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where can i find a Knitting Basics Class in los angeles?

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:43:06 +0000

i want to learn how to knit and i cant find anything. im in the west hollywood area, let me know if u know of anything !!! Thanks!!

You can learn how to knit online.
there are alot of websites that are very useful i.e.
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
http://www.dailyknitter.com
http://www.lionbrand.com
there is also a dvd that is very nice for beginners by nici mcnally. it’s called. the complete beginner’s guide to knitting, you can find that on amazon.com. it even has a first aid segment which helps you correct your knitting mistakes.
and for free patterns check out http://knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php
also checkout youtube videos, search knitting, and you will come up with so many useful videos. on youtube search for mrs.moskowitz knit part I and II and possibly III she goes really slow as well for beginner its very helpful.
for later on after you know knitting having links to great stitches library is very helpful , here it is :
http://knitting.about.com/od/stitchglossary/Learn_to_Knit_Knitting_Stitch_Pattern_Glossary.htm
http://www.knittingonthenet.com/stitches.htm
http://knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/stitches.php
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns-stitches.htm

Knitting: Problems with a ribbed edge on hats?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:28:10 +0000

When I am knitting a basic hat with a ribbed edge then stickinette top, my ribbing is looser then my stockinette. I have even used a smaller needle then switched to a larger size for the body of the hat. I don’t understand what I am doing wrong. I thought that ribbing is supposed to cinch in to create a tighter edge. Please help. I knit quit a bit, but I am really stumped here.

The needle for your ribbing should be at least two sizes smaller than the needle for the hat body. And, yes, starting out with 10% fewer stitches for your ribbing (remember 1×1 rib needs to be a multiple of 2, and 2×2 needs to be a multiple of 4 stitches) in your ribbing is normal.

i need help with basic instructions with images on knitting a scarf and booties with knifty knitter.?

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:24:05 +0000

There are some videos showing how to use the knifty knitter on youtube, just type "knifty knitter" into the search tool on the site

www.youtube.com

I hope you find what you are looking for. I can’t narrow the search down for you any more as you didn’t say whether you had the long or round knifth knitter.

Anyone know of a BASIC knit skull cap pattern for men?

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:33:19 +0000

I just want a basic, skull cap pattern- no rolled bottom, no folded bottom, just a basic "beanie" style skull cap KNITTING pattern. Thanks!!!

http://www.marniemaclean.com/patterns/Pismo/index.html
http://www.marniemaclean.com/patterns/carlsbad/index.html
http://www.marniemaclean.com/patterns/HisHat/hishat.html

Knitting Question about making scarf longer?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:27:09 +0000

I knitted this scarf and i finished it and i casted off and everything but now i noticed that its a little too short and i want to make it longer… i only know the basics in knitting so my questions are: can i make up already casted off scarf longer and how?

Have you woven in your ends yet with a big, blunt yarn needle? If so, you’ll need to undo that first. Then pull the end of the yarn back through the last loop of your bind-off (the yarn needle is a big help for loosening the knot) and "frog" (rip it, rip it) your bind-off.

Put the stitches back on your knitting needle, making sure not to twist them. Here’s a video: http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-tips (Scroll down to "How to re-insert your needle.")

Join a new ball of yarn. There’s a video below the one I just showed you. It’s called "Knit-in Join. Fast and easy," under the heading "Joining the Same Color Yarn."

Then just knit as long as you like and bind off. Rather than just two ends to weave in, you’ll now have four. If you don’t know how, watch "Demo of a small project" at the top of the video page. It includes casting on, binding off, weaving in ends, and more.

In the movie Twilight, Bella wears a green basic knit shirt. Anyone know where I can find it?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:42:27 +0000

Well, Stephenie Meyer said th@ in the movie they got most of their clothes from American Eagle, Nordstrom, & 5th somethin.

How Long to Knit Some Basic Items?

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:22:12 +0000

I’m involved in historical reenactment and am writing an article about handicrafts. I was hoping some of the knitters here could tell me approximately how many hours it takes them to knit the average mitten, scarf, stocking cap or sweater. Information on any other knit items you have experience would also be greatly appreciated.

Again, it depends on the size of the garment being knit and the size of the yarn being used to knit it. Garments such as socks for most reenactment periods dating prior to the Civil War reached above the knee. Children were the usual sock knitters (as young as 4) and were expected to knit at least an inch a day. A pair of mittens could be knit in about two days, between other chores. Socks would take a couple of weeks, more or less,depending on whether or not they were for an adult or a child. Scarves could take a week. Weskits or vests would take a week or more. Stocking or voyageur caps could take a day to a week to knit (depending, again, on what other work had to be accomplished). Along with the very young, a lot of knitting was done by the elderly who could knit and watch children at the same time, as well as shepherds who could knit while watching their flocks.

For myself, in yarn of a gauge similar to what Colonial socks would have been knit, I can, if pressed, knit a pair of modern adult socks in a week. However, that said, I also run a household, work full time, and care for a small child, a flock of sheep and several cows. I prefer to knit in a much more leisurely fashion. I can also spin enough yarn for socks or mittens in two days.

Whats the next step up from knitting washclothes?

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:21:12 +0000

Hi,

I have gotten down the basic pattern of knitting washclothes, what is the next step up (I kind of want to try something really fun and different) any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated it. Thanks so much.

Baby clothes, mittens, booties and bonnets are great because you can gain experience using small amounts of wool and they make lovely gifts for friends or family having babies.

There are lots of free patterns online

This is the site I like
http://www.lionbrand.com/

I am having a problem with my knitting?

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:27:09 +0000

I just started my first real pattern. I’m knitting a blanket. It’s very basic, all knitting and purling. But for some reason i keep ending each row with an extra stitch. I’ll start out with 90, and by the time i get to the end i have an 91, so I knit 2 together to get rid of it. I’m using circular needles for the first time so idk if im doing something wrong with them. Does anyone know what could cause this?!

The only way you can be adding a stitch is by accidentally picking one up, most likely during your purl row? You can get plastic circles to mark off 20 stitches, 20 stitches, etc., then you can quickly see where you are picking up the extra stitch and correct it. How are you making a blanket using circular needles? I’m a knitter and don’t understand why you would be knitting in the round for a blanket? Have fun. I love knitting.

How long does knitting a typical-sized, basic beanie take?

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:36:10 +0000

Something like this
http://www.aokcorral.com/projects/how2sept2004.htm

Too long that is why I learned to crochet my beanies take 1 hour 2 tops depends on the stitch and needle size.