stocking with …

how do u sew a shoulder? 
Don't under stand my pattern it says sew shoulders seam but the shoulder are on a stitch holder?

interpreting directions 
Could you please explain what these directions mean; K1, (m1,k1) X6 Thanks!

how do you knit a cable10 
Please explain how to knit a cable 10.

Right side button band 
My pattern is a Leyland beronco cardigan. The right side tells me to decrease on my 8sts knit 2 knit 2together after 5inch, then same after 10 but I …

Shaping a neck opening 
Shaping a neck opening: My pattern says to knit 54 stitches, slip last 18 stitches worked onto stitch holder for center neck, knit 36. Do I need a new …

inserting the actual design 
I am just wondering if I could knit a design, say a bear, by itself and then incorporate it into the piece of knitting. I am in the process of knitting …

Simply a comment 
Hi everyone!!! I am a solo knitter and would love to meet other knitters!! Are there any knitting groups in Monterey or Pacific Grove or Carmel, CA that …

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Need pattern explanation 
The pattern says to work rounds 2-4 of pattern. It is for a garter ridge pattern using circular needles. Does this mean work either 2 or 4 rounds whichever …

Raglan armholes (back piece) 
Hello, my pattern says, " dec. one stitch at each end of next and (8) following 4th rows, then on following (12) alt. rows until I reach a certain number …

explain front and back stitches that are not to in crease the number of stitches 
The pattern for a baby cardigan says knit across(21 sts for front, 39 sts for back, 21 sts for front) what does that meant? Do I turn the work over? …

this is not regarding anything on your web site, but wondered if you can tell me 
I found a pattern that calls for a helpful needle, couldn't find an answer on internet and wondered if you know. thanks Dee

Red Heart Hooded Cabled Cowl 
Am making Red Heart pattern RHK0110-025591M and have reached the point where the stitches are moved to the circular needles but need clarification. Have …

Decreasing stitches 
Hi I am a bit confused with the instructions for the cardigan I am knitting. It says: work 84 rows inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 9th row, …

How to decrease in pattern x  
How do I decrease 1 stitch at beg when pattern reads k2 yfwd sl1 k1 psso k5 xx I'm confused x

Can you translate---I am unsure if the "with rs facing re-join yarn to sts left on a stitch holder" means that I should continue with the same strand of yarn I just cast off? 
Shape Back Neck Next row. Patt 27 sts, turn, leaving rem 61 sts on a stitch holder. Work on this set of sts only for the first side of neck. Work 2 rows. …

Red Heart Hooded Cabled Cowl  
Am making Red Heart pattern RHK0110-025591M and have reached the point where the stitches are moved to the circular needles but need clarification. …

Don't understand instructions 
What does, from markers cast off at each end every other row as foll: 7 sts 8 times + 8 sts once mean?

Gwendoline 
How do I K1P1 into the previous rows yfwd, yrn?

Looking for a specific pattern 
My mother always called this afghan a dutch tile pattern. I mostly have it memorized, but haven't done one in awhile. You start with one stitch, adding …

starting a square. increase one stitch per row at the beginning 
Starting a tile afghan. Thought I had the pattern memorized. When knitting a square and starting at the corner. Do I increase just one stitch per …

Can I UN-block a project? 
I have blocked a small finished project (a neck cowl) by steam pressing, and I don’t like the result. Work has stretched a lot, and the texture stitch …

how do I attach a new ball; special nots?  
How do I attach a new ball, same color, to continue knitting?

Novice: not understanding pattern instructions 
I'm at the point of "k2tog" but don't understand how/where I'm supposed to "k1-44" if I'm at the edge of the piece. Here's the instruction for that section …

GANDMOTHER PIG PATTERN IT CALL SQUEEEAL  
I AM STUCK THIS PATTERN SAID STICHEs ARE NOW PICKED UP AT THE ORIGINAL CAST ON STS TO FORM THE PIG'S BOTTOM AND TAIL ALSO PU. DOES THAT MEAN I …

I am confused 
Hi. I have been knitting over ten years,I just do simple knit stitch and only knit scarves. Every time I knit my first line without fail i get 4-5 loops …

SOCK PATTERNS VERSUS REGULAR PATTERNS 
CAN YOU USE REGULAR PATTERNS TO KNIT SOCKS, SINCE YOU DONT TURN AND START ON THE OTHER SIDE...IS THE PATTERN ALTERED??

seed stitch help please!! 
SO I have a pattern that calls for several rows of the seed stitch. I understand this and know how to do this. The next row instructions say this: work …

How Do I Do These Decreases? (neck edge) 
My Pattern Says "At Neck Edge,Bind Off 5 sts once,4 stitches once, then 1 st 3 times" it doesn't say all at once-which makes no sense to me- or every …

My cast on row broke!!!! after the afghan was 4 ft completed! 
My original row, the foundation row at the bottom of the four foot long afghan I have been working on ….broke! I was worried that it was too tight, …

what does this row mean?  
Not sure what is meant with this row? This is what it reads... K2, Y Fwd, K2 tog (buttonholes), patt 12(15-11), *K2 tog, K1(1-2), K2 tog, K0(0-1), rep …

How much yarn for different needle size 
Do you use more yarn with smaller needles, or less?

Reading a UK pattern for a Cardigan 
Sure hope someone can help since I just don't get 1. Work 22 rows ending with RS facing for next row (I get this) then 64 st total here 2. Inc 1 at …

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tension 
I have knitted my tension square, I have 1 more stitch than stated. It says to use larger needles, is that just for the whole pattern or just where those …

figuring our gauge 
I recently purchased some Lil Toppers by D.M.C. at Michael's - they are just darling but, I'm confused about the gauge. It says on size 8 needles to make …

How to add yarn when changing colors on an Xmas stocking 
Have tried bobbins but what is the best way to change or add colors. Making an Xmas stocking from a graph.

Name of stitch 
Can you tell me name of *rib that you kfb 1 row: then k2 tog* next row

How to execute Cr2 
Please can you explain how I would knit Cr2 the explanation is . ...slip the next stitch knit ways , K1 Psso the st over the st just worked back on to …

Buttonhole Row Knitted Boy Sweater 
rib 3, (rib 2tog, yo, rib 10 sts) 3 times, rib 2tog yo, rib to the end. the rib 2tog are suppose to be knitted 2tog. I am have trouble with the yo. I …

What does this mean? 
P4,(yo,k2together) last 4stitches purl. What do the parenthesis mean? There is no number behind it like 5times.

Pattern problem 
I have a pattern that has been made by many on Ravelry---but I am having a problem. Short Row 1 (RS) K47, W&T Short Row 2 (WS) P16, W&T Ok , if I do …

how to follow decrease instruction  
How to do this dec. 1 st each side of next row, then every 12 row 3 times. Nancy

Front Edging 
Front edging Cast off row: cast off 2sts, *sl stitch from right hand needle into left hand needle, cast on 2 stitches, cast off 5sts, repeat from * …

4 ply yarn cast on 
I have knitted a lace top and after knitting one sleeve cannot fit the sleeve in. How many stitches do I need to cast on for size 42 inch top? Hope you …

purl through a yfwd and then through a 2nd yfwd 
Purl through a yfwd and then through a 2nd yfwd

how do I correct the mistake described below? 
I'm knitting my first sweater using a knit 1 purl 1 pattern. I've made a mistake and removed the needle from the row. Now I need to put the stitches …

long tail casting on 
Do I have to cast on long tail when knitting with circular needles? Thank you.

Help with neck and armhole decreases 
I am knitting my first sweater and need help understanding the instructions for the front neck shape. I’ve read it over several times and it’s still very …

Working two sides of a sweater 
What does this mean: SHAPE FRONT: On the next row at both arm edge and front edge dec 1 st. repeat this dec at front edge every 6th row to lower front …

How do I work an ssk and ssp instruction? 
I am knitting a scallop edged wrap by Kate Samphier and there is an instruction that isn't clear, it is ssk and ssp, in the explanation it reads slip …

How do I work ( ) 
My pattern reads: *k5 (3), m1. Rep from * around I know I’m working increases but the 3 in ( ) has thrown me off. Wouldn't that me just knitting 15 …

Can’t decipher this part of pattern, help please. 
This part is mesmerising me. It’s for shaping the neck on a shawl collar gilet. Going great guns until I got to this part. I’ve uploaded a picture …

How should I read these directions 
My pattern says: Drop YO,YO,slp1 k3 psso,does this mean after I drop a YO I do a New YO? many thanks Marsha

Struggling with a pattern that has a bri stitch (k,yo,k) 
Hi there, I'm trying to do an advanced pattern and I keep getting stuck on this row. The abbreviations for the knitting terms says: (bri: work (k,yo,k) …

How do I decrease the size of my blanket 
I knitted my granddaughter a baby blanket and I want to knit one just like it for a doll. How do I decrease the blanket to about half the size?

Droped stitchs 
I have just finished a baby cardigan git it all sewn up and fined that there is a couple of stitches have come away and would like help to be able …

Ribbing on neckline of boys and girls vest 
Hello, I’m working on the necklinenof the boys and girls vest. I’m rather confused about round 1 when it says k1p1 to within 2 stitches of the center …

hat decreases 
I am knitting a 2x2 ribbed hat. PATTERN CALLS FOR 100 cast on stitches. For decreases the beginning of round is moved up one stitch and markers are set …

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How to alter a pattern 
I did a sample gauge 28 stitches and 36 rows on # 3 needles. In stockinette stitch it is supposed to be 4 inches. The length is 4 inches, but the width …

how do I connect a waist band to the dog sweater? 
I'm trying to make the dog sweater for a chihuahua listed under FROG MONKEY and I don't know how to connect the under belly waist band. Can you help …

How to follow an instruction in a knitting pattern 
I have 80 stitches the instruction for the next row is: P1, P2Tog, *C4F, (P2TOG)3 times, rep. from * to last 7 stitches C4F, P2TOG, P1. 57 stitches. …

how to purl into the back loop two times 
The pattern is; p8 *k1, with left needle, lift running thread between the sts and purl into the back loop two times I don't understand

where do i start my tension gauge? 
I wish to make a bobble st polo neck sweater. the pattern says to check my tension before commencing the garment - 19sts and 24 rows to 10cm (4inchs) …

reversing heel  
I am knitting a sock pattern on circular needle (with a pattern). I have begun the heel using wrap and turn. Now it says to "reverse heel shaping" knit …

Left front yoke 
Cast on 7 sts. Purl next row. Next row: RS K1, M1, k5, M1, k1 - 9 sts. Purl next row. Next row: RS K1, k7, m1, k1 -11 sts. Next row: S1 purlwise …

k1, yo across the row 
My friend gave me a pattern for a cowl scarf knit on circular needles, 5 rows cast on 84 st 1- P 2- k1,yo across row 3-k 4-p 5-k, then repeat …

knitting pattern question 
what exactly does this mean..........(RS) work 4 rows even. Does it mean four K rows which equals 8 rows or does it mean just 4 rows total? I …

How to decrease every row 0 times? 
I’m knitting my first ever clothing item. It’s a wrap cardigan by amy herzog & the decreasing on the fromt has me stumped, please can you explain it …

Decreasing alternate rows 
I'm working on the back of a sweater for my husband. The pattern says"Dec 1 st at each end of needle on next and following 8 rows." I started with 121 …

Understanding Short Rows 
To shape the bottom, now work short rows in the back as follows: What does it mean when the instructions say to knit until 30 stitches before the marker …

bind off 
Why does the knitting pattern read (picot BO) K1 and then place st back on LN. If I knit one there will be 2 stitches left on RN. should I leave K1 …

yb k2 
I am working on a baby blanket that forms seamless blocks. Each block (of 12) is a different pattern. Block six calls to *yb k2, yf sl2* I'm confused …

HELP WITH YO INSTRUCTIONS! 
I am trying to practice chevron lace. Does yfwd, skpo mean I knit a stitch after yarn over or do I yarn over and start directly to skpo? Thank you! …

How can an odd numbered row be right side? 
The pattern reads rows 1-7 knit across. Row 8 increase 30 sts evenly spaced. Row 9 right side and gives the pattern to follow. My question is how …

What does this mean? S11 k1 psso 
I am knitting a dog sweater and have to come to s11 k1 psso. I am confused about the s11. Can you enlighten me?

How do I get the right gauge? 
I have tried to get right gauge my wool is 14ply. I have tried 10mm needles which is on label 5mm needles but it makes the pattern firmer can you help …

Selvage stitches 
Are selvage stitches included in the total numbers for a cast on?

Armhole and shawl collar shaping 
Hi--Can you please confirm if I have interpreted the following paragraph for shaping correctly? I'm new at this and find I need to type out each row …

How do I follow this Leaf square Blanket pattern?  
My pattern starts by saying, cast on three stitches. 1st Row...YFWD, K3 2nd Row...YFWD, K4 3rd Row...YFWD, K2, YFWD, K1,YFWD, K2 4th Row...YFWD, …

what a certain direction means in knitting a hat 
I am knitting a hat and one the directions states Row 11 (13): *k3, K2tog* across row -24 (28) sts. I know what across the row means but not sure …

Shaping Crown of a 4x 4 Ribbed Hat 
I am working on a knit 4 purl 4 rib hat. I'm new at this and I just realized I don't have the directions for shaping the crown . I am using circular …

How do I read this  
Cr2r(L) I understand slip next stitch onto cable needle leave at back but in ( front) this is in brackets not sure when I have to do it at front. It's …

m1 in ribbing 
I am working on sweater sleeves, and the pattern is k-tbl, p3 to last st, which is k-tbl for the first row. The pattern then says k-tbl, M1 in pattern, …

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Does cabling necessarily increase the stitches needed? 
I want to turn a cabled skirt pattern into a fair isle pattern without cabling. Can I just follow the pattern and simply ignore the cabling while I …

understanding a stitch 
My pattern has 4 rows. The first row is knit and the last row is purl. Row 2 is p4, yo to the end of the row. The third row starts with yo, drop …

k1, ssk, yo and repeat to end 
Please help! I am just learning to knit and have made a few hats that weren't terribly awful so I decided to try my hand at an infinity scarf. All was …

How to increase evenly along a line of stitches already there 
I have a baby blanket almost completed, but the directions say to "pick up evenly and knit 162 stitches" along each side edge. The entire blanket is …

How do I " m1 knitwise in leg on sts under the last sts of the 2tog"  
How do I M1 knitwise in leg on sts under the last sts of the 2tog turn? This is part of the instructions for the heel portion of a Christmas stocking. …

How to Knit Rib Stitches To a Crochet Pattern 
I am crocheting a sweater and would like to knit the rib pattern at the bottom of the sweater. How do I pick up the crochet stitches to do the knitting? …

If the pattern says yo k 5, do I do the yo before each knit stitch or only the first one? 
Hello, If the pattern says yo k5, do I do the yo before the first knit or before all 5 knits. Thank you, Dawn

Shaping armholes 
How do I knit the following pattern instructions: Shape armholes Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows 73 sts Next row (rs): K2 K2tog, k to last …

"Sewing in position at same time 
I have a booties pattern that says to continue knitting "until strip fits from marker around sole, sewing in position at same time, using either blanket …

Tension Squares 
When knitting tension squares it say to use a larger or smaller size needle if you need to adjust the number of stitches.....so does that mean the next …

Repeats 
My directions read. (k1(k 2Tog yo) Twice. Do I knit one stitch between patterns yo k 2tog?

Lost on this one 
Working on a child's pullover. Pattern says next round: k5 and slip these sts and last 5 sts of previous round onto st holder, k next 70 sts and …

my knitting gauge is off 
The stitch gauge is really off! The correct number of stitches is 5 1/2- 6 stitches = 1 inch and 6 rows =1 inch. The gauge is correct going across, …

End my knitted sock. 
Knitting socks: what happens if you are finished with the decreases and ready to stitch closed the toe but there are more stitches than called fo r in …

Rosebud Crossover Baby cardigan by Debbie Bliss 
Good Morning. I have a pattern as above but I cannot make sense of the Chart and pattern together. The query relates to the number of stitches and …

Trouble understanding specific pattern (baby bootie) 
Knitting baby bootie. Working on instep and told to knit next stitch together with corresponding stitch 5 rows below ( which will roll it) I can't seem …

K2 turn 
Row 2 says so p1 p1 but I only have 2 st on needle.

How do I create a straight line when I add a new color 
I learned and forgot how to take away the jagged line and create a straight one when I add a new color as in a striped hat.

Decreasing for armholes 
I am beginning to decease for the armholes and the pattern says "decrease 1 stitch every other row. Wouldn't that mean all the decreasing be on one …

What does finishing on a 2nd part row mean 
When the pattern says finishing on 2nd partt row what does this mean?

How to establish a side gusset 
I am knitting a diaper bag and in the pattern I did the front and back of bag now it is telling me to establish side gussets, but I dont understand how …

Pick up and work the wrapped stitches - short row knitting 
The pattern says when slipped st is to be worked, with right hand needle, pick up the wrapped strand in front of slipped st on the left hand needle …

How can I fix a dropped edge stitch? 
I just discovered that I dropped the first stitch of a row 4 rows back. Is there any way to fix this without having to pull out all 4 rows of knitting? …

How do I tighten up my stitches? 
I've tried knitting a few different sweaters, but have to tear them apart. Maybe I have the wrong type yarn, but I knit a swatch and measure (I have …

Is the stitch count correct? 
I am making the cabled cowl with the fuzzy lining that is knit separately. In making the lining, I'm wondering if the stitch count of twelve is …

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Wrap and turn process 
First time knitting a shawl using short rows. I have finished my 41 rows and I ended int he middle of the shawl. Then is states to knit to the end. …

Wrap and turn process 
First time knitting a shawl using short rows. I have finished my 41 rows and I ended in the middle of the shawl. Then is states to knit to the end. …

What does this mean? Sl 1, K1 *sl the yo, k2*, end sl yo, K2 
Sl 1, K1 *sl the yo, k2*, end sl yo, K2

How do I read The knitting pattern 
Pattern says, “with right side facing”. Does that mean face out? Or facing me?

How to sl 1 wyb multiple times in a row 
I'm working on a project where the pattern is a bit confusing. It requires that I sl 1 wyb multiple times in a row (some rows its sl1 wyf). My question …

How do I wrap and turn at the end of a row? 
I'm not sure I am doing it right. It seems to curl where the wraps are. Somehow it doesn't look right.

Knitting nitwit asking: does pattern correspond with picture 
Hi there, I’ve had this pattern attached to this picture for 30yrs. An old friend of my mothers (now passed away) made this sweater for me and I loved …

how do I sew together a hood ? 
I have finished a baby sweater with an attached hood the pattern says to sew together side seams and arm seams. and the hood seams. The hood is a long …

Knitting pattern says 0 time 
I am at the point of shaping a sleeve cap. My knitting pattern says to “decrease 1 st at end of every 6th row 0 (1, 1, 1, 0,...) times, then every …

I don't understand 
I knitted this pattern the first time all the way through with no problems, it's just that I got old.

Shape Raglan Armholes 
I understand the 4 rows that form the cable pattern and decrease but I’m lost on the following directions. Please explain this in easier terms. ...Keeping …

Pick Up And Knit Along Armhole Edge - Setting In sleeves 
My pattern says to pick up stitches along armhole edge between underarm m. Do not join. Work even in st st for 1" ending with a WS row. Is there an easier …

Knitted doilies 
I do not understand the following: O leaving 6 yarn bars, O, k1 under the O

continue on Kelly sweater 
Thank you very much Ratcha for helping me with my Kelly sweater. I just have one concern, The Diamond Panel.. There are 2 of them one with 18sts …

I can not understand directions - Kelly Kit Aran Sweater 
I recently purchased a Kelly kit with yarn from Aran sweater Market in Ireland. I have in the past made many sweaters, and understood the directions. …

How do I Shape neck for a sweater I am making 
I have knitted the front of my sweater like the directions said to. Now it says to Shape Neck. It says to on the RS work 20 sts. ( I get that), then …

Help With Pattern - Inc 1 st at each side on 5th and following 6th row 
I'm working on the sleeve for a cardigan, didn't follow this part of the pattern a bit confused. "working in stocking stitch (throughout) inc 1 st …

How to finish a shawl 
I was asked to finish this shawl but can't find a pattern. Should I just keep decreasing until I think it is wide enough for the shoulders?

Instructions Fishnet pattern 
Pattern calls for yarn in front slip purl stitch when knit next stitch. Do I drop the yo in following row , which calls for all knit so as not to increase …

Converting a cardigan to a Sweater 
i am using an old knitting pattern to knit my 16yr old daughter a sweater but the pattern requires me to convert the pattern from a cardigan to a sweater, …

Knit a shawl 
I want to knit a shawl. But a very simple and easy one. I've been using number15 needles.

Help Understanding Pattern - (inc in next st) 4 times 
What does k3 (inc in next st) 4 times. Mean and how do I do it? Thank you

Cable Throw by Premier - incomplete instructions? 
I'm working on the chasing cable throw pattern by Premier. There are instructions for the cable square and then instructions for the stitch guide, …

Please explain what the directions mean 
Directions read as followsunt Working all side increases as set by the last row inc 1 st at each end of 57;7;7;7;7} Foll 6th rows, then 2

Cable stitches using only 2 needles 
Knitting a mans sleevless vest - has a pattern in 4 rows and third row is “cable. K14, *K1tbl, P1, cable(knit into front of 3rd st on LH needle, yfwd, …

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Boxy Dishcloth 
I so want to make this dishcloth but the first row stumps me ... it says "Row 1: (RS) Sl 1 kwise, *k2, p1, rep from * to end" I know how to do the …

k1b ( twisted knit st) 
Hello, I was wondering if you can tell me what this in knitting k1b (twisted knit st) please and thank you

WHAT TO DO IN EVEN ROWS WHERE THERE WAS YO IN PREVIOUS ROW 
WHEN A PATTERN CALLS FOR EVEN ROWS TO PURL PURL STS, AND KNIT KNIT STITCHES, WHAT DO I DO WHEN THERE WAS YO IN PREVIOUS ROW?

Help with Baby Sweater 
Question (unedited): "I don't understand the following instructions: (Rd) knit 35, turn, leaving rem sets uncorked Next row: k4, purl across …

How do I knit this row? 
Question: K5, cable over next 4 sts, (k1, m1, k1, cable) across row, end with k5. You start with 68 sts. At the end you should have 77 sts. …

Use of two yarns of different composition 
I am making a baby blanket. I started it with yarn that was 100% acrylic and is variegated, going from white to yellow to blue to coral back to white, …

Trouble understanding decrease rows! 
I'm currently doing a pattern for a cardigan and I'm having trouble following the decrease instructions. They go as follows: (I'm doing the first size) …

Fixing a Dropped Turkish Rib Stitch 
Hello! I'm knitting a hat in the round by knitting 2 together, but before slipping them off the needle I knit into the first stitch, creating a diagonal …

This is for a lacy pattern for a baby sweater 
What does it mean "12+5" It starts with cast on 125 sts. This is for a lacy pattern.

Daisy - Decrease every 3rd alt row meaning 
Question When a pattern says decrease on next and every 3rd alt. row, does it mean decrease then count 1,2,3 and decrease again on the 3rd or do …

I need help with armholes - dec following 7 alt rows 
Question what does dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows, then on foll 7 alt rows to 105 st mean? I get the first part, I just don't get the part …

knitting question - k4tog tbl 
Knitting instructions say knit 4 tog tbl ( I don't know what that means). can you explain.

Ends curl in 
When I knit St st the ends curl in so it looks like a tube. What do I do to correct that. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Yarn over at the beginning of a row 
Question I am knitting in the round and the pattern specifies *yo,sl1,k2tog,psso,yo,p2. Is there an unstated k1 after the initial yo? I can't …

Left front of a sweater 
Question If you are working on the left front of a baby sweater, and it tells you to knit the 28 stitches you still have on your needle that you …

Need help with baby's sweater pattern directions 
Question Working on a child's sweater - Hayfield Baby Chunky 4400. Directions say "working with st - st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 5th …

top down raglan with different colored sleeves on circ needles 
Hi, I sure hope you can help me with this as I have been searching for a few days!! and ripped several times. I have a pattern in which the knitting …

Japanese Summer Scarf..  
can you direct me to the source for the multi color yarn used in the Japanese Summer Scarf. Kid mohair and DK Sport. the link in the pattern does …

blocking a sweater 
I am working with a yarn comprised of alpaca, silk, and wool in almost equal proportions. The wrapper states: Do Not IRON. Is it possible to block …

Knitting  
Question In Original Submission: What does it mean after I knit4 4 then p4 rem knit 4 rep prev 2 rolls 4 times

Don't understand the instruction 
Don't understand the instruction to continue in this manner until 34 sts remain. Depending on answer to question below, I can give you more details. …

Pattern Increase Question  
I have a question about this pattern, and how to work the increase in the pattern - Cast on 2 stitches (This part I know) then it says to : Knit in …

I don't understand what this means - [p1, yon, KB1] all into yf of row below, p1 
I don't under stand what this mean; p1, yon, KB1 all into yf of row below, p1

How do I modify a pattern with a motif in it? 
Question: I have a pattern for making a heart which is a 21-stitch pattern. I have made a small swatch following the instructions for the 21 stitch …

D13 (or DI3?) - decrease and increase 3 sts all at the same time 
Question: Slip 3 sts purlwise, slip those back to LHN; (k1, yo, k1) through the back of those 3 sts. Not sure how to do this. I’m starting …

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Rnds 3-6 of a hat 
Question The instructions are: Rnds 3-6: Rep Rnds 1 & 2 twice Is that 8 rows altogether then? Then it says: Rnds 7 & 8: Rep Rnd 2 twice Is …

Help With Grandmother's Diagonal Lace Dishcloth 
Hi, I'm doing the pattern Grandmother's diagonal lace dishcloth . You do 4 rows, and then repeat them. Here's the row 1; k2,yo,pm,k lace …

Drop stitch cowl-missed yarn over in previous row 
Question I am making a drop stitch cowl and when I go to the next row to drop the yarn overs I realized I missed a yarn over or two. Can I …

Thumb on a mitten after I shapped the gusset 
All sizes: Next row: (RS) k 21. Turn. Cast on 2 sts. Slip remaining sts st holder. ***Thumb:Next row:P10. Turn. Leave rem sts on st holder. Continue …

How to increase 20 stitches evenly in the next row 
My sister knits she says she has 146 stitches and now it says increase next row by 20 stitches how does she do this.

Stumped - Neck and Armhole Decreases 
I'm knitting a vest - working on left front panel. Instructions state: "Repeat dec at neck edge every other row 1 (0,1,1,0,0) time more, then every …

What row to make increase stitches 
Question My pattern states the following for sleeves on the sweater I am knitting ; Beginning with a knit row, work in Stocking stitch, increase …

How do I uncurl sides of a scarf? 
Question: I am knitting a scarf for my granddaughter. I have a k2 p2 pattern on each side. The middle is stockinette stitch. The scarf keeps …

How do I K1,*yfwd,K1, rep from* to end.. 
the pattren I am working on Say's to do the following, K1,*yfwd,K1, rep from* to end.... 1st and alt rows - Knit. 2nd row-K1,* yfwd,K1,rep from* …

How do I make the item longer? 
Question: How do I make the wrap longer?

Will a cowl pattern calling for a circular needle 24 in work on the same needle size 29 inch? 
Question: Will a cowl pattern calling for a circular needle 24 in work on the same needle size 29 inch?

Hold Stitches For Right And Left Armholes 
Question: I'm in England but I'm using an American pattern and can't work some of it out e.g.: k5, hold for right armhole; work to last 5, hold …

Decreasing Neck Edge - Knit Straight On Circular Needles - Still Confused 
Child's Poncho: I am working the rows back and forth (not in the round). Instructions say: "SHAPE NECK: 1st ROW: Pat 25 sts. Cast off 11 sts. Pat to end …

Lullaby layette 
Question: NEED HELP WITH A BABY PATTERN. ROW. K1, YO,P1, PURL 3,P1, YO, k1.?

Decreasing Neck Opening on Circular Needle Working Both Sides at Same Time? 
Question: Child's Poncho - knitting on circular needle but working in one piece. Have decreased stitches for neck in centre of piece. Instructions …

Stuck on pattern - 5 hrs baby poncho 
Question I'm making a baby poncho. Row 26: K5, *increase one stitch, K5 repeat from * ending K1 (20 stitches increased) and place last 3 stitches …

how do i go from 18sts to 24 sts in a cable pattern 
Question: I am working on Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe's blackberry sweater and row 4 on graph a I have yo go from 18 sts from row 3 to 24 sts on row …

Needle size question 
Question I have a pattern for a sweater that says to use "Size US Size 35 circular 24" and 32" needles and set of double pointed needles". Are the …

What is the meaning of the O 
Question What is the O mean on a vintage lace pattern ? S1,k2 *O,k2, s1,k2 together etc

How do I k3 -loop.  
Please can you show me how to k3-loop. I have read pattern but can't do it. It says put right hand needle through previous 3rd rows then knit one …

Missed Slipping The First Stitch - Is there a way to fix it without ripping it apart? 
I am knitting a simple scarf for the first time and i decided on the second row that i wanted nice straight edges so I started dropping the first …

Can't understand the instruction below 
Question I have to knit like this: k5 (k2,m1,k1,m1)4 times,(k2, m1) 2 times. ok now should I have to knit the first increase for 4 times and then …

Strange decrease 
I have a pattern that says decrease 5+4+3+2+1 this is at the arm edge. Never come across this before.

pattern sequence 
I HAVE JUST STARTED A PILLOW COVER, IT IS CALLED "BIG CABLES PILLOW". THE DESIGNER IS LAURA BAIN. THE PATTERN IS 13 ROWS WITH ROW ONE AS THE RIGHT …

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Is it possible to change a patten from v neck to round neck on a baby cardigan? 
I am following a pattern for a v neck baby cardigan. I was wondering if it would be easy to knit the v part and make it a crew neck? kfrizell@hotmail.com …

Decrease round repeats in circular knitting 
I've run into these types of decrease round instructions for circular knitting in the past (see below), but I can't seem to understand. For example, …

KNITTING BERNAT SPA MITTENS 
After the 9th row (K16. Inc 1 st in next st. K4. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to end of row. Knit 3 rows even.) it reads the following: Cont in this …

Knitting a hood 
I have come to the top of a hood and the instructions are to knit 49 stitches ssk turn. Next rows sli pwise p23 p2tog turn Next row sl1 kwise k23 …

how to knit 3 into a yo 
My instructions say to knit 3 into a yarn over but when I do its equivalent to wrapping the yarn around 3 times. Is this correct? I've tried to …

Clarification of instructions - K2, *p3, yo, what does it mean? 
If directions say, K2,*p3, yo, what do they want you to do?

Getting to the right side of a pattern  
I'm knitting a sweater in one piece. I'm on the second sleeve of the pattern knitting on the right side. At the beginning of the sleeve, the instructions …

How do I read this pattern? 
I understand the P8, * K7 P7 part of these instructions, but what in the world is the rest of it telling me to do? P8, * K7, P8; rep neck corner, …

Decreasing 
My pattern is purl knit through back of loop, when decreasing at neck edge which stitch should I use.

What is "knit 3 rows even"? 
Question In a sock pattern for a baby, it says to knit 24 rows in ribbing and then 3 rows even. What does this mean?

Help with pattern - I am stumped! 
Question I am in the process of knitting a baby sweater. I was doing fine, until the part in question. I am enclosing a picture of the section …

Shape armhole and v-neck 
(RS) K1.(K1.P1) 4times. Sl1.K1.Psso. Pat to end of row. Work 3 rows even.

Cap Hill Cable Hat - What does C5F stand for? 
Question: Please explain the term C5F, in the abbreviation, it states to put 3 stitches on cable and knit 2 from left needle. However, on another site …

What does T2K abbreviation mean? 
Question I'm working on a pattern the instructions say T2K. What does this mean?

Hiding Wrap Stitches On Short Rows 
Hello....my name is Robin Watchous! I am currently knitting a Tank Top that requires Wrap & Turns....I understand how to Wrap & Turn but I am having …

Interpreting Knitting Instructions 
Question If instructions say (P1, K1) twice, P1, *k2, (P1, K1) twice, P1, repeat from *, what exactly should you do?

Change In Knitting Directions (right side & then wrong side) 
I would like to know what it means when a pattern tells you to knit on right side rows & then to knit differently on wrong side rows? I can't seem …

Help With Pattern (WYF slip 3, p3, WYF slip 3) 
The instruction says "WYF slip 3, P3, WYF slip 3". My question is do the slipped stitches get worked, or do they just remain slipped?

How do I make a 34" cable Sweater to a 36" cable Sweater? 
I was wondering where/how I would increase the size of the Sweater. Should I use bigger needles and/or add knitted stitches?

How Much Yarn To Make A Baby Blanket 
I have a vintage pattern for a circular 32" baby shawl knitted in 2ply wool with 2.75mm needles but no quantity of wool, could you advise me how many …

Counting Rows With Decrease 
Pattern says: (WS) Dec 1 st beg (neck edge) next row, then 1 st at neck edge of following 5th rows 8 times more. I'm not sure how I count this: …

How do I know which side to start to shape the neck 
The pattern says; Shape Armhole. Cast off 4 sets. at beg. of next row. 22(26,30,34,38,38) sets. Continue straight until 13 (13,15,15,15) rows less …

Pattern says s1,yrn, k2tog how? 
The Pattern says s1, yrn, k2tog how?

Question about steeking stitches 
Hi, I am wondering if it would be possible to steek something that calls for steeking with wool yarn while the rest of the project or sweater …

How do I stop scarf from rolling into a tube. 
Question: I am knitting a plain scarf in a knit a row purl a row pattern and the finished rows keep rolling into a long tube. What can I do to stop …

Summer scarf yarn 
Fell in love with "Pretty striped Summer Scarf", and would like to make it. What are the colors used, name of yarn and where can I purchase it?? 🙄 …

cannot understand part of the directions 
Hello~ I am knitting a fingerless mitten, and it is on your free patterns! I am coming along pretty good till I ran into this problem. I am working …

Yarn tension 
I have Aran weight yarn,but the pattern I want to knit is for double knit wool with size 8 and 10 needles. Can I adjust the needle size and work to …

Doubling Up The Yarn 
My pattern calls for chunky yarn. the yarn I brought home is thin, so I doubled it up. How will this affect the outcome? What do I need to do to get …

Tension Problem 
When using the suggested needles and yarn but I don't get the tension right, is it better to adjust needles to get close to the number of stitches …

How Do I Do The Following? 
I follow the pattern then at the end os the row it says Knit pattern to within 10 stitches of the end and then do the following: k2 tpg' l 3. (O, l …

American girl doll snow princess dress. 
Just began this snow princess dress pattern and row two says the following and I cannot figure how that adds eight stitches every even row and after …

Trouble Reading Chart 
I have a pattern for a sweater called Roses and Ribbons from the book Sweaters from the Seaton Collection. I am having a terrible time trying to figure …

Raglan Decreasing 
I'm working on the back and I'm at the decrease for the Raglan. I'm doing the Medium size and I'm stuck on the following: Fist it starts with, …

Question Regarding 6 Stitch Plait Cable Panel On Boy And Girl Vest 
Question 1 : What does knit a "6-stitch-plait cable panel" mean when other directions say: "Row 1(right side): *C4F, k2. Row 2 : Purl. Row 3: …

Having trouble in reading pattern 
Question: I have 10 stitches on my right needle and I need to pass the first st over the other 9 sts. How do I do this?

How to change a border  
I didn't knit the starting border correctly and now have finished the whole piece. Any way I can change the border without ripping it all out?

Differences between a cable stitch and a twisted cable stitch in Celtic pattern 
In the celtic plait pattern there are both cable stitches (ex c5f) and twisted cable stitches (t5f). How do you make a twisted cable? Do you put …

Decreasing in Knitting 
When knitting and the pattern says to dec2 does that mean to knit two stitches together twice or knit three stitches together.

What type of stitch is this 
The pattern for the picture is: Row 1: k1, p1. (Simple) Row 2 and Row 4 are were I am lost Row 2: selvage st, *p1, with RH needle, pick up right …

Buying Yarn For Double Knitted Afghan 
I have an afghan knitting book and all of the patterns say " worked holding two strands". I have done a couple with single strand and thought they …

Picture Of M1 Swatch 
Hello Ratcha, here's the swatch with M1s, your method is 2nd from top repeat, and it looks just like the others I did before you so kindly showed the easier …

Trying To Understand Directions on Row 3 & 4 of Adagio Shawl 
Re "Adagio" pattern in vintage book 133 pictured in purple - shawl with collar. I have made this twice & all of a sudden is Greek to me. Please look …

The M1 Stitch - Is there any easier way to do this? 
Hi Ratcha! I'm practicing a pattern that tells you to do m1 by picking up the strand between stitches, with your left needle front to back, then knit …

How do I increase the stitch? 
I have 104 stitches and on the next row it is K1 1:1:1:3:3, (inc in next stitch, K2)6 times, K67 69:75:81:83:83. 92 94:100:106:110:110

How do I k1,k1b k1 into yfwd, yrn of previous row, k1,p3 
I don't under stand k1, k1b, k1 into yfwd, yrn of previous row when I do it the way I think it should be done there are 3sts left on needle and then …

Making A Blanket Larger  
Hi. I have a pattern that I have knitted before for a lace plume blanket. I want to make it larger. The pattern is 163 stitches changing to 141 on some …

Understanding A Knitting Pattern 
In knitting a pattern and are included does it mean to knit the number of times after the as well as what is inside , example …

YO Problems (yo, p2tog) 
Please explain to rows I'm having a real problem with row 1: K3,* yo, P2tog. repeat to end of row row 2: K3, * yo, P the next st and the next …

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TWISTED YARN 
I am knitting on circular needles and using two colors. As I knit around the 144 stitches the yarn is twisting up. I have to stop every round to untwist …

Need Help With Pattern Abbreviation 
Question I am a new knitter. What does "knit, dec. (0-1)" mean in a pattern? I know the dec stands for decrease but what about the numbers?

knitting in the round. 
I found a scarf. No pattern I see it's knitted in the round with about 10 or more. It's knitted in a long chain, Then it's arm knitted and stitched together. …

Project Rolls On The Sides 
Question: I am knitting a scarf and the sides of the project are rolling in. What can I do to correct this?

How do I fix a skipped lace stitch? 
Well, I really did it this time! I am knitting a pair of lace leg warmers. I apparently "messed up" a lace stitch (yo2x,p2tog)and can't tell which part …

Maintain Stitch Count With YO (yarn over) 
I am working a patter that involves repeating ( 6 x knit 1, yo, 3 knit two tog) on a row that is repeated several times in 20 rows. It's a lovely lace …

Aran Leaf Pillow pattern (Paton's Decor /Yarnspirations) REVISED 
Rows 49 to 54: what should the pattern look like? I am having problem following the pattern in this section. It just doesn't look right. The treatment …

How do I uncurl edges on an acrylic yarn knitted scarf? 
The scarf is knitted length wise and the edges curl up. The yarn is acrylic and therefore blocking won't help. Please advise. Thanks so much!!

Converting From Straight Knitting To Circular Knitting 
Do I have to add a stitch when converting to circular knitting from straight knitting?

How do I make i.e. the following stitches, kfbw2 and kw2 
My pattern calls for the stitches, knit front and back wrap 2 and knit wrap 2. I can't find how to do these stitches anywhere.

How Do You K4 Below (K4B) 
I'm ribbing front border in rib on baby Cady, pattern says cast off 5 stitches then k4 below. How do I do this?

What to do with stitches? 
I am making a knitted snowman. The pattern is as follows: Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: P to last 3 sts, turn, k back (counts as Row $) This …

what is the gauge for Turkish scarf  
Hi! I just discovered your Turkish Scarf pattern and would like to make it. Wonder if you could please tell me your stitch gauge and the finished size? …

How do I ktbl? 
I knit in a strange way When I am knitting stockinette I always pick up my knit stitches from the back. I am starting a new shawl and it had ktbl in the …

I seem to drop stitches when doing the pattern row 
I am trying to knit up a baby blanket which is supposed to be "easy" for a beginner. I have ripped it out so many times !!! I seem to drop stitches …

Help! White Buffalo Adult Vest 
I am trying to complete a knitted White Buffalo Adult Vest (pattern #202) for a friends Mother who cannot knit anymore. The problem I am having is the …

How do I do this yfwd 
How do I do this ...k10 ,* (yfwd, k2 , yfwd,, k5 ) rep from * last to 4 sts, k5

How do I join two needles with live stitches 
I am working on a wedding veil for a doll for two special little girls. I am using the Crystal chandelier pattern and a scalloped border. How do I …

How to fit in all the stitches instructed by pattern 
Would appreciate you solving my problem. I am knitting a baby shawl. The pattern reads the last 6 stitches you k1 s1 k1 psso yfwd k3. I don't have enough …

Honeycomb Check Stitch Question 
Question The pattern says: *insert right needle from front of work into Dec st from Row 3 and draw up a loose loop (leave loop on right needle), …

Advantage Of Increasing And Decreasing In Cable Knitting 
Question I'm working creating my own cable pattern and have a question about increasing. I have used a pattern in the past that uses several m1's …

Add On Ribbing To A Completed Sweater 
I need help to add on about 2 inches of ribbing on a completed sweater. Any suggestions?

Question Regarding Cupcake Skirt Pattern on FaveCrafts.com 
Hi there, this is Julia from FaveCrafts.com. We recently had a question in the comments section of your Cupcake Skirt pattern Cupcake Skirt . and I was …

Back shoulder neck bindinf off 
Hello, Thanks for your help. Underarn shaping "Bind off 13 shoulder stitches. Bind off 23 back neck sts Bind off 13 shoulder sts. Should I bind …

Confused with the CO instructons. 
Working on a cropped cardigan and I am stuck on this section of the instruction. (WS) CO 10 on right needle, purl across live sts on left needle, …

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How do I keep same amount of stitches' 
Question I'm doing an afghan. I cast on 54 stitches. Row 1 knit. Row 2 purl . Row 3 * ( k2tog) 3 times; ( yo, k1) 6 times; (k2tog) 3 times; rep from …

Breaking yarn and rejoining  
Hi There, I wonder if you are able to help me? I have a pattern for a simple pull-through scarf which has an opening in the middle to pull one end of …

How to K1,yo,K1 
Question How do I do the following direction: *(k1, yo, k1) in next st, sl 1, rep from * Answer Hi Y, Sorry for the late reply. I'm on …

When To Start Counting Rows For X Instruction Every Y Rows 
My pattern has a decrease row. Then the instruction reads "...work Dec Rnd every 12th row". Do I start counting with the decrease row or the row after? …

How do you make an open ladder stitch? A specific sweater in referenced. 
You can find a picture of this sweater at www.ravelry.com if you search "Bergere Cropped Sweater." It has what is called an "open ladder stitch" creating …

What is the best way to start a new color at the beginning of a row? 
Question I am making an afghan that has stripes so every two rows or so I need to change color. I have always tied them off as I have knitted off …

What is the meaning of 'Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows'?  
Question Hello, I need help with a baby slipover sweater. I am now on 53 stiches and stuck with this : dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows …

Reading a pattern 
Question If the pattern reads ( p1,k1,k2tog,k1) p1,k1,k2tog. Do I repeat the parenthesis or not? Answer Hi Carol, Normally, when the …

Should I increase every row? 
Question I'm making pretty v neck vest with buttons in front. Could you tell me if Im reading the instructions correctly? Cast on 84 sts Shape …

Decreasing Every Alternating Row 
Question I know this is a silly question, my instructions are as follows; Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next and every following alternating …

Does "sm" stand for "slip marker"? 
Question I'm kitting a shawl it says row 5- k2, yo, k to marker, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k to the last 2 sts, yo, knit 2. O.k. On row 7 it states to …

Cast-On Edge Rolling On Scarf 
Question How do I stop the cast-on edge rolling on the scarf I'm knitting? I'm new to knitting and don't know if blocking will help or not. I've …

How to change color yarn using 3 Double point needles (DPNS)? 
Question Hi! I'm knitting fingerless mittens and would like to experiment to add color yarns to make stripes using 3 double point needles (DPNS). …

How to k1, p1 in yo, k1 ? 
Question I'm knitting a pretty fingerless gloves that has lace stitches. How do i knit this instruction: k2, (k1, p1 in yo, k1) 2 times? Thanks! …

How to slip 1 knitwise/purlwise 
Question What is slip 1 knitwise and slip 1 purlwise and how do you do it? Can anyone let me know? I'm kind of new to knitting yet I know how to knit, …

Taking Increased Stitches Into Pattern (Increases Every 4th Row) 
Question I am having trouble following a pattern when there are increases at each end of 4th row in a 8 row pattern every second row is a purl row, …

yfwd yrn 
Question Hi My pattern says K37, k2tog, yfwd yrn s1 k1 psso k37. Could you please explain how to yfwd then yrn on a knit row. Answer First, …

How do I knit this row? 
Question I thought that the garter stitch is just going back and forth with the knit stitch. My pattern says ... ist row from RS: 5 std in garter …

How To Knit This Row - k1,*p1,k4, (k1,yfwd,k1) all in next stitch, k4, rep from* once, p1,k1. 
Question My pattern reads k1,*p1,k4, (k1,yfwd,k1) all in next stitch, k4, rep from* once, p1,k1. does this mean I repeat this whole row again? …

the strings on the edge of added color rows at end of project 
Question I am finishing a blanket that has multiple rows of color added and I'm not sure what to do with the little strings on the edge of each row …

How do I knit intarsia on a circular needle? 
Question I am knitting a boy's sweater with a row of seven cars around the bottom of the sweater. The pattern is knit on circular needles. I have …

Is Yf (yarn forward) a form of increase knitting ? 
Question I was just reading a pattern that states: Increase Row, change to the longer needles *yf, k1; Repeat from * to the end. Is Yf a form of …

How to read pattern k4. (k2tog)twice 
Question I knitted 4 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together, then knit 2 stitches together, it didn't turn out right. Should I have just knit …

Baby blanket beginner!! 
Question Here is my pattern: 2 skeins of pluscious CO 4 st k2 YO k to end Repeat for …

Understanding A Pattern Instruction - C2K or C2B 
Question Just wondered if you might know of a video which would help show me this instruction. It's C2K and it says to pass rt. needle in back of …

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What is insert needle under next horizontal loop of row below and knit? 
Hi I hope you can help please as I just don't understand how to do the following from the knitting pattern I have. It reads as follows: K1, insert …

How do I know what the next stitch I do after cast off in shoulder shape 
Question: I have trouble knowing which stitch I need to do after a bind off. Example: cast off 10 stitch then continue the pattern if only to knit or …

I don't understand the scarf instructions 
I am knitting a scarf. I was told to cast on 16 stitches and then knit 6 rows of garter stitch. Now they say to K1 *wrap yarn around needle twice, …

Need Help With Knitting Pattern 
Question : I have tried several times; but, I do not understand this pattern - can you help. It reads like this... SL1 wyif, k1, skip, knit to marker, …

How to K1,P1,K1 into the next stitch 
Question: How to do this stitch? - (K1, P1, K1) into next stitch. ________________________________________________ Hi Valerie, Thanks for …

Five-Stitches Increase Knitting - How To k1 p1 k1 p1 k1 In The Same Stitch 
I am having a real problem with this pattern. It is k1, p1,(twice) k1 all in same stitch. I just can't seem to make it work. ---------------------------------------- …

CASTING ON ADDITIONAL STITCHES TO MAKE SLEEVES 
Question :How do I cast on more stitches at the beginning of the next two row to make the sleeves? ___________________________________________ …

Stitch Question - Knitting Pattern 
Winkin Blinkin & Nod baby afghans by Bernat Style No. 2637-258 pattern says to K15, *P4, K, P in wrap yarn around. K = what? if it's K1 it says …

How can "Yarn forward or YF" increase a stitch? 
Hello! On your skirt patterns for the increase rows it says "yf". I understand this means "yarn forward", to bring the yarn forward between the needles. …

Yarns that can be substituted for DK wool for an indoor shawl 
I have a pattern for an obi shawl that calls for DK yarn which appears to be a wool yarn. This leads me to believe this shawl is something that is warm …

Need Help Explining Yf (yarn forward), Knit 4 
I have one of your free scarf patterns (thank you for providing so many knitting patterns for beginners like me, BTW) and there is a pattern with 2 alternating …

Yarn Forward (yf) 
How do you bring a stitch forward and then what do you do with it? Answer Yarn forward (yf) or Yarn over simply means bringing working yarn toward …

Circular Needles - How to figure out needle size. 
I have been given these circular needles. They were not into any packing that stated size or length. So, Is there anyway I can figure it out. Hi Kathie, …

Chair Sock Pattern - Looking for a chair sock pattern for protecting my floor.  
Hi, I have seen in the past knitted booty that fit the foot of the chair so that they don't scratch the floors. Do you have any idea how to go about this. …

How to Read Knitting Pattern - Starting A New Knitting Project  
I have made more scarfs than I can count. I want to work on something else (preferably a duster style coat), but I have no clue on how to read the pattern. …

How do I do a FT2 stitch? 
I cannot seem to find any help anywhere with this stitch. It’s like it’s non-existent’s. Hope you can help me.

What is TW2? How do you knit TW2 on the wrong side? 
I could only find one tutorial on YouTube. There seems to be others abbreviated almost like it so I wasn't sure.

6 X 6 rib - the first knit stitch is always really loose - help please! 
When knitting a 6 x 6 rib the 1st knit stitch is always really loose - has anyone any ideas how to solve this please?

Please Help! Want To Know How to Knit Frock or Sweater. 
Hello, I want to know how to knit frock or sweater. I don't know how to knit the front, the back, the neck or the shoulder. I would be very grateful …

How to do" YO, SSK? Not rated yet
Question: I am knitting a baby blanket which calls for this row. Please help. ------------------------------------- Hi Anne, I don't have …

How do I sl yo purlwise? Not rated yet
Question: How do I *k1, sl yo purlwise, kl ? Answer: Do you mean "K1, sl yo purlwise, k1" ? (not "kl" ) This wouldn't make any sense If …

E. Zimmerman Surprise Baby Sweater Not rated yet
Question: I am knitting E. Zimmerman's surprise baby sweater (I WILL be surprised if I can get it done!) I digress... I am to the point where I have …

How To Increase One Stitch At Each End Of Every Following 10th Row Not rated yet
Question How do I do this: increase 1 stitch at each end of every following 10th row. Answer Work 9 rows, then on the next row (10th …

finding the beginning of my pattern Not rated yet
Question My marker fell off and now I do not know where I began knitting( 2 circular needles) How do I find my starting point ? Answer …

Best way to make a hat smaller Not rated yet
Question I knitted a slouch hat which is too big. What is the best way to make it smaller? Do I use the overlocker down back seam or pull out and start …

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yfwd & knit Not rated yet
Question: How do I knit 1 yfwd knit 12 yfwd k1? Answer: First you knit a stitch, then you bring yarn to front of work and knit the next st with yarn …

Knitting an I-cord Not rated yet
Question What is an I-cord? Barbara Answer An i-cord is a tubular structure that created by knitting it on a straight needle back and …

How to read a knitting pattern  Not rated yet
Question Can you explain the following instructions in a simpler way? The knitting pattern asks me to Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 5 foll 10th. …

How to pass sts from left needle over st at tip of right needle Not rated yet
Question 197 sts. Row 1. RS - K1, *yo, K5, pass 4 sts, one at a time, as if to bind off, over st at tip of right needle. (Not bind off, but a form …

Are my needles the problem? Not rated yet
Question I'm knitting some animals about 3" tall and my stitches are tight, making it very difficult to stitch. The stitches seemed so tight no matter …

Help me please. Not rated yet
Question "My question is the pattern . Tell me top1 k2 p2 43 time.than it one to do to grow for 31 row 3/2 end.That is for the Rib.I cast on 130 st …

Baby Afghan - How To Decrease And Turn It Into A Square Not rated yet
Question Hello...I am making a baby afghan that started with one stitch and then add another stitch on the beginning of each row. The pattern called …

Increase in K1 (W2): K1, k into front and back of YO  Not rated yet
Question My instructions state the following: Inc (Increase) in K1 (W2): Knit into knit st, then knit into front & back loop of YO: 3 sts made in …

Shall I keep increasing on the odd Rnds? Not rated yet
Question I am on Rnd 15. I just did the increases. I'm now starting a new chart that begins with Rnd 1. Shall I do the indreases on Rnd 2 so they …

Circular Knitting - Counterclockwise to Clockwise Not rated yet
Question How do I change directions. I am going counterclockwise wise. And need to go clockwise for the edging Carol ------------------------------------ …

How To Prevent Curling Edges In Knitting Not rated yet
Question I have recently made an afghan that is flat knit on the face of the fabric. I added six stitches of seed stitch on each side as a border. …

Yfwd (yarn forward), Knit 3  Not rated yet
Question If the pattern says "yfwd then knit 3". Do I yfwd once or for all 3? Answer Hi Christine, " yfwd, knit 3" to me it means to …

Turning Work - Short Row Knitting Not rated yet
Question The pattern states to turn work on every other row, don't you turn work every row when you knit? Row 1: K. Row 2: K 8, sl 1, yf, …

ripping from beginning Not rated yet
Question hi, i'm knitting an afghan and i did some striping at the beginning because i was afraid i would be short of the preferred yarn, now i find …

Not Enough Stitches For The Pattern Not rated yet
Question I don't have enough stitches! Pattern for baby blanket is this: Row1 (RS):K3 LIL, k10,ssk,k2tog, k10, LIR, k2 6 times, k1 Row 2: …

Casting off stitches Not rated yet
Question I have knitted a triangle prayer shawl. Is there a cast off stitch that I can use to prevent the edge from rolling., Other than a knit …

Casting On In The Middle Of A Project Not rated yet
Question Hi, I am in the middle of knitting a project. I have knit about 30 rows and the pattern is telling me to cast on 11 stitches. I have …

how to measure sleeve Not rated yet
Question I am knitting a sweater. The instructions for the sleeve after the cuff say to increase every fourth row and then every sixth row, then work …

Pick Up (Stitches) And Purl Not rated yet
Question My pattern says to pick up 6 stitches from edge of square below and purl them. Not sure how to do this. Thanks. Answer I have made …

Fingerless gloves knitted in the round Not rated yet
Question The pattern says cast on 24 stitches and knit in the round. How is that possible with only 24 stitches? Answer Usually, we use …

sleeve question Not rated yet
Question I am knitting a jumper using Sirdar Chunky wool but want to use a double knitting pattern for the raglan sleeves. As there are less stitches …

What does k1, p1, k1 in next 2 sts mean? Not rated yet
Question I have knitting instructions that say to k1, p1, k1 in next 2 sts. I am at a loss as to how to do this. Please note, I am left-handed. …

Gold On Yarn Problem Not rated yet
Question I have 3 balls of yarn given to me. Label says "Gedifra". It had spots of gold on it every so often that flakes off their minute you handle …

Explain Seed Stitch Direction Please Not rated yet
Question I have an uneven number of stitches, worked in a moss stitch. The directions read: moss stitch until 1 stitch before end, k1. So, will I …

Stitches Have Unraveled Not rated yet
Question I finally got all of the pieces of the sweater done, and when I went to put them together some of the stitches at the end of one row had …

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Decreasing Stitches On Circular Needle  Not rated yet
Question When decreasing stitches on a circular needle what do I do when less stitches make it too tight to continue? Answer This is when …

How do I knit Double slip stich Not rated yet
Question I need a project of dss (double slip stitch). Answer I've never heard of a term double slip stitch in knitting before. There …

Determine Yarn Amount Not rated yet
Question How do you figure out how much yarn is necessary for a particular pattern? Answer In general, each pattern usually indicates how …

Increasing Not rated yet
Question I am knitting slippers for my kids and i want my sons to have a dog head on them. I am having a hard time with the increasing instructions. …

Garter Stitch Border on Double Knit Afghan Not rated yet
Question Do I have to add extra rows to a garter stitch border on a double knit afghan? If so how will I know when? Answer Normally the …

Gauge is fine Not rated yet
Question I am knitting a sweater back should measure 30 inches but it measures 33. Gauge is correct. Why is this happening? Answer If …

What do I do with yarn over? Not rated yet
Question I just completed K2tog, YO.....next row is purl, do I drop the yarn over? answer Hi Janet, No, don't drop the yo st. You just …

How to make loop on a hat Not rated yet
Question I have a pattern for a hat that I want to knit on circular needles. The hat has a button on the side. I don't understand the first row. …

I cannot find definition or video for an abbreviation "kwtog" Not rated yet
Question I am working short rows but have come up against an abbreviation I cannot decipher. That abbreviation does not come up in any listing I …

YF Not rated yet
Question If pattern say "Yf, k3", Do I only have yf on first stitch or put yf on all 3 stitches? Answer Just do yf one time. Here are …

K1, P1, K1 for lining under the sleeve. Not rated yet
Question I know the K1 etc. I do not know what is meant by "lining under the sleeve? Answer Is this the pattern? Ready For Fall Sweater …

Picking Up Stitches Not rated yet
Question My pattern says to pick up and knit 105 stitches on the edge. I have tried numerous times but I can only pick up 81. I am going into every …

How do I add stitches back on to the needle from the stitch holder Not rated yet
Question My pattern says slip the stitches from the stitch holder back on needle and pick up half on each side of middle part. How do I do that? …

How To Handle Xs On Knitting Graph Not rated yet
Question I have a pattern graph that has in its code an X. The note says The "X" on the graph means there is no stitch there. Just skip over any …

Following a pattern. Not rated yet
Question I am trying to knit Lion's pattern L 32288, I am not getting it right. I am not a beginner. Could you rewrite it for me? Answer …

Decreasing Not rated yet
Question Pattern says: To shape neck cast off first 7 stitches work in pattern. Next row: keeping pattern correct decrease one St at neck edge on …

Commuter Fingerless Mitten - Starting the Flap Not rated yet
Question To make the gloves, I am working with #4dpns in the round. I am starting a flap that folds back over and buttons. When starting the cuff, …

Following Lion's shawl pattern L32288 Not rated yet
Question LION'S PATTERN L 32288. It is not clear to me. Answer The Lion Brand Shawl Pattern L32288 is what I found. Which part of the …

I am a beginning knitter for charity Not rated yet
Question Where can I find beginner patterns for charity. Fast and quick if possible. Answer I have listed a few charities in my Knitting …

How Do I Pick Up A Dropped Stitch? Not rated yet
Question How do I pick up a stitch I dropped? Answer I usually use a crochet hook or a knitting machine seed stitch hook which has a hooks …

End Knitting In The Round With 3 Needle Bind Off Not rated yet
Question I am in the process of knitting a toy and must end it. I have been knitting in the round and have 16 stitches remaining with 8 on 2 double …

Fishtail Hat Pattern Not rated yet
Question I am confused by "yf (bring yarn in front of work), k2..." If the yarn is in front, how is the next k stitch created? Do you have a youtube …

Sock cuff problem Not rated yet
Question I am trying to knit my sock cuff in stockinette stitch, but it looks like purl stitches. Directions state when knitting in round to knit every …

How To Interpret These Instructions For A Sweater Not rated yet
Question NEXT ROW: (RS) K4 (3:3:2:1), M1, (K2,M1) 26 (30:34:40:46) times,K5(4:4:3:2) 88 (90:110:126:142)stitches. I understand Right Side K 3 …

Aralyn's pants Not rated yet
Question when it says to Po40 turn Leave rem sts unworked, what does this mean? Answer I have clarify something with you before I can answer. …

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how to slip 1 st knit wise on 1st row Not rated yet
Question My pattern calls for casting on 37 sts. followed by Row 1 stating I should slip 1 as if to knit. When I did this the stitch I had just cast …

Double knitting ear warmer Not rated yet
Question I have been knitting a ear warmer for my grandson, and I have been using worsted ply 4 , its working out great, but, is there a lighter yarn …

knitted 16 piece sweater Not rated yet
Question I made a sweater that was made in sixteen pieces and then put together. I cant remember what knitting magazine I found it in, It was about …

Work 13 sts in pat and place sts on hold.... Not rated yet
Question Hi again! Your instructions are priceless! Thank you so much! See the photo of the pretty scarf with a key hold. I'm working on the …

How to make a slip knot for cast on Not rated yet
Question I cant tie the starting knot can you show it up close please??? Answer I'm pretty sure you mean the slip knot that we make at …

How many times do I knit Not rated yet
Question My pattern says: (k1,p4)(0,1,0) times my size is the 0 times which has me confused. Does it mean I just don't do the k1,p4? Thanks. …

What will this look like when i follow the instructions? Not rated yet
Question What will this look like when I follow the instruction? "wyb slip 3 sts as if to purl, wyf slip same 3 sts onto left needle, wyb knit …

Psso confusions Not rated yet
Question Hello! This is one instructions thats driving me crazy! No matter how many times I tried to follow the instructions, i always ended up …

How do I change colors of yarn in knitting? Not rated yet
Question How do I change colors of yarn in knitting? Answer This depends on what kind of knitting you do. If you are knitting a stripe …

I cord attachment to mitered bag already on circular needle. Not rated yet
Question The instructions are not clear to me on this pattern. I have picked up the required stitches on a circular needle and am not sure how to …

I accidentally picks up stitches Not rated yet
Question I accidentally picked up five stiches in my pattern. Should be 72 and I have 77. How should I decrease them back to 72 without it looking …

Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts Not rated yet
Question Every other row in the pattern says knit all knit sets and purl all purl sets as they appear to last st There are increasing and decreasing …

complicated casting off  Not rated yet
Question I am a reasonably experienced knitter and I am knitting a bolero from a very old pattern and am trying to cast off as the pattern instructs: …

Could you show me how to do MB (Make Bobble) stitches? Not rated yet
Question Hello! Thank you so much for the video on the first 3 rows although i was able to see part of your knitting demo. The other parts were …

How to knit (yfwd. K1) twice?  Not rated yet
Question # 1 I'm making a cute Aran Leaf pillow and I have tried unsuccessfully followed instructions on all mentioned above stitches. Here's are …

Ending with a right side row in a sweater pattern. Not rated yet
Question Hi, I'm knitting my first sweater and I'm on the left front at the point where I start binding off a few stitches every other row to shape …

Cable CO  Not rated yet
Question If the pattern says; work rows 1-8 work rows 1-6 once more 70st now this is what I don't understand: Cable CO 14 sts 84 sts …

With yarn in front how do I knit a stitch Not rated yet
Question How do I do a knit stitch with the yarn in front? I keep getting more stitches so I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Answer You're …

Substitute 2 Strands of #4 Yarn For #5 Yarn Not rated yet
Question If I use 2 strands of a #4 yarn will it be the same as using a #5 yarn? Answer Hi Jeri, No it won't be the same. It will be …

what is an "edge stitch"? Not rated yet
Question Working on a moss stitch border, the pattern says to do an edge stitch beginning and ending each row. Not sure what that is/:- Answer …

dropped stitches Not rated yet
Question What is the method to pickup dropped stitches on a garter pattern? I keep getting stockinette pattern on back side and the garter rows are …

How do I knit this row? Not rated yet
Question 1st row is all purl. 61 stitches 2nd row reads as follows K3, * k2 tog, yo, k1,yo, ssk, k5 * repeat from* k last 3 st Answer Dear …

finishing neck edge picking up stitches and knitting Not rated yet
Question I am new at this. It says pick up and knit 11 stitches on left shoulder (which I have learned through books and videos how to pick them …

Not enough stitches Not rated yet
Question I am working on a new pattern and never seem to have enough loops on my needle to finish a row. I have cast on 38 stitches as the pattern …

Cluster 2tog made Not rated yet
Question I understand that knitting 2 stitches together is 2tog but how does cluster work with 2tog stitch? Thank you so much! Answer …

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(k1. P1. K1.) in next st Not rated yet
Question How do I increase 24 stitches to 72 stitches total in a row using "(k1.p1.k1)in next st"? Every time I tried to follow the instructions …

Question on my knitting pattern Not rated yet
Question Right Front Work the 5 buttonband sts, including a buttonhole, in the first row as follows: Buttonhole Row: Row 1(See below-the Aran …

Substitute Size US #10 Needle For Size #11 US Not rated yet
Question I am working on a pattern that calls for 44 stitches on a size 11 US needles. I am using a size US 10 for the pattern. How many stitches …

How to add ruffle to Glam Girl Ruffle skirt. Not rated yet
Question I bought this pattern but my husband deleted after copying for me. In the information section it refers to a web site to see example of …

Knitting as it appears  Not rated yet
Question My pattern says to knit the stitches as they appear. So in stockinette the m1 looks like a knit stitch on the purl side. Do I knit it or …

Drop A stitch Not rated yet
Question How do I fix a dropped stitch? Answer You can fix a dropped stitch by using a drop stitch tool (looks like crochet hook but has …

How to increase at the end of a row when doing the seed (moss) stitch. Not rated yet
Question Hi, I'm trying to make some booties and the pattern uses the seed stitch. The problem I'm having is how to increase at the end of a row and …

How To Design A Knitted Hat Not rated yet
Question I'm an alright knitter but i want to be able to design a hat from beginning to end. That means any math.....which i do not have a clue about …

Extra Yarn - Louisa Harding Yarn Not rated yet
Question I have two hanks of Louisa Harding Yarn - 128 yards each. They are 40% Alpaca, 40% Merino Wool, and 20% Silk. What should I do with it? …

circular needle knitting Not rated yet
Question When you are knitting in the round where is the right side and the wrong side? Answer When knitting in rounds using circular knitting …

What is "yrn" ? Not rated yet
Question What is yrn? Answer Hi Carol, "Yrn" refers to "yarn round needle or "yarn around needle". We do yrn by wrapping yarn around …

joining live stitches from 2 needles Not rated yet
Question I need to join the shoulder straps of a knitted dress. How can I do this without binding off and then sewing them together? Just to be clear …

How do I start this first stitch? Not rated yet
Question How do I start *yarn over, slip 1, knit 1* repeat from* until last one? Answer Bring yarn to the front of work, slip 1 stitch, …

Problem With Curled (Rolled) Edges Not rated yet
Question How do I stop the long edges of my scarf from curling? ------------------- Answer Blocking is a way to make your knitting look …

How To Pick Up Bands On A Sweater Not rated yet
Question The pattern says to pick up 3 stitches/4 rows along. I do not understand. Answer I'm assuming you are making front bands. From …

Trying to knit socks Not rated yet
Question I would like to be able to knit socks. I started with 4 needles and got to the heel and got so mixed up I just didn't know what I was doing …

In which rows am I increasing? Not rated yet
Question Pattern says:"Inc 1 st each side every RS row 1 time, every 4th row 3 times, every 6th row 2 times, then every 4th row 1 time". I start with …

What is gauge for head hugger pattern #6? Not rated yet
Question What is the gauge for head hugger pattern #6? Instructions say only cast on 100 stitches using size 7 needle; thanks for the help. …

Problem With Rolled Edges Not rated yet
Question I just finished my first scarf and the edges are rolled under and will not lay flat. What am I doing wrong? Answer Hi Katie, …

Pattern For 28 Stitches Hat In Short Rows Not rated yet
Question : I started to knit a hat a few years ago. I've since found this hat but to no avail can I understand the directions. It's something about …

What are Texture stitches? Not rated yet
Question : What are Textured sts? Answer : I don't know if I can give a good answer to this question, but I'll try. From what I understand, texture …

knitting with double point needles Not rated yet
Question: I am preparing to make a toddler's knitted helmet. It starts out with the neck ribbing using #6 dp needles (I could use circular needle but …

How to read the pattern Not rated yet
Question Pattern reads "knit to two stitches before marker, wrapping yarn around needle twice for each st, SSK, wrapping yarn around needle twice, rep …

Glam Girl Ruffle Skirt - customising length and waist. Not rated yet
Question Hi Ratcha, I bought the said pattern, but now don't know where to start to make this for my 15 yo daughter. She is a 30" waist, and she …

Not Sure How To Read Pattern - Knitting A Baby Ponco Not rated yet
Question I am making a baby poncho and have been following the pattern which consists of 10 rows for a check pattern design. In order to reach the …

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Size 10.5 needle rather than 11 needle Not rated yet
Would it make much of a difference in the finished article if I used a 10.5 circular needle instead of the 11 circular needle called for in the pattern? …

Confused about a set up row for a baby blanket Not rated yet
Question Garter stitch border Cast on 106 st rows 1-15 knit set up cable panels, garter st side borders and st st panels Inc on this next …

Shaping sleeve top Not rated yet
Sart with 54 sts dec one st at each end of next and 7 foll 4th row(38sts).does this mean that I am doing the deceases on every 4th row seven times? …

How do I pick up sts and knit along left front edge of sweater? Not rated yet
Question: I have 140 sts along the front neck edge and down the front edge of cardigan sweater. My pattern says: "With RS facing, using straight needles, …

Frogging Seed Stitch Not rated yet
Question: I am working Double Seed Stitch and have worked a decrease for a neckline in the sweater. Need to frog back about a dozen rows. Is there …

How do I purl ? Not rated yet
Question How do I purl? by Judi ---------------- Answer Hi Judi, Thank you for the question. One can creates a purl stitch by; …

How To Do Four Stitch Decrease Not rated yet
Question : Please tell me how to do a four stitch decrease. The pattern I have is in error. I have never had to do four stitches, and would appreciate …

Learning Lace - How to pass the 2nd throught 5th over the first Not rated yet
Question :I have an instruction that says "K1 P1 K1 P1 K1 into 1 st. Pass 2nd through 5th sts over first; you may find it helpful to pass one st over …

How do you use circular needles? Not rated yet
Question : I'm not a beginner but for some reason using circular needles intimidate me. What's the trick? ________________________________ Answer …

Help on knitting sleeves Not rated yet
Hello. The instructions asks me to to "Inc 1 st at end of next row and following alt rows to 44 sts, then every following 4th row until there are 54 sts." …

yarn over between a knit and a purl stitches Not rated yet
Question : How do you do a yarn over between a knit st and pearl stitch? Answer : After completing the knit stitch, bring the yarn to the front …

What does row n + 1 and row n + 2 mean? Not rated yet
Question : I'm knitting a child sweater and got to the sleeve increase part and the row starts out, row n + 1, next row, row n + 2. I don't have a clue …

Fingerless Mittens - Need Help Reading A Pattern Not rated yet
Question I am trying to knit fingerless mitts from a pattern I got on the net. I am stuck on row 13. I am writing the last 3 rounds in the hopes that …

Problem with Half Fisherman's Stitch (Rib) Not rated yet
Question : I'm new to this stitch, and trying the pattern at http://www.frugalhaus.com/homepage/downloads/FPA4.pdf. My problem is that one side of …

How do I work Bind off 4 stitches at beginning of the next 6 rows?  Not rated yet
Question : How do I work BO 4 sts at beginning of the next 6 rows? That means decreasing a total of 24 stitches. Answer : Hi Barb, Thanks for …

How to do garter stitch and chain stitch edges. Not rated yet
Question : How do I make garter stitch and chain edges? Answer : Are these edges refer to one of my skirt? I did both garter and chain st edges on …

What is the difference between a yarn over and a yarn around needle? Not rated yet
Question - What is the difference between a yarn over and a yarn around needle ? Thanks, M. Answer Hi M, Yarn over (YO)is when yarn …

circular knitting when item starts getting very narrow Not rated yet
Question : I am in the process of trying to teach myself how to knit but I can't find the answer to this problem: when I am knitting a long stocking cap …

How To P1-YO-P1 Into The Same YO st of Previous Row - Lacey Knitting Pattern Question Not rated yet
Question Row one: k1,yo,* k5 loosely,(lhn tip, pull 2nd st. from tip of rhn over the 1st on rhn and off the needle) four times, yo: rep from *.... …

Increase Knitting - Make 1 right and make one left stitch Not rated yet
Question : How do you Make 1 Right and Make 1 Left stitch? Answer Hi Denise, Thank you for sending me your question. To make 1 right (M1R) …

The directions say to join and place marker. What does join mean? Not rated yet
Question: I'm using two colors of yarn however I do not read where I will cast on the other yarn. Should it not say to cast on the other color or is …

How do I increase in a rib pattern? Not rated yet
Question: The directions are k1,p1 into next stitch. does this mean k1 then p1 and without slipping the stitch to the right needle then bring …

yrn and yo in the same pattern Not rated yet
Question: How do you do a yrn and a yo? Both called for in the neck warmer I am knitting. _________________________________ Answer: Hi Viddie, …

Wrapping Technique When Turning At The End Of A Row Not rated yet
Question: Rustic Potato Chip scarf. What is the wrapping technique you mention to keep stitches together when turning. _________________________________________ …

What is Double Knit Weight (DK) yarn? Not rated yet
Question: What size yarn is double knit yarn? Is it like size 1 or 2 ,etc,? I am confused and I have a pattern that says to use double knit size yarn. …

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How To Follow A Pattern - Cardigan Sleeve Increse Stitch While Ribbing Not rated yet
Question : Hi I'm knitting a baby cardigan, I have managed to knit the back and front right and front left. I am now working on the sleeves. I know …

Need help finding patter - a frilly border baby cardigan for girl Not rated yet
Question : I have seen this but can't remember where. It's a frilly bottom border for a baby girl cardigan. I'm hoping you can help me search. …

Increase Knitting - How do I increase a sleeve? Not rated yet
When knitting a sleeve and the pattern says increase both ends in row 19-39 should I increase only on the knit rows? The pattern doesn't specify and I've …

How To Make The First Slip Stitch Look Nice And Neat Not rated yet
Question: How to slip the first stitch of a row and keep them looking neat every time I do this they come out to loose and messy looking. …

Completed gorgeous Afghan Needs To Be Longer Not rated yet
Completed gorgeous afghan needs to be longer....SO I TOOK THE WRONG END OFF!!!!!!Anyway that can be put back? or does the afghan have to be ripped apart …

purling into back of stitch Not rated yet
i am knitting an Aran jumper, i need to purl into back of 2nd stitch on needle after i have knitted the 1st stitch on the needle, i have managed to work …

Question on the short skirt pattern (Baby Mia Double Eyelet Rib) Not rated yet
Hi, I'm having a hard time with the double eyelet rib pattern. I'm on Row 4 of the pattern and I keep coming up with one stitch extra. I've counted …

How To Make A Slip Stitch Knitwise And Purlwise Not rated yet
How do I slip a stitch? Answer A slip stitch is a stitch that you slip on to a working needle without having to knit or purl. You do this by …

Confusing Knitting Pattern!! ("Make 1" stitches...) Not rated yet
I am a moderately new knitter, and am confused by part of the following instructions (shown in CAPITALS) in this pattern I am trying to do... Row 2: …

Knitting Help - End Stitch Won't Rip Out Not rated yet
Trying to correct a mistake and my end stitch is messed up. I can't pull out the next row. Dose anyone know what I did and how to fix it? D. …

Increase Kintting: How to knit 1 purl 1 in the same stitch Not rated yet
It has been a while since I've knit this pattern but can't remember how to knit 1 purl 1 in same stitch. Can you explain? Thanks Answer Hi knitter, …

Leaving A Stitch Unworked - Shrug Knitting Pattern Not rated yet
I am making a encircle shrug. The pattern says to knit so many stitches on a circular needle turn and leaving 1 stitch unworked. What do I do with that …

How To Increase Stitches - Knitting Pattern Help Not rated yet
I'm knitting a table cloth. The pattern asked to make yo, k2. The last row I did was 48 stitches and I need to get to 72 sts. How do I do that with …

Moving Marker In Circular Knitting - Spiral Pattern Not rated yet
my spiral pattern says "move marker one stitch to the left after the 13th row". I don't understand this..if the marker is moved over one stitch, what do …

Help with knitting pattern Not rated yet
Hi, I have a pattern and I can't read the below instruction: P1(3,7,4,0,4),{P2tog,P3(3,2,2,2,2)}11(11,13,15,17,17)times,P1(1,4,3,3,1).46(48,50,52,54,56)sts. …

How to knit in front and back of stitch Not rated yet
I don't know how to knit in front and back of stitch. I think I understand the concept but need help to get started. Answer Hi Deb, Thanks for …

Knitting Term and abbreviation - What is "slipw"? Not rated yet
Knitting term help. What does "slipw" mean? Answer I've never seen this knitting term before in my entire knitting life. I think it's possible …

Does my pattern have to be symmetrical to be reversible scarf? Not rated yet
I am making a reversible scarf and I was wondering if the pattern had to be symmetrical in order for it to be right on both sides? Answer Hi Alli, …

How to pick up stitches and knit socks' gussets Not rated yet
I'm knitting socks for the first time. I successfully joined the round together, and knitted the heel flap. Now I'm about to start the gusset and I'm stuck. …

How do I end a piece?
Is it casting off?
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Can you explain to me how to end a piece of knitting??? I have knitted enough rows, so it's finished now. How do I end it? Thanks, Emer. Answer …

What is yarn forward? Not rated yet
What is yarn forward? answer Yarn forward (yf) is when you bring the working yarn from the back of your work into the front of your work without …

Need help explaining pattern Not rated yet
Hi Ratcha, Not sure I understand your explanation for this Decrease 1 stitch at each end inside border of 6 stitches as before on next row and …

Need more information on knitting pattern Not rated yet
Hi, I'm French and I have an English pattern. I'm not sure how to do what is written, can you please explain more clearly what I have to do? Cast …

How much wool (yarn) do I need to knit an Aran sweater? Not rated yet
I have an Aran pattern but it does not tell me how much wool is required. As it is an old. Pattern and that piece is missing how can I work out how much …

Knitting Help - Need help with picking up stitches Not rated yet
My pattern I'm working says I'm to Join the pieces A, B, C. I think that means to stitch them together. It then tells me to pick up and knit 73 sts. …

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How to add a hood to an exiting sweater pattern Not rated yet
I need to add a hood to a ladies jumper that does not have a hood in the pattern, can you please advise as to wether I should do a rib around the neck …

How to Make an M1 Stitch In Knitting Not rated yet
My question is: The pattern I have states to cast on 3 stitches with fun fur. The first row states to K1, M1..How do I make an M1 stitch on a cast …

Knitting Abbreviation - What's "yon" mean? Not rated yet
Hi just came across your cascading leaves pattern and I think its gorgeous. I'm a beginner and trying to do different patterns now. I think I could manage …

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