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ssk 
My pattern says slip 2 stiches back on to the left needle then knit them separately all videos say knit 2 together.

Calculate decreases for Ragland sleeves  
How does one calculate the number of stitches to decrease and how often to decrease stitches for a Raglan jacket knitted from the bottom up, please?

Two Needle Blocks Baby Booties Knitting Pattern 
Two Needle Blocks Baby Booties Knitting Pattern Not sure how to proceed from the line K9, p2, k2, p2 leave remaining stitches unworked and following …

How do I m1r or l after a slipped stitch 
My pattern says to sl1wyif, m1r. I am finding it hard to m1r or l after the slipped stitch without making my work very tight and pulled.

translate this please -repeat pattern 
I casted on 166 stitches. 1st Row: K4. *(P2.K2) 5 times.**K3.(K2.P2) 5 times. K3. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. K4. I am getting lost …

DROPS tube sock Whirlwind Socks 
after k2/p2 ribbing the pattern wants me to work 1 round rib shifting the rib 1 st to the left as follows: on K2/P2 work P1/K2/P1. then continue as follows: …

knitting 
Garter or stocking which is best for mermaid tail for 4 yr old using chunky yarn. Thanks

Rib to stocking stitch 
I want to knit a rib on 3.25 mm needles with 100 stitches, how many do I reduce it by keeping the stocking stitch on 4mm needles the same size, to make …

The pattern says 1 ply and 17 needles, nobody seems to sell one ply? 
This is dollhouse knitting. I have knitted before for a dollhouse but not for a while. The pattern says 1 ply but now the yarns have lots of different …

Question About Instruction 
What does "x4" at the end of an instruction row mean? for example: K5, P1 *p4, k4, rep from * until last 6 st(s), P1, k5 x4 Does that mean repeat the …

what does x4 at the end of the row mean? 
What does "x4" at the end of an instruction row mean? for example: K5, P1 *p4, k4, rep from * until last 6 st(s), P1, k5 x4 Does that mean repeating …

If a pattern calls for holes but I don't want holes, can I leave them out without it effecting the overall shape?  
If a pattern calls for holes but I don't want holes, can I leave them out without it effecting the overall shape? Working on a cardigan and am a beginner …

How do I turn work mid row? I'm very confused by this row in my pattern  
This section of the pattern is for the edging portion so I have 400+ stitches on my circular needles at this point. The pattern reads with color A using …

Baby Jersey - Unsure of next steps in pattern 
Hi, I'm at the last stages of my knitting project (round neck toddler jersey) and can't seem to decipher how to approach the next steps to complete …

Understanding a abv. in full 
Here is what the pattern is asking me to do and I am a little confused. Next (Dec) Row (RS): K3 (2, 2), (k2tog, k1) 20 (24, 27) times - 43 (50, 56) …

Have 36 stitches need to increase to 53 stitches  
Hi there I am following a knitting pattern to knit a monkey. I have run into a problem that I can’t seem to solve. I have 10 rows with 36 stitches the …

finishing a project 
How do I do the following -- At the end, split the remaining 68 stitches on your circular needle (each Side 34 stitches and knit them together with a …

What does this mean? "last 2 rows set armhole shaping" 
I am a relatively new to knitting, and I am doing a pattern for a tank top. There is something that I don't understand: it says 'Last 2 rows set armhole …

Confused with omitting 3 garter side St's  
My pattern says place markers at each end of last row cont in stocking stitch for 4 rows omitting 3 garter side stitches but I'm new to knitting and no …

Back starts with rib where as other pieces start with moss stitch  
Hi, just not sure if there is a mistake on the pattern or if it is so it stretches better for comfort. Patons 4 ply pattern, baby cardigan. All pieces …

increasing stitches 
my pattern reads as follows: Working all side seam increases as set by last row, increase 1 st at each end of 8th and 4 foll 8th rows I understand …

Help to decipher… 
Debbie Bliss knit pattern Sweetie Swing Top…instruction says to Miss 32 stitches on either side of blue markers and place red markers on the next stitch….what …

Garter stitch border curls up. 
I've started a baby sweater, using 8 ply wool. First two rows garter stitch, then stocking stitch using 4mm needles for border and body. The border keeps …

lacey raglan 
I would like to adapt a baby cardigan I have so that there is a lacey (slanting) column after the raglan decrease, both on the arms and the body. That …

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How to fix a raglan sleeve 
I am knitting a baby sweater top down all one piece. It is divided by markers for front, raglan sleeves and back one of the markers must have fallen off …

Confusing row instructions  
This is exactly as it as written. I am confused what I am to continue to the last 3 stitches Sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p, to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1 If …

Reading a knitting pattern  
Hi I'm knitting a cardigan I'm doing the right front of the cardigan, it says to knit to last 3 stitches and leave the rem on a holder which I have done …

Making a 16 stitch knitting pattern symmetrical over 71 stitches  
I have a 16-stitch pattern that begins with 3 knit stitches, then 1 special stitch, 7 knit stitches, 1 special stitch, 4 knit stitches. I need to make …

Knit left and right front sides 
Hello! I am following this pattern and the instruction for knitting the left and right side tell me to work the same pattern I followed for the back once. …

Shaping armholes  
Hi, I have a question about a pattern I am following for a matinee coat. I am shaping the armholes and I have followed this pattern: A.Cast off …

Casting off 
If a pattern says: Rib 11, cast off 1 stitch Do I cast the 1 stitch off in the 12th stitch? Many thanks Ann

Yoke Increase in a top down sweater  
I am knitting a top-down sweater from an older magazine... January 2008. For the yoke to increase it says: k 11...*M1 in top of the stitch below RH needle, …

Understanding pattern - increase  
I am a new knitter and this pattern has got me in a twist. My knitting friend has tried explaining but I just don't understand the increase part from where …

How do I knit one in next stitch after inc2? 
Pattern says increase 2 stitches into front and back, then front loop of “next stitch”. Does that mean the same stitch that I increased?

Help with Drops design Fish Tales boys sweater knitting instructions  
I am knitting the cap sleeve on a Drops Design Fish Tales boys sweater size 5/6. I am having difficulty understanding the following instructions: shape …

Knitting pattern instructions -[(ptog,YO,ptog) into the same stitch, K3] 
(ptog,YO,ptog) into the same stitch, K3 Does ptog mean the same as purl two together ? And how many stitches in total make up (ptog, YO, ptog)? …

How do I read my instructions? 
How do I read and execute these instructions: 1st Round - (k1,p1) 6(6)6(6)7 times, k 10(10)11(11)11, (k1,p1) 12(12)12(12)13 times, k 10(10)11(11)11, (k1,p1) …

Confusing pattern instructions - increase on the 10th row 
I am knitting a cabled sweater. The pattern is a 6-row repeat. The instructions for beginning increases read: "Taking inc sts into St st, work as follows: …

Help please - turning in the middle of a row 
Hello! I am stuck on a part of a dog sweater I am making. The instructions say: Next row: Rib 17 sts, turn, leaving rem sts on a stitch holder or spare …

United Kingdom pattern - Knit the thread in two folds 
Knit the thread in two folds This term was used in a stuffed toy pattern, starting with the head. This is how the pattern begins: Cast on 16 …

Substitute yarn 
Can anyone tell me a cheaper yarn I can substitute Yarn Bee Pearlspn in pearl with? I am in the UK Many thanks

Turkish cast on 
Hi, I’m trying to learn how to do toe up socks using Turkish cast on….and though I’ve figured out the initial cast on onto the needles, what I want to …

Knitting pattern help 
I’ve started to decrease on little overalls on the front bib part. I'm just not sure what this is saying On every knit row: k5, k2tog through the back …

How purl next 3 sts and then pass 2nd and 3rd sts over the first stitch 
Hello, How do you purl the next 3 sts and then pass 2nd and 3rd sts over the first stitch?

Knit 10, place a marker 
What transition does “ Knit until the basket is 5 inches (12.5 centimeters) long and finish that row. Knit 10, place a marker, and repeat until the …

How to interpret wrong side row 
Hi there, I'm working on a pattern that says "your last row must be a wrong side row." Does that mean a) that the wrong side is facing you and that's …

P4,K1,*P7,K1*,P4 how to read this pattern  
P4,K1,*P7,K1*,P4. is this completed once then go and complete row with P7,K1 to end of row.

Reversing the shapings on neckline 
Hello, I came across your site and it gave me the answer to one of my questions straight away. I am a beginner and attempting my first jumper. I have …

Knitting a collar 
Increase 1 st at beginning of every other row (= 1 increase within 4 rows) what does this mean?

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How may stitches do I Cast on to start an infants earflap on a knitted hat? 
I’m knitting a baby’s hat that has ear flaps. Could you give me instructions how to start knitting them. How many stitches do I cast on to begin. The …

I don’t understand this instruction in my pattern 
Here is the wording: “keeping facing fold line slip st correct throughout as now set, cont straight until left front matches back to beg of raglan armhole …

Attaching a band 
Pattern states: neckband - work ribbing for 3 cm, then knit 1 row (rt side) & work several rows in st st of a different Color. Sew neckband matching sets …

Addi King, Addi Express question 
I am looking to buy an Addi knitting machine. Can anyone tell me if I need to purchase both the Addi King and the Addi Express, or, if I can make everythig …

Recherche Vest Pattern question 
Hi, I recently bought the Lace Yarn Studio book but unfortunately, I am having a difficult time understanding the authors instructions for the "set-up …

Shape front neck of raglan sweater 
How do I dec at raglan arm and dec at neck with neck stst on a holder Thank you

What is the meaning of the instructions below 
Knitting pattern queiry what does K12. = 3 - 13 = 16 sts mean

Cardigan Knitting pattern row 
I am stuck on the shaping for cardigan body the knitting row is( k5 skpo, k6, k2tog 3) twice, k2 (32 sts)

Take 3 together vintage knitting term 
In a vintage pattern what does ‘take 3 together’ mean ? As it’s in a row of K1 P1 rib does it just mean to work the 3 stitches together dependant on whether …

Confused 
This is a border for a baby shawl Pattern says - knit 7, knit up next cast-on st., turn. (not sure what knit up next cast-on st. means)

Commencement of yolk on baby matinee coat. 
I have slipped all the sts from left front, sleeve, back, sleeve and right front on to a size 10 needle. I have correct number of sts in each piece. …

Wrap and turn 
The pattern tells us to K to 2 Sts before end, Wrap and turn next sts. I am confused. If we do a W and T like the pattern says, doesn’t that mean we will …

Understanding increase knitting pattern for a sleeve?  
Hi! Im having some confusion on how the Increase pattern for the this sleeve goes. Im working from the Patons Classic Wool Men’s Tilework Textured Pullover. …

Shortening a ribbed polo neck. 
How do I shorten a polo neck on a machine knitted jumper. It's quite a fine yarn. I have an electric sewing machine if this would help.

The polo neck - how to read a pattern? 
Dear authors, I wonder if you could help me to understand this: as far as I understand, I must knit first 5 times one sleeve, then 8 times a half of a …

Choosing a welt and increasing 
I'm knitting an Icelandic sweater for my son. He says he prefers a welt that goes straight down and doesn't pull in. So I thought of substituting garter …

Follow a cable pattern after a increase round 
The cable pattern is 1-4 and the increase is row 5. Five says next row in pattern which would be 1. Then 6-9 is follow pattern 1-4. So am I repeating row …

Figuring out how to knit a particular stitch 
I want to incorporate a particular knit design into a blanket but I have only seen it in a picture. I don't know the name of that design and don't know …

Interpreting instructions 
Hi, I am about to start working on a pattern, but I'm trying to make sure I understand what is going on. It is a lace pattern and the RS instructions …

pattern help - bulky pillow 
I want to make a pillow cover- about 16 X 16 ish I have alot of bulky weight yarn and almost every size needle It doesn't need to be a fancy stitch …

Correctly counting knit 9, make 1 to arrive at correct count  
I have 144 stitches in the round on my needle. Next direction is to *k9, m1 repeat from * around - 180 stitches. I have counted , taken out, started …

Shawl collar cardigan  
I’ve knitted the front borders where the buttons/ buttonholes are placed. Now I’m about to knit the shawl collar Instructions say to cast on halfway …

Raglan decreasing front on cardigan 
I’m stuck again on the decreasing. Pattern says dec 1 st at raglan armhole edge of 2nd and 3 foll 4 rows, and at the same time dec 1 st at neck …

Running out of stitches at end of round  
What do I do if my knitting pattern calls for *K4 P1 repeat from * to end of round, and I only have enough stitches to K4? Do I go ahead and P1, or skip …

Help! 2x2 rib pattern in the round? 
I’m knitting leg warmers In the round with 2x2 rib, 60 cast on stitches. K2p2 - The round ends with k2 which causes the next round to start with K2 = …

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Unclear on the instructions from the pattern 
I am knitting the hood for a cardigan. Cygnet pattern cy1172. After picking up the stitches to do the hood, it states purl 1 row, place stitch marker …

Help with Sirdar pattern 5306 
The pattern says: DIVIDE FOR FRONT OPENING Next Row. K26 27:28:30:31:32, cast on 5 sts loosely, turn, leave rem 31 32:33: 35:36:37 …

Same size needles!!! 
Hi my pattern is size 51/5 and 6/12 m needles for rib and main respectively, but pattern say for sleeves, just use 51/5 m . Is this correct? Surely the …

Using a different yarn for a pattern 
Hi I want to make a pattern which is in Hayfield Soft TWist and needs 7 balls and replace with Sirdar No 1 DK. Tension wise they are the same - but …

Increasing size of garment  
If I were to add extra rows to the buttonhole band make the garment slightly bigger?

Finishing the neckline 
My pattern says “knit 86 stitches around neck edge. I have 66 stitches retained on needles from the front, back and two sleeves. How do I go about adding …

Help with decreasing raglan sleeve  
I’m a bit confused with shaping raglan armholes. Pattern says dec 1 st at each end of next and following 11 Alt rows, and then on 8 foll 4th rows, …

Cracking the code of the pattern - Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 3(2:8:5:11) foll 4th rows 
So in my pattern I am using the last size for my sweater and I'm working on the sleeves - here is what it sayes: Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 3(2:8:5:11) …

How to move stitch on baby cardigan 
Hi I'm doing a baby cardigan and on the right front it's asking to move the k3 p3 along by one stitch on every alt row whilst keeping gst border correct. …

How do I increase each end of row in consecutive rows? 
Hello, My knitting pattern directs me to: "Cast on 57 sts and work k1 p1 ribbing, casting on additionally at each edge 6 sts 3 times, 4 sts 4 times and …

I dropped four stitches or something unraveled in the edge.  
I am very new to knitting and when I went to start another row I think a stitch slipped off and the yarn attached to the ball slipped through or something. …

Armhole shaping.  
Keeping patt correct, dec one st as set at armhole edge of the next and next 4:6:9:11:12 to right side rows. Patt 1 The pattern also decreases so is …

Waste yarn 
My pattern says,"...Afterthought Heel Placement: Using a piece of waste yarn, knit the next 34 stitches . Slip these stitches back onto left side of …

Icord bindoff for 1 x 1 rib 
How do you keep an icord bindoff from flaring when done over 1 x 1 ribbing?

Rows 1 (WS) -3: St st starting with a p row 
Does it mean Purl on wrong side then straight stitch 2 rows on the right side? Thanks for your response

How do I do: (K2,K2tog) to last 2 sts, k2 – 17sts. 
How do I (K2,K2tog) to last 2 sts, k2 – 17sts. What does K2 and sts mean? Thank you for your help?

M1-L & M1-R  
I found out today that I have been knitting this whole time using the conventional backward method/ mirror method. I hold the yarn in my left hand and …

Knitting Pattern W3 
I have a pattern that has the following pattern that makes no sense to me and I am hoping you can help W3- Slip next stitch, K1 yarn forward to …

how do I knit a slip stitch 
My pattern says: ...K2, sl 1 st in front, k2, knit slipped st, k2... How do I "knit slipped stitch"? Thank you, Doris

Half fisherman's rib Yo vs purl into stitch below.  
Dear Ratcha ( dawan ) Chambers, Thank you in advance for your time and efforts. I am Knitting a sweater , bottom up, using the half fisherman’s rib, …

Cast off row 
My pattern states: Cast off 2 stitches, * cast 2 stitches back on left hand needle, cast off5 stitches, repeat from * to end Can’t seem to get it looking …

read pattern 
K1. K2tog. *K4. yo. K1. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1. yo. K4.** Sl1. K2tog. psso. Rep from * to last 16 sts. Rep from * to ** once. Sl1. K1. psso. K1 …

To shape shoulders 
Pattern reads:” keeping pattern correct, cast off 23 at beginning of next 2 rows. “ Not sure how to do this. Please help

Mistake in starting cowl 
I have unintentionally started my cowl which is supposed to be stitched together at the end, but is knit together. Not quite sure how it happened but I …

I don’t understand doing the sleeves  
I’m knitting a size 18cm jacket. Now starting the sleeve it says change to 4mm needles and do the size and do 56cm increasing at both end and so on. …

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Yoke sweater and how to make it bigger 
Hello! I am knitting a top down sweater. I started knitting along with a YouTube video tutorial. My question is, how can I make the yoke bigger? I also …

making a triangle piece for a blanket 
my first row says K1 W&T (st will have 2 wrps)

Adding extra stitches at beginning and end of row to form sleeves 
I can add extra stitches on the right side but how do I add extra stitches at the end of a row when I have to turn the work round and add stitches on the …

What yarn to use 
I am knitting a Lisbeth Blanket.The pattern specifies 2 different types of yarn - King Cole Merino Blend DK and Smart by Sandnes Garn. Does anyone know …

Pattern recognition 
Hello! I'm trying to recognize what kind of pattern the attached image has. It seems to be the same on both sides of the beanie so it can't be a waffle …

scarf pattern 
is there a knitting pattern of k2,s1,p1 for a scarf with last stiches on row k2

help with a row in my pattern 
I am using a pattern that I found on the internet. I cant find a way to contact the pattern writer, and looking at the comments others have the same problem …

How do I interpret these instructions on my last row 
My pattern reads like this; Cast off Knitwise (k last 25 sts together before casting off). Does this mean cast off until last 25 st. Knit them together …

Understand a pattern 
I’m trying to understand this pattern. I must just be being stupid because this shouldn’t be hard. I’m starting a round with 56 stitches Instructions …

How to increase stitches in double moss 
Hi I’ve redone a sleeve about four times because I can’t get the pattern right! The pattern says to increase a stitch at both ends of the 5th row and …

Too many stitches left on back segment of raglan sweater 
Knitting a yarnspirations raglan sweater. Back segment calls for 35 stitches to be left at neck but I have 59. Don’t understand as followed pattern diligently. …

Confused about w&t  
Hi! This is what the pattern says: [(K2 sts past the next marker, w&t) twice, (k4 sts past the next marker, w&t) twice, (k6 sts past the next market, …

Armhole shaping 
Hello I’m a little confused. I’ve come to the armhole shaping on the front left of a cardigan. The pattern says “work straight until armhole measures …

What does this instruction mean? 
Hi I'm trying to finish a blanket. I can't remember how I did this at the beginning when I first started! I have 174 stitches which have to be …

Adriafil chart not sure how to read  
Please can you help me understand how to do this knitting chart as I don't know what they mean by starting with stitch A B C D.Not sure which row I start …

Keeping a pattern in line 
I am an absolute beginner in knitting and am knitting a child’s jumper. I am at the raglan shaping stage. How do I keep the pattern correct whilst decreasing. …

Knitting pattern confusion 
My knitting pattern says to shape raglans. It carry’s on by saying ‘for 1st and 2nd sizes only…’ but doesn’t say what to do with the bigger sizes.

K2tog one stitch from left front and one stitch from right front 
Hi I am making a baby romper and have come to the crotch area and the pattern states to slip 7 stitches on to cable needle from left front (which I have …

Knitting bigger size 
I get to a certain point in the pattern where I’m about to shape raglans. It says for 1st and 2nd sizes only (then proceeds to tell me what to do with …

Keeping patt correct and purling 
keeping patt correct and purling inc sts until they can be worked in patt, inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row. Please explain Thanks …

How do I complete row as set? 
I am knitting a baby sweater with hoodie. The pattern starts out with the hoodie. Hoodie: Cast on 95 stitches. Rows 1-4: knit across Rows 5 - 32: Work …

How do I read this pattern? 
Good afternoon I am writing this question with the hope that you are able to provide some clarification about a question that I have about the pattern …

Help figuring out a pattern  
I’m knitting the Easton Striped Pullover from Two of Wands. I’ve completed the front and back panels. Now I don’t understand the directions for the sleeves. …

Pattern reading help 
Hi there, I'm struggling to understand what I'm being asked to do in this pattern: K9, (Inc in next stitch, K6) 30 times, Inc in next st, K8 ... 259 …

How to decrease if I've added 8 stiches to a pattern. 
Hi! I have a pattern based on 64 stiches. The decrease pattern is “k6, ssk” (the between rows are k1,P1, ending k even rows and p odd rows) So there …

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Pattern doesn't make sense!  
I have 85sts remaining! 1st Row k1, sl, k1 psso knit to last 3sts k2tog k183sts. 2nd Row P1, p2tog purl to last 3sts,p2togtbl,p181sts. …

Heel flap decreases 
I get to one stitch before the gap on my sock. I slip as if to knit the two times then knit those two stitches together. I have seen an alternate way but …

How do I lap front shoulder with button holes to sew in sleeves 
I’m so confused where I need to sew in sleeves as I have a baby jumper with buttonholes on top of shoulder so needs to flap over back to fasten buttons, …

double honeycomb lace pattern 
Sl 1-k1-k2tog-PSSO, (yo) twice I slip 1, then knit 1, then knit 2 together and then I bring the first slipped stitch over both the k1 and the k2tog, …

Vest and teal coloured sweater Tom hanks wears in the movie a man called Otto  
I am very interested in obtaining the patterns for the knitted garments mentioned above. Any idea where I can get them?

How do I interpret the instructions  
I’m attempting to knit a sweater. Started out casting on 83 stitches and completed ribbing. Stuck understanding the next instructions: Next row (RS): …

Help with working out a pattern - armhole and neck decreases 
I'm struggling to work this out: Keeping stripes correct, dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 6 rows, then on foll 6 alt rows and at the same time dec …

How am I loosing a stitch  
If the patten k2tg 4 times and yarn over only 3 times I am loosing 1 stitch every section of the patten so over the row I have lost 10 stitches how do …

Shaping Raglan armholes on baby jumper pattern 
Hi I was wandering if you could help me with understanding this part of a pattern: Dec 1 st at each end of next and 6 8: 7: 9: 9 foll 4th rows, …

Which row to increase 
inc 1 st at beginning and end of next and every foll 3rd row until 89 sts

Finishing armhole 
Pattern calls for picking up stitches around arm hole, doing 1 row knit, 1 row purl, cast off knit. Then doing a crochet picot. I don’t want the picot …

Starting main body of a Rowan knitting pattern  
Hello and I am hopeful you can assist me with following question. I just started knitting the Skibo Poncho pattern by Martin Story in the Rowan Knitting …

How do I knit this Stich pattern ? 
I’m knitting Columns Scarf by Knitpicks.com. Row 1 (RS): With MC, K1, *Sk 1 st and K into next st, then K into skipped st, then Sl both sts from needle …

I’m knitting an afghan on size 8 needle 
How long should the cable be?

Change colour after sl3 wyif  
Instructions re sl3 wyif end of row, then change colour next row. How can I manage this please?

Working front of a sweater pattern 
Pattern says “work as given for back until 16 rows less have been worked before start of shoulder shaping”. So, the front is 16 rows shorter than the …

Working the front of a sweater 
My instructions are “ FRONT Work as given for back until 16 (16: 16: 18: 18) rows less have been worked before start of shoulder shaping, ending with a …

Shaping armholes  
What is “Dec 1 at each end of next three rows, THEN ON FOLL 4 ALT rows. Does it simply mean after increasing first 3 rows, I increase every fourth row …

Knitting pattern decreasing 
If you have 56 sts on your needle to start dec (k3 k2tog k2 ) to end how many stitches should be left on the needles please help me if you can

Keeping continuity of pattern 
I have to follow 4 rows keeping continuity of pattern for 8 rows before decreasing. My problem is the 1st and 2nd rows ended in 37 stitches and the 3rd …

Sl 2 pwise wyb on both RS and WS 
I am working a pattern that starts off (RS row) with Sl 2 pwise wyb. I am then supposed to repeat this at the beginning of the WS row. The pattern notes …

Seaming a jumper 
Hi, I stupidly pressed the curled edges of of my knitted jumper by placing a damp cloth and ironing it, the result is the selvedge stitches have become …

Increase at each end of 3rd row and foll 4th row 
It says inc each end of 3 and foll 4th row till 71 St's then every foll 6th until there are 87 sts

Decreasing on alternate rows 
Decreasing at each edge on every 6th & 8th alternate row: 1st 15 times

End 3 rows after a cable.  
Knit the front of jumper to the required size and followed cable pattern but last instruction I don’t get which is End 3 rows after cable.

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How do I twist stitches on Row 2? 
My pattern says to twist stitches on row 2 as they are present. The pattern doesn't tell you if it's TWR2 or TWL2 on row 1 to begin with.

What type of kid mohair was used in your japanese striped summer scarf 
What type (brand) of kid Mohiar was used in your Japanese Striped summer scarf ?

Ideas for Blanket borders to prevent curling 
I want to knit a long term blanket in stockinette stitch with fingering weight yarn. Need suggestions for beginning and ending the bottom, top, and sides …

binding off 
My pattern says: At beginning of WS rows, bind off 5 sts 5 times, at the same time. Does that mean I insert my right hand needle into 5 of the stiches …

Return row after yfwd, yrn 
My pattern for 2nd and every alternate row says P, working K into yrn and P into yfwd of previous rows where appropriate. I know how to do this on …

What does ridge patt mean? 
I’m stuck on part of a pattern for a lace panel matinee coat. This is a front side panel at the shape neck. Starting with 12 sts. Work 9 rows in …

How do I do this I - cord button hole  
I don’t understand # 1. Using gauge-size dpn as rh needle: 1. Work 3 rows of plain i-cord on the 2 sts on rh needle (i.e. *k2, slide sts to other end …

How do I do w&t 2 
I recently purchased Simply Knitting magazine Issue 225, have knitted the childs cardigan Hello Petal, pattern starts page 28, everything going well until …

Confused with a line of patten 
Say keep continuity of patt as set work 8 rows in patt but the pattern is 16 rows so do I knit 16 rows 8 times or do i just knit the first 8rows

Increase stiches on sleeve 
Hi The pattern reads inc 1 st at each end of 7th and every following 10th row does this mean to increase on the 7th row 1 time and increase every 10th …

how to read pattern 
the pattern tells me to: Row l, kl, ssk, (pl,k1) until 4 sts before end, p1, k2tog, k1. Row 4: k1, p1, (p1,k1) until 4 sts are left, p2, k1

Shawl collar 
I am knitting a child’s chunky cardigan with a shawl collar. The pattern states cast on 91 sts and work k1 p1 rib beg and ending k2. Work 4 rows then on …

Understanding collar instructions  
I am knitting Debbie bliss Aran coat with large collar and I am having difficulty understanding if I work the 6 alternate rows on the turned 8 stitches? …

Gauge 
Hello! I am trying to get gauge and I understand the concept and how to do bigger needles or yarn etc. but I’m a little confused by the project I just …

W&t 
Hi I'm knitting a collar,, with 80 sts,,it's asking to w&t.. what happens the remaining sts please..

How do I drop stitches into a separate needle and stitch them together individually? 
Hello there I’m working on a pattern I purchased off of Etsy and I’m trying to combine two bands together on circular needles. It says to drop 7 stitches …

How to icord on purlside 
Pattern reads; K2 m1 slip 3 next row: P4 m1 p2 Instead of making I cord on front it is just a strand of yarn going across stitches instead of …

Rollneck slipover jumper  
My question is when I have placed my marker on the 20th st,the knit to the end. The next row when I get to the marker does that stay there or does it …

I am knitting a rollneck slipover jumper  
When it says place marker 20sts inside one edge,does it mean both edge

Not sure on the number of stitches 
I am attempting the twirly skirt. I’m not a novice but not experienced either. I have made baby mittens, hats and booties. I have knitted to just below …

I am knitting a rollneck slipover jumper  
The pattern says place a marker 20sts inside one edge. Continue straight until work measures 21cm from marker,ending after a purl row. Once I have placed …

Decreases on a raglan sleeved back 
I am knitting a raglan sleeved cardigan. I'm knitting the back section. I got to the decreases and realize that I don't like the way the k2 k1 s1 psso …

I am knitting a rollneck slipover jumper  
I am working on the back at the moment, I am stuck on Shape sleeves. The pattern says working extra sts in St St Inc 1st at each end ow next 5 rows(85sts). …

How do I keep to lace pattern when I decreased a stitch each end 
I have to decrease 1 stitch at start of each row 16th row. How do I keep to pattern when the pattern says k1 yo s1 k2 tog psso. I have decreased 1 so do …

I am a novice knitter and found instruction for a psso with two stitches not three. How to complete these instructions: 
Row 3: K1, * sl 1 k3, psso the 3 knit sts; rep from * This in ‘Mrs. Hunters yarn over. Thank you in advancer. Susan

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Decreasing instructions  
Pattern states in 1st round work 64 decreases every 3rd st 36 times and every 4th st 28 times. Does this mean decreasing every 3rd and 4th st? Or do …

Decreasing 
What does it mean when patterns says decrease 27 alternate rows 1 stitch at each end of row how many stitches am I decreasing does it mean rows 1 3 5 …

Counting rows when ripping out row 
Do I count ripping out a row as ripping out one row ? I am working on double moss st.

Doing sleeves 
I'm doing a jumper and the pattern is 26 rows long and done the back and front ok. Just doing the sleeves and I don't understand what it means these …

Decreasing at neck 
The pattern is saying next knot ow and every following knot row k2tog at neck 4 times. It should leave me with 15 stiches. I am snot sure what 4 times …

Is the math out on this one?? 
The pattern is for a classic throw..called Cables and bobbles... starts with 198 stitches, asks you to increase to 230 stitches. Here is what it says: …

I don't understand the panel construction in d.bliss romy pattern 
I'm trying to understand the construction of Debbie Bilss pattern "Romy". The pattern is all written out, but doesn't say how long the several of the panels …

Inc every 6th row 
The one thing that wasn't made clear is that increases should always happen on the right side.

Knitting in the round bottom up - does this mean i begin to knit flat? 
Help! Up until this point I am knitting in the round on circular needles. The pattern states this : Continuing with C5, K to one stitch before BOR marker. …

Knitted bands 
Although I have been knitting for many years and can follow complicated patterns I am still unsure what constitutes "slightly stretched" when knitting …

How do I decrease stitches in a raglan cardigan? 
I am following a pattern and I am stuck where it says the following: 53 stitches - Work 30 rows dec 1 st at each of next and every following alternate …

Unther the sleeve 
Hello Ratcha, Thank you for having this opportunity. I have a question. I am working on sleeve now, and it’s round knitting. The pattern says “Mark …

Help on a Fabulous Face Cloth pattern 
Hello. I just received a Leisure Arts Beginner-Friendly Knitting Pattern book for Christmas this year, and I've decided to try following the Fabulous Face …

What does sleeve seam mean? 
Pattern says Continue straight until sleeve seam measures 6 in. I can't see anything that looks like a seam, only the 2 sides of the sleeve as I've …

How do I do this  
How do I place a marker 20sts inside one edge. Then continue straight until work measures 21cm from marker, ending after a p row.

How to understand knitting P3, yoyo without increasing row count? 
I have a dilemna that I hope you can help me with. (previous WS row ends with 90 sts) Then, pattern says: (RS): k1, sl1 wyifront, k to the last …

Why am I missing a stitch count 
Hello. I am attempting to knit the Drooping Elm Leaf pattern. The pattern calls for 15 + 1 stitches Row 3 of the pattern reads: *K1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, …

Work 6 rows dec 1 stitch at each end of every row 
Does this mean decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of each row? It’s the armholes. Thanks!

Loopy baby cardigan  
Hello, I’ve just finished all the pieces of a baby looped cardigan but I have no idea how to put the pieces together, I just don’t understand what they …

Slip central 7 stitches 
How do I slip central 7 stitches on to stitch holder for neckline and rejoin yarn to remaining stitches.

Floral knitted market bag 
With regard to my query re. floral knitted market bag, picture of final side of the bag, Rows 1 - 10 of floral pattern, now attached. Sincere apologies …

How do I correct floral pattern in bag. 
I am kntting market bags all in one - From handle down to base, I knit a few extra rows to mark bottom/base of bag and then start knitting up to end off …

Decreasing on cable sweater 
On decreasing a cable sweater raglan I am losing cable pattern. Please tell me how to best overcome this problem. Thank you

Size of Needles 
The pattern says to use smaller needles after completing the ribbing? Surely it should be larger needles??

How to decrease k1p1 so that it looks neatly 
I am knitting a beannie in K1 P1. I have cast on 112 stitches (Multiples of 4) on straight needles. How do I decrease leaving neat finish. I hope you …

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How should I turn in the middle of a row?  
Please see photo for pattern. I am knitting a chunky jumper, this is the back piece and I have 33 cast on stitches. I understand the pattern to say I should …

Repeat Decrease on circular needle 
I have uploaded the instructions. I guess I am over thinking it and getting confused. Is this how its supposed to be: (This is what I'm thinking it …

How to decrease “0” time in rounds 
The pattern says to decrease on the 8th round 0 times for my size, then decrease on the 6th round 2 times. Do I still work the 8 rounds and just not …

Increase in the round 
My pattern says First increase round of four, second increase round of four, third etc What does “round of four” mean? Thanks, knitting my first in …

Knitting a corner to corner blanket ? 
The directions say rep the color till you have 168 sts on your needle My ? Is how do you know if you have 168sts Can u figure that out by # of rows? …

How do I join raglan seams , noting that top of the sleeves form part of yoke? 
Here's how it worked. From this part , YOKE, I started on and it turned out great 👍

How do I join raglan seams , noting that top of the sleeves form part of yoke? 
Hi, hope everything is well at your end. Kindly help me with the following problem: In my pattern it is written to "join raglan seams , noting that top …

Slip stitches 
My pattern begins some rows with slip stitches. It does not specify front or back. Can I assume knit stitches is yarn in pack and purl stitches is yarn …

shape back neck  
Hello MY pattern says RS Pattern 15 sts and turn, leaving rem stitches on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Keeping pattern correct, dec 1 …

Do not understand pattern 
I have 37st on needle and am knitting a tunic for toddler. This is the left side back. Work 56 rows in st st working 1 st less at each side Dec 2 st as …

Dec (as before) in next and alt rows 
Hello! I'm attempting to knit a sweater, but I am stuck. As you can (hopefully) see in the picture, it says to Dec (as before) in next and alt rows. …

Pick up and knit 
I want to know how to pick up and knit from garter stitch. ( in vertical) Pattern: first stitch and last stitch are knitted every row, so outermost stitch …

Half fisherman’s rib 
Can I substitute half fisherman’s rib for full fisherman’s rib - done a swatch in half FR and it’s the same tension as required for full

How to read a line on a pattern  
I'm a beginner to knitting and have picked up a beginners learn to knit kit. There's a line in the pattern that I'm struggling with. It reads Row 25: k6, …

Cast off the YO 
Is it possible to cast off the YO on needle? Hello, I am Mana. Thank you for creating this website. I work short rows now, and my question is here. …

Decreasing 
92 stitches on the needle, pattern states”p the next row, dec 32 sets across. How do I determine where to dec?

What does this mean? 
I’m making a sweater and have never seen instructions like this before. The directions bellow are for knitting the center v-neck. “2 rows higher: 1 x …

increase 
what does this mean in knitting head cast on 10 st work 1 st and 2nd rows at beg of body 3 times = 80

how to bind off a fisherman rib scarf that has a 3 stitch icord either side 
I am knitting a fisherman rib scarf I have a 6 st i-cord 3 stitches on either side of the scarf that goes like this. set up row k1,kf,slip1,yb,k1.last …

How do i sl1 p52 ybk sl1 yfwd turn 
Hope you can help me can you please email me back please with the answer my email address is Beverleylee133gmail.com thank you

Claudio Barbie pattern Garter n more 
After knitting part of the shawl on the diagonal, it says to “change directions “which will make it look straight. Thanks

fingerless gloves 
My pattern for fingerless gloves says after the first finger to rejoin yarn and knit up 2 sts from cast on sts at base of first finger. how do I do this? …

P to end, drop down all yfwds of previous row. 
I don't know how to do the drop downs

How do I plan out the sleeve increases? 
How do I plan out the sleeve increases? I am knitting this pattern here and have been confused for a few days due to the sleeve increases. I am knitting …

Update for “Crossed Yarns” 
Updating photo for “Crossed Yarns.”

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crossed yarns 
Any idea how this happens? My project is a very straight forward and simple shawl in garter stitch but this has happened in at least 2 places and I can't …

Casting on with three threads 
Hi, my pattern says to cast on using three threads, does this make one stitch or count as three stitches? Bernie

How do I make a button hole in striped ribbing? 
I am finishing off a fairisle cardigan, and am having trouble with making buttonholes in the buttonhole band. The band is in 1x1 striped ribbing, in 2 …

How??? 
The pattern says cast on 3 stitches, then S11, How do i do that please?

neck shaping 
I am knitting a sweater for Barbie and have a question regarding front neckline shaping. There are 21 stitches to start and you are supposed to knit first …

Decreasing alternate rows 
Hello, my pattern has four rows that shape the raglan that I am to knit over and over. Each row has two decreases in it. My next instruction is to decrease …

Changing to thicker yarn and bigger needles for same pattern 
I normally cast on 200 stitches for adult blanket using bulky yarn and 9 mm circular needles for straight stitching. How many stitches do I cast on with …

Help on pattern, please  
Cont to inc at sleeve edge on next row and 3 foll 4th rows at the same time, cast off 2 sts at beg of next row and 2 foll wrong side rows 60 sts Work …

Needing help with my collar pattern  
Hi I need some help with my pattern. It said to pick up 13 sts up right side of pattern of front of right neck. Knit across the sta on the back holder, …

Casting off alternate rows 
Submitting for a friend..her pattern for shaping sleeves said to: cast off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next and following alt rows (14 stitches). …

Help! Purl is coming out as garter stitch!  
I am knitting a baby cardi in garter stitch with a raised decorative shaping which should be stocking stitch. You slip 3 stitches purlwise, continue garter …

Question about one of your patterns 
I'm trying to knit the beautiful scarf for men, but I don't understand something. What does *(C2B, k3) k2; rep from* to last st, k1 mean. Is the K2 knitted …

Collar 
Join both shoulder seams. Firstly I like to know how do you join these. With RS. Slip 6 sts from right front holder onto right needle. Rejoin yarn and …

Help with decreasing  
This is the row of knitting I’m about to do but I don’t understand it I currently have 30 sts on my needle and it needs to decrease to 25 sts , the row …

help with stitches please 
W&T how do u do a W&T when using multiple colors of yarns for a sweater? when it says W&T (4 sts) does this mean W&T every 4 stitches?

Strange way of decreasing a stitch 
Hello, Please could you translate the following please? “Knit to last 9 stitches, slip 2 sts separately onto right hand needle, then knit 2 sts tog …

Possible Grammatical Error on a Pattern? 
Would i work the the second row of SHAPE ARMHOLE as the first row of ALL SIZES (RS)? I’m reading this beforehand and came the across RIGHT PANEL and …

Problem with repeat pattern Aran knit cushion 
Please could you help me with the following: I am knitting a Martin Storey Square Aran cushion pattern. Initially you cast on, knit one row. Then an increase …

Picking stitches up even 
Dear Madams, Sorry to disturb You. I don't know if it's the right place where to ask You such a question. I add a photo. I picked up stitches …

Help please with pattern instructions 
Hello, Please can someone help me with this pattern? It would be great if someone could write it out in lamens terms for each row. I’ve already picked …

Reading my chart for leaf pattern  
In my pattern it says: (RS) yo, work P on the foll rnd. I don’t quite get that

Increasing Sleeves  
Please can you help me with my sleeves pattern Do I increase a new st at every end of a row So I increase one st then knit a line and then increase …

Join front & back on sweater 
To join the front to the back of my sweater my pattern says to "unravel last stitch of the back and k2tog with first stitch of the front." What does this …

Confused by written instruction for a knitted hat 
I finished working in the round with smaller needles and no problem with 16 ribbing rounds. But, then I am told to switch to larger circular needles and …

Lost pattern 
I have just found an unfinished baby cardigan but I’ve lost the pattern. I’ve completed what looks like the sleeves but they look much too big for the …

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continue in st st until there are 44 rows less than the back to shoulder shaping 
Hi Ratcha, I am confused. Are the rows counted from the the first rib row of the back band or from when I changed the needle size and started Stocking …

The end of Shaping shoulders then going to left front 
End of shape shoulder How do I place 29 STS at each end of my needle onto a spare needle and centre 28 STS on a 3rd needle. Left front Cast on …

Adding a Darth Vader Helmet to an Afghan 
I am knitting an Afghan using an acrylic/cotton blend yarn. I want to add a Darth Vader Helmet-can I use just an acrylic yarn-there is no plain black in …

Raglan Shaping 
All fine with pattern until this below: I have 120 sts now. RS row is inc row. Knit (8 increases) WS row is Purl row Pattern says: rep last 2 rows …

Front Neck Decreases 
Please can you help me with my front neck. K39 and leave rem 6 sts on a holder collar. Dec1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, then on foll 3 alt rows, …

How doI do this please? 
How do i do this? Leave following sts on a holder 1 st once 2sts 9 times 3 sts 4 times 5 sts twice 6 sts once 7 sts once and 8 sts once

Shape front neck  
I am shaping my left front and I done 27 sts. What does it mean by continue straight until 18 rows fewer have been worked than on back rows fewer on …

What is the instep side of a bootee 
I am dividing for a foot. The pattern says rejoin wool to instep end of first 11 stitches. Pick up and knit 12 stitches evenly along side edge and 10 …

Shape shoulder  
Can you help me I am knitting a knitted jacket. I am really struggling what this means. Please could you write this in a simple form what to do. …

Decrease row 
57 stitches on needle K8 (k2tog.k1) 14 times. K7. 43 sts Is it just the bracketed part 14 times? Is this in succession. Thanks DS

Yo,k1d,yo,skpo 
How to do this - yo, k1d, yo, skpo?

What is the AKA for this technique 
Working on Danish Modern afghan from the book Comfort Knitting & Crochet. See picture of full instructions. In motif 3: What am I doing with the 3 stitches? …

How do I undo a ktbl stitch? 
I've found tutorials to undo regular (purls and knit) stitches, but I need helping on how to undo a "knitted through the back" knit stich. Thanks in …

switching from Ktbl to knitting regular from front stitch 
If I change from Ktbl to knitting regularly in the middle of a project will it cause any problems?

Resizing Sweater Pattern 
I want to make those sweater for a 9 month and 12 month old, as the structures only go up to 6 months. This is the pattern: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-knit …

How do I knit first st and loop together.  
A new k2tog that I’m not sure how to do

How to follow instructions for a jumper’s neck? 
Place 23 stitches on front in a holder. Continue to work back and forth in rows. Continue to work Dec rnd as set and shape each side of front neck on every …

Using stitch holder 
With rs facing I've slip 5 stitches on holder, worked stitches in middle then slip 6 stitches on another holder. Then worked middle stitches now I need …

Changing a pattern 
The pattern I'm making has a cable down the middle of the front and back, I just want it on the front and the back to be just a straight stockinette …

confused with where to place markers 
Hi my pattern says to work until armholes measure 6", which i did and end up with 59 sts remaining, next it says to "PM on each side of centre (19) …

How to knit yo, k2 tog, yo. Then next row knit all stitches 
My lace cotton ponchette 2 rows are as follows ( the 2 rows I’m stuck on) 1. “yo, k2tog, yo” 2. Knit Thank you, Bonnie Emter

Kfb on double pointed needles 
I am trying to do a Kfb on 3 dpns using three stitches on each needle. The pattern calls for a Kfb on each stitch in the 2nd round. The stitches get …

Kfb too tight 
I am trying to knit a stuffed animal on double pointed needles, using three needles. I can do the first round of knit. However, the second row calls …

How do I decrease to make shoulder and neck of cardigan with cable knit 
Hi, I have a pattern but I don't understand how to decrease at the start because it will alter the cable and edging.

Reading a UK pattern 
In the pattern Carolina, a lacy leaf bolero by Pat Menchini. It says Row 1 Patt 45, work row 1 of Panel, patt 45. It's a UK pattern. What does this mean? …

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Lace stitch 
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I have a knitting question related to a pattern 
Hello...I'm knitting the following pattern: HOODED COWL: Cast on 100 stitches on circular needle size 3 mm / US 2.5 with Merino Extra Fine or Karisma. …

Switching Needles 
I'm following an aran sweater pattern and one of the instructions says to switch needles. Does this mean pull out the smaller needle and insert the larger …

Yarn - Using different yarn than pattern suggested 
Can I use a different type of yarn than the pattern says will my blanket just be smaller? Thanks

How do I knit 2/1 Rt and 2/1lt? 
Hi, What is 2/1rt and 2/1lt stitch in knitting? Thank you!

Shaping shoulder 
I have Jean Greenhowe book and trying to knit a scarecrow pattern I can't work out the decreasing to shape shoulders it says next row: k7(k2tog)6times,k12 …

Confused on this pattern - Back of sweater 
Hello. I have been knitting a sweater on circular needles lately and I am confused by a step in the pattern. It says to place sts from holder onto needle …

Increasing as set 
Keeping the 4 stitches at each end of the row in garter st continue in stocking st, increasing as set until there are 75 sts . The last increase row will …

Armhole edge on a vest 
I did a 4 row rib stitch on the armhole of the vest I’m making. After binding off, the ribbing looks more like a ruffle than a straight edge. What did …

Confusing pattern 
I have the following written on my pattern, but I don't understand it... Knit and Dec 0(1,1,1,0,0,0,0,0,0) STS at centre row. Cont in St st and work …

Confused by instructions on how to knit a leg opening 
I am attempting a dog coat. I've never done any kind of garment so I can't visualize what they're instructing me to do. The instructions say "Note: work …

Knitting instructions 
Hi, I'd like to start to knit something but i can't understand the instructions. What does this mean: row 1: p5 (6:6:7:7) k8.... whats going on inside …

Yarn type 
I can’t get hold of Peter Pans Baby cotton dk. What is the equivalent? I’m confused as lots of baby yarn dk but don’t say cotton? So what is best equivalent …

Pattern stitch count seems off 
The previous row ends with -38 sts. Then the pattern says: "Working in Stockinette st, inc 1 st every 3 inches 5 times -48 sts." By my calculations, …

Old pattern question 
Hello How do I knit 1 stitch from left hand needle together with loop from corresponding stitch on the 1st row please, Thank you.

Decreasing crown of hat 
Hello, I have Decreased the crown of a hat and my ~5-6” circular needles are too long to continue around the circumference. I keep having stitches slip …

circular knitting how to follow this pattern 
This request is for a tote bag pattern. After I cast on 100 stiches and have knitted 46 rows in the round the following instructions in the pattern …

Neck and shoulder shaping  
I am knitting a sweater front ... 143 stitches in total. The neck and shoulder shaping begins with an instruction to pattern 39 stitches across, turn, …

Neck and shoulder shaping. 
I am knitting a sweater front .... 143 stitches in total. The pattern tells me to work as given for back until 12 less rows have been worked then back. …

When is says work 16 rows Dec 1 at each end as before do I use 1st & 2nd Row pattern?  
1st Row: K2, s1, K1, psso, knit to last 4sts, K2tog, K2. 36 40:44:48:52sts. 2nd Row: Purl. 1st and 2nd rows set raglan shaping. Work 16 20:24:26:30 …

What am I doing wrong? 
I’ve gotten to the end of the first eyelet row and I come up with only 3 stitches to knit. I’ve tried twice and rechecked the number of stitches I have… …

Replace ribbing, bottom to top 
I’ve realized that the bottom rows of ribbing on a sweater are knit too tightly. If I remove the ribbing so that I end up with my live stitches on the …

Can I shorten a machine-knitted sweater I received as a gift? 
I just received a gift of a very pretty machine-knitted sweater, but it's about 5 inches too long! The bottom of the sweater is ribbed, but it's not important …

I am knitting on circular needles row 2 states knit 50 sts and turn 
next row wants you to pass first stich to rt. needle tighten rope knit 9 stiches turn and repeat same only knitting 11 sts and then turn.My question is …

Cord of circular needles broke during castoff. How do I fix this? 
As I was finishing a blanket, the cord of my circular knitting needles broke. I have stabilized most of the stitches with straight cardboard picks, …

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An alternative stitch at the beginning of a row in garter stitch for S1. 
I am knitting a blanket in the garter stitch in cotton yarn. It calls for S1 at the beginning of each row. Due to the cotton yarn the S1 stitch at the …

What does this pattern mean? 
How do I do this: k16, k1, lift the 2nd stitch on the RH needle over the 1st stitch on the RH needle x 12, k14 (30 sts)? I dont understand what …

casting off on alternate two rows? 
shoulder shaping pattern says: Cast off 8 st at beg of next row on each side, then 7 at beg of foll 2 alt rows on each side Could someone please explain …

knitting an afghan in panels of different number of rows 
Help! I'm following a pattern from "The Ultimate Book of Knit Afghans" for the Fisherman's Knit afghan. It is knit in 5 panels, each panel has …

Stitch directions 
What is the K1o in the regal hat pattern?

how to continue CO after slipping 24 st on to a needle holder 
I am knitting a market bag and my pattern said to K24 st then cast off 59 which I did. Then it said to place next 24 stitches to a st holder-I am assuming …

How to work this scallop pattern 
I cast on 380 at. The pattern reads. Row 1 p to the end Row 2 p7,*k1 slip this st to left needle,yfrn, p first st again, p1, rep* last 5 STS p Row …

Shape buttoned openning 
Placing marker on last cast-off st, cast off 6 sets at beginning and dec1 st at end of next row. So there are 42 sets left. Dec 1 st at each end of 2nd …

hat circumference 
since a hat should stretch a bit over the head to stay snug, shouldn't the hat circumference be smaller than the head circumference and if so by how much? …

Pattern help, please!! 
My granddaughter has asked me to knit her a black and white checkerboard reversible patterned blanket and I cannot find my pattern! It's knit all together …

Attaching a separately made hood to sweater 
I have completed a hood that was done separately. Instructions are sew castoff edge between markers. When I do that it appears to me that the pointed …

Christmas Stocking Pattern that calls for knitting 14 stitches at the beginning of the row 
I've never knitted a stocking before, and this part of the pattern has me confused. I'm not finding anything on how to just knit 14 stitches at the beginning …

I know how to psso, but numbers are wrong 
Chicken sweater 18 sts on beginning of row K4,p4, (slip 1, p1,psso) twice, p3, k4 (16sts) I come out with 17 sts???

Shape armholes 
What does bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows —87 Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on foll 4 rows — 73

How do I ptog drawn up loop of previous row and next stitch 
I know you have answered this question before but is it possible to give a video demonstration as I am having a hard time understanding how to do it

K10, p10 
Hiya I am knitting a doggy pattern and the pattern states that I have to (k10, p10). Does that mean I have to knit and purl those two rows 11 times …

Repeats in a chart  
Hello I am Knitting a fair isle sweater where the sleeves of a are bottom up in the round. In the chart it says for a size small, start here. And it points …

Yon yfwd yrn 
Hi ..I am knitting a leave pattern on a cardigan. For the yoke it starts with this row. (k7, * K3 tog., yon., K1, (M1, K1) twice, y.fwd., yrn., K3 tog., …

P2tog problem...stitch count 
31sts on needle. Next row k2tog, yfwd (yrn) p2tog 14 times, K 1. Remainder sts on needle 30 sts. I dont understand if I p2tog 14 times I can have …

Measuring yoke 
How do I measure the yoke on a top down raglan sweater?

Understanding decreasing instructions from MArtin Storey pattern (BArbican) 
Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 5: 7: 7✔: 9 rows, then on foll 4 6: 7: 8: 10 alt rows, then on foll 4th row. 71 75: 81: 89: 95 sts. …

Knitting double breasted cardigan button holes 
I've knitted the back and left side no problem, unfortunately I've hit a problem on the right front regarding button holes. I've marked up on the left …

Multiples in my pattern  
Hi - very frustrated - I am doing a pattern I did before but I don't want to cast on 96 stitches. This is the formula 3+2x45+3= 96 stitches I …

Paton's Lace & Cables Cardigan pattern - need help! 
This pattern has cables all over it. But the only cable stitch listed is C6F. There is no C6B! Is that real? I've never seen a cable stitch that didn't …

Cast on instruction 
The pattern says cast on 29 sts at Beg of next 2 rows. 95 sts. I am confused, how many sts do I cast on?

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What to do with stitch marker  
Pattern : knit to one stitch before Marker K3tog I am confused on what to do with the stitch marker Do I knit it with the 3 stitches?? I have to repeat …

Increasing a stitch 
Tried several different ways of doing this but always end up with more stitches than I should . Really struggling. M1(Yfd), slip over purl wise, k2 tog, …

Stitch marker question  
Where do I replace the stitch marker after I’ve knit two together with the marker between the two stitches? Thanks for answering my question!

Looking for video tutorial for pebble stitch  
This is from a pattern called “Pebble Hat” by Affiknity Designs. I am stumped and need to see it visually so hoping someone knows of a video explaining/demonstrating …

How long is this project when it is finished? 
How long is the scarf when it is finished??

Front and back knitting 
I am working on a blanket and on the rows you change your color you break it up with a front and back stitch or a knitted row. On my first row I used …

Unsure of pattern instruction.  
As shown in picture the pattern says to start with a purl row, work 3 rows in ss, change to brown and cont in ss. My question is how many rows am I to …

Increasing width of blanket 
When do you start adding additional stitches to make blanket wider, the instructions say to repeat what’s inside the brackets 2times, do you add them …

What does this mean? 
What does K2tog, K1, sl1, psso K28. What am I supposed to pass slipped stitch over? Shouldn't it be K27, K2tog, sl1, K1, psso?

How to reverse this pattern 
Can you advise how to reverse the following 4 of a baby pattern. 1st row. Yfwd, s1,k1,psso, k1,k2tog, yfwd, k1 2 and 4th rows. Purl rows …

Circular gauge swatch question 
Hello, I am using a pattern for a hat and the recommended gauge simply says, "Gauge: 2 inches= 10 sts." It mentions nothing about the number of rows …

Removing some Cast On stitches when started knitting 4 rows already. 
Every beanie I make is too big. I dislike the figuring gauge etc. measuring head which isn’t available. Patterns always say 76-86 or more stitches for …

How do I read this pattern?  
I am new to this and pattern is confusing me 1st row k0 1:0:0:0, *p1, k3, repeat from * to last 1 2:1:1:1 sts, p1, k01:0:0:0 …

How many stitches can I work on a 16 inch US 5 Circular needle - I have working on 8 inch DB US 5 needles. 
My e-mail address is (removed) and I would appreciate a reply from you, please. My question: I have been working on a baby planket, using US 5 DB needles …

Knitting a kangaroo hoodie 
I've almost completed knitting a children's kangaroo style hoodie and I just found out that the neckline tends to be a bit tight. I haven't started …

Best stretchy stitch pattern for a hat band 
Trying to find a pattern for a band that goes on a hat that will spring back. So many of mine go on but don’t feel secure. Thanks for any advice.

How do I work 5 stitches together? 
The instructions are as follows Work 5 stitches together Sl 3 stitches with yarn to back of work then pass 2nd of these stitches over 3rd, move this …

Increase  
I have 12 stitches then it says (inc) to end 24 stitches ?

How do I count my increase 
My pattern says increase row increase, knit 3, knit 2 together. Do I count the increase as 1 of the three

I added more stitches  
Pumpkin hat knitted said cast on 64. I casted in 70. Now I am suppose to knit one of main color and knit 7 of new color. Is this going to come out right …

Decrease each end of row whilst creating raglan for sleeve 
Working all raglan armhole decreases as set by last two rows dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows then on following 9 alternate rows. I don’t understand …

Information in brackets what does it mean 
I can’t understand the information which is in the brackets ,see picture

Understanding a pattern - Regalo hat K1o,p1 
In the Regalo hat pattern it says K1o, p1 for several rounds after the initial rib pattern and before the crown. I don’t understand what K1o means.

Ms 
I am shaking a collar and it is k1 p1 twice turn, next row s1 p1 k1 p1, next row k1 p1 4 times turn next row s1 p1, k1 p1 3 times, I know how to do all …

Reading pattern 
Making socks pattern says to s1 k1 x 16 ssk Don’t understand the k1x 16

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Left raglan side shaping 
I'm having a problem understanding this part of pattern. I'm doing largest size. I have done the dec of 15 rows. it has now left me with 30 stitches. …

Shape neck on cardigan 
I am just finishing left side of a cardigan, the final row is to cast off in pattern. Leave 21 stitches on a thread. My question is which edge should …

What does this mean dec 1 st at each end of 3rd and every alternate row 
What does this mean dec 1st at each end of 3rd and following alternate row?

Increased stitches in the body of a knitted blanket 
Hello, At the beginning of a knitted blanket with cables ,when you have formed the border. Why do you increase stitches at the beginning of the cable …

Problems making up a garment. 
I am an experienced knitter and have just knitted a cardigan. Having sewn the shoulder seams together and knitted the front edge border all around, I …

A salvage stitch on fair isle pattern 
When knitting Row 1, I would knit the salvage st at the end of the row, correct? When starting Row 2, I would knit the salvage st at the beginning of …

In a four row pattern I can’t tell if I’m to do row 1. Or row 3.  
Because I’m now decreasing and I can't tell which row cos it a weird pattern. Row 1 is slp1, k1 p1 to last 2 such and knit Row 2 is knit Row 3 is …

when repeating stitches and it doesn't come out even 
K4, * K1, YO, K1,P34xs,K1, YO; rep from *to the last 4 stitches, K4. My question is after my last repeat I have 12 stitches left, do I just do …

How do I pick up torn out edge stitches when first st of each row was slipped? 
I found an error about 12 rows down my ribbed stockinette edge. I knew how to go down a line of stitches at a time and turn them all the right direction, …

Trying to read Aran pattern 
I’m knitting a baby Aran sweater first 4 rows form double moss and twist there is a patt panel It says continue working appropriate rows until back …

Stitch pattern 
I have a pattern and would like to know what this means- K2,k4tog,(yo.k1) 5 times. Do I have to do the (yo, k1) 5 times or the whole pattern? Thanks …

Wrap and turn stitches 
Pattern has short rows with WT on row 1 and 2. Row three says: "Work to 5 sts beyond wrapped st, WT." My question is: Do you wrap the 5th stitch or …

Wrap and turn 
My row says k8, wrap yarn round next stitch and turn. I have 9 sts on needle. Do I knit the 9th st and wrap it round that or do I wrap round need,e before …

What does 18 rows fewer mean? 
Continue straight until 18 rows fewer have been worked than on the back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending res facing row. I am not sure what this …

Query - Decrease each end of next 13 alt rows 
Hi, My pattern says that I must dec 1 st at each end of next row and at each end of next 13 alt rows. What does that mean?

How would you knit this?  
Hi, This pattern is stst. But do I carry keep carrying the yarn for the colours with every single stitch? I just feel like it’s going to be really …

Tips for carrying along knitted blanket 
When knitting a blanket how do you carry the knitted portion along as it gets big? Without having a huge wad in your lap. Maybe it is just the way it is. …

Help me understand this pattern! Sleeve Increase 
Hi, I’m knitting a sleeve for a jumper. The pattern starts with 44sts and then it says Inc one st at each end of 5th row, then on 3 foll sixth rows, …

Understand the pattern - (yrn, k1) 5 times 
*K1, k4tog (yrn, k1) 5 times, yrn, sl2,k2tog, p2sso; rep from * to last st, k1. Which part do I do 5 times?

I'm not sure what the following means, I'm using Bernat Blanket Color Pooling yarn 
With Color 1, K2. Find spot where color 2 starts. Pull rem of Color 1 as waste and with Color 2, K41.

How to interpret knitting instructions 
Hi Ratcha, I am starting on a knitted doll pattern from the UK but can't begin because I don't understand this line. Please interpret: 1-19. Begin …

How do I do multiple yarn overs? 
I have a pattern that calls for 4 yarn overs and then on the next row, I need to knit those into k1,p1 twice. Thank you.

Trying to decipher knitting instructions 
I am working with a pattern (Without a Paddle Knit Sweater, Yarnspirations) The sweater is worked from the bottom up. Sleeves are knit separate and incorporated …

Finding a substitute yarn 
I want to knit an old 80s pattern that requires a discontinued yarn (3 Suisses Lorena). I believe this is similar to an Aran or Worsted weight. The yarn …

Understanding the pattern  
Please can you explain what this pattern is telling me to do: *On foll 4th rows, cast off 1 st twice, on foll 6th row, cast off 2 st once*, repeat from …

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short rows and the sts numbers 
Hi, nice to meet you. I am knitting a sweater, and I am confused the patterns instruction. short rows working knitting to last 4 sts and turn and YO. …

Stitches keep increasing 
A new knitter here and I am trying to learn the long raindrop stitch. I cast on 114 stitches and knit 2 rows using knit one purl one. When checking my …

Double comma 
what does the double comma in this knitting pattern mean? s1, k1, psso,, yfwd, k1,yfwd, k2tog, k3

Need help understanding pattern directions 
I'm pretty new to knitting and I'm ready to challenge myself to try something new. I'm trying to work on a cable knit scarf and right off the bat I'm confused …

Understanding 1960's sweater pattern instructions 
I am knitting a sweater pattern from the 1960's. Here is what my pattern says: RIGHT FRONT Using no. 8 needles cast on 59 stitches and work in moss …

Am I decreasing on both ends? 
Next row (rs dec): K1, sl1, k1, psso, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 Next row (ws dec): P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 Repeat these 2 rows …

Leave work aside 
I’ve never seen this instruction on a knitting pattern I’m at a loss on what this step means.

What does k each st around 108 sts 
I have knitted k2p2 around 10 times. Then they say for the next rnd to k each stitch around 108 sts. I have left the k2 p2 at 104 stitches from my cast …

Why does my slip knot stitch get stuck when I stitch the first row? 
Hello! I've been knitting for quite a time now but all of a sudden it's like I've forgotten. When I cast on, I do the one where you wrap the yarn …

Decreasing on a patterned row 
Good morning, could you please help. I am working a pattern and have come to the decrease part to shape armholes. It says to continue in pattern, …

Shaping Raglan top 
dec 1 st in this way at each end of 3rd and every foll 4th row until 33 sts Do I decrease on the 3rd row once and then decrease on every following 4th …

How do I remove unworked stitches after a wrap and turn? 
my pattern calls for using wrap and turn to increase the ribbing length on the neck and back of a sweater, compared to the ribbing length along the two …

pick up stitches from first new color row and p2tog across 
From the pattern for Cutie Cupcake Dolls in the cupcake hat section. Not sure what they are saying? Thanks

I need help understanding a section in an old written pattern. 
The pattern I am working with has a section that says, "k2, into next st work k1, (wyif, k1) twice, turn." I am confused about the middle of that. Help, …

Knitting a Baby's hat.  
What does this mean For 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th sizes only.

how do I find someone to put my projects together? 
I love to knit but never learned to put my knitting project together. How do I find someone to do that for me?

Confused as to what Back to shoulders means 
I am knitting a pullover sweater for my granddaughter. I am working on the back of the sweater now, but I am confused about these directions: “Continue …

How do I K5, drop these 5 sts off the needle?  
How do I K5, drop these 5 sts off the needle and allow them to unravel forming loops, then bind off the next certain number of stitches? The pattern is …

Fuzzy "inc" instructions 
Working an Afghan pattern with the following instructions for one pattern repeat row as follows: *K2 tog, K2, (inc)2 times, K3, SSK, repeat from * …

Help with Rib 2 increasing row? 
My pattern states: Cast on 93 103:115:125 sts After 6 rows of k1 p1 rib it has following increase row: Inc row: Rib 2 5:5:2, inc …

Decrease in pattern  
next row (rs) K9 11: 13: 15, work next 13 sts as row 1 of Heart Motif Chart, K11 13: 15: 17, work next 13 sts as row 1 of Heart Motif Chart, …

Siobhan - left with more stitches than suggested 
I am knitting a pom pom yarn teddy cushion & with 36 stitches on the needle I have to do this. K10, sk2po, k2tog, pass previous stitch over. K7, sk2po, …

Double knit trouble  
My double knitting is getting odd dented rows and I can’t find anywhere what it could be from. Is my tension too tight or is something else going on? It’s …

set stitches aside 
if it says cut yarn and set piece aside, do I hold those stitches on a stitch holder? I have knit 7 rows (sweater) and it tells me to cut yarn and set …

How to fix eyelet pattern which is not lined up correctly 
I finished and bound off triangle shawl knitted on circular needles. It has a vertical row of double eyelets from cast on edge up to bound off edge …

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How do I knit the Plaited Basket Stitch 
I am knitting Victoire a Kninja design Basket stitch is Row 1 k 2 *insert needle from back to front between first and second sts on left hand …

Shaping shoulders in the round 
I have a flat knitting pattern for a shoulder Cape and want to knit it in the round instead. How do I get the shoulder shaping when knitting in the round? …

How do I knit from spare needle 
I have a project knitting an elephant, I need to attach the legs to the body I am working on. The instructions say k8 from spare needle (right side of …

Increasing stitches in knitting sleeves for a sweater 
Cast on 45 sts rib for 8 cm. Working in st st work 87 rows inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 7th row 71 sts. Cont without shaping until sleeve …

Help with where I am in the pattern 
In the baby cardigan I’m making, which is done in one piece to the armholes, (where I am now) I’m told to purl 28 stitches and leave remaining stitches …

Knitting a purse strap 
I am trying to knit a purse strap with only three stitches. P1 K1 P1 and the strap is twisting. What am I doing wrong?

Adding armhole stitches 
I’m working on a top - down sweater. Called for adding 6 cast on stitches at arm hole but I couldn’t figure out how to do it without messing up the entire …

Uneven number of stitches for toe up cast on 
Hello. I am knitting Ada Lovelace socks from blue moon fiber arts. The pattern calls for 15 stitches to be cast in. What method do you recommend, as all …

how do I carry the yarn from one color to the next when working a striped pattern 
I am working in even number blocks of color on a striped sweater and want to know if it is possible to carry the different colors from one block to the …

DOUBLE YARNS? 
What does it mean in a pattern : Cast on stitches on circular needle size 6 with 1 thread of each quality? Does it mean the two kinds of thread together? …

Men's Dress socks 
Hi, I am looking for a thin yarn for men's dress socks....maybe with a lot of nylon. Do you have any ideas for a sock yarn that will work for that? …

Shaping Neckline 
My pattern says to “Pm before and after center 30 sts”. Does this mean mark 30 sts in from the left and then the right?

stuck 
WHAT DOSE READ STS FOR SLEEVES MEAN?

Change up needle size 
I have a sweater pattern that calls for yarn whose gauge would work out to be 24 sts and 32 rows on US 5 needles = four inches. The yarn I want to …

Knitting In the round 
I’m knitting a piece on circular needles. I was instructed to put the middle 10 stitches on a stitch holder and then work back and forth. How do I do that …

How to match a raglan sleeve to the body of the sweater 
Back: After knitting 128 Sts in pattern for 16.5 inches(incl ribbing) I casted off 6 Sts at the beg of the next 2 rows then decreased 2 stitches every …

Problem with lace pattern decrease not matched with increase  
Hi I have a problem with Row 19 and Row 23 and Row 27, where there are Yarn Overs but no corresponding decrease such as K2tog, or Sl1, K1,psso. I …

Why is my knitting not straight? 
When I use circular needles, why is my sock or sweater twisted?

Joining 2 pieces of knitting together 
I am knitting a hooded jacket. I have completed the left front (with button holes) the back and one sleeve. This has been done as all in one piece. I am …

Sirdar Jewelspun Jumper design 10140 - Raglan sleeve instruction 
Hello - Just starting the raglan shaping. Pattern is Row 1 (K1 P1) 3 times, s1,k1, psso, knit to last 8 sts, k2tog (p1 k1) 3 times Row 2 (P1 k1) …

Knitting Sleeves! 
Hi, I’m making a cardigan and only have the sleeves left to do but I can’t make sense of where I’m supposed to be increasing, if you could help explain …

Making a baby blanket bigger 
Can I continue to stitch until 200 or more stitches before I start to decrease with out messing up this pattern. I would just like it to be bigger than …

Rib stitch on a Sirdar pattern 
What exactly does this mean?: Rib6, rib2tog, (rib6, rib2tog) 5 times, rib6 I am making a baby hat and have just knitted 2x2 rib for the cuff. I am …

Aran sweater sleeve 
I have done the ribbing for the cuff, increased to the appropriate number of stitches(64) in the last row of ribbing and then did the first row of the …

How to decrease on an eyelet raglan 
My pattern sets a 4 row eyelet pattern on the raglan. The 1st row decreases 1 stitch at each end. 2nd and 4th rows are purl. The 3rd row, is as follows: …

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Pattern Question  
I do not understand what this Dec rnd means: *Work 12 sts, p1, p2tog, p1; rep from * around-90 sits. Work even 3 rnds. Do I stop the original pattern? …

"live stitches facing down"  
I am working on a shawl and coming to the part that is adding on a border so that there are live stitches on the needles from the first top part of the …

Can I dec on cape cast on neck in same inc area? 
Hi :>), Have a cape pattern that inc kfb, need to make neck smaller. Can I dec at the same areas where the kfb on each side of markers were at? I am …

How do I read this pattern 
Pattern reads “Rep. last 2 rows until the foll. row has been completed”. Which is the following row?

Not sure how to follow the part for neck 
Making a Patons Canadian Sweater, I finished the back, & did the beginning of the neck. So I k 8, put remaining separate needle. Dec 1 st at each neck …

doing sl st, k2tog, psso, with only 2 st, as directed in pattern, not 3 st 
sl st-k2tog-psso i understand how to do this; however, the instructions read k1, yo, knit to 2 st before marker, sl st-k2tog-psso, replace marker, knit …

What is a selvedge(st) stitch? 
what does 1 selvedge st mean? How is it applied?

Pattern baby knits by Debbie bliss - pick up stiches 
V neck cardigan struggling with front edging. Tells me to. Join shoulder seams. With right side facing, 3 1/4 needles pick up and k 30sts. along right …

Decreasing stitches every second row on the RS 
If it says to, on the RS, decrease 1 st at each edge every other row, would this mean to do the decreases every RS row or every second RS row?

Don’t understand this instruction 
Working on these 70 sts dec 1 st. each end of needle every row to 42 sts. on needle, then every alternate row to 16 sts on needle My question is …

Errors with a patrons pattern 
What are the corrections for the pattern Delicate Cables Shawl?

S1, knit to end. Work 6 rows 
When it says S1, knit to end. Work 6 rows. Do you just knit 6 rows after the S1 knit to end row or do you repeat the S1, knit to end row 6 times?

How do I join shoulder seams by picking up cast off stitches and knitting  
I have completed back and right and left round neck cardigan fronts and all have been cast off. The pattern then says Neckband join shoulder seams. With …

Illogical final two rows of cable jumper back 
Hello, I am completely baffled by this! I now have 64 sts remaining and have reached the last two rows of the back of a cable knit jumper. It says "Cast …

What does this mean 
What does it mean continue straight until 16 rows less have been worked on back

Binding off and decreasing stitches for arm holes while maintaing pattern 
Hello I am knitting this vest in seeded rib stitch. https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dwbdce5fd8/PDF/RHK0332 …

Meaning? k2, kfb 
What does K2, kfb* repeat to end of round mean?

Stuck on a pattern 
I am on the front of the jumper and starting on this section of the pattern. I understand I am working first on the 18stitches but I do not understand …

Is ribbing included in measurement? 
Pattern says to continue in pattern till measuring 7 inches Is the ribbing included in the 7 inches?

Pattern does not make sense 
Hi I'm knitting a sweater and have reached the 'shape neck' of the pattern. I am working in stocking stitch on the Front Right side of my garment. …

how do I read this st  
k16, increase yo, ssk, k3 tog with left needle bring second st on the right needle over first st and off the needles

Stuck on a pattern Numbers do not add up 
Hi, I am knitting a dress for a Barbie doll. I am only able to knit to row 5 because Row 6 doesn't add up and i am left with 10 unworked stitches on …

Right side of bodice - k22, turn, work 9 rows 
Pattern: K22 sts in pattern, turn. Work in pattern for 9 rows. Does this mean I only work the 22 sts back and forth in pattern?

How do I do this stitch?? - left twist stitch 
I'm working on a pattern for a dog sweater. The directions say to slip 1st stitch and knit the 2nd stitch in the back loop. So far, so good. But then …

I need help with this knitting fan stitch - drawing loops for a fan stitch 
Insert right needle through st 3 rows below the 2nd stitch on the left needle. Pull through a loop k2. Pull 2nd loop through same st as 1st loop. K2. …

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Understanding the pattern instructions 
directions say: repeat the last two rows nine times more, increasing first at each end of last row. I don’t quite understand what to do here. This instruction …

Working on circular needles 
I am working on round needles from a four needle pattern and knitting a hat for a pet. I have done okay until now when I have to connect to the circle …

Working with more stitches than the pattern states 
I have knitted a few dog jumpers from a pattern but now I have had a request to do the same for a larger dog which obviously means more stitches. How do …

Why is what I’m knitting not lining up with the pattern 
I am knitting a Up& Sideways Striped blanket. The pattern is a garter stitch pattern. It calls for medium weight yarn. And size 10 1/2 circular needles. …

Divide for fronts and back 
Hi, The pattern says k18 k2tog which I have done then it is k1 across sts of right front and turn leaving remaining st on spare needle. Which sts do …

Don't understand pattern - k2, inc in next st, k8 
Pattern says: K2, Inc. in next st, K8 (12 border sts.) The problem is that if I knit two then increases in the next stitch and knit 8 stitches, I only …

How to Substitute Stretchy yarn for Worsted weight wool  
I am trying to make a hat that calls for worsted weight wool. I would like to use Stretchy Yarn instead. Is there a specific type of stretchy yarn comparable …

How do I increase a stitch? 
My pattern states increase 1 stitch at each end of 3rd and every following 4th row. Please can someone explain ?

Which rows do I need to repeat?  
Hi, I'm new to knitting and have set myself a task to knit a jacket - Sirdar 7997. I'm at the point of making the right front, which will have buttonholes, …

Understanding these instructions - increase at every following certain rows 
Hi, I’m having difficulty understanding the second part of the following instructions: "inc 1 st at each end of 5th 3rd;5th;3rd and 0 0;0;2 …

Divide - Knit 9 sts, turn and decrease 1 st at inside edge twice (7 sts). 
Please help I'm stuck. How do I do this? Knit 9 sts, turn and decrease 1 st at inside edge twice (7 sts). Hoping you can help. Thank you. …

How do I cast on 3 stitches behind the stitches on the stich holder  
I am knitting gloves and the pattern says "cast on 3 stitches behind the stitches on the stitch holder"

every foll alt row 
Hi I am crocheting a baby jacket and I am stuck please help me! The confused part is in Using C2 (C2-C1-C1-C1-C1), cont as folls – 3rd row – (1dc, …

Cat's ears, knit. 
Hi. I am knitting a cat's head applique. I have ripped it out twice, because I keep messing up the cat's ears. Instructions say only once to turn. …

K2Tog then k first st in RT (right leaning twist) 
Please help me understand the following instructions: Round 5-12: *k2tog and leave on left needle, k first stitch (when you knit this stitch, be sure …

Knitting child's jumper with raglan sleeves - neckband 
I have knitted front, back and the sleeves. The pattern states with RS facing using 5.5mm needles knit across 9 stitches on holder at top of left sleeve, …

Knitting a beanie for a doll 
What does (p3, k2) k to end mean?

Seed stitch in the middle of a row 
I am knitting an afghan that calls for some seed stitch knitting in the middle of a row. How do I know if I start with a knit stitch or a purl stitch? …

How to cast off in groups of 2sts using a crochet hook. 
I have knitting instructions that say to cast off using a crochet hook. I know how to cast off with a crochet hook. The instructions say to cast …

What does « work » mean?  
In my pattern, it says: “Work 18 (20, 22) Row 1: K2, bind off, etc.” Is work in this context just saying i'm going to start doing something beginning …

Converting a lace pattern to in the round 
A one- row lace pattern is as follows; *yo, slip1, k2, psso. The psso over two knit stitches creates a nice vertical ridge with the psso’s alternating …

How do I do a Reverse raglan shaping for right cardigan front 
If I k1 slip 1 paso for left raglan cardigan front how do I reverse instruction for the right raglan front Thank you

how do I make sense of this? 
what does BO 3 sts each side 1x, 2 st 2x, and 1 stitch 3x mean?

Turn in Knitting 
The pattern reads K15(17-19 turn) I have never come across this before.

shaping for front left of cardigan for raglan armhole and front slope. 
Hi I am struggling to follow this pattern - I have done the back of the cardigan and am now doing the left front. I am knitting size 6-9 months which …

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ssk 3 times 
Hi, I was just reading a pattern and is asks that you ", ssk 3 times," Does that mean slipping 3 stitches or just a regular 2 stitch slip done 3 times? …

What does this mean? 
What does this mean? Rnds 6-17: repeat rnds 2-5 three times. (Noteworthy is rnds 3-4 is actually rnd 2 repeated twice). Helppppp

Will I have to rip out all I have knitted? 
I have been knitting with 3 and 3/4 needles- pattern says 4mm....aaaargh!! Will I have to rip out all I have done or will it not matter too much?

Found knitting mistake while fixing another mistake 
Hello, I was fixing one mistake and found another. I am knitting stockinette I will attach an image of this strange horizon tal loop of yarn. This loop …

Finishing off a specific pattern - Jarol pattern JX265 
I am sewing together the rompers from Jarol pattern JX265 New arrival. However there seems to be something missing. It explains how to sew the straps …

Where to decrease  
Hi my pattern reads cont in patt dec 1st at side edge but doesn’t say which side will it be the armhole side or the neck side this is before the neck …

Fishnet st 
Making a tank with circular needles. Pattern has sides of tank with fishnet st. It says work 8 rounds, knitting 2 more st sts on each side of the fishnet …

Am I misreading instructions? 
I’m trying to follow knitting instructions for shaping a sleeve cap but numbers aren’t adding up correctly. The sleeve was knit from the cuff up, with …

Invisible increase - working one more stitch between increases 
Pattern that I'm using and strikes me to "work one more stitch between increases on each increase round." The increases have been a make one below …

what does "3 times" mean in - K1 * (Yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, ywfd, sl 1 
what does "3 times" mean in - K1 * (Yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) 3 times, ywfd, sl 1. Do I just repeat what's in the brackets three times? I know how to do …

Shape neck 
I have 7 stitches remaining. Work 2 rows Dec 1 st at raglan edge in next row AT SAME TIME Dec 1 st at neck edge in every row, 4 stitches remaining. …

how to knit yo of previous rows 
The eyelet pattern chart I'm trying to do reads like this: -K2tog -yo - sl 1, k1, psso -drop yo of previous row and make a new yo in its place …

Separate front and back for neck for baby sweater pullover 
Hi. I'm a very new knitter and am currently trying to knit a crosscut pullover for my grandson. It's a pattern that is knit in one piece from side to side. …

Knitting on a Magic Loop from a 4 needle pattern 
I have been trying to get an answer and haven't for knitting in the round. I started knitting a pet hat on the small 4 needles and then read about the …

Continuity of pattern  
Please help , newbie knitter here ! I’ve really enjoyed this pattern but I’m stuck on the sleeves . I’ve included photos of the pattern, the back which …

my pattern states. Next 2 rows, Knit to last 22 stitches , turn. 
Does this count as one or two rows? I have been doing 2 rows like this and there is not way the collar on the knitted jacket is correct. I have one long …

How do I P2 YFD Sl K2 tog Pass Slip Stitch over  
My pattern has 80 stitches. The pattern row is P2 (YFD Sl K2 tog pass Slip stitch over) rep to last 3 stitches K3 I seem to have lose a stitch on …

Knitting query~disconnected pattern. 
I am knitting a triangular shaped shawlette with ruffles on circular needles, garter stitch.  The pattern has 4 sections.  The first is setup rows (first …

Triangle shawlette 
The pattern has 4 sections. The first is setup rows. At end of 5 rows the pattern shows 15 stitches due to increasing. However the body pattern starts …

Knit to marker, increase, knit to within.... 
When knitting to the marker directions say to increase, knit to within one stitch of the marker, increase, knit across. My question is, do I do the increase …

HELP! How do I increase 1 stitch each side every 8 rows in a 2x2 rib 
Helloo!!! I seem to be struggling a bit here, I've been searching and watching YouTube videos on this but none are helpful at all! I'm trying to make …

Decreasing 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row 
The pattern states work 22 rows, decreasing 1 st at each end of next and every following alt row. I have 36 stitches and should end up with 14

4 row cable panel x 16 rows 
Hi, My pattern says work in cable panel (which consists of 4 rows) for 16 rows. Confused... How many times do I knit the 4 row pattern? 4 times (4x4=16)? …

Turning Heel 
My instructions are as follows and I cannot figure it out: Using 3 DPNs, reposition 30 heel sts such that there are 10 on each needle. The 2nd needle …

How to make neck boarder  
As you will see from pattern it asks me to knit 5 from safety pin( from where? I don't have 5) I've got the 11 from sleeves and 27 from back. I'm doing …

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How to add sleeve band to sleeve 
Instructions say; Cast on 6 sts. K to last st, slip last st, insert Lh needle into cast on st at edge of sleeve and k this loop. Place this stand …

How to knit corner to corner and end up with a square 
When starting with one stitch and increase 1 beginning every row and when right length then decrease one stitch every row why does my knitting not make …

Help with 2nd row please! - Scalloped Edge Knitting Pattern 
I'm trying to complete a scallop edge, I've cast on 72 stitches and completed 1st row which leaves me with 31 stitches. The 2nd row should leave me with …

how do i knit brackets and parentheses in a row 
I'm making a scarf and the row in question has both brackets and parentheses and I'm confused. Here's the row: (YO, SLP-SLK, K2TBL, YO, K2TOGTBL, …

Joining baby cape togeter 
I a knitting baby’s cape. When I come to knit stitches from left front, then back, then right front will I be knitting on the wrong side of the back or …

Decrease in Bramble stitch 
Knitting mens aran jumper at decrease im using bramble stitch just cant seem to get it right.

dec 1 st every other row 29 times 
Directions read: Garter st and AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at front edge every row 4 more times, then every other row 29 times AND when piece measures …

Compare yarns  
The yarn for my pattern is rather expensive and I’m trying to find one at a more economical Price as I’m not an experienced knitter, the one recommended …

How do I do a no stitch, times or row?  
I an stuck on a knitting pattern and am not sure what to do can you please explain or even show me how to carry out row 5 in the attached picture. I have …

How do I knit most of the row, turn then cast off remaining stitches 
Hi My UKHKA 12 knitting pattern states “Next Row: K21, turn, place a coloured marker, cast off rem 8 sts” I just can’t find out how to do this. …

Understanding pattern instructions for sleeves in unisex boatneck sweater for 6-9 month baby.  
I cast on 37 sts and do 6 rows in g st then increase 1 st at each end of next 3rd and every foll alt 4th row to 53 sts then on every foll 6th row until …

Joining yarn question 
Hello! I'm knitting a V-neck sweater vest and I finished the left side and strap of the vest and am ready to knit the other side. I have 13 stitches on …

Ptog draw up loop from previous row and next stitch 
Hi, please help :( How do I do this? P together drawn up loop of previous row and next st, P1.

Difference between baby blanket and throws? 
Hi! I am a comparatively new knitter. I love knitted blankets/throws/afghan. I was wondering can I use the same pattern as a baby blanket to make into …

Don't understand 
I'm knitting with 32 stitches on the needle. With right side facing work 12 sts, k2 tog (13) sts (back) attach another ball of yarn, bind off next …

Help - increase each end of 6th row twice 
Pattern says increase each end of 6th row twice. Do I have to do 12 rows or increase 2 stitches. Seems such a daft question but is only pair of dolls …

Divide for front: Next row: K36 (41-44- 47). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. Cont in stocking st  
Divide for front: Next row: K36 (41-44- 47). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. Cont in stocking st.

How do I drop extra loop on a needle 
The instruction says yft, sL1P dropping extra loop on needle. The pattern is Patons 637, page 8 Row 2. Thank you Ricki

57 sts. 
I have 106 stitches. Next step is to “k4, k2tog 49 times, k4 - 57 sts.” Should I only have 57 sts. at the end?

please explain these instructions to me!! - shape shoulders 
Shape Shoulders. Cast off 89:11:12:14 sts at the beg of the next 64:6:2:6 rows. 5173:55:109:59 sts. Cast off --10:--:13:--sts …

Decreasing st at neck edge 
Good morning, My directions say, working both sides at once with separate balls of yarn, dec 1 st at each neck edge every RS row 3 times. I have decreased …

Button hole on knitted side 
Do you have a video for k2tog, yarn, k2. Thank you , Geraldine

Neck shaping 
Please help! This is my first time learning how to knit a sweater. I got thru section 2. When continuing on section 3 do I knit over the W&T stitches? …

Increase Instructions 
I have cast on 100 stitches, Now the instructions read as follows: Increase 6 x 1 stitches at both ends at every 2 rows to obtain 104 stitches. …

Error and question 
Hi, If I started off with 140 stitches, Then I had to knit 5,YO,SSK (k4, yo, ssk) to end of row except last 8stitches, those are knitted. How much …

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Sarah - slip stitch question 
Hi, I am hopelessly stuck on a 6 row chart. The pattern is Jean Frost's On the Neutral Path. rows 1 and 2: knit one row, purl one row in color B rows …

How many do I knit  
I don’t understand This. Pic attached

Decrease on bottom of sweater but no numbers listed. 
I am making a sweater from Seamless knit sweaters in two weeks. The question is I am down to almost starting the ribbing in the bottom of the sweater. …

What do you think inccr means in my knitting pattern? 
I am starting to knit a basset hound. I have a photocopied sheet and no code of the abbreviations. I think cr means cross right and I have worked that …

adding a shawl collar on a sweater 
After sewing the shoulder seams, I'm adding the shawl collar to a kids sweater. The pattern says with circular needles, pickup 33 stitches on the right …

Making up my knitting into a jumper 
I have 2 old knitting patterns for jumpers and they both say don’t press before making up the jumper, why is that?

lace pattern multiples 
How do I work a lace pattern (multiples 7+3) over 108 stitches? The pattern is *K3, YO, SSK, K2tog, YO repeat from * to last 3 sts. Next row is …

Sirdar pattern 4881 question 
Beginning the first row after stocking stitch. I am using the 5th size ( so it is 4 in the bracket) It reads, K3(1:0:3:3:3)(yfwd,S1,k1,psso,k2) 1 …

decreasing at neck edge: alt rows vs every 2nd row 
The instructions are dec 1 stitch at neck edge...on alt rows AND AT THE SAME TIME cast off stitches at beg of 2nd row. I am confused between alternating …

Ribbing on a Vneck 
Having a hard time putting the ribbing on a v-neck raglan sleeve sweater. There are 3 sets of stitches on holders with balls of yarn attached (Sleeves …

Decrease stitch technique 
The pattern instructions says "k3 then work the first st over the 2st" This sounds like a bind off stitch. This row does need a decrease in the pattern …

Slip a stitch knit wise or purl wise 
Hello. Thank you for your help. My pattern reads: Sl1, k3 (sl1wyif,k1) to last 5 stitches, sl1wyif, k4 Sl1, k3 (p1, sl1wyib) to last 5 stitches; …

How to start this project 
Hello How would I do the following to start a new project I’m eager to start ? Cast on 3 sts, knit 8 rows, pick up 7 sts from one side of rows, …

Colourwork Charts 
Hi I am new to colour work knitting and have a question please. The patttern says “ starting with a RS row, work 1 20-st repeat of the colourwork chart …

What does "work 4 rows" mean 
I am in the middle of a pattern so far mainly garter stitch then using 2 different yarns on a 4 row pattern. My next instruction is to use just one yarn …

How do i Decrease 1 st on neck edge every other row in a 2x2 rib 
Please help me !! I've been knitting a jumper and I asked you a previous question back in September which was very helpful but im stuck again :( I've been …

Slanted brioche rib 
I am knitting a jumper on circular needles, starting from top down. After finishing the brioche rib on the body, I finished the rib very slanted. Can …

Decreases in 9th and following 4th rows? 
What does it mean as not sure how many rows to skip before performing the decrease again? Pattern reads: Cont in stocking st, dec 1 st each end of …

Double Strands VS single strand 
Hi, I have a pattern for knitted shrug. The pattern says to use worsted weight yarn and to knit with double strands. I want to knit with single …

Shape Neck 
Could you please explain this for me: Bind off center 14sts. Working each side of the neck separately, at each neck edge, bind off 3 sts once, 2 sts …

Knitting pattern  
Working a shawl pattern asks for in bold K1 and right after K3 or 5 etc why bold K1 and not just include the stitch with the following knit stitch

Decrease on very TWO alternate rows 
My pattern says “decrease on every TWO ALTERNATE ROWS” . I understand every alternate row but its the EVERY TWO ALTERNATE that is confusing me. Do I knit …

Stuck  
Don’t know how to do this row 1

Ripping out stitches 
I just finished a 365 row "sky scarf" (knit a row using the colors in the sky for ea. day). I can't stand /desperately want to redo rows 1-30, when my …

Slip stitch 
S1, knit to end of row Repeat this row 23 times more Does that mean I S1 on every row?

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how do I fix what appears to be a hole? 
I will attach a photo of what appears to be a hole in the row beneath where I am currently knitting. I am a novice knitter and at a total loss. Thank …

What Stitch? 
I submitted this question a few hours ago, but realised the pictures were the same side. I am trying to continue knitting this garment, after 30 years, …

What stitch? 
I have found some knitting started 30+ years ago., and would like to finish the jumper, but don’t recognise the stitch, now do I know how to replicate …

yarn forward instructions in a pattern 
If my pattern says yf, k2 do I do yf and then a knit stitch, and another yarn forward and a knit stitch? or do I do yarn forward and then a knit …

I'm confused 
The pattern says p1 k3 to the last 7 stitches ( there are only 27 stitches) end 2p k1 p1 2 times

1x1 rib with edge stitches  
I have casted on 164 stitches, completed the rib and the first row of pattern contains 168 stitches. Why is this? was I supposed to cast on extra although …

How do I W.b.n, Purl 2 tog 
I have an old Patons SC76 -2 pattern This is the second row of the Lace border or the second row of the Centre of the babies shawl This is started …

Understanding a pattern  
Hi, what does (K2tog, yfrn, P2) 0 1: 1: 0: 0 time, mean? The whole sequence in the pattern states P3 4: 2: 3: 1, (K2tog, yfrn, P2) 0 …

Understanding pattern directions? 
Pattern calls for "scallops (over 18 sts; a rep of 4 rows)" When I get into the body pattern, it instructs "Scallops Row 3 over 18 sts, p5, k5, p5; rep …

How to extend pattern to make Cardigan longer 
I am working on the back piece of a Cardigan sweater for a size 3X. The Pattern calls for 6 rows of moss stitch, 104 rows of stocking stitch, cast off …

SSK problem 
The last stitch in my circular needle round is an SSK, but I only have one loop to work with before the next round starts. Should I preform with only one …

Cast of row 
My knitting pattern reads: cast off knitwise, working K1, k2tog, K18, K2tog, kl, across row. I don't know how that is a cast off row. Thank You, …

Mitten pattern help 
Hi I’m knitting cabled mitts for the first time. The part of the pattern I’m on says this: 1st row: knit 2nd row: k23 p6 k3 p6 k to end 3rd row: knit …

How do I do my first row 
I'm doing a small puppy jumper. I cast on 37 stitches. My row1 says slip1,knit4 then rib-k1,P1,K5 that's what it says for the first row do I repeat slip1,knit4,then …

Knitting pattern says ‘after cast off group’ 
Dividing for back and fronts and buttonhole row (for a doll’s cardigan) The beginning is fine till pattern says M.st 2, yfwd K2 tog, m.st 0, K11 cast …

No cast on directions 
How do I start a pattern when ithevonly directions says to knit 7 without any cast on directions it’s an old Irish knife bet at pattern

Knitting in the round 
I am knitting a dog snood and started on the 4 needles which is in the pattern instructions. I decided to go with the magic loop knitting. After knitting …

#of stitches 
If you start with a number of stitches, will you always have the same number at the end of the row?

I don't know what this step means? 
Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 70 (72-78-80) sts rem.

Sleeve pattern problem - increase 
Hello, I have a problem in doing this sleeve pattern, the pattern start with 40 stitch then it become 60, how it was done? Thanks In advance

what does *k6,[k1,p1] x3* rep ** around mean? 
Do I repeat the entire *asterisk to asterisk* instructions 3 times, or do I knit 6, then repeat the enclosed bracket instructions 3 times? I am confused …

Purl stitch... HELP!! 
Hi There, I am learning to knit. Started a scarf but just wanted to do a simple Purl stitch throughout just to make it easy, I started a long time ago …

How To reverse cuff seam for turnback on hat? 
When knitting and finishing a hat, instructions say to reverse the cuff seam for the turnback. How do I do it?

Working st st cont until back measures 12 cm  
Hi Ratcha, I am trying my hand at knitting a baby cardigan. On the pattern, it says "Working st st cont until back measures 12 cm" Does the 12cm include …

How to shape sweater armhole 
My pattern says bind off 2 stitches on the next two rows. Place the 53 stitches on a holder. Then title of next section is Left front, cast on 33 stitches. …

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Problem reading a pattern - ending with a WS row 
I am making squares for an afghan. My pattern says repeat pattern until total length is 9.25, ending with a WS Row. Does this mean stop at the beginning …

Help please. “Continue in pattern” 
Hello, I’m knitting a waistcoat, I’ve confused myself, please can you help. I’ve just done row 19. I’m not sure what “ Rows 20 to 34: Continue in pattern …

What does measured from a cast on edge mean? 
My pattern says to continue in pattern as set until work measures 35cm, ending with a WS row and measured from the cast on edge.

Converting a pattern 
Hello, I have purchased a child's waistcoat pattern in chunky knit, however it specifies cable stitch and I would prefer just to knit it plain. Is …

How to cast on in front of other stitches on a row  
The pattern is cast on 4 sts, k14 How do I do this? Thanks

Not sure if I turn before starting 6th row in hoodie pattern 
Started in the round then going to rows. The first five say WS or RS - sl 1 wyib. Then when I get to sixth row it doesn’t say this - just starts with …

how do I work 8 rows x4 
pattern says work 4 rows : ie stocking stich dec row : (which is fine.) Work the last 8 rows x4 and the dec row again. (this is the bit i do not understand) …

Pattern runs out before end of row 
Although I have cast on the right number of stitches, often the pattern runs out before the end of the row and I am left with, example two or three stitches …

I don't understand knitting instruction - baby romper straps 
I'm making a baby romper in garter stitch. I'm on the back, "work straps". The last row I completed was, K8, bind off 24 sts, k to end. Now I"m stuck. …

How to decrease using yfd 
Hi there, I am knitting a toy fairy and have arrived at the overskirt. The pattern says cast on 108 sts, 1st row - K 106, YF, sl 1, YB, turn. 2nd …

Too few stitches to knit in the round 
I've knitted my first hat in the round...16"needles. Cast on 132. Have now decreased to 21 stitches. I’m supposed to continue until i have eight stitches …

Knit 2tog, Knit4 
I have a baby hat pattern and it says knit1, knit 2tog, knit4 to the end. Do I do an extra stitch or knit 4 then 2 Tog? My email is Many Thanks Deborah …

Shaping the neck and shoulder of baby cardigan 
Next row (RS): Cast off 3 5: 6: 7 sts, K until there are 5 6: 7: 8 sts on right needle and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Work …

Can you help me understand this pattern? 
Can you please help me read this pattern? I don't understand what the instructions are. So far I have gotten through the back Cast on and 11 rows of garter …

trying to convert a specific PART of a pattern from in-the-round knitting to straight knitting 
I am trying to follow a pattern that is written for "in the round" knitting. I don't use circs or double pointed needles and only want to use straight …

How to follow instructions to complete pattern for a hooded sweater .  
Pattern reads : finishing neckband @ hood: Sew sleeves to back & front armholes. Starting at center front , k across Sts of right front Pick up 6 sts …

Increase and decrease on 2nd and 11 following 4th row - I don't understand this direction 
Pleas I need help: Pattern is Travelling Cable Sweater from The Fibre co. Now working all increases and decreases as set by last row, cont as follows: …

Understanding what the pattern means 
Hi I am making a knitted cowl scarf with circular needles and I am not understanding what the pattern is actual saying, leaving me taking it apart I …

Follow this pattern - adding a hood to a cardigan 
Hi I wonder if you can help me please. I have a hoodie pattern which I haven’t done before. I am attaching a copy of the pattern and hoodie instructions, …

Increase stitches evenly in a row. 
The row I'm increasing says K4, knit to last 4 sts - increasing 11 sts evenly across, K4. 56 stitches (45 stitched cast on) How do I evenly space them? …

increasing on sleeves  
starting at cuff cast on 36 sts, knit 6 rows, change to. larger needles on row 7 and increase 4 sts evenly across row. (40 sts) Row 8, purl, Row 9 Knit, …

Knitting baby booties need to know how to turn on unworked sts. 
On the last portion of booties Soles pattern row 1 knit 27, k2tog,leave remaining 19 sts unworked,turn Row 2-31:k7,k 2 tog, leave remaining sts unworked, …

how To turn on unworked sts. 
After knitting 12 sts and do a decrease, pattern call to leave other sts unworked and turn. How Do I do a turn?

How to work out an abbreviation - don't understand what's in the bracket 
K1, C4B,p1,k3(1:-:4:2:-),pm, I understand knit 1, slip 2 sts onto crn and hold at back, k2 then k2 from cr,purl one, knit 3 but I don't understand what …

I just don’t get what I’m supposed to do! 
For the life of me, I don’t understand this pattern directions! Please help!

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Keeping to pattern while decreasing 
Hi, is there a magic formula to work out how to keep to an 8 row pattern while decreasing for the arm shaping? I can quite get my head around following …

Reverse Shapings 
Hi How do I work out how to complete the right front of a cardigan reversing shaping from left front? Regards Maria

How to repeat short rows in a sleeve pattern 
I am starting a sleeve. I picked up 66 stitches. The pattern says to work short row as in the sleeve cable chart. Sleeve cap shaping with short - rows. …

ROW 5 
HELLO, K3, *K3, K2TOG, YF * REP TO * TO LAST 5 STS. I understand all, except what to do with the last five stitches.

Increase stitches 
The pattern calls for an increase on each end of the needle on 3rd and every row until there are so many stitches. Does that mean to increase every 3rd …

m1p is aabbreviation 
m1p abbreviation says Make one stitch purlways. What does that mean and how do I do it?

"Incl once" knitting  
What does rep rows 86 to 101 incl once. Rep from ** to ** 10 times, then rows 1 to 19 incl once mean?

Pattern Abbreviations 
I have been asked to knit a jumper for my daughter-in-law. I am a fairly experienced knitter but there is one instruction I don't understand. Border …

knitting is connected at the end of the row 
I have a pattern calling to slip the first stitch, then knit, purl and so on. My issue is that at the end of the row the knitting continues to be joined …

How do I increase in Fair Isle Knitting  
I am working on the Top Down Alpaca Cardigan, a discontinued Bernat Pattern. The charted pattern has a 12-stitch repeat done over 29 rows to create the …

I can't do the shoulder stitch of this pattern 
Hello there, I got a vest pattern but I got stuck on the middle of it I can't knit the armhole Here's the part of pattern about arm hole : Armhole …

How do I knit the wrap plus the stich together 
Knitting a shawl that has stems /leaves. The leaves are are in short row wrap and turns. The pattern says to knit the very tip of the leaf by knitting …

Casting off 
I am knitting a cardigan for my baby granddaughter. I need to cast off 17 remaining stitches on the back but when I knit the border I will need to pick …

Increase on sleeves on pattern  
I am knitting an Aron jacket. On sleeves there are 12 rows that form the pattern. First increases were on the 5th and 11th row of pattern at beginning …

Size increase  
To make the pattern called cozy cables blanket knit by Bernal. And I want to make it a 60" by 60". How do I do that?

Understanding this pattern - scalloped shell edge stitch 
Hi. I am a fairly experienced knitter but have come across a section of a pattern that I have never encountered before and just can't quite understand …

Please can you help me to understand a knitting pattern? 
Hi I am struggling to understand the shaping of the neck on a cardigan I am knitting. Please can you help? Claire

Problem with pattern 
Hi. I am VERY MUCH a beginning. I looked on YouTube to knit a simple baby cardigan. I was doing OK. Said to cast on 40 and then garter knit four rows …

felted basket question 
I am making your felted basket pattern and can you please describe how you decrease in rows since you start using a circular needle and the basket is knitted …

finishing sleeves 
What does Pick up 88 stitchs (3sts every 4 rows; multiple of 4)along armhole mean?

How do I find out what stitches were used to make this hat?  
I’m having problems figuring out what stitches were used to make this hat. My grandma made this hat years ago and I would really love to make another one …

I don't understand this pattern - inc every following 6th rows 
Hi, Please help me I'm new at knitting and I just can't understand the instructions inc on each side on following 6th rows, inc 1st 14 times on the …

How do I read chart patterns 
When using a chart pattern, do I read front rows right to left and reverse rows left to right I have been reading all rows right to left

Front border on child cardigan 
I can't follow this instruction "cast off 3 stitches. knit into stitch 3 rows below next stitch on left hand needle pulling yarn tight and letting stitch …

K8 place those 8 sts and the last 8 sts on one needle 
Pattern says k8, place those 8sts and the last 8sts on one needle. Turn I am stuck

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Making a soul edge on a pair of booties 
How do I knit this part of my pattern: Sole edge: using right hand needle pick up the 1st st of the row 4 rows below, slip onto left hand needle and …

Reading sleeve instructions 
Hi. I am knitting a child’s sweater and at the sleeve. So far, I’ve been pretty good at reading the instructions. This is where I’m stumped. I have …

How to read this pattern 
Hi am new to knitting an am knitting a cardigan pattern says p3-3-3-4-4-4 times what does this mean please

Top of welt 
I am knitting a fair isle sweater. The pattern is from the bottom up and starts with 8 rows of ribbing. Then starts fair isle. I just completed 18 rows …

Bind off 
I have a pattern that says bind off working the dec's as before. How do you do this

Stitch counting 
What does it mean when the pattern says "stitches should not be counted after x and x rows"?

Need help with foreign translation of decrease 
Translation is as follows :- decrease on both edges on every 2 nd row First 4sts. then 2 x 1 st then 3x2 sts then 2 x3 sts then 1 x5 sts . I have been …

Yarn forward 
My pattern says.. yf(k1, yf) 5 times, k4tog How many stitches should I then have? Also do I yf and then k4tog? Knitting again after long time so …

As placed 
I am knitting a shawl, the pattern gives instructions for first 7 rows, it says work from part the same as for back of dress pattern , on the 9th row …

Confused about decrease end 
I’m knitting a comfort cap 108 stitches in the round The decrease round #1 reads *k7(8), K2tog;repeat from* to end of rnd-64 (81)stars rem I’m no …

Find a local knitter , task completer 
Hello This is a long shot but I need to find someone who would be willing to knit some small items for me please. I used to knit, but only basics, nothing …

Braid cable  
Cast on 28(32)36 sts using 7 mm needles and work in rounds – 8 rounds rib (K2, P2) Change to 8 mm needle and work in rounds as follows: K9(11)13, 3 sts …

How do I braid a cable on a sleeve using circular knitting needles 
How do I braid a cable on a sleeve using circular knitting needles.

lace pattern with incomplete instructions 
I hope you can help...cause I am lost and so are my other knitting friends...I have an old pattern and I remember my mom knitting it in the 50's..she has …

Help with Instruction 
What does patt as for back placing first 6 rows thus **

how to change gauge 
I have a pattern for a scarf where the yarn is chunky and the needles are 6mm. I want to make the same pattern in 4 ply wool. what number of needles to …

Interpreting knitting pattern instructions  
Hi, I am new to knitting, and am attempting an Aran Afghan (completed as squares that will be combined at the end). The knitting pattern directions …

Changing colors but only for 2 rows 
I'm making a tiny Christmas wreath.It says :"Cast on 5 st.in green.Knit & Purl 5 rows green.Knit & purl 2 rows in red."My question is: do I have to cut …

Tivoli Santos Aran - Pattern Panel Row 5 Question 
row 5: p1 k2 yf sl1. k1 psso p1 k2 tog drop the 4 yrns of previous row off the needle. turn and cast on 4 sts on right needle turn and k1 under the 4 loose …

Emerald Pixy Star Wrap 
Hi! I asked this question before and 2 people commented that they need more information, but I can’t find that thread. So, I’m going to start a new one. …

Shape armholes on front and back 
I dont understand the wording. It goes: Dec 1 st @ each armhole edge of front and back 3(6,9,6,9) IM DOING THE 6 SHOWN AFTER THE,3(.... SO, its 6 times …

Problem understanding directions in a specific pattern 
I’ve been knitting the Emerald Pixy Star Wrap and I’ve gotten to a part of the pattern that I don’t understand. Are you familiar with this pattern?

how do i follow these instructions 
I am knitting a sweater, i am on the part with the sleeves and i am having some trouble understanding the instructions. it says "Inc 1 st each end of next …

How to read this line of pattern 
What does the following mean, after I Dec on line 37, Dec 1 at at each end of 37th and 3 foll 36th row. Surely that can't be right 😃 Thank you in advance …

how do I do this increase? 
I am making a pattern that reads: m1, k7 (6,6,10,11) 2 (0,4,2,2) Does this mean m10 2 times (I am making the third size in parenthesis)? Thanks, …

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Pattern instructions  
I am knitting k7,yf,k1,yf,k7 Does this mean k7 then yf k1 then yf all next 7 stitches...I am confused with the commas. Thank you

Crochet edging on blanket 
Hi all. I want to crochet border on checkerboard st, blanket , would I use the same size crochet hook as needles I used to knit the blanket ? …

Circular needles 
Hello, This is my first time doing this ever. I have knitted a blanket in checkboard st. how do I stop stitches catching on needle off the cable? …

YF - turn - YF ?  
I have a jacket pattern - for the shoulder and neck shaping it seys to do the following : sl 1, yf, turn, sl 1, knit to end. What am I doing wrong …

Do I knit row2 
If my pattern says ending on row 2 does that mean I knit row 2 or not.

How do I decrease on a short sleeve after the ribbing is done? 
I have finished the ribbing on my short sleeve (raglan cap), I’ve moved to larger needles and purled the next row. The pattern then says - dec 15 sts …

Reading Scarf Pattern 
Please help I'm a beginner! I can read the pattern until I get to "Rep last 56 rows once". What does this mean? And after C5 it says "Rep last 56 rows …

Multiple border sts  
What does “pattern of multiple of 4+3+20 (border sts)” mean? I found a basic baby blanket pattern but know don’t how to start it, see attached photo. …

Keeping colour sequence 
I have a pattern for a hoopoe - Row 17 of body/head pattern is ‘(cream) inc 1, K2, (peach) K2, inc 2, K2, (cream) K2 inc 1 (16 sts), then Row 18 says ‘purl, …

How do I increase stitches while keeping continuity of pattern 
Hi there, I'm working on a Sirdar knitting pattern for a 3-6 month old (pattern number 3945) and I am struggling to incorporate the pattern into my …

Knitting sweater in round increases  
So my question with this pattern is do I do 42 rows on the first part or 21 and then on the second part 10 rows or 20? I'm just confused Rep last …

how can I stop the bind off edges of the bottom of sweater from rolling up 
How can I stop the bind off edge on the bottom of sweater from rolling up

how do i do 8 rows x 4 
i am doing the back of a cardigan. it says work 4 rows in stocking stich dec row: k3 etc etc work 7 rows WORK THE LAST 8 ROWSX4 AND THE DECREASE ROW …

how do i work 8 rows as below 
I have a pattern for sweater and started the back. It says after working 4 rows of stocking stitch decrease in the next row. work 7 rows work the …

casting off in pattern 
The first 8 stitches in my pattern are K5, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso then K6 I have to cast off the first 8 stitches in pattern. please tell me how to deal …

grafting underarm stitches 
I just finished a sweater but 10 stitches are left on body and sleeve on yarns to be graftd together. how can I graft them together {under arm stitches} …

How do I dec 1 at neck edge 
Knitting baby cardigan with hood. First time knitting. Do not understand where the neck edge is. I am knitting the left front. “Work 2 rows dec 1 …

6 plait boys and girls back to school vest.  
Hello, I think I’m losing my mind! I am having a terrible time making the cables on this vest. I have made the vest before and it worked beautifully. But …

what does 4 times mean 
I have a pattern I can't read it but the 4 times I have got stuck on k1 p1 to end p1 ,k1 to end rep these 2 rows 4 times more do i do 4 rows more …

Work as set to end 
Rnd 1 is an increase round in the top down pullover pattern Rnd 2 says “Work as set to end.” Why does rnd 2 mean? The pattern is written by Isabell …

Pattern is so confusing!  
Pattern says insert right hand needle through 3rd,2nd and 1st sts on left hand needle and K1, yfwd, K1, p1. If I knit all 3 stitches together which is …

Sirdar baby crofter cardigan pattern 5294 
Please help, I am so frustrated. How do you knit the following: p1, insert right hand needle through 3rd, 2nd and 1st sts on left hand needle and …

Draw up a loop (butterfly loop hat) 
4th rnd: *P1. K1tbl. P1. (Counting down 3 rnds, draw up a loop in center of 2nd st on left-hand needle and slip loop onto right- hand needle. K3. How do …

how do i decrease one stitch each end every other row in 2x2 rib 
I have been searching everywhere and I'm lost, how on earth do you decrease a stitch each end in ribbing? I've tried it on a sample piece but it just …

How to read the pattern to decrease at neck edge 
The pattern read as follow: Work 27 rows dec 1 st at neck edge only in 3rd and every foll 4th row

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How many do I decrease  
Hi, i am knitting an adult slouch beanie with 144 stitches how do I decrease on that amount of stitches please ? Kind regards, Jennie

How do I fix this? 
I did a long tail cast on and then started a row of k1, p1. A stitch came off the needle and now I don’t know how to put it back on. Thanks in advance …

changing sweater size mid stream 
As a gift to my daughter, I'm knitting a pullover with wool and mohair. I started as a size small having knitted the neck and yoke parts. I'm now at …

Cannot understand instructions at end of row 1 
Back Using 4.5 mm needles cast on 113121, 125, 133 sts and work in pattern as follows: NOTE: The bell edging that starts off the back is decreased …

Pattern guidance 
I am very new in knitting!!! In the directions I have ( a picture attached) I understand that for “ the armholes (b) “ when my piece measures 35 cm at …

decrease row 
I do not understand this instruction: K3 A, continue in check pattern, ask work to last 5 stitches.

Reading a Pattern 
row 3: k1, p1, k1, *p2, k6; repeat from star until you get to the last 2 stitches p1, k1. row 4 k1, p1, knit the knit stitches, purl the purl stitches …

Ragland decrease  
Hi my pattern states the 2 rows I have to knit for a Ragland sleeve, but then it says on alternate rows, how can I do this as there are 2 rows in a Raglan …

How do I understand this instruction on a knitting pattern? 
Next Row - Rib 1, * inc in next st, rib 9; rep from * e times more, inc in next st, rib 2, 104 sts. I have no idea how to read this. I understand that …

Stitches don't add up if I follow the pattern 
I am knitting a baby beanie, cast on 90 stitches, the body is knitted in moss stitch, about to shape the crown in the following pattern, but the decrease …

Provisional knit band  
Provisional knit band by cast on 4 sts then using provisional cast on 96 sts join & knit in the round. Do I join the 4 extra sts to the 96 sts ? Do …

What does this mean "block work to measurement, cover with a damp cloth and allow to dry" 
Don't know what the above means.

knitting terms 
What does 1x1 Rib mean? What does retro stitch (multiple of 8 sts) + 6 mean?

finish a baby blanket 
I need someone to put a satin border on a baby blanket

I understand the abbreviations but I don't understand the instructions... 
Hello, I am stuck with this instruction could you please help me? " shaping sides by inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 6th row to 27 sts, …

Shape shoulders and back neck 
Hi I've knitted the back of the jumper and now have to shape shoulders and back neck. I have to cast off 2 stitches and knit until there are 18 stitches …

sweater pattern question - armholes bind off 
Working fronts and back at once with separate balls of yarn, continue working established pat and buttonholes and bind off at armhole edges,3 sts0times,2 …

Towel 
Can you send me a video or explain to me what this pattern consist of? I don't quite understand it. When it goes on and starts telling you how many to …

Armhole decrease 
I am knitting a jacket in blackberry or bramble stitch the pattern says to cast off 4 stitches in pattern but I'm really confused can you please help …

Question YF at beginning of row 
I know how to YF but my pattern says YF K1 p3, my query is starting the row with YF, I am unsure how to YF at the beginning of the row

Instructions don’t make sense with end stitch K1 
I have to cast on 87 stitches for this sweater then do row 1 instructions below Starting with knitting 2 stitches then k1 p1 until last K1 but the last …

following the pattern after decreasing. 
I am knitting a lacy pattern vest top, and have become "STUCK". 12 ROWS TO PATTERN:- AS FOLLOWS: 1st Row: K2, *yfwd, K1 tbl, yfon, skpo, K5 rep from …

Decreasing the crown of a hat knit from a flat knit pattern to knitting in the round 
I took a hat pattern that was supposed to be knit on straight needles and, instead, knit it on circulars. The pattern called for 72 sts. It has a classic …

How do I join together knitted sqares for an afghan 
What is the best way to join these knitted squares - see picture. The Lacey pattern has me confused as to the best method. - sew (what stitch), knit …

knitting wool 
Hi, i have been given 14 balls of Patons glitz chic shimmer aran wool. it's not aran wool has i know it. could you help with what weight i can knit to …

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Multiple of 10 stitches means what 
What does “Cast on 130 sts (multiple of 10 sts)” mean? Should I simply cast on 140 stitches? The “multiple of 10 sts” is confusing me. Thank you.

for each needle mean? 
I'm knitting an Amardillo from where I found on the web. You can find it from "Don the Dillo" knitting. It says abbreviations but next to it says, 'for …

Enlarging a pattern 
I've just completed a child sized afghan. It's pattern was done over 104 stitches. If I were to double the stitches to 208, would the pattern still …

My pattern tells me to repeat the last 4 rows but when I get to the 4th row it says rth row as 2nd row 
I am making a childs size 2 zip up sweater, I have worked the pattern from row 1 through to the 4th and here it says 4th row: as 2nd row. Then repeat …

Casting off to shape top of sleeve 
The knitting pattern I’m following says When the sleeve measures 20 cm , cast off 1+3+2 stitches at both sides. 2+2+11 times for the armhole. When …

Confusing directions for crochetted afghan 
Hi, Ratcha!! I am the one that the kitty ruined my afghan and you heled me! Now I have a question: Working BEHIND row 4 AND dc on row 3 (between …

Confusion Understanding knitting pattern 
Hi There, I am trying to knit a cardigan for my grand daughter, I got as far as the borders around the left front, back of the neck and then down the …

Bind off neck edge 
Pattern says : slipping first stitch of each bind off to minimize jagged edge. Then bind off 4 st at neck edge once, then 2st once, then dec 1 st at …

Increasing stitches in a sleeve 
Hi The pattern instructs inc 1 st at each end of next 15th and every foll 20th row to 57 sts, then on every foll 22nd row until there are 65 sts. …

Help needed 
Please could someone help me understand the attached pattern. Any help greatly appreciated

Problems with Debbie Bliss pattern 
Debbie Bliss knitting pattern What does p0(1:0:1) mean?

Double Sided Knitting - Knitting 2 colors separately to form blanket one color on each side 
Years ago I had a pattern where you knitted 2 colors on same needle at same time. The outcome was one side was yellow and the other side was lime. I …

shape top - dec 1 st at each end of the next and following 6 alternate rows- 8 st. 
continue in st-st and dec 1 st at each end of the next and following 6 alternate rows- 8 st.

How do I do this instruction in only 1 stitch- (k1, yf, k1, yf, k1) all in one stitch 
Could you please help me with this knitting instruction (k1,yfwd,k1,yfwd,k1) ALL in the ONE stitch !!!! I have tried and tried but cannot work out …

Help with bind off instructions 
Please help decipher the following on pattern. BO 1st at beginning of row then every following alt 6th and 8th row 24 times.

Help! I’m trying to understand this pattern! 
Hi there - I am really struggling to decipher the attached pattern and would appreciate some help trying to understand it. I think I have worked out row …

Armhole cap sleeve increase confusion 
Hi, I'm Catherine. My tank pattern with kind of cap sleeves says to do an increase row (RS) and then 3 st st rows. So far so good. 4 rows done …

All in next stitch 
I'm having a problem understanding this instruction: (BrK1. yo) twice. BrK1 all in next st. Sl1yo. BrDecL. Sl1yo. BrK1. Sl1yo. I can't tell if …

ending a pattern 
What does ending with 4th row of pattern mean?

Help with selvedge edge on a moss stitch scarf 
Hello, I am a basic knitting and am making a moss stitch scarf. My selvedge edges were not stacked v's. I figured out it was the direction I was bringing …

How do I interpret this pattern.  
I am knitting a Patons Aran Jacket with optional collar and Matching beanie. I am working the beanie. *Moss 2, sl 1,work 2tog,psso,moss 15times, …

What does this mean?  
I have a shawl I am knitting with 110 sts on a circular needle. And one of the lines states...KFB, (K10, bobble) to last 10 sts, k8, K2tog. I am not …

I don’t understand the directions 
In the directions below I do not understand what the instructions in the parenthesis means. K6 *yo, ssk, k4, yo, k3tog, yo, k5 repeat from * to last …

Trouble Understanding Pattern - sl1, k2tog, psso, k4 
Hello. I am a novice at knitting. The pattern states: to last 7 stitches. The following instructions read sl 1, k2tog, psso, k4. I think these stitches …

Terminology 
The pattern reads .....knit 2 stitches in 1. Does this mean knit 2 together?

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Help with raglan arm holes 
Can anyone help with this? I've done up to Next row (RS): K1, sl 1, K1, psso, patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. but i don't know how to follow the rest …

Understanding a Knitting Kit Pattern 
Hi - I am a complete novice and picked up a supermarket craft kit (Knitted whale) and thought this would be a good place to start. I have been able to …

Stitch number confusion 
Hi beginning knitter here! I have been trying to start a baby hat project but am confused on the way that the pattern begins. It says to cast on 90 sts …

Knitting front side of shirt adding sleeves  
Pattern is knitted in two pieces, front side and back side exactly alike and stitched together. I am at the point where I start adding sleeve and am confused …

I ended up with too many stitches 
Hi my name is Bridget. When i knit my pattern of one particular row i finish up with one stitch too many This is the pattern. there are only 22 stitches …

Place a marker  
My pattern is asking me to. Place a marker at each end of centre 20 stitches to denote back of neck,how do.I do that

Put together 
I have completed knitting a knitted coat with raglan sleeves and cowl collar using bulky wool. I would like to know if there is a link to a written or …

Reversing directions for a left front sweater. 
I am instructed to reverse all directions for the left front of a cardigan. There is a 15 stitch lace pattern with k2 tog, yo, and ssk. When knitting …

What does the "foll" command mean in knitting? 
After reading over the knitting instructions several times I still don't understand what this line means. It comes after I cast on 24 stitches. "First …

how do I do Tw2f - twist 2 front 
Do I use a double point orjust work off straight needle?

Increasing 16 sts evenly 
Pattern says knit 8 place a marker purl to last 8 stitches. Increase 16 stitches evenly across place marker knit 8 I don’t understand how to do this. …

Struggling how to read parts of this pattern 
Hi, I am attempting to knit a baby cardigan but I have come across parts of the pattern which I just do not understand. I have googled it to death but …

Confusing instruction in pattern 
I downloaded a triangular shawl pattern from Hobbii.com, and it has this instruction for increasing. Inc 1 st: Put the needle under the chain between …

how to read pattern on this line 
Please advise how do I read this line,: *(s1 purlwise,k1,yo,psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * I do understand the knitting stitches but …

Shape shoulders 
I’m new to knitting and don’t follow what this means NEXT ROW - cast off 7 sts, Patt 11(12-13-14),(work 2tog)6 times across centre 12 sts, part to end. …

Pattern advice 
I am working from a Rowan knitting pattern for a man’s zipper. This is the instruction for the back ”BACK With No. 8 (4 mm) needles, cast on 127 …

BABY BONNETT 
Hi, I am having trouble interpreting a pattern. It is as follows: Using 3.25 needles cast on 100 sts. Knit 3 rows garter (1st row wrong side). Work 18 …

knit front smaller than back 
The back I have knitted is too big. Can I knit front smaller?

How to decrease a crown of a hat 
I am knitting premature hats for the babies at our hospital I am about to do the crown I have 71 stitches and I am trying to decrease evenly can you …

Understanding a pattern 
Hi My pattern says SSK K6 until 4-0-4-0-4 st remain. I know it’s slip slip knit then knit for 6 but what does the 4-0-4 bit mean? Also on most …

Insert RH needle into next three stitches as if to P then P1 K1 P1 into these three sts 
"Insert RH needle into next three stitches as if to P then P1 K1 P1 into these three sts" What is this pattern, and how do I do it?

Replace 4K with 5k 
Hi, Hope you can help me. The pattern is telling me to replace the last 4K with 5k. also I replace last k11 with K5. This is throughout. Is this …

Increasing when knitting Sleeves 
A lot of instuctions for knitting sleeves say something like this: Inc 1 st at each end of 1st and every foll 4th row. Does this mean I increase 4 …

Going from sl1yo to wrap and turn 
I have a pattern that is working a brioche stitch. I’m now being asked to do wrap and turn starting right after a sl1yo. I’m a little confused to how …

Help with increasing stitches 
Hi. I'm a first time knitter and have picked what seems a tricky pattern for my first attempt! It's a striped zebra soft toy and I have successfully managed …

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Help with instruction - turn work 
I'm stuck on a pattern. Here are the instructions: K2tog, k11, turn, leave remaining 25 sts on a stitch holder. 12 sts. Working on these 12 sts, proceed... …

BABY KIMONO TROUBLE WITH LEFT SLEEVE 
CONTINUE UNTIIL THE LEFT FRONT IS 40 STITCHES,ANDTHEWHEN TTHE SLEEVE IIS FOLDED IN HALF THEKIMONA FRONT ISTHE SAME LENGTH AS THE BACK. HOW CAN THIS BE …

Sleeve increase-Don't understand what to do 
My pattern for sleeves (on baby cardi) says Inc.1 st at each end of next 3rd and every foll alt 4th row to 47 sts, then on every foll …

how do I under [ around ( 
My pattern states p1 9[m1 (k1,p1,k1) all innext st, m1,p1 k5tog,pi) to end I do not understand where it states all in next st,

Rib jumper: divide for front opening 
Hi, Would be grateful for some advice on the next rows explanation in the pattern. I have uploaded the section I’m struggling with. Next row: Rib …