i know how to knit but it has been a long time since i have
i’m trying to start a new project but i forgot how to make the stitches
can someone please tell me how to make the stitches(first step)
well, first you have to cast on. then make the stitches. it is hard to explain in only words. go to a craft store and look at knitting books they have to refresh your memory.
I’ve started knitting and have been practicing with cheap yarn that I bought at a craft store. I want to start making headbands and obviously want to use better yarn, but I am not sure what the best would be. Anyone have any preferences or recommendations as to what kind of yarn or any specific brand of yarn? Thanks in advance!
I’ll be using a US 7 needle and a worsted yarn
I think the Hengyuanxiang’s better. I have many friends like this brand of yarn.
Row 5 of a knitting pattern says :
K1, P2; *K3, pass first st of sts just worked over last 2; P2: rep from * to last st, K1.
I understand how to do everything except ” pass first st of sts just worked over last 2."
Please help!
you just knit the three, then pick up the first of the three stitches with your left needle and pull it over those other two stitches without letting them drop off the right needle. This is done just like binding off a stitch.
Also, could someone recommend a fairly simple cardigan pattern? I’m only really good at knitting and purling (I’m able to do other stitches, it just takes some doing), and I don’t want anything with cables.
If you’re still a relatively new knitter, you might want to go to a yarn store and have them help you pick out a pattern and yarn. Usually the local shops are also happy to help you along the way if you get stuck with the pattern. They can also help you figure out sizes, gauges, etc. and they can also sometimes help to adapt the pattern if it’s not just right for you. The internet is a great resource, but for a newer knitter, I think having a live person you can sit with can make a big difference.
One person earlier mentioned that you might want to avoid button holes. I don’t necessarily agree, but if you’re nervous, there are plenty of cardigan patterns that don’t require button holes. Or you can simply modify the sweater not to have the buttons.
Before starting on a cardigan, you might want to first teach yourself increases and decreases, as it’s almost certain that your sweater pattern will require them. They’re easy, but learning a new technique on a 4" swatch might be less intimidating than doing it in the middle of your new sweater. 2 good decreases to know would be:
1. K2Tog (knit 2 together), which creates a right slanting decrease and is something you would use at the end of a row
2. Sl1, K1, PSSO (slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over) which creates a left slanting decrease, and is something you would use at the beginning of a row.
Last tip — if you can find a good pattern, I’d recommend you use aran or worsted weight, and needles not smaller than size 6 or 7. The reason is just that the sweater will knit faster than if you were using smaller needles/thinner yarn. You don’t want to spend a year knitting your first sweater!
Another alternative is to start with a baby or child’s sweater, because they’re small and faster to knit. You’ll always be able to find someone with a child that you can give the sweater to.
One last thing (just because it’s one of my passions). Do not shy away from cables in the future! They’re easy, and keep the knitting interesting while you’re knitting, and can make some beautiful garments.
Good luck with your cardigan!
I just finished knitting a nice scarf but the beginning is too tight and id like to redo it. if i unravel from the beginning can i just knit those lines back in or will it be facing the wrong direction? I only need to redo about 10 rows.
Thanks!
You can’t undo the first ten rows without undoing all the rows that came after them. That sounds a bit extreme for this type of problem. My best suggestion is to undo the LAST ten rows and knit them tighter or decrease a stitch or two. That way, the two ends of your scarf will match and ‘most everyone will think you did it on purpose. It’ll look fine. It’s all about the fixing, truthfully enough.
When you knit your next item, check on the tension as you go along. Lay the item out on a table and examine it after every 10-15 rows. That way, if you check yourself as you go, you’ll only have a few rows to undo to fix any problem that comes up.
I think it might be easier to crochet with this project, but there has to be a way to do this with knitting. Im trying to make a tam, or beanie hat. All the tutorials i’ve seen teach how to knit in the round to create the brim of the hat. I want to start from the center of that hat and work my way to the brim. how can i do this? I’m using circular needles.
My wife is a bit of a nit and she says it should be possible although doesn’t know why you would want to do that.
Im knitting a pair of simple mittens and the next instruction is to knit across, placing thumb stiches onto a spare strand of yarn. Now im a beginner, and obviously dont know what this means. Id appriciate it if anyone can answer this for me. Thanks
It would be difficult to put the stitches on a strand of yarn. Safety pins are always handy even if you have to use more than one. . Just be sure you keep then straight when you get to the point where you have to pick them up.
I need to purchase a book that will help me begin knitting today. I want this book to include the supplies i will need to begin knitting. Also, i would like it to include all the steps to learn the basic stitches.
By the way, I want to start off knitting a scarf and eventually knit hats and gloves and all that.
Thank you!
I like Stitch and Bitch by Stephanie Pearl Mcphee
You can also go on Youtube for videos teaching you how to knit. The two basic stitches are called a Knit and a Purl. These are the only two you need to learn before making a scarf that alternates between Garter Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, Seed Stitch, and many others.
Here is a list of things you will need for the very beginning:
yarn … duh 
Make it a worsted weight, non-fluffy type of yarn. Caron Simply Soft and Red Heart are two brands that are good to start on.
Pair of knitting needles - 10 is a good size to start with (I like bamboo needles just because I think they feel better)
crochet hook - for picking up dropped stitches
Scissors
Here are some additional things you might want eventually:
stitch holders - these look like giant safety pins
cable needle - a small curved needle for making cables
markers - small rings used to mark stitches
counter - used to count the rows
double pointed needles - these are straight and have a point on each end and are used for making the tops of hats knitted in the round, among other things
circular needles - two short needles attached by a plastic cable, these are used to make a blanket or something else that requires a LOT of stitches that wouldn’t fit on a regular needle or to knit in the round (make a tube)
I bought a bulky (works on size 10.5 American needle) black boucle yarn with a bit of white and a thread of mylar for sparkle. What is the best knitting or crochet stitch to show off the yarn? And I have a 1/2 inch wide multicolor ribbon yarn. How do I show off the yarn/colors? Long stitches seem to be my only choice, so far. Are there others?
In crochet will be the Solomon’s knot (Love knot):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yeNV45URLA
I’m planning to knit a beanie hat for my boyfriend because he’s going to Hong Kong this Christmas and I don’t know where to buy a knitting kit. I am also a beginner at knitting, so if you could suggest a kit that has instructions with it, that would be awesome. Thanks.
P.S. Which do you think would make a better beanie, a crocheted one or a knitted one? Thanks
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