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Permalink Reply by anita915 on September 29, 2008 at 9:35pm: Hi I just recieved the warm merino sampler I am trying to knit the head band but just can't get it is there a book that can help me
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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on October 23, 2008 at 8:29am: What are you having trouble with? We have tutorials on how to read a chart or knit cables here: http://community.knitpicks.com/notes

Also, any of the how to knit themed books are a pretty good resource for a project like that (I recommend Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting book because it is super comprehensive or the Stitch and Bitch Handbook because I learned how to knit with that book.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by imquilter on October 3, 2008 at 1:00pm: Hi,
I recently started a lace project for the first time and have a question regarding life lines. Does anyone know of an easy way to thread a life line when using the Harmony straight needles. My project uses size 15 needles and is knit flat. I tried it on the circulars but had a lot of trouble getting the yarnovers to slide back on the tips. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on October 3, 2008 at 5:51pm: I only used a life line once, and it was very helpful. I used a length of totally different yard so I cound find it easily, then threaded it on a darning needle and pulled it through the stitches on my needles. Cut the life line yarn 6-12 inches longer than the item you are knitting so that it doesn't pull back up into the knitting inadvertantly. I did this after I restarted an item like six times due to minor mistakes. Great time saver.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on October 23, 2008 at 8:34am: If you were using circular needles, you could use floss as your life line and thread it through the hole that you use to tighten the needles. It would move through the stitches as you knit and would could just leave it there at the end of the row.

With straight needles, finish your row, then thread your life line onto a tapestry needle and thread it through all of the stitches on your needle.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on October 12, 2008 at 9:00pm: I don't have a question, but just wanted to comment on the new content of the KP site. There is so much great information, and the formatting has improved greatly. This is the best place on the internet to learn about knitting, talk with other knitters, and learn. I finally got to view several of the videos, and they are fantastic. Great work!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ginger Van Wagoner on October 13, 2008 at 8:31am: I haven't ever don't steeks yet, but I have knit raglan cardigans from the neck down. What is the advantage to steeks vs. just knitting on circular needles back and forth?

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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on October 23, 2008 at 9:04am: Some people don't like to purl, so they prefer to steek a raglan cardigan instead of knitting it back and forth. Steeking is also great for fair isle knitting because it's easy to steek a v neck or open a cardigan but not worry about knitting all of those pieces separately while carrying the yarn.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Granny8 on November 5, 2008 at 2:41am: What is steeking?
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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on November 11, 2008 at 1:23pm: Steeking is when you reinforce knitted fabric, then cut it vertically. Here is a video explaining how to steek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuxuoIc3Ibc&eurl=http://communit...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by knitstertoo on October 15, 2008 at 3:29pm: Well, I may just be forced to complete some standing knitting projects and begin a pair of socks now. I broke my left foot on Monday. I cannot swim or take Pilates. I feel like crying. On top on losing my mother last month, this stinks!!!

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Permalink Reply by sunshine115 on October 17, 2008 at 9:14am: I feel your pain! (A couple of years ago I tore up my rotator cuff and had to have surgery followed by lots of physical therapy just after loosing my sister in a car accident) Knitting a simple shawl (had to be a simple pattern because of “loopy brain” from pain meds) and audio books where just two of the saving factors that got me thru that very grey time in my life. I pray that you have loved ones in your life to share your pain and offer hope that "this to shall pass". Finishing UFO's is always a rewarding experience and socks are the best! I love being able to have custom fit socks for my short fat feet!; ▶ Reply to This