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KNITTING#1-- LINKS

These links are given to me by KP members - if you have a good link that would be helpful for this list,please pm me and I will happily post it with the links below.

http://www.planetjune.com/blog/how-to-crochet-an-i-cord/

Here is the one for yarn weights and the needlessuggested to use for the various weights as well as how to make a needle counter

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html

http://sutherland-studios.com.au/free/rowcounter.php

**************************** ************http://www.knittingfool.com/-----Garment sizinghttp://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/tips/sizing.htm---Yarn substitution guide (better)http://www.elann.com

a site for abbreviations, both US and UK:http://www.knittingfool.com/pages/abbrev.guest.cfm

This site has much more...sweater generators, stitch index with patterns,

chart abbreviation explanations, and even 'fun' projects.----a site for a great knitting dictionary. [i]I am using the above site for stitches too,but I still like the way this one is organized, sorting stitches into 'reversible', knits and purls, lace, unique and even edgings, etc., so I am still including this one[/].***************DIFFERENT KNITTING PATTERNS: - EXCELLENT.http://www.knittingfool.com/StitchIndex/Alpha.aspx

http://www.knittingonthenet.com/stitches.htm

And lastly, this site is a great site for showing how to make all different types ofincreases and decreases, but it also shows what they look like together so you can choose by appearance. The increases are on the first page and the decreases are listed on the right side of the page.

In each case they have videos to demonstrate exactly what to do and then they give you the choice of watching the English (throwing) method, or the Continental (picking) method.This alone makes the site usable for everyone.*************************************************************************

Many different castons - Workshop sectionhttp://www.knittingparadise.com/t-107776-1.html| Reply | Quote Reply | Edit | Report Issue | DeleteSix Proven (and Simple) Ways To Make Money From Your Knitting or CrochetDiscover how real knitters and crocheters from around the world have made great money from their skills and knitting passion.click here--------------------------- SOCK and SLIPPER INFORMATION

AFTERTHOUGHT HEEL for socks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK6F_xAuVCA

1) Arachne sock calculatorhttp://www.panix.com/~ilaine/socks.html

http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/slipper/UglyKnitSlippers.html#form-------

GENERAL INFORMATION

here is an interesting way of following a pattern. The picture tells it all.

I just received this information from KrestieKewand I want to add it to this post. thanks!""Designer: Might be a good idea to note thiswith the idea, for pdf (printed pages) the cardboard piece if from a tablet etc, needs to be turnedlandscape or sideways in order for the pdf sizepages to fit; next tip, to make more 'permanent'get a roll of clear tape, cover the cardboard frontand back. Will make it stronger ... but...if youwanted to get fancy, buy a folder, plastic typefrom office supply carefully mark the slit and itwould last lots longera piece of cardboard, wider than a sheet of printing paper- with a slit- cut in it with either an exacto knife orsharp scissors, wide enough for one row to be clear.

Sep 15, 2012 08:54:13 #dragonflylace (a regular here) Joined: Jul 2, 2012 Posts: 4386 Loc: Washington HOW TO READ CHARTS I hope that this tip will help those who have a problemwith reading charts for knitting.

Before I beginning read ALL of the instructions. photocopy the pattern and enlarge the charts.then color code the charts for the different stitches.

always use the same colors.....like yellow for yarn over...red for knit two together...green for ssk...etc. make sure that all charts for all patterns use thesame colors. Then when I am ready with the gauge and the colors..I use a magnetic board. to mark my spot. If I am traveling, I use sticky notes.

Put the sticky note (or the magnetic strip) ABOVE the row you are on....then youcan see the last row you worked on....like where the yarn overs are

and where the k2tog arelocated....this helps me to keep on the right track of the pattern.

This makes lace knitting so much easier!Dragonflylacehttp://www.ravelry.com/designers/deborah-wilson

=============== INFORMATION: how to make a good SWATCH ---------------------S W A T C H ----- *IGNORE if you are experienced.

Cast on 20 stitches -- DON'T PULL IT TIGHT - you might want to use one size larger needles than the size you plan on using for two rows of the cast onedge. then go to the size needles you plan onusing -knit a square in stocking stitch (if you plan on using a stocking stitch for the majority of your project- try to knit the same tension you alwaysknit.

Cast off once you have a square - mark downin your notebook under 'swatch' how many stitches you cast on - with whatsize needles and then what size needles you do the whole swatch with.

Once you have a square --

you will then carefully count the number of stitches over 4 inches ( I use a little tool for measuring my swatch -see attached picture. It is very handy - you laythe measuring tool on the knitted swatch IN THE CENTER OF THE SWATCH NOT AT THE EDGE making sure that you have one side of the opening on the edge of a stitch -

The opening is 2" long and 2" tall -- carefullycount how many stitches there are in the twoinch window horizontally - and mark it down in your notebook. cut that number in half andyou will have the STITCHES PER INCH.

The vertical opening is done the same way, only you will count the number of ROWS in the two inch vertical window -- and mark it down - then you will divide that number in half and you will write down the number of ROWS PER INCH-

NOTE - it is best to get a counter like the one

I have shown you -but you can,you are careful -using a flat ruler and measuretwo inches in the 'center' of the swatch- and count the number of stitches, figure out your stitchesand rows per inch. I would suggest you try to find the counter as I use mine all the time.

Note:you might want to buy an extra ball if you planon doing cables or a pattern that increases stitches- You should do a swatch of a sample of your addition eg. cables - and incorporate the extrastitches in your pattern.if you can find one use this swatch measuring tool and needle sizer

----- here is a document which shows the MAGIC KNOT--it is quite good. I hope it transfers okay. It was posted recently on KP and one of the ladies suggested I post it here.

CAST ON INFORMATION SHEET.IMPORTANTfrom LaurieJanesplace - KP member

There is a "better" cast on for every type of projectincluding ribbing if someone really wants better -match your cast on to the project. ----------------------------------

Backwards Loop Cast-On

This is a very simple cast-on (it's also called theChild's Cast-On, used for teaching children howto knit), and, while it doesn't leave the sturdiestor nicest edge (which is why I don't use it all thetime), it does have one key factor going for it:it only uses one strand of yarn.

This means that you can use it to ADD 5 or 8 more stitches to your cast-on using just your working yarn without having to rip the whole thing out and measure out more tail.

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Best garter stitch bind off ever

http://knitsofacto.blogspot.com/2011/07/knitsofacto-bind-off.html-----How to cast on in the middle of a row(You have a number of options).

knitted cast-on:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xocjmpglM1Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8cpc04DVIw&feature=relatedcable cast on compares to knitted cast on

cable cast-on:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ZoV3ivcWo

backward loop cast-on:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PdY-JW-XWo

Cable cast on Firmer than knit cast on?:NO

Stretch not for hats or sweater bottoms http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/cable_cast_on.htm

Cable cast on Firmer than knit cast on:NOStretch not for hats or sweater bottoms http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/cable_cast_on.htm

Cable cast on matches Traditional bind offThe edge of this cast on will always look andremain firm. The first row worked after the cast on is a right side row.

Benefits Can be used for casting on stitches with work in progress

a.Can be used for some button holesb.Works well with dense stitch patterns thatdont have much stretchc.Creates an edge with a neat uniform appearance when executed with even tensiond.Works well with all weights of yarnCan be used for all cast on edges: be careful not to work to tightly.

Drawbacks

a.Cast on is not very elastic and tends to be firm and dense but that may be desirable.b.Easy to work cast on too tightlyc.Edge of cast on will be tight, but the stitches on the needle willappear loose. Knit into back of stitch to tighten on next row.d.Cast-on edge, followed by stockinette stitch, will not lie flat: it will roll toward the knit side.-----------------------------------------------------video Continental http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/cable-cast-on

English http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/cable-cast-on-english-------Channel Island Cast onhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPbJGGz8k8Q&feature=related Channel Island Cast on

Crochet Cast ON http://newstitchaday.com/crochet-cast-on/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj_1S54hbPY&feature=relatedcrochet cast on loose not very stable (may be used for provisional cast on)

Eastern method of casting on in a closed tube for double knitting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06w3f-P9lQE&feature=related

Eastern method of casting on in a closed tube for double knittingDouble knitting 2 socks tutorial pt 1 of 3http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq8DRyHy7Jw

Double knitting 2 socks tutorial pt 1 of 3

knitted bind-off: Crochet cast-on to match knitted bind-off:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKncnlsVyk----Finger (thumb) cast on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdd3gKIPwwIfinger cast on

http://divinedisarray.blogspot.co.uk/

Frilled Cast onhttp://knitting.about.com/od/castingon/ss/frilled-cast-on.htm

German Twisted Cast OnAKA Old Norwegian cast on or Twisted German cast onGreat for sox; similar to long tail but more elastic

http://knitting.about.com/od/castingon/ss/german_twisted.htm

http://www.knittingonthenet.com/learn/tgcaston.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIXs0__P4vc&feature=relatedGerman Twisted Cast On (version of the long tail)----Guernsey Cast ON- VIDEO AND WRITTENhttp://newstitchaday.com/guernsey-cast-on/

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the guernsey cast on.This method of starting a project is a decorative cast on traditionally used when making Guernsey sweaters. It consists of a series of knots connected by short strands of yarn that make small eyelets along the edge of your work----I cord Cast onhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/bergensann/4142910250/

what does the cast on looks like?

http://whimsicalknittingdesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/i-cord-cast-on.html

http://knitknitting.com/applied-i-cord-bind-off-7/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxNtbWYXrvg

http://home.comcast.net/~whimsicalknitting/ICord_Cast_On.pdf--------The bind off as well, done in I cord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyhgyvEgsBM&feature=relmfu---Italian cast on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG-_DWGBK3o&feature=relatedItalian cast on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=VT_KHWDyYmYKnitted Italian Cast On-------Judys Magic Cast On For toe up sox http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATmagiccaston.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z6lemi0iIE&feature=related

Judy Becker's Magic Cast On

Knit Bind Off In PatternKnit cast on AKAKnitted cast on,Knitting cast on Easy, stretch

http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/caston.htm

Knitted-on Cast On

This is a very common cast on because it feels like normal knitting. It varies just slightlyfrom the cable cast on but the effect is quite different. The looser edge created at the bottomsometimes gets slightly distorted near the edges where the seams are put toether.The traditional bind off is the best match.

PROS

a.Easy to rememberb.Can be used to start any project, or to add stitches with knitting in progressc.Fairly elastic; size of stitches can be controlled easily.d.Works well with all weights of yarn.e.Both sides look exactly the same, so it doesnt matter what row you work first when beginning to knit.

Consa.Can stretch our of shape easily if done too loosely.b.First row of knitting will look loose and appear to have holes.Knit into the back of the stitches (on the first row worked after cast on only)to tighten them up and close the holes.c.Cast on edge tends to be loose and can snag easily or pull out of shape.Cast on with a smaller needle to eliminate this problem.d.Cast on edge, followed by stockinette stitch, will not lie flat; it will rolltoward the knit side.--------Emily Ocker's Cast Onhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCftljy6OGw&featurerelated

For circular shawls EZ

Grandma's Favorite Bind Off (Loose Bind Off)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYMFEYvCBRE&feature=related

--------Liat's Limitless Cast-On for Two-at-a-Time ANYTHING!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCwfbiZd7dI&feature=related

Liat's Limitless Cast-On for Two-at-a-Time ANYTHING!videoLong Tail Cast onAKADouble cast on/Continental cast on/Sling shot/ Two strand/Y cast onOr sling shot cast on Good all purpose cast on

http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/long_tail.htm------http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on

LONG TAIL CAST ONS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYUOdGaQAhs&feature=related

Long-Tail Cast-On for Beginning Knitters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzzI4dofj38&feature=relatedKnit Long Tail cast on onto two needles held together

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSd8kvR7rWM&feature=relatedLong tail cast on tips Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-VHwBDdcZw&feature=related

Long Tail cast on tips Part 2

Long tail Cast on or Sling shot cast on

This is the most common and versatile (useful) cast on used by knitters

The result is a nice looking edge if the cast on row is used as the right side andthe first row worked is a wrong-side row. For a bind off that matches usetraditional bind off.

Benefits

a.Can be used to start virtually any knitting project.b.Easy to execute, but tension must be controlled.c.Two ways to work cast on: slingshot method and thumb method.well with all weights of yarn.

Drawbacks

a.Requires long enough tail to work the cast on: if you run out you have to start overb.Correct placement of the yarn in your fingers is essential.c.Easy to work this cast on too tightly.d.Cast on edge, followed by stockinette stitch, will not lie flat; it roll toward the knit side.

long tail cast-on for ribbing 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjugkrFMIBA&feature=related

long tail cast-on for ribbing 2

Cast on for ribbinghttp://www.creativeknittingmagazine.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=2745&key=...

2 ball Long Tail Cast Onhttp://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/10/quicktip-improve-long-tail-cast-on-with.html

http://www.ehow.com/video_4976531_advanced-knitting-long-tail-cast.html

Long Tail Cast On Thumb methodhttp://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-long-tail-thumb-cast-on/

videohttp://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/long-tail-cast-on-thumb-methodhttp://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-long-tail-thumb-cast-on/

Knitting bind-off that matches long-tail castKnitting bind-off that matches long-tail cast-on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX98p0Rd6lQ

Picot cast onhttp://www.ehow.com/how_2044329_knit-picot-stitch.html (written)

http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DDKBOr2IMBMY video

Picot cast off http://knitting.about.com/od/learntoknit/ss/picot-bindoff.htm (written)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ovcV0a9plQ&feature=youtu.bepicot bind off Vickie Howell better than the other one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSkVInSgC0w(video)Provisional Cast On way to add stitches that you'll want to knit from againhttp://knitting.about.com/od/castingon/ss/provisional-cast-on.htm

video http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/invisible-provisional-cast-on

Provisional Crochet Cast On http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3J-sUx_whEprovisional crochet cast onhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSwG6SJ1z2I&feature=relatedKnitting Daily TV: Provisional Cast-ons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZCYXM-39qA&feature=relatedHow to: Provisional cast on (waste yarn method)

Extra Stretchy Cast On for Ribbinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KJSwdxdrgw&feature=relatedExtra Stretchy Cast On for Ribbing2 stitches at a timeMittens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTIBTm0QL6A&feature=relatedVery Stretchy Cast-on SHORT VERSION

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFM73c75ZEA&feature=relatedsock tops or hat cast onStretchy Cast On

Knitting Stretchy Bind OffRibbinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxKX7oPP298&feature=related

Knitting Stretchy Bind OffRibbinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGHItYwr1us&feature=relatednot nec ribbing----My Favorite Stretchy Bind OffSideways cast onhttp://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=1091

Russian Stretchy bind offhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Dr_ZrmZvnk

videosewn bind offhttp://www.cometosilver.com/socks/2circsocks_bindoff.htmsewn bind off

http://www.thebestknittersguide.com/2010/05/bind-off-methods.html

Single Cast OnAKABackward loophttp://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on

Thanks for all the great links Laurie! Here's a new favorite of mine--Tillybuddy's very stretchy rib cast on:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf8cY_djTRI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxKX7oPP298&feature=relatedKnitting Stretchy Bind OffRibbing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGHItYwr1us&feature=relatednot nec ribbingMy Favorite Stretchy Bind Off

Two needle cast onhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrW2IKWemmY&feature=relatedCast on with two needles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhQaIckH5H0&NR=1Casting on Over Two Needles

Tubular Cast On Used for double knitting

Really stretchy edgeshttp://slowknits.com/2006/07/tubular_caston_without_the_was_1.html

videohttp://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/11/19/learn-a-new-cast-on-tubular-c...

Turkish cast on aka Eastern cast onhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP44PW1VdKU&feature=related

Turkish cast on aka Eastern cast on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyz119fe-uc&feature=related

Turkish Cast-on for the Beginners Sock KAL Sept 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_duxc9qfwg&feature=relatedEastern (aka Turkish) Cast on

Wrap Cast OnAKAE wrap cast on/Single cast on/ loop cast onEasiest of all but not easy to keep tension withhttp://knitting.about.com/od/castingon/ss/wrap_cast_on.htm

video

LaurieJanesplace

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MEASURING BUST EASE - HOW MUCH ADJUSTMENT DO YOU NEED? WHEN KNITTING A SWEATER?

Try this dressmaker's trick.to measure needed bust ease:

Tie a ribbon around your natural waist.From the highest point on your shoulder, measure a vertical line to the rib alongyour back and along your front, following the slope of the bust.

The difference between these two measurements is how much length should be added with short-rowseNov 8, 2012 08:34:34 #Designer1234 (a regular here) (online) Joined: Aug 9, 2011 Posts: 21958 Loc: Vancouver Island and the world CROCHET INFORMATION IS GATHERED BELOW THIS POST.

Nov 17, 2012 17:56:30 # C R O C H E T I N F O R M A T I O N

CROCHET STITCHES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM

first of all - KP members use two different sized hooks depending on whether they

use metric hooks or US hooks. here are 3 common crochet hook sizes.

size 8 is (H )- US = 5mmSize 9 -is (I ) US = 5.5 mmsize l0 Is (J )- US = 6 mm

Here is information about different crochet -stitches----------------------------------------- Chain (ch). Make loop in thread, insert hook in loop, and draw main length of thread through.Continue to draw thread through each new loop formed until length desired.

Single Crochet (s c). Insert hook under 2 loops of st, draw thread through st (2 loops on hook), thread over hook, draw through the 2 loops.

Half Double Crochet (half d c). Make like d c until there are 3 loops on hook;then thread over and draw through all 3 loops.

Double Crochet (dc). Thread over hook, insert hook in st, and draw thread through(3 loops on hook), thread over hook, draw through 2 loops, thread over, and draw through the 2 remaining loops.

Treble (tr). Thread over hook twice, insert hook in st and draw thread through st(4 loops on hook), thread over, draw through 2 loops, thread over, draw through 2 loops,thread over, draw through remaining 2 loops.

Double Treble (d tr), thread over hook 3 times; and for a Triple Treble (tr tr),thread over 4 times, taking off 2 loops at a time as in the tr.

Slip Stitch (sl st). Insert hook through st, catch thread, and, with one motion, draw through both the st and the 1 loop on hook. The sl st is used for joining, or when an invisible st is required.

Popcorn Stitch (pc st). Ch 1, 5 d c in next st, drop st from hook, insert hook back in ch-1 and draw loop through the one on hook.

Block (bl) and Space (sp). Make 4 d c over 4 sts of preceding row (this forms 1 bl), ch 2, skip 2 sts, make 1 bl.

The bl and sp are used in Filet Crochet.

Picot (p). Make a ch of 3, 4 or 5 sts, according to length of p de

sired,and s c in the foundation or in the 1st st of ch.

Cross Stitch. Thread over twice, insert hook in st and draw thread through as for a tr(4 loops on hook), thread over, and draw through 2 loops, thread over, skip 2 sts,insert hook in next st, draw thread through (5 loops on hook), thread over anddraw off 2 loops at a time 4 times, ch 2, 1 d c in the center point of the cross, thus completing the cross.

Cluster. Make 3 more tr in the same st, always holding the last loop of each tr on the hook;then, thread over hook and take off all remaining loops.A tight ch st should then be made to fasten the cluster.

Knot Stitch. Draw loop out on hook ¼ inch, draw thread through, making a ch st of it.Put hook between loop and single thread of this ch and make an s c.Work another similar knot st, skip 4 sts of preceding row, 1 s c in next. Repeat from the beginning to end of row.Make 2⅜-inch knot sts to turn, 1 s c over double loop at right of 1st center knot of preceding row,1 s c over double loop at left of same knot. 2 knot sts and repeat.

Abbreviations

Chain ....................................................... chSingle Crochet ....................................... s cHalf Double Crochet ....................... half d cDouble Crochet ...................................... d cTreble ......................................................... trDouble Treble ......................................... d trTriple Treble .......................................... tr trSlip Stitch .............................................. sl stPopcorn Stitch ................................... pc stBlock ........................................................ blSpace ....................................................... spSkip .......................................................... skPicot ........................................................... pStitch ......................................................... stRound .................................................... rndInclusive ................................................ inclKnit ............................................................. kPurl ............................................................. p* (asterisk) When this symbol appears, continue working until instructions refer you back to this symbol.

There is a chart below for translating crochet patterns written in

British English crochet termsinto American English crochet terms. For example, a double crochet in British English is made the same wayas a single crochet in American English (it is just called by two different names).

Some antique patterns published in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s use British English crochet pattern terms also. In any pattern or publication, there is usually a section giving a description of the way each stitch is made and you can determine by that if the double crochet, for instance, is a British Englishor an American English double crochet. Then you'll know if that entire publication is written in British or in American English crochet terms.

Translating Crochet Terms Between British and American English

British vs American English Crochet Patterns

British English -- -USA - American English

double crochet (dc) single crochet (sc)half treble (htr) half double crochet (hdc)treble (tr) double crochet (dc)double treble (dtr) treble (tr)triple treble (trtr) double treble (dtr)miss skiptension gaugeyarn over hook (yoh) yarn over (yo)

----------------------------------------------]SIMPLE KNITTING STITCHES. Casting on: Make a loop over left needle, pass right needle behind the loop, thread over right needle, draw through and place loop on left needle. Repeat for de sired length.

Slipping a stitch: Slip the stitch from left needle to right needle without working it.

Increasing: To increase a stitch, knit one stitch in regu lar way but without slipping the stitchoff the left needle, then knit another stitch through the back of same stitch and slip off.

Decreasing: To decrease a stitch, knit two together, or purl two together. It is advisable to decrease the 2nd and 3rd stitches from edge to make an even edge.

Binding off: To bind off, knit two stitches the regular way, slip the first stitch over the second. Knit another stitch and repeat until only one stitch remains. Break thread and draw it through this last loop.

Knitting Plain: When desired number of stitches have been cast on,pass the right needle through the first loop, thread over,draw through and allow first stitch on left needle to slip off and repeat until no stitches remain on left needle.

Purling: Bring the thread in front of both needles.Pass the right needle through the loop, forward and in front of left needle.Thread over right needle and draw through, allowing stitch on left needle to slip off.

Ribbing: Cast on a number divisible by four, then knit 2, purl 2 across.Start next row with purl 2, knit 2.

=================================Many afghan links from John Dornan--he says "You may or maynot already have this site.it is an alphabet listing of Afghans to crochetunfortunately it doesn't show the pictures of the different afghans and you have to select a name in order to see it.be warned though that some of them don't open and besides that it could take you an ageto browse them all and then not find what you are looking for.anyway for what it is worth here is the address

http://chriscrosscrafts.com/free/afghans.htm#D "Knitting Needle conversions. US. metric, UKAttached file:(Download)My blog: http://shirl-oneofakindfiberarts.blogspot.ca/

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-125742-1.html

Many different castons - Workshop sectionhttp://www.knittingparadise.com/t-107776-1.html| Reply | Quote Reply | Edit | Report Issue | DeleteNov 18, 2012 11:27:02 #Designer1234 (a regular here) (online) Joined: Aug 9, 2011 Posts: 21958 Loc: Vancouver Island and the world HOW TO SIZE YOUR HATS - KNITTING AND CROCHET - THIS IS EXCELLENT!

Here are the links to very handy project sheets.They go from baby to adult, cover all yarn thicknesses, needles, gauge.You might need to zoom in to make the printing larger - I printed these - they are great!

http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/ACD42760-0FA6-47A6-B7FD-1E3F77A1397F/30947/lw12...

http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/74639792-01CA-4D2A-8C4D-C9B4EB78B51C/30794/lw12...

LW1268 (top one) is knit and LW1269(bottom one) is crochet.

For the knit ones especially, you make any changes you want- stripes, garter st, stockinette, twists, cables, you name it, you can adapt it from these patterns.

Six Proven (and Simple) Ways To Make Money From Your Knitting or CrochetDiscover how real knitters and crocheters from around the world have made great money from their skills and knitting passion.click hereNov 18, 2012 12:12:22 # QUESTION: Can you doubleknit a portion of a single knit fabric? If so, howwould you recommend I do it?I wanted the portion to be stuffed.I am doing s a few balloons on a babyblanket,]---------------------------------------ANSWERS:- Beth and Jessica Jean

[u]Beth said ---- I would knit the mainfabric and then go back and pick up stitches where I want to make the stuffed portion. Youcan bind off and tack down the open area afteryou stuff. Let me know if this works[./u]

Jessica Jean said ---You can do it by double-knittingI cannot picture doing it in a balloon shapebut in a square shape ....You would double the number of stitches (knit and purl into the same stitch with alternatestrands/colours of yarn) and work each side separately for desired size.

(more on double-

knitting): http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-103112-1.html )

To stuff it, you would need to put alternate stitches onto separate needles - at least onewould need to be a circular or very flexible -insert the stuffing, then work them back together by knitting one from both needles together. That would close the pocket.

Yes, it is do-able, but - in my opinion - it wouldbe faster and less bothersome than doingit the way Beth Chaya suggested.=================================

This information as posted by irishsmitty in Dec./12

The Mitered CornerIf you want your finished blanket or jacket (or other piece on which you put a border)to have a crisp corner, then you need to use the "miter" technique.

It's easy -- just do single stitches until you get to where you want to create a crisp corner.Then, place 3 stitches into that corner. On the next row, place 3 stitches into the center stitchof the 3-stitch corner from the previous row. Repeat until the border is the desired measurement.

Hat sizeWhen working in the round to make a hat, mathematics really helps to figure out the right size.

First, measure around the hat recipient's head, just right above the ears and across the forehead.That will give you the circumference or perimeter of the finished hat. Divide that number by pi (3.14159).That will give you the diameter (straight line measurement across the widest part) of the circlethat you will crochet before you start to decrease to make the sides and brim of the hat.

Straight SidesI had a reader ask me the other day what is going on --the sides of the blanket that she is crocheting are getting wider!Chances are she is inadvertently adding a stitch or two at the end of each row.

When you start a project, you need to decide how you're going to count the stitchesat the beginning and end of each row and then follow that method consistently throughout.

There are two basic ways to start a row:

1. let the chains at the beginning of the row count as a stitch;that means that at the end of the row, you have to put a stitch intothe top of the chains from the previous row,

or2the chains at the beginning of the row don't count as a stitch and you put a stitch into the same stitch and each stitch across and, at the end of the row,you do not put a stitch into the chains from the row below.

For example, let's say you are doing your rows in double crochet. At the beginning of a row, you can either

1) chain 3, count that ch-3 as your first stitch of the row,and start double crocheting into the next stitch and each stitch across until you get to the end of the row and then do a double crochet stitch into the top of the chain-3 from the row below (which was the first stitch of that row),

or 2) chain 2 and do a double crochet stitch into the same stitch as the chain-2,which then counts as your first stitch of the row, then double crochet across the rowand do not double crochet into the chain-2 of the row below.

Of course, you should also take the time to count the stitches in the row you've just finished crochetingbefore going on to the next row until you feel comfortable that you are performing the same numberof stitches in each row.

Color knitting information - from 'Have fun with color" workshopI felt that this information was interesting - designer

question: can all three techniques be used in 1 item a definate yes although the fairisle and the mosaic knitted fabricswill much thicker than the intarsia knitted fabric- as long as you allow for this you will be fine

----the distinction between fairaisle intarsia and mosaic knitting is a littleblurred as to how are they different

Intarsia produces a knitted fabric not much different than a stockingette fabric .The colours are not carried across the back . this method allows you to do much larger areas of colour than fairaisleor mosaic knitting an is cooler than fairaisle or mosaic knits. Although it can be charted the designsare usually larger

mosaic the colour bands are created by slip stitches It may be read from a chart and producesa thicker knitting fabric with less stretch in it than either fairailse or intarsia, the back is just as nicecometimes as the front. only one colour is knitted on any row

Fairaisle patterns are usualy read from a chart . both colours are carried across the back at the same timethe patterns are usually small and have no more than 4 or five stitches of a colour before a change

CROCHET TERMS -- DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE UK AND THE USThere is INFORMATION below for translating crochet patterns written in British English crochet terms into American English crochet terms.

For example, a double crochet in British English is made the same way as a single crochet in American English (it is just called by two different names.

Some antique patterns published in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s use British English crochet pattern terms also. In any pattern or publication, there is usuallya section giving a description of the way each stitch is made and you can determine by that if the double crochet,for instance, is a British English or an American English double crochet. Then you'll know if that entire publication is written in British or in American English crochet terms.

Translating Crochet Terms Between British and American English

British English-- USA - American Englishdouble crochet (dc)-- double treble (dtr)miss-- skip

tension-- gaugeyarn over hook(yoh) -- yarn over (yo)