Knitting questions ?

find your "how-to" answers here.....

We all have knitting questions, problems and gaps in our knowledge.

And we all make knitting mistakes...even the most experienced knitters "muck it up" sometimes.

In this section of the site we'll show you how to fill in those knowledge gaps and correct, fix, or worst case scenario make your mistake un-noticeable.

Some questions, or problems, only need a short answer for a quick fix. In those cases you'll find your answer on this page. Just scroll down until you see it.

Other questions need more detailed answers - you'll gain most benefit from specific instructions and corresponding step-by-step photographs.

In those instances you'll find a link to a specific page or pages. Follow that link to find exactly the answer you're looking for :

How to swap a knit stitch for a purl stitch even if it's a few rows down? knit purl help

What is kitchener stitch? Our kitchener stitch page gives you the answer and our how to kitchener stitch uses photographs and detailed instructions to help you perfect this extremely useful skill.

What pattern "skill" level am I? knitting skill levels explained

How do I use a WPI gauge? Our WPI page gives you a clear explanation, instructions to make your own gauge, and WPI chart with a list of common yarn substitutions.

How do I cast on stitches at beginning or a row Keep the needle holding your current stitches in your left hand, using the empty needle in your right hand place your empty needle between the last two stitches on your left hand needle and continue casting on more stitches using the cable cast on method. Take it from about half way down the page.

If you haven't found your answer above - go to our knitting help page and type your question there. We'll do our best to answer you as promptly as possible.