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Introduce Yourself :: Knitting has made a comeback!

Author: thewoolandbeadstudio
Subject: Knitting has made a comeback!
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:51 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

In today�s tough economic climate, people are now going back to traditional crafts,
not only as a hobby, but also in an effort to save money, yet still have quality goods
as an end product. This is why knitting is making such an incredible come back.
Many people who learned to knit when they were children, may not have picked up a
pattern and a pair of needles in over thirty years, but they are now turning back to the
skill they once learned, because of the range of yarns and colours available to them.
Today�s products offer qualities that make the mind spin. Bamboo, cashmere, silk
soya but to mention a few! And with patterns both English and Continental, easily
accessible in both the shops and online, it is no wonder that people are eager to get out
their old pins and get cracking!
There is also a great deal of people wanting to learn to knit, ranging from new
mothers and new grandparents, to school children. A great way to begin learning the
craft for children is using a French knitting Doll. It helps to teach them coordination
and they are able to produce their very first scarf (albeit Barbie sized!) before moving
on to more advanced projects.
Knitting has seen such a come back due to the number of celebrities who have taken
up knitting as a pastime, such as Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker and even
Audrey Hepburn was an avid knitter.
The modern knitting pattern now offers the latest trends, with patterns for leg warmers
and cowls and beautiful ponchos and knitwear regularly gracing the catwalks with
stunning designs from designers such as Mulberry and Nicole Farhi.
The Wool and Bead Studio cater for all levels of knitters and crocheters and are
proud to have taught many people how to knit and crochet and have watched their
progression grow, starting from simple scarves and blankets to intricate patterns for
coats, jumpers and baby garments. They have provided ongoing tuition and coaching
after the initial lesson and are dedicated to helping customers achieve their goals
using a one to one approach..
Another development from The Wool and Bead Studio is their Mums n� Babies
knitting group, which has been running since last summer and is open to knitters of
all levels, who can come with their baby or toddler and socialise and knit or start from
scratch .
The once popular art form that allowed newly born babies to be delicately wrapped
in soft wool is making a tremendous come back. We at the Wool and Bead Studio are
proud to be keeping the art alive !
_________________
The Wool and Bead Studio is the online shop for you to buy your knitting wools, yarns, knitting patterns, beads and accessories.
http://www.thewoolandbeadstudio.co.uk/

Knitting Pattern Help :: RE: Help with Scarf Pattern

Author: Jems
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:38 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

Ahh I forgot to complete the whole row first before x3...

Thank you

Knitting Pattern Help :: RE: KFB around?

Author: rochesterknitter
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:14 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

Yes, the instructions are very basic, but you are to do this in the round.
So CO 6 (3 each to 2dpns, or 2 each to 3dpns) and knit away.

First couple rows will be tight/tough, but after that first kfb round it should get easier.

Knitting Pattern Help :: RE: Help with Scarf Pattern

Author: rochesterknitter
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:10 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

I understand there are 55 stitches but for all the other rows I only count 42. I must be missing something. Any help would be appreciated!

CO 56sts.
Work in K2, p2 rib until piece measures about 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Decrease1 st at end of last row � 55sts.

Row 1 (RS):K1tbl (1), p1 (2), k1tbl (3), *p2 (4,5), k6 (6,7,8,9,10,11), p2(12,13), k1tbl (14), p1 (15), k1tbl (16), rep from * 3 more times.
16+(13x3)=55

Rows 2, 4, and 6:P1tbl (1), k1 (2), p1tbl (3), *k2 (4,5), p6 (6,7,8,9,10,11), k2 (12,13), p1tbl (14), k1 (15), p1tbl (16), rep from * 3 more times.
16+(13x3)=55

Row 3: K1tbl (1), p1 (2), k1tbl (3), *p2(4,5), 3/3 LC (9,10,11,6,7,, p2 (12,13), k1tbl (14), p1(15), k1tbl (16), rep from * 3 more times.
16+(13x3)=55

Seems to work out fine to me.

Knitting Pattern Help :: Help with Scarf Pattern

Author: Jems
Subject: Help with Scarf Pattern
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:53 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

Hi All - I would like to make a scarf and was wondering about the pattern. it says:

With smaller needles, cast on 56sts.
Work in K2, p2 rib until piece measures about 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) from beg,decrease1 st at end of last row � 55sts.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS):K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, k6, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * 3 more times.
Rows 2, 4, and 6:P1tbl, k1, p1tbl, *k2, p6, k2, p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, rep from * 3 more times.
Row 3: K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * 3 more times.
Rows 5 and 7: Rep Row 1.
Row 8:Rep Row 2.

I understand there are 55 stitches but for all the other rows I only count 42. I must be missing something.
Any help would be appreciated!

Knitting Pattern Help :: KFB around?

Author: adartialv
Subject: KFB around?
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:33 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

http://pcakeknits.blogspot.com/2007/01/lemonlime.html

I'm trying to do this pattern, and when I got to "kfb around", I wasn't really sure what to do. I understand what "kfb" is, but what does it mean by around? Do I need double pointed needles for this? And even if I did, how would I use it?

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Knitting Pattern Help :: RE: Need help with baby beanie, old Schaffhauser pattern

Author: Miss Knittin
Subject: Thanks for the quick & helpful reply!
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:47 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

Thanks rochester knitter!
Sounds like I'm on the right track then, the pattern did not specify circular needles so I wondered if I was misinterpreting. I'll try again using circulars.
Much appreciated

Knitting Techniques :: RE: Pom Pom yarn baby blanket- how do i do this?

Author: sofibebe
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:13 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 6

Hey thanks! I actually started knitting this with a #35 needle (19mm) and it seems to be working out pretty well with just a regular knit stitch without any other technique!!

Knitting Techniques :: RE: Pom Pom yarn baby blanket- how do i do this?

Author: rochesterknitter
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:45 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 6

Don't "drop stitches," make an "elongated stitch."

http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/elongated-stitch

Knitting Pattern Help :: RE: Need help with baby beanie, old Schaffhauser pattern

Author: rochesterknitter
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:42 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

TROUBLE FROM HERE With larger needles (3mm) pick up and knit 21 sts on right side of work along the right edge, k over the 49 sts, but bind off the border sts at both edges, and pick up and knit 21 sts along the left edge. On wrong side of work pearl over 89 sts now on the needle then work Rows 1 to 41 of pattern 3 back and forth ...

Pick up 21 sts, along right edge. BO 1 edge stitch. Knit 47. BO 1 edge stitch. Pick up 21 stitches down left edge. - end with 89sts on needle.

You will likely need to use a circular needle or dpns until you get a few rows along and the piece is able to bend/hang from the needles again.

Knitting Pattern Help :: RE: What does this pattern mean?

Author: rochesterknitter
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:36 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

9. Knit the entire row.

"Repeat from *" means just what it says. If you notice there was a * at the start of lines 8, 10 and 12. When you hit the end of that line you go back and repeat from the *.

So...
10. *SSK, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from *
means
10. SSK, k2tog, k2tog, SSK, k2tog, k2tog, SSK, k2tog, k2tog... till you run out of stitches.

Knitting Pattern Help :: What does this pattern mean?

Author: cr2purple
Subject: What does this pattern mean?
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:45 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1

http://knitting.about.com/od/accessories/p/heart.htm
I'm trying to make that knitted heart but I don't entirely understand the pattern...

on step nine... it just says... "knit"
do I just simply knit one row?

and what does "repeat from *" mean??

Thanks so much for your help!!

Knitting Techniques :: RE: Pom Pom yarn baby blanket- how do i do this?

Author: sofibebe
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:48 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 6

Ok- so if i try using some extra large needles and drop every other stitch onto the previous row, should this more or less result in something similar?

Thank you!

Knitting Pattern Help :: Need help with baby beanie, old Schaffhauser pattern

Author: Miss Knittin
Subject: Need help with baby beanie, old Schaffhauser pattern
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:00 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 2

Hi,
I need help understanding this pattern for a beanie. I have attached a photo of my knitting so far and the pattern is:

Quote:

With smaller needles (2.5mm) cast on 5 sts for back of neck. Work in garter st but pearl the centre st on wrong side of work and on right side of work place a yo before and after this centre st. K the yo's on wrong side of work. When there are 49 sts on the needle, work a wrong side of work then cut yarn. TROUBLE FROM HERE With larger needles (3mm) pick up and knit 21 sts on right side of work along the right edge, k over the 49 sts, but bind off the border sts at both edges, and pick up and knit 21 sts along the left edge. On wrong side of work pearl over 89 sts now on the needle then work Rows 1 to 41 of pattern 3 back and forth ...

This seems to me to mean pick up along the edge of the triangle shape starting at bottom right (where neck was cast on with 5 sts), then knit across 49 sts on needle and continue around 2nd sharp angle of triangle shape - which leaves the knitting too tight, almost full circle on a straight needle - impossible to knit!

Where should I start from when picking up first 21 sts and what does bind off border sts mean?

Can anyone help - if it makes any sense?

thanks

Knitting Techniques :: RE: Pom Pom yarn baby blanket- how do i do this?

Author: sofibebe
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:41 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 6

Here are a few better pics showing close ups.. hoping someone can decipher this for me!! Thank you!!