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knitting needles?
I bought some knitting needles off of craigslist and the prevous owner could not tell me what sizes they were. I’m wanting to make two blankets for both you need needles size 11,6 and 7 the needles I bought are sizes 3-15 can anyone tell me how to know which ones are 11,6 and 7?
Thanks!

Knitting needle gauge is a handy thing.

Remember, too that the actual needle size is only a guess – remember how those patterns always say “or size required to get gauge”?

If you have the yarn you want to use for the blanket, work up a couple of swatches. Make sure they’re at least 4″ by 4″, then measure the number of stitches across 4″, then divide by 4 to get # of stitches to the inch. Are you anywhere close to gauge? You might need to bump up or down a size – or a lot – but you’ll have a pretty fair idea of what size might work for your blanket.

You can also work up a sample in your blanket stitch pattern. Calculate your gauge. If your gauge is way off, know that your blanket might be an odd size and/ or need more/less yarn. Can you live with it? Is there a gauge that you particularly like? Make any adjustments necessary (perhaps # of sts to cast on or the amount of yarn to purchase in that dye lot) and have a go at it.

It’s not rocket science. There are no knitting police. Enjoy!

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knitting beginner — these needles good enough?
hello

this neighbor lady is going to teach me to knit but she wants me to come prepared for my first lessons. i am in my early 30s and can barely sew. i have tried quilting on my own, but found it WAY too hard :( so i would rather knit! I hear it’s easier to learn…anyway i found a cute pair of knitting needles. Is this size best or suggest another? What other beginner “tools” should I buy for my kit?

needle length
23cm (9″)

needle thickness
15mm (US 19)

Also, I want to be able to make scarves and hat sets like this — how long will it take me to learn? ty.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/36765749/hold-the-mustard-yellow-hand-knit-scarf?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=knit+scarf+yellow&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=5&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Size 19 needles are chunky and can be a bit awkward to work with. They feel like tree trunks to me, but then I’m used to using all sizes. If they feel to awkward, you can always get size 13 or 15.. you can still do bulky knits like the scarf but they might be more comfortable.

Scarves like that are fairly easy. Bulky yarn and big needles make great scarves with just garter stitch, knitting every row which the best kind of beginner project.

Good tools to have on hand are different sized needles, stitch markers, yarn needles for sewing in loose ends and row counters, sometimes you might need to keep track.

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Read this story and give me your comments. ?
THE MAX STORY
(A documentary)
There is a geek named MAX. Yes and he is gay. He loves Chris H, the H stands for Grotahollingsworth. They have tons of CATS!!!!! They always eat spaghetti until their lips meet.
One day they were on a stroll in a park, but the people were too scared so they all called 911. Only blind people could come to send them off. MAX was scared so he leaped into Chris H’s arms, but he could not jump so he made Chris H pick him up. Then they ran off to Sheldon and Juliana’s home. They went inside without knocking and saw Sheldon eating erasers so he passed out and beeped for life alert.
The next morning Chris H knitted another sweater. This one had little cats on and in it. Yes they are real. MAX came in congaing with Juliana wearing tighty whitys and a big shirt that originally said I HEART NY, but NY was crossed out. It now says I HEART CATS. Then the phone rang, it was Sheldon…he was pregnant. He said he would name his baby Chiax. A combination of Chris H and MAX.
The next morning they woke up on a deserted island. DON’T ASK HOW! MAX’s hair grew long because he decided to be the girl. But Chris H already had bought a wig. They had to live awkwardly. What they did not know was they actually were not stranded. They were at Wal-Mart.
They were stupid. As of course you already know. So they took food because they thought it was growing in the land. They woke up in jail. Chris H knitted a mug so he could bang it against the rails, but only he didn’t have knitting materials. They still thought they were on an island and they were captured by monkeys. So MAX yelled “hey monkey let us out.” He was sentenced to three more years. MAX is so talented at eating he was able to eat through the bars. MAX heard that if you punch a monkey in the nose it will then go away. He was wrong.
Once MAX was free he took Spanish lessons so he could move to China. He learned Hola. That is all. He, Sheldon, Chris H, and Juliana moved to China. They all died from food poisoning. Except Chris H. He realized he was allergic to cats so he died from allergies.

The End

Its not for school or anything
I wasn’t trying to make it sound good.

want my honest opinion? it sounds like this was a dream of yours and you typed it as fast as your fingers could fly across the keyboard. That’s why it jumps all over the place…it was a dream and that’s what dreams do.

That is my personal opinion…if you plan on turning this in for a school assignment, good luck passing.

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Has anyone ever knitted a “seamless” sweater using the book”knitting without tears?
I’m trying to knit a size 36 seamless sweater from the knitting book knitting without tears. The Seamless pattern is for a size 40. Now, I get 5 stitches to an inch using a size 5 needle as the pattern calls for, but My Stitches seem so much smaller. I’d just like to know if anyone else has ever tried knitting a seamless sweater from this book. I’m enjoying the Knitting BOOK, the writer has a wonderful sense of humor. She “truly” love to knit and I do too.

I have knit several of Elizabeth Zimmermans patterns and they all turn out great…the thing to remember is that she is trying to encourage you to “be the boss of your own knitting” and not a slave to pattern instructions. You pick what size needles you want to use, and knit a decent size gauge swatch. Measure the number of stitches to the inch after binding off and lying the piece flat on a hard surface (no cheating!) If you are truly getting 5 sts to the inch, then just do the math (5 X 36) . I suggest going through the whole pattern first and making your calculations for YOUR sweater using YOUR gauge info/stitches per inch so you don’t have to stop and figure it out when you get there. It is a wonderfully uncomplicated method she demonstrates and leads you each step–so just make sure your gauge is accurate and do the correct calculations and you’ll be fine. Her EZ Percentage System really is “easy”. Don’t worry if your stitches “look” smaller…just get an accurate number per inch.

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What are the dimensions of size 50 US knitting needles?
I want to make them for my daughter who is sick at home today.

They’re 1″ in diameter. You can use 1″ dowels, sanded smooth. I’d wax them with Johnson’s paste floor wax if I were making them. The ones I have are only about 12″ long, because they’re heavy.

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Can you bring knitting needles on flights in China?
I will be flying to China soon and will also be taking two intra-China flights as well. I know knitting needles are allowed on U.S. flights, but what about in-China flights?

I don’t know about China exclusively but I just got back from a trip to Asia. I saw a lady knitting all flight, (over 15 hours) so its allowed. I flew United if that matters.

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Can you bring knitting needles on planes these days?
probably not, I just wanted to make sure but i dont know..thanks

Here is the site that will tell you what you can/can’t take on a plane: http://www.tsa.gov/

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I want to make a sweater, can’t find affordable yarn…?
I want to make the “simple knitted bodice” sweater featured at stitchdivastudios.com. They recommend Tilli Tomas yarns, “pure and simple”, (a worsted/heavy worsted/aran weight, 100% silk). I can’t afford $40 a skien! They do have substitutes, all still a bit too expensive. I wan’t something that is fun to work up (great feel), some durability, of course, the proper gauge, but the one thing all subs I’ve found so far lack is a great colorway. I want something variegated or stripey, not solid. A nice, sophisticated colorway, not too bright. Preferably something hand-dyed looking, and under $6.50 a skein. Or at least reasonably priced retail, and easy to find very cheap on ebay. Any ideas?

I know it’s not the type you’re looking for. Red Heart yarn comes in a lot of colors, but it’s Acryllic. And once you wet block your knitting work, this yarn is much softer and just a little thinner than when you start. A 46oz skein is 5$ in walmart. And it also comes in striped in several different colors. There is also softer yarn and still in many colors at walmart and still inexpensive.

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knitting???
So I’ve decided to take up knitting, and I bought a knitting book and size 10 needles and some wasted yarn or whatever its called. I’ve read through the whole book and I still can’t find anything about how to start the knitting (I just want to make a simple scarf) and how to go from the first row to the second. Can someone explain to me how to do it or give me a link to a site that can help?
Thanks.

Hi:

The following websites and books might interest you:

Websites:

http://knittingcrochet.suite101.com/article.cfm/beginningofaknitter

http://www.theknitstitch.com/charity.htm

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/community/KnitU_Detail.php?DigestNumber=1444

http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3

http://www.learn-to-knit.com/

http://www.squidoo.com/knitting

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/knitting_the_net/26806/2

http://knitknitting.com/

http://knitting.about.com/

http://wendyknits.net/wendy/knitting.htm

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/crochetknit.htm

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATspr05TBP.html

http://hobbies.expertvillage.com/interviews/knitting.htm

http://www.knittingfool.com/

http://www.knittinghelp.com/

http://www.letsknit2gether.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting

Books :

The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stiches: Over 900 Great Stitches Detailed for Needle Crafters of Every Level
by Reader’s Digest Editors (Editor), Reader’s Digest Editors-
A most execellent book on the subject { I own one and agree with it} get this book it nothing else-

Learn to Knit
by Shure

The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch: Inspiration and Instruction, Vol. 1
by Sally Melville, Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer), Xrx Press (Manufactured by)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick, Kristin Nicholas (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove (Photographer)

Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
by Sharon Turner

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today’s Knitters
by Iris Schreier

Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Knitting
by Donna Kooler

Knitting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing, RCS LIBRI

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing

Learning to Knit
by BarCharts, Kaaren Ashley

Learn to Knit
by Sue Whiting (Editor)

Learn To Knit
by Penny Hill, New Holland Publishers Ltd (Produced by)

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book
by Jean Leinhauser

How to Knit
by Debbie Bliss

Knitter’s Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency
by Lena Maikon

Teach Yourself Knitting
by Sally J. Walton

The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
by Staff of the American School of Needlework

Start to Knit
by Alison Dupernex

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas: And over 18 Creative Projects
by Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts

Michaels Book of Needlecrafts: Knitting, Crochet and Embroidery
by Dawn Cusick (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Megan Kirby (Editor), Lark Books (Manufactured by)

Perfectly Brilliant Knits
by Melissa Matthay, Sheryl Thies, Sheryl Thies

The Knitter’s Handbook
by Eleanor Van Zandt

Beginner’s Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex

Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey

For knitting projects info Here are some websites and books:

http://knitting.about.com/

http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingblogs/Knitting_Blogs_Find_Other_Knitters.htm

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/33208/free_knitting_patterns_online.html

http://www.sheeptoshawl.com/knitting.html

http://www.craftdirectory.org/knitting.php

http://knittinginfosite.com/

http://knittinginfosite.com/

http://www.stumbleupon.com/tag/knitting/

http://www.az.com/~andrade/knit/index.html

http://knitting.craftgossip.com/

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectlist?categoryid=32

http://www.interweaveknits.com/freepatterns/

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/index.html

http://freeknittingpatterns.blogspot.com/

http://www.patternworks.com/products.aspx?DEPT=U312&NAME=Beginner%20Level&c1=ppc&source=overture&kw=beginner+knitting+pattern&OVRAW=Knitting%20projects&OVKEY=beginner%20knitting%20project&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=5717481022&OVKWID=49089907522

http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/212.asp

http://www.vintageknits.com/knit.html

http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jsp?categoryid=/templatedata/bhg/category/data/Knitting_Projects.xml

http://www.ilovetocraft.com/knitting/index.shtml

http://www.myknitting.com/

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Knitting/Projects/

http://www.lycos.com/info/knitting.html

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/link/craide.html

http://www.fridaynightknittingclub.com/

http://www.knittersdream.com/Projects2.html

http://www.yarnmarket.com/projects.html?PPC=true&kw=goo:knitting+projects

http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/getting_started/

http://www.city-knitting.com/projects/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/sweaters.asp

Books:

Weekend Knitting Projects
by Melanie Falick, Ericka McConnell (Photographer), Ericka McConnell (Photographer)

100 Knitting Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss, Rita Weiss

Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
by Kay Gardiner, Ann Meador Shayne

Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter
by Alison Hansel

Knitty Gritty Knits (DIY): 25 Fun & Fabulous Projects
by Vickie Howell

One Skein Knitting: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer)

Crocheted Baby Blankets (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Vogue Knitting (Editor)

Crocheted Bags (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Vogue Knitting (Editor)

Beginner Basics (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun
by Tracey Ullman, Tracey Ullman, Mel Clark, Eric Axene (Photographer), Eric Axene (Photographer)

Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs
by Cathy Carron

Knitted Toys
by Zoe Mellor

Wedding Knits: Handknit Gifts for Every Member of the Wedding Party
by Suss Cousins, Suzuki K (Photographer)

Home Knits: Luxurious Handknits for Every Room of the House
by Suss Cousins, Michael Weschler (Photographer)

Hollywood Knits: Thirty Original Suss Designs
by Suss Cousins, Karen Knauer (Photographer)

Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet
by Lion Brand, Shannon Okey (Editor)

Itty-Bitty Hats
by Susan B. Anderson

Family Knits: 25 Handknits for All Seasons
by Debbie Bliss

Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns
by Carri Hammett

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knitting needles?
I bought some knitting needles off of craigslist and the prevous owner could not tell me what sizes they were. I’m wanting to make two blankets for both you need needles size 11,6 and 7 the needles I bought are sizes 3-15 can anyone tell me how to know which ones are 11,6 and 7?
Thanks!

Knitting needle gauge is a handy thing.

Remember, too that the actual needle size is only a guess – remember how those patterns always say “or size required to get gauge”?

If you have the yarn you want to use for the blanket, work up a couple of swatches. Make sure they’re at least 4″ by 4″, then measure the number of stitches across 4″, then divide by 4 to get # of stitches to the inch. Are you anywhere close to gauge? You might need to bump up or down a size – or a lot – but you’ll have a pretty fair idea of what size might work for your blanket.

You can also work up a sample in your blanket stitch pattern. Calculate your gauge. If your gauge is way off, know that your blanket might be an odd size and/ or need more/less yarn. Can you live with it? Is there a gauge that you particularly like? Make any adjustments necessary (perhaps # of sts to cast on or the amount of yarn to purchase in that dye lot) and have a go at it.

It’s not rocket science. There are no knitting police. Enjoy!

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