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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.

Look for your topic in bold then click the link to find your answer - most pages open in a new window, close the window to return to this page.

knit rib stitch how to knit purl rib stitch.

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

knit neat stripes how to knit stripes

kitchener stitch kitchener stitch when to use it.
how to kitchener stitch uses photographs and detailed instructions to help you perfect this extremely useful skill.

pattern "skill" level knitting skill levels explained

substitute yarn successfully Use a WPI gauge.

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

cast on stitches in the middle of a row

Keep the needle holding your current stitches in your left hand, using the empty needle in your right hand place that empty needle between the last two stitches on your left hand needle and continue casting on more stitches using the cast on method. Take it from about half way down the page.


i-cord full instructions and sketches knit i-cord

attached or applied i-cord? Use this link

use a french knitting tool french knitting

block or wash hand knitting



Felted knitting questions

Use our new felting help page

Wet felting questions

How will you know if you'll like wet felting ? Try a very small project - a felted ball it's fast and easy and will give you a pretty good idea whether this is a hobby you'll enjoy.

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