Knitting How To

I know how to knit, but I think I’m positioning my hands/arm wrong because after a while my right arm toward the elbow gets tired. I see people knitting so fast for such a long period of time and I get tired in about 15minutes.
Any tips on positions, how to knit faster, and exercises [...]

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i want to knit a beanie on circular needles. i was thinking an argyle print but i don’t know how to do that either.
I’ve never seen a pattern for circular, but here is one for double pointed (the pattern is free but you have to sign in)
http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/kwe-earflapHat.html
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I recently learned how to knit and completed a scarf, I would like to know about how long would it take to knit a beanie hat and gloves because I wanted to give them as christmas gifts and need to know if i have enough time.
I just finished knitting a pair of mittens for my [...]

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i need a patern for a quick and easy baby blanket….i have 13 days to knit it…..and i have only knitted scarfs before! to top it all off i only know the simple knitting stitch….if any one can help that would be wonderful…..thank you so much!
yes, just do garter stitch in a baby yarn. [...]

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i have finally after long last started to try to learn how to knit.
i got the cast on down and the first row of knit stiches (englis)
but i’ll be flamingo droppings if I can figure out how to turn the work to continue to the second row. any references on web sites or even a [...]

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I bought one of those kits that come with yarn, needles, and instructions, but the instructions don’t seem very clear. I only looked at them for a minute, though, before tossing them aside. Has anybody else tried one of those kits, and can I really learn to knit that way?
It’s not that difficult to learn, [...]

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I have a knit jacket (Sag Harbor) on one sleeve a couple of threads came loose and a couple of threads have to be pulled back in. Does any one know how to do this. Thanks.
Use a crochet hook from the back & pull the yarn back into the jacket. If they are close, [...]

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I would like to knit a jumper / pull over for my dog, like the ones you can buy. Does anyone have ANY idea where I might get a pattern for such an item?
Thank you.
Regards.
What is WRONG with wanting to knit my little dog a jumper to help KEEP HER WARM in the winter WHEN [...]

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I want to learn how to knit to make a turtleneck sleeveless sweater and scarves, etc, but I have no idea and I was wondering which books worked best for those who wanted to learn. Thanks!
Hi:
The following websites and books might interest you:
Websites:
http://www.knitpicks.com/content/index.php/archive/weavers-knot/
http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/beginningofaknitter
http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/community/KnitU_Detail.php?DigestNumber=1444
http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3
http://www.learn-to-knit.com/
http://www.squidoo.com/knitting
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knitting_the_net/26806/2
http://knitknitting.com/
http://knitting.about.com/
http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm
http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/crochetknit.htm
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATspr05TBP.html
http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/knitting.htm
http://www.knittingfool.com/
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
http://www.letsknit2gether.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting
Books :
The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: [...]

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While finishing after dyeing in a softflow machine due to some pH or temperature difference, the silicone oil separated from the emulsion and formed stains through the length of a 1000 ms batch of dyed knit. How get rid of the stain economically and safely?
Rewash using a detergent (Dawn is best) It [...]

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