Stitches

knitting stitches? I'm going to knit a throw (small blanket) and I'm looking for a unique stitch to use; something not too difficult, but more interesting than ribbing or stockinette. I was thinking about this one: http://www.knittingonthenet.com/stitches/daisy.htm but I'm still not sure. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Does anyone know of a good book of knitting stitches? I do not need basic knitting techniques, but a book on different stitches. There are many on Amazon but without looking inside a book it is sometimes disappointing once bought.

What are some good websites that teach you different stitches in knitting? I'm a beginner in knitting, and I would like to learn how to do different styles of stitch besides the stockinette stitch and the knit stitch while making a scarf. A website that tells you how to do it would be greatly appreciated, especially if that site offers training videos! Best answer gets 10 points! =)

What are all the stitches used in knitting? What are all the different stitches called that someone needs to learn to successfully knit. I'm a beginner and right now just know the basic knit stitch. What else is there for me to learn and what should I move onto next?

When knitting a basic knit stitch, after the first row of stitches how does one "turn the work"? Does this mean to literally turn the stitches to the opposite side on the needle? I am a just learning to knit and I am having trouble continuing after the first row.

How can I make my knitting stitches taller? I am trying to knit a swatch that's 24 st x 32 rows to get 10cm x10cm. I've got the width right, but not the height. It's only 8cm tall. I could add a few rows, of course, but what can I do to fix the size of the stitches? Thanks! the_emrod: But when I do that, my stitches becomes too wide.

Are there any websites or books that can teach me different knitting stitches? I am looking for ways to teach myself how to do different types of knitting (my alternative plan is to go to a knitting "group" or something similar but figured I'd try this way first.) I can do a basic stitch and think I can remember how to do purl. I would also like to learn how to crochet, is this easy enough to teach myself or would it be better to have someone teach me how to do it? I pick things up pretty easily Thanks :)

why did my stitches double while knitting a scarf? my scarf has doubled in width and i haven't added any stitches, but i started out with seventeen and now have about double that. i haven't done anything except knit with a knit stitch - nothing fancy at all. i've used the same needles the whole time and the stitches are the same in tightness. i can't figure it out - this happens on almost everything i knit. it stays the same width for awhile and then one side starts to flare outward, while the other stays straight. help!

I am knitting an afghan on a 5mm circular needle, how many stitches should I cast on? Hi, I'm knitting an afghan on a 5mm circular needle. Online i can't find anywhere how many stitches i can cast on. the needles is 29 in long. I am also just knitting, no purling, just the knit stitch. i want the blanket to be at least 48 inches to 54 inches wide. can someone please help me with the amount of stitches to cast on? thanks I also knit kind of tightly too, if that matters

When I am knitting purl stitches but they keep looking like garter stitches, why? I just learned to knit and I am trying to practice my pearl stitches but it keeps turning out looking like garter. I checked with several videos and online tutorials and I am knitting it correctly so I don't know why it's turning out looking so wrong. For several rows I can see the purling but then the garter stitch jumps in, even though I keep knitting purl. Does anyone know why this would be?

how can i fix dropped knitting stitches? i'm knitting a scarf in a (K1 P1 rep each row) pattern but i noticed i dropped a stitch a few rows before how can i get back to it without unraveling the whole thing? any suggestions? i'm more of a beginner so any complicated ideas will go over my head if you can think of anything simple that can help please let me know.

How many stitches do I cast on for a knitting stitch pattern? Say a pattern says to cast on a multiple of 2 stitches + 3 (it would be 5), but say you want double or triple the pattern size, how would you do that? Every time I try, I always seem to have one or two stitches more or less then I need and the pattern always winds up looking wrong. Can anyone tell me how to do this in a simple, non-confusing way?

Knitting Beginner: Why do I have a lot more stitches than I started with? I'm just practicing the basic knitting stitch, repeating it row by row, and I started with 20 cast-on stitches, and now I have 30+.. somehow I keep adding stitches, any suggestions??

What kind of knitting stitches are the scarves on the links below and how hard would it be to knit one? http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60954&vid=1&pid=797719&scid=797719102 http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=54919&green=12800262112&incmpid=MBRecm These are the links. By the way I am a knitting idiot, never knitted before in my life so any reccomendations would be great!

What do you do with the tail after casting on your stitches (Knitting)? What do you do with that dangly bit of string thats left over after you cast on your stitches. I dont know anyone else who knits, and I taught myself how out of a book, but it doesnt say anythign about what to do with that damn piece of string thats left over. Also, if anyone could give me some good ideas for tassels on the end.

I know the knitting stitches, but what comes next? I'm learning how to knit (self-taught), and I understand the basics. I know how to cast on, do a knit stitch, and a purl stitch. What I don't understand is this: How do I keep going? How do I start a second row of stitches that connect to the first? I've read books, I've watched videos, I've read articles, but they only have taught me what I already know. Can someone PLEASE help me?

What are the best knitting or crochet stitches for unusual yarns? 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?

Does anyone out there know how to cast on stitches while knitting? I am a beginner to knitting and i need help on casting on stitches..Ive searched every website and tried every thing and i just cant get it to go right..any tips and tricks would be great...Thanks.

I gradually get more stitches when i'm knitting? I will make my slipknot then add 14 little cast on stitches to equal 15 stitches all together. I will then start to do my knit stitches and next thing i know i have like 18 stitches instead of 15. Why does this keep happening?

What are some cool and easy stitches in knitting? I can good! I was wondering what are some other stitches other than knit or purl.

Knitting: Are you always surprised at the difference of stitches for a cable pattern jumper compared to ? stocking stitch. Just been knitting for our Grandaughter and the main body is 67sts in stocking stitch and 88 sts in cable. I would like to knit a 'basket weave' pattern but am wondering how many stitches I should use for that for age 1 to 2 years old Do you make your own knitting patterns? Thanks Mr.H ... yes both jumpers have been knitted in DK.

How many stitches across the knitting needle should i use? I'm using size 13 (9 mm) knitting needles and a normal sized yarn..it's not chunky or too thin it's the traditional sized yarn...how many stitches should i go across? i'm knitting a hat

I need advice on how my stitches look while knitting cables. Can you help me? I'm knitting in the round on bamboo circulars (size 8 US) and the pattern is K6, P4 for 220 stitches, and when I switch to Purl from my K6, my stitches are really large (down along the left sides of my cables) when I get to that part, I try to only knit with the tips of my needles so the loops will be smaller but it doesn't seem to work. Can someone give me advice? thanks!

Does anyone have trouble with stitches not sliding on Bates knitting needle? I am using size 15 cables, using two strands of baby yarn. I am not knitting tightly, but the stitches don't slide well at all. I am fighting the work all the way! These are size 15 Silvalume needles. I have since bought some bamboo ones and they are so much better. Just wondered if I could use the silvalume with other kinds of yarn with better success.

Any tips for uneven knitting stitches? I'm having a problem keeping uniform tension in my stitches...some stitches are too tight, some are too loose. What can I do?

How to undo stitches in Knitting? If i just knitted a stitch, and I wanted to get it back on my left needle to start over, how would i do it? How would i do it if i purled it? Also, if I wanted to go back a bunch of rows, how would I do that? Could you supply a video? Thank you!

Besides the purl and the knit stitch, are there any other kinds of stitches in knitting? Same as above, just curious. Oh if there are, how to do them...

How do I pick up dropped stitches in knitting? I am working on the neck of a rolled sweater pattern. I am supposed to pick up 84 stitches to start the neck roll. I don't have 84 around the edge to pick up. Now what do I do?

how to loosen knitting stitches? i am knitting a scarf but i made the stitches too tight and not it is curling. i corrected the new stitches, but how do i get rid of the curl? i am using two colors just so you know so i cant just go back one by one and losen the whole thing. thanks.

how many stitches is needed to make a blanket with size 50 knitting needles? i would like to make a 6 foot by 6 foot blanket with size 50 knitting needles. how many stitches would i need to cast on? Also how much yarn is needed to do so

Which stitch do I start with when knitting 1x1 rib with even number stitches? If i have 64 stitches and need to knit rib, the first row will start with knit, does the second row start knit or purl?

how do I incorperate increased stitches into a knitting pattern so that it follows the pattern? I am trying to knit a sleeve. It tells me to increase stitches.When I do this and continue with the regular pattern the stitches are moving over~

How do I manage to keep making and losing stitches when I'm knitting? I just learned to knit from my grandma and I'm working on a scarf for a friend. However, I think it's kind of funny that I keep managing to adjust the number of stitches. I started off with 24, and have fluctuated from 22 to now 32. How come this happens? What am I doing wrong? I'm not too concerned seeing as this is my first knitting experience, I'm just curious.

How many stitches do I need when knitting a hat? I am knitting a hat with about 12 mm needles and i need to know how many stitches to put on it.... Please reply ASAP. I need to finish this hat by June 8th 2011. Thank You

Are there any other easy knitting stitches for a different design? :)? I have been knitting and pearling as my original pattern for a long while. Are there any other easy kniting stitch patterns so I can have different designs? Thx :) I need it to be easy so i am able to follow the steps correctly. :) I want to be able to make a scarf but with different patterns.

WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO DECREASE STITCHES EVENLY IN KNITTING? IM KNITTING A BABY SKIRT AND I HAVE 216 STITCHES . THE PATTERN SAYS ( dec 72 sts evenly on round =144 sts.

Problem with my knitting and stitches? So I just bought needles and thread tonight to try knitting. For some reason, after casting 12 stitches my short piece of string is at the top and the thread connecting to my big ball of yarn is at the bottom. I think the string connected to my ball of yarn is supposed to be at the top too but I'm not sure how to get it up there since I'm left handed. Every time I try to make a new stitch my stitches come out and then I have to redo them. If anyone could help me that would be great!

What are the first stitches in knitting a scarf? I know how to do the rest of it, but I just forget how to start off the scarf. Isn't it a slipknot or something? And if you know any websites with diagrams or anything, that would be helpful!

If you have 60 stitches on a knitting needle; the pattern says knit 3 purl3-? I have a pattern that says knit 3 purl3(w'60 stitches)It also says knit the purls and purl the knits.Isn't it the same to say-every row starts with knit and ends in purl?

I'm a beginner at knitting and I don't know what stitches or projects I should do next? I know knit and purl stitch, and ribbing. Thats about it. Please help!

HOW DO YOU CAST ON STITCHES IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR KNITTING? I got this answer : You knit to where you want to cast on the stitches. Insert your right hand needle into the stitch on the needle and pull in a loop. Place that loop back on the needle. Keep doing that until you have the amount of extra stitches you need. Then knit the rest of the stitches on the row. On the next row just knit as usual. But i don't get how to make a loop? Plz help!

My knitting got turned around, my pattern is messed up. How do I undo rows, some knit, some purl stitches.? I am knitting a baby blanket. I got turned around somehow and the pattern is messed up. I need to undo about 4 rows of knit and purl but do not know how to undo?

Knitting Ques: Do I block pieces before picking up stitches for sleeves? Hi Everyone! I am making a cardigan, and I have the back and two fronts done. Now I am to join the shoulders, and then pick up stitches along armhole edge and continue knitting for the sleeves. Am I to block the fronts and back FIRST, before I join them and pick up the sleeve stitches?

Why am I adding stitches to my knitting?? I'm following instructions on how to make something. It said to start with 15 stitches and alternate between the knit and pearl stitch until you get 3 inches of it. So far I have 1 and a half inches, and I just noticed that my stitches have gone up to 24!! Why is this happening?? And how can I eliminate 9 stitches without having a huge hole in my knitting?? Thanks! Thanks!!!!

Which combination of stitches in knitting uses the least amount of yarn? I've got some wool I want to knit into a scarf - so how do you suggest I knit it? Remember 'shortage' of wool.

(Knitting) How do I get rid of extra stitches? I just started knitting a scarf (I read a book at the library). I've gotten eight strings into the scarf and I've noticed 5 extra stitches have tagged along from somewhere. How do I get rid of the extra stitches without ruining the pattern?

I really need help figuring out the basic stitches in knitting!? i need help figuring out the knit stitch and purl stitch, i have a book but it is terrible at explaining what to do! I've already searched it but i still don't get it! does anyone have a website or guide to tell me how to do these? and are there any REALLY easy projects that i can try so that i know i did it right? And i don't know anyone that knits so its kinda hard...

In knitting, I want to take out rows of stitches, how do I get the stitches back on the needle? I know that I've made mistakes that alter the pattern of the knitting and want to go back and fix it. When I've taken the stitches off of the needle, I lose some and it's hard getting them back on the needle correctly. Is there an easy way of doing this?

Why do I keep adding extra stitches to my knitting? I started out with 15 stitches (for practice), and three rows later, I have like 23 in a row. What am I doing wrong?

I have stitches on both needles, what next? knitting? I'm knitting a scarf (or attempting to) i did knit stitches on the first needle, and tehn did more on teh second needle..what do i do now? please don't give me a website. unless its very very useful, because most website don't tell you...

How do you convert a knit stitch for knitting in the round? I just bought a knit stitch reference book, and I'd like to use some of the stitches for mittens and socks. How do you convert a regular knit stitch pattern for knitting in the round? Do you only work right-side rows? Thanks. Okay, I'll give an example. Maybe I wasn't clear. For example, on a flat piece of work, you would work stockinette st by knitting every stitch on the right side and purling every stitch on the wrong side. On circular needles or dpn's, for stockinette st, you knit every round. So I'm wondering how you would convert a more difficult pattern stitch to work for circular needles or dpn's.

Continental or english knitting? 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns? Does anyone know in what style is this knitting book, in continental or english knitting style? Thanks a lot!

Knitting - Transfer stitches to new needles? I broke the tip of the circular needles I was using and had to buy new needles. How do I transfer the stitches from the old needle to the new needle so that I can pick up the project exactly where I left off? Do I slip them knitwise, purlwise, or what? Thanks!

How can I make my knit stitches at the end/beginning of a row tighter? I have been knitting for a couple of years, but can't seem to get my stitches at the end and/or beginning of rows as tight and even as the rest of the work. The loop is always so huge. It seems to even out as the work is stretched from weight and such, but I've seen many knitters pieces as they go and all of their edges are so tight and beautiful.

how do you join stitches in knitting? how do you join in knitting? like with double pointed needles i think you do the top stitch and get it down to the bottom (i think). i dont really know help! oh and how do you knit 2 stitches as 1????? tnx

How many stitches are in an inch of knitting when using size 10 needles (on the average)? How many rows does it take to make an inch down and how many stitches does it take to make an inch across when using size 10 needles in knitting (usually)?

How do you knit stitches together WITHOUT decreasing? On my knitting pattern it says to "knit 2 together" and then continue on, but when I did this the knitting reduced to almost nothing...I think I have to create stitches, but when do I do that? After knitting stitches together? Before? The knitting pattern in question: after the initial purl row: Knit, slip 1, k2tog, psso, knit, slip1 k2tog psso, knit until end of row. next row is entirely knit stitch.

Knitting - How do I 'slip stitches on to a thread'? I'm a fairly new knitter and have come across something in the pattern that says 'slip stitches on to a thread'. It's the body of a knitted bear and the next step in the pattern says to draw up and secure. I have no idea what this means. Can anyone help??

how do you pick up knitting stitches for the mason dixon log cabin blanket? When I pick up it looks great but after a few rows I notice a hole in the corner like I missed a stitch.....

Knitting and crocheting stitches and such? I have been trying to learn to knit sice x-mas 05 and have been pretty unsucessful. Does anyone know any books, websites or anything that would help me? I would love anything you can bring up to me. Then, I've been crocheting since maybe 3rd-4th grade, but i haven't gone more advance then a scarf. I don't know any other stitch other then the casting on stitch and that's it. I would love to get a lottle more creative, and go more advance but I haven't found anything. Any books, websites, your own story anything? Thank so much for any answers!

I have a knitting chart which has 43 stitches on it. The instructions say to cast on 67 stitches.? The chart has a 24 st repeat indicated on the chart between stitches 11 and 34. How do I knit this? Do I knit the first 43 stitches as per chart and then add on stitches 11-34 at the end??? This would make the 67 stitches but I'm not sure it's correct.

knitting a blanket - k53, p53 - loose stitches when changing k to p.? There is a large space forming btwn the k and p stitches due to a looseness when I change from knit to purl all the way up the blanket as I'm knitting. I have tried to knit and purl the last two knit stitches and first two purl stitches tightly but it doesn't seem to work. How do I prevent and or fix? Thanks!

If 10 knitting stitches = 4" on size 11 needles then...? How many stitches would 4" equal on size 13 knitting needles?

How many stitches should I use for knitting a fairly thick scarf with 6 1/2 mm needles? Just give me a rough idea? The wool I'm using is of average thickness. I want it to be thick enough to be a decent winter scarf without being smothering. Thanks!

How many stitches should I have for knitting an adult male scarf? I'm using 10mm needles, the yarn is Homespun. I have 25 right now but it looks pretty wide.

Is there a knitting technique to avoid the scrunching of stitches at the finish of a hat? I made my first hat this weekend and when it told me to finish decreasing the amount of stitches it said to run the end of my yarn trough the remaining stitches and pull tight, but it made a scrunched effect that I do not like. Is there a technique for a perfectly smooth/ round hat?

Ugly stitches when knitting a striped scarf- Beginner? Hi! I am a beginner knitter. I am using simply a knit stitch over and over, and changing colors every 5 inches or so. However, I am getting some ugly stitches of the old color into the new color on the wrong side. Here is a picture to illustrate. Is it supposed to do this, or am I changing my colors wrong? http://i37.tinypic.com/2niz9ja.jpg

When knitting, is there a method to casting on stitches that creates a clean edge? I am knitting a sweater and the edges are a but loose. Just wondering if there was an alternative. Thanks! Ugh, I wish I had gone to knttinghelp.com before I made this sweater. Does anyone know of a way to tidy up the edge after the fact?

I'm new to knitting. How do you stop the last knit stitch in a row from being loose? Other ones are fine! My stitches are nice and even all across rows. But when I get to the last stitch, whether knit or purl, it always is very loose. Anyway to avoid that?

Knitting keep gaining stitches.? Just started Knitting a few days ago. I'm teaching myself, with the help of the Internet. So far I have mastered casting on and the knit stitch. My problem right now is, I keep gaining stitches and don't know why this keeps happening. I start by casting on 25 stitches and after two or three rows I have 26 and it keeps growing from there. What am I doing wrong?

Knitting stitches? New to knitting? I'm very knew to knitting. I just make pearl stitches into scarfs..lol. I'm reading to try different stitches. I don't know names but can anyone suggest ones? I'll then look on YouTube to learn how to do it. Or if you have a site I can go to, that would be great too! Thanks

KNITTING Q: How do I convert sock pattern stitches to regular back & forth knitting? I know this may seem like an obvious question, but I've never tried it before. Do I just rewrite every OTHER row totally backwards & substitute K for P and vice-versa? I have seen some really nice looking pattern sts on the legs of sox that I would like to use on a scarf I plan to make. Thanks for all your help - I asked this on Ravelry, but no one cared to answer.

Why does my singer knitting machine drop stitches randomly?

What is the best knitting stitch for a purse strap? I want to knit a strap for a bag that I knit. I tried seed, garter and stockinette stitch, but it stretches so much, way beyond the length I want it. Is there a better stitch to use? Or is there a way to knit it so it's less stretchy? Should I just be knitting it to be the size I want once it has stretched? I'm just worried it'll keep stretching the more I use it.

how do i turn my work after the first row knit stitches? JUST LEARNED last night to cast on and knit first row. can't figure out how to start the knit stitch after turning the needle to the oppisite hand. please don't tell me to switch hands and just leave it at thart, i tried that for four hours last night! once i get it to the opposite hand, excactly how do i start the stitch for the second row. i know not to 'turn the stitches', but how do you avoid that when switching hands? help im going bananas here!!!!

What is the warmest knitting stitch pattern? I am going to knit a scarf and hat and would like to know what is the warmest stitch pattern? Also, what is the warmest material that's not made of animal products (wool or whatever). Thank you.

How to fix dropped knitting stitches??? Please forgive me, I am brand new at knitting. I literally opened the book yesterday and just started practicing with the knitting stitch. I have done it at least 20 times and then accidentally pull my needle out of the stitches! So I start over again. This time I was doing really well and almost finished my second row of stitches when I pulled the needle out of the last two stitches on the right (I am right handed) that were about to be transferred onto the left needle. My book says you can correct dropped stitches with a crochet hook which I don't have. I want to keep going.. is there another way to fix this? There is just a little knotted looking stitch hanging off the end of my knit pattern. What to do???? I know I can get a crochet hook but I just want to complete this first project now before going any further. Is there not another way to fix this mistake????

I am in desperate need on this knitting pattern for increasing stitches!? Okay, I'm doing this purse: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=98&d_id=54&lang=en you start out with casting 88 and you have to do the garter stitch for 8 rows for the bottom for sewing the seam together, then you have to increase 132 evenly =220 stitches. Under the knitting help link on the page for this pattern, someone gives a little explanation of this: '':increase in front and back of first stitch, make one stitch,knit front and back of next 2 stitches,make one,knit front and back of next 2.......till last 3 stitches knit front and back, make 1, knit front and back, make one, knit front and back........ it cames up with 220 stitches in total...... '' I just don't understand this at all. I know that for an increase you wrap your needle once before you do your knit stitch but this just doen't make sense to me. :( I really appreciate it if anyone has the time to help me!

what happens if your knitting needles aren't long enough to hold 120 stitches? i was just thinking (im a beginner) what if you totally run out of space to hold all 120 (or whatever number possible) stitches on your needles, how would that work out? like if you're making a huge blanket that will obviously be longer than your needles. please tell me, i will appreciate it alot!

Do you keep all the stitches on your needle while knitting.....? So when you're knitting a long row (like 134 stitches) how do you do that....? Do you keep all 134 stitches on the needle as you go along it? Or is there something else? Oh jeez. That's crazy. Haha thanks though =]]

What are these decorative knitting stitches called? I've been looking for the term(s) of these decorative knitting stitches that you do after your knitting is done. I know you can do this with ribbon as ribbon embroidery but I want to do this type of work with yarn on finished wool gnomes I have knitted. Here is a link to show what I mean and what kinds of things I want to do: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_13&listing_id=17484522 I know there is the lazy daisy, running stitch, etc. but what are these called so I can google them and find instructions for how to do it. Does this make sense? Thanks!

What is the multiple of this knitting stitch pattern? yo, k2tog Is it 3? and this one: slip 1, knit2, pass slip stitch over knit stitch, k1 Oops! that should be slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over knit stitch yo, k2tog doesn't work if I cast on 8 stitches. But it does if I cast on 9.

Am knitting pattern needing pointed needles and stitches keep falling off.? Have tried sealing ends with blue tack (most unsatisfactory) and covers from wool shop but they all fall off, together with my stitches! Have had to start again several times and getting very frustrated. Any help would be most appreciated.

Knitting: how do you count cast off stitches? I cast off by knitting 2 st onto the right needle, then slipping the first st over the last st and off the needle. Then, knit another st so that there are again 2 st on the right needle, and repeat. Now, does this count as one stitch (the one that I slipped) or two (because I knitted two)? I can't seem to get the stitch count right for my pattern

A question about knitting a throw blanket? How many stitches? I have a question about knitting a throw blanket... I will be using Lion Brand "Wool ease, thick and quick yarn" and size 10 knitting needles. How many stiches should I cast on to make an average size throw blanket? (Big enough for a guy to snuggle with on the couch)

Has anyone tried this knitting stitch? Can it be used as lace in clothing? I'm going to be making a black knee lenth skirt, plain, and A-line. I wanted to knit the Veil Stitch and have it be an overlay, like lace, on the skirt. Can this be done or will it look weird? The yarn I'm using is fairly soft and when knit with 4gauge needles there are 6 stitches per inch. Is this too thick?

KNITTING: altering cast on stitches to achieve gauge? I am knitting a tank top for my niece with Berocco Cotton Tots yarn, which is not what is used in the pattern. I used size 6 needles and got a gauge of too few stitches per inch than what is required. I only have size 5 in circs and the pattern doesn't require circs so I don't want to switch needles. In lieu of changing needles or yarn, is there a way to increase/decrease the number of cast on stitches for the pattern so that it would work out? I know this is a backwards approach but I am not sure if I should add more cast on or omit some. The pattern has a gauge of 20 sts per 4 inches, and I am getting 4 sts per inch, so...too few. THANKS for any help!

how do i know how many stitches to cast on when knitting socks with the magic loop method? I would like to know how to do this by calculating my gauge and measuring my foot rather than using a pre made pattern by somebody.

How to increase a stitch when knitting? i have a knitting pattern for a monkey and it tells me to cast on 10 stitches then increase every stitch by one. How on earth do i do this?! Please, anything will help, websites or your own instructions... thanls! Cookie Monster xx erm...what do you guys mean by knitting into the same stitch again because i tried but it turned out like a cross and tis really hard. i don't know if i'm knitting into the right bit...

Does anyone know of a good knitting website? I just learned how to knit from a website knittinghelp.com which is great, but I was wondering if anyone knew of any other ones, that have free easy to understand videos. I've learned to knit stitch and pearl stitch....but I still don't know how to do anything else.

In Knitting what does it mean to "graft" remaining stitches together?

How do I bind knitted stitches together? i love making bags and stuff that have to be closed up, but i dont know how to bind knitted sticthes together so i have to sew it up. help?

knitting question...what does this mean?? Knit two stitches, yarn over, knit two together, knit one? Knit two stitches, yarn over, knit two together, knit one i'm just learning to knit and having difficulty reading this pattern...thanks

Does knitting make a purl stitch and purling make a knit stitch ? when i'm knitting it looks like little bumps going across, i've heard that that's a purl stitch. i thought purling would make a purl stitch and knitting make a knit stitch ??

What is an edge stitch in knitting, and how do I increase stitches? I asked a question a few days ago about a pattern and the best answerer replied "...knit into the front and the back legs of the next stitch, work 12 more stitches in pattern, knit into the next stitch front and back (this is the simplest increase), and then work the next 12 stitches and knit front and back into the last stitch. You should now have 42 stitches." Now, does the edge stitch not count when casting on? I've always noticed that when turning my work after casting on, the first knit stitch does not want to transfer over. Also, what does "knit into the next stitch front and back" mean? Help! Thanks! I taught myself to knit, I have no grandparents and no one I know knits, nor do their grandmothers.

What are circular knitting needles and what are they used for? All I know how to do is use size 8 knitting needles, cast on, knit, and I think I can purl, even though when I purl it just looks like a bigger knit stitch.

How to do a knitting stitch? I DONT KNOW HOW TO DO A KNITTING STITCH!!!! I DID THE CAST BUT WHATS NEXT?!?!?!?!?!

KNITTING - How does long-tail cast on work for ribbing if it creates a first row of "all knit"? I'm reading on the internet that long-tail cast on is a good cast on method to use for ribbing. However, I'm confused because ribbing involves both knit and purl stitches, and yet the long-tail creates a first row of "all knit" stitches. So how does that turn out if I do long-tail cast on and then start ribbing? Am I missing something in the instructions?

What do you do with the slip knot at the end of the first row when knitting? I've been trying to learn to knit, but with not much luck. I have the basic skills down, such as casting on and the knit stitch, but when I get to the end of knitting my first row, I have no idea what to do with the slipknot. What am I supposed to do with it??

I need knitting help, im missing stitches with a pattern, can anyone tell me what im doing wrong!!!!!!? I have to knit this pattern in the round with only three needles. Two needles have 31 stitches one each one and I knit with the third one. The 1st round and all odd rounds are in purl but i have trouble with the 2nd round and the rest of the even number of rounds. the pattern looks like this.... Round 1 and all odd rounds: Purl Round 2: K25, k2tog, k8, SSK, k25 Round 4: K24, k2tog, k8, SSK, k24 Round 6: K23, k2tog, k8, SSK, k23 Round 8: K22, k2tog, k8, SSK, k22 Round 10: K21, [k2tog] 3 times, [SSK] 3 times, k21 Round 12: K18, [k2tog] 3 times, [SSK] 3 times, k18 Round 14: K15, [k2tog] 3 times, [SSK] 3 times, k15 Round 15: Purl On round 2 when I follow the instructions I end up having to pick up two extra stitches from one of the purl rounds to complete the 25 knit stitches from the previous round. and then it happens on round number 4 and so on. What am I doing wrong or is the pattern just written wrong. PLEASE HELP ITS DRIVING ME NUTS NO FIGURING IT OUT!!!!!! By the way i meant each of the two needles have 31 stitches and i use the third one to knit and purl. Also this is the 2nd part of a baby slipper.