Knitting How To

How long does it take to knit a sweater?
Depends on your skill.

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Preferably something quick and easy. I just started knitting and really want to make socks but first I have to learn how to knit in rounds. Any suggestions for an easy project? Thank you!
try legwarmers. You’ll just knit around and around on circular needles. No increasing or decreasing like in hats.
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I’d like to learn to knit, but only so I can make my own scarves. How long would it take to learn how to knit, then make a nice (that is, no misplaced stitches) scarf? Thanks!
Well it depends on how much you practice. I’d say the average person needs about 8-10 hours of knitting [...]

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I want to knit a Harry Potter scarf but the one that has small bars of gold not the ones with equal amounts of gold and maroon. I would prefer the stitches not to be very visable what size knitting needle should I use and what type of stitch? Also how many rows [...]

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can you knit without checking your gauge? what difference does it make to your pattern?
IMO, it depends on how well you know your own knitting and the yarn and needles you are using. If your knitting is consistent over a long period and you know you either knit tightly or loosely, then you [...]

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I have a knit sweater from fossil with a small hole in the seam. I think I can fix it, but is there anything I need to keep in mind?
If you don’t have the wool thread that came with the sweater, use regular thread in same color. Working behind the sweater but looking to see [...]

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Physical characteristics to tell if a fabric swatch is a knit or a woven?
Also a knit will have tiny little v’s in it. Most sweaters are knit and you should be able to see the v’s pretty easily. If you look really at your tee shirt you will see it has very very [...]

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I have a lot of stretchy rayon knit pants and skirts from places like Express and Target, but after I wear them a few times they are not as soft. I noticed little fabric pills on the cloth. Can I keep these bumps off the clothes, and is there any way to remove them?
Rayon is [...]

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I would like to learn how to knit it seems relaxing but I don’t know anyboy who does. I would like to know what is the simplest way to teach myself is there a book or a good website? (I don’t mind buying a book but I don’t want to pay to get a membership [...]

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I really want to knit a teddy bear for my friend’s baby girl, but ho do I go about learning how to as I’ve never knitted before. Should I start off with basic knitting skills first and them move onto knitting teddy bears?
I agree with the folks who suggested to start out a bit more [...]

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