http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-to-knit-blog.html The Knitting Blog for the How to Knit Guide website - all the latest for beginner knitters en-us how to knit Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:29:22 GMT Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:29:22 GMT how-to-knit-guide.com http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/home-made-french-knitter.html If you can't find a commercial French Knitter at a store, you most likely have the materials at home to make one of your own. Materials: - one Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:29:18 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/french-knitting2.html Use normal wool over soft touch. It holds and looks bette Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:26:21 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/making-a-bag.html when visiting a shaker village I noticed they made small purses/bags with French knitting. They used a rectangular template with nails around the rectangular Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:25:51 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/pulling-the-yarn-over-the-spike.html You can use you fingers instead of the needle, it's infact a lot easier Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:25:20 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/easier-to-pull-over.html when you are going to pull the bottom stitch over the top I like to with my stick pull the bottom stitch out towards myself to make it easier to get it Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:24:57 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-to-cast-off.html I made a scarf with fun fur and regular yarn over the winter but forgot how to cast off at the end. Can somebody help me complete this Wed, 12 May 2010 23:20:22 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/instructions-say-yfwdk2pass-yfwdover-k2what-does-this-mean.html I'm knitting a cowl, and the instructions are supposed to be easy; however, I am having some difficulty with just the 2nd row. I've only been knitting Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:59:12 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/christmas-stocking-knitting.html My pattern is K2, P2 for so many rows, then decrease 1 stitch each end of row. when I do this it is changing the pattern ...what am I doing wrong? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:26:00 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/help.html I am having the hardest time, and I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I cast on just fine, and I do my second row just fine, but for some Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:25:03 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-do-you-add-multiple-stitches-at-end-of-row-to-start-sleeves-.html Am knitting a baby sweater and pattern calls for adding 6 additional stitches at the beginning of 2 rows to start the sleeves. It seems to be a Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:24:21 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/connecting-finished-squares.html Have these completed knitted squares for a blanket which were given to me. What is the best and most easy way to put this together? Would sewing them Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:23:40 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/im-knitting-a-scarf-and-my-side-edges-keep-rolling-will-they-flatten-out-after-its-blocked-and-finished.html I used the long tail cast on method, (only one I know) and im useing a #5 bulky yarn. I just dont want to work on this and have it keep rolling on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:23:16 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-do-you-cast-on-.html my teacher gave me a worksheet but i don't understand it. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:22:37 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-do-they-work.html I bought a pair of circular knitting needles (the kind with the wire...) and I can't figure out how to use them! It seems to me that they would make Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:21:47 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-for-kids.html Teach children a fun, new skill with knitting for kids. A great way to teach patience, improve fine motor skills and increase concentration Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:04:32 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/french-knitting.html An easy way to introduce children to french knitting using a knitting dolly - quick results and lots of fun Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:08:49 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/bind-off.html Learn How to Bind Off Your Knitting With These Step By Step Instructions. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:39:48 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/beginner-knitting-patterns.html Beginner Knitting Patterns, Free and Easy For Novices Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:16:07 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/weave-in-ends.html Obtain a professional finish to your work by learning how to weave in ends Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:17:19 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-videos.html Learn how to knit by watching these helpful knitting videos Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:11:42 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-stitches.html Find out how to create all the basic knitting stitches with these patterns Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:56:58 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-sites.html Are you looking for the best knitting sites? Here are my recommendations Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:50 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-questions.html Find answers to all the knitting questions frequently asked by beginners Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:55:03 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-help-2.html Ask all your knitting questions and request knitting help from other How to Knit Guide visitors Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:49:59 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-for-charity.html Have fun whilst making a difference by knitting for charity - a great way to support good causes Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:48:27 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-bags.html Find great knitting bags, understand what makes a good bag and pick the right one for you Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:47:47 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knit-dishcloths.html Save some money by learning how to knit dishcloths Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:46:14 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knit-a-scarf.html Learn how to knit a scarf with these simple instructions Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:45:17 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knit-a-hat.html If you want to knit a hat, this pattern is one of the simplest there is, so it is perfect for children and beginners to try. You only need two needles and no knowledge of decreasing is needed. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:44:29 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knit-a-blanket.html Learn how easy it is to knit a blanket in a colorful patchwork design in any size you need Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:43:45 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/increase-stitches.html Learn how to increase stitches with these simple step by step instructions Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:42:29 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-to-purl.html Learn the basic purl stitch with these simple step by step instructions about how to purl Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:40:25 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/hold-your-knitting-needles.html Learn how to hold your knitting needles and yarn Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:37:07 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/history-of-knitting.html How and when did knitting originate? Find out more by reading this short history of knitting Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:36:24 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/free-knitting-patterns.html Learn how to knit a scarf, a hat, socks and other garments with these free knitting patterns Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:34:20 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/finger-knitting.html Learn the art of finger knitting - no needles required! Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:33:41 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/decrease-stitches.html Learn how to decrease stitches with these simple step by step instructions Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:32:50 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/what-does-ssk-mean.html The instructions say, All wrong sides are Purl. Row 2 * K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; repeat from * I don't know what the ssk means. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:26:38 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/decorative-french-knitting.html today i started knitting,french kniting. when i had my desired length,i cut the yarn. afterwards using gold wire i wrapped the wire like a bead ,at an Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:15:59 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/do-you-bind-off-with-both-strands-of-yarn-in-a-3-needle-bind-off.html I am attempting to make a sweater...so far so good. The instructions say to use a 3 needle bind off at the shoulders. I think I can do the bind off Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:54:42 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/funky-french-knitting-tip.html Try swapping the colours lots. it looks Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:53:46 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/i-cant-seem-to-figure-out-what-i-am-supposed-to-do.html Trellis stitch over 58 stitches. Row 1: K1, yo. *Sl1. K1. psso. K2tog.(yo)twice. Rep from * to last 5 stitches. Sl1. K1. psso. K2tog. yo. K1. Row Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:52:56 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/tip-for-novice-finger-knitters.html Make sure you don't loose the three loops on your fingers while you are Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:52:21 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/french-knitting1.html If you don't know where to buy the french knitting objects, the essentials can be provided at home. You will need -1 toilet paper roll -4 paddle pop Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:50:02 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/what-does-wrap-next-st-turn-mean.html I'm knitting my first pair of socks and I'm doing the back of ankle and in row 1 (RS) (P1, K1) 14 times, wrap next st, turn. Row 2: (WS) Sl 1 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:36:47 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-do-i-uncurl-the-stockinette-stich.html I am knitting a scarf with a stockinette stitch. The entire scarf is curling up. Is there a way to uncurl the Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:33:39 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/what-does-rib-2-tog-mean.html i have just completed 15 rows of 4x4 rib as per my pattern instructions; now the pattern reads Rib 2 ; rib 2 tog . do I K1 P1 ? how do I rib 2 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:51:03 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/how-to-knit-fingerless-gloves.html You Will Need Size 9 knitting needles A ball or skein of bulky, worsted weight yarn A yarn needle And a pair of scissors A row counter (optional) Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:17:02 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/castingoff-finger-knitting.html To cast-off, simply lift the single loop from your pinky to the next finger, then, as if you were knitting the loop, pull the bottom loop over the Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:30:06 GMT http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/im-making-fingerless-mittens-how-do-i-make-the-thumb.html I'm doing a fairly simple non pattern with dbl pt needles. It is time to do the thumb. Any ideas for how to start it without getting a Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:29:12 GMT