Knitting Community FAQ
We've updated the old Knit Picks Knitting Room and added a lot of new features and functionality, including:
- a pop-out music player where you can stream Kelley's latest podcast (or download them directly - just click on the arrow next to the track you want);
- an RSS feed of our favorite Staff Picks;
- a new Knit Picks’ staff knitting blog where you can read the latest happenings the Knit Picks office in Vancouver, Washington;
- all of our Knit Picks Knitalongs;
- individual member profiles that allow you to create your own page and show off your finished knitting projects
- a collection of tutorials with general and specific knitting instructions and a robust search function that will help you learn to knit;
- photo management for all of your knitted projects and knitting events;
and
- a forum for posting comments, questions, feedback, and requests.
Messages
How do I check my messages?
You can check messages by clicking on the envelope icon located on the thin purple strip that appears at the top of the page. A panel will then drop down where you can compose messages and read messages you've received.
How do I manage email notifications?
You can manage your email settings by clicking on the "My Settings" link in the right column.
My Page
How do I change the theme of my page on a network?
When you join the network, a profile page on that network is created for you. You can edit your page's theme by logging in and clicking the My Page tab. Follow the link at the top of the page to "Edit Profile Appearance." You can choose a theme for your page, entirely separate from the network's theme, and customize the color of each item on the page.
What is a text box? What can I put in my text box?
A text box is a box to which you can add a variety of content. It's just another way to make your page your own! Simply click the "Edit" button in the top right corner of the text box on your My Page to get started. You can add the following to the text box on your page:
Text
HTML
Pictures
Widgets
How do I change my profile photo?
Log in to the site and click the "My Settings" link on the right side of the page. Click the "Browse" button under the Profile Photo field to locate an image on your computer. When you upload a new photo, the old one will be deleted. New profile photos can take up to thirty minutes to show up, so don't worry if your new photo doesn't appear immediately.
Photos
How do I add photos?
You can add photos by clicking on the Photos tab that appears at the top of the page. You can upload them from your computer, mobile phone, Flickr, or email account.
You can upload pictures to your blog post by clicking on the camera icon at the top of the tool bar next to where you are typing the text of your post.
Either upload a picture from your computer’s hard drive or insert the url of an existing image that you are hosting on another website (such as Flickr).
If you click on the “Options” button, you can format the alignment of your image, the size of your image, and whether you want a pop up screen to view your full sized image.
If you want to add photos to your profile, go to the menu on the right side of the screen that says “Quick Add” and select “Photos”
You can add photos that are saved to your hard drive, by selecting “Browse” then finding the file path, when you are done, click “Add Photos.”
If you click on the “More Options” tab, you can add up to 100 files directly from your hard drive, upload directly from your Flickr account, or upload from your cell phone or email account.
If you have lots of photos, you can add one word tags that describe the item, so that someone looking for a “cardigan” to knit would find your photo. You can also organize your photos into albums, if you want to keep all of your finished objects from 2008 in a separate place.
How do I delete a photo?
To delete a photo, go to that photo's detail page. In the toolbar to the right of the photo, locate the red X with a link to "Delete Photo." Click on this link.
How do I see a specific person's photos?
You can view a member's photos page by clicking on their name next to a photo, or by selecting the "View Photos" link under their name on the photo's detail page.
How do I report an offensive photo?
When you're signed in, click "Report an Issue," which appears as a link at the bottom of every network page. This will alert the Network Creator to the offensive photo.
How do I crop a photo without software?
While most computers come with image-editing software now capable of cropping (Preview for the Mac, Paint for Windows), there's also another web-based solution.
http://www.easycropper.com offers a fairly easy-to-use cropping system. You can just upload the large image you want to crop, set your desired size and it'll do the rest. For reference, our recommended width for header background images is 955px. Height can vary so experiment for the best results.
Knitalongs
How do I join a knitalong?
To join a knitalong you need to be a member of the Knitting Community website. To browse our knitalongs, go to the Knitalongs tab.
Do discussions within a Knitalong Forum appear in the Discussions Forum?
Nope! Knitalong discussions are contained entirely within that group, and don't appear alongside Knitting Community Forum discussions.
Can I subscribe to a group's forum posts?
Yes. Go to that group's page and click on the RSS link at the bottom of the forum section.
Blog
Do I have a blog? Where is it?
Every member of the Knitting Community has his or her own page on the site, including a blog. To get to your blog, click on the My Page tab. Find the "My Blog" box in the middle column of the page. You can add a blog post by clicking on the "Write your first entry!" link. Once you write the first entry in your blog, this link will disappear. A link prompting you to "Create a new blog post" will now appear at the bottom of your blog on your page.
Discussions
Why does it say I have 15 minutes to edit posts?
To maintain the integrity of discussions and replies, we only allow members to edit posts for 15 minutes. We think this is enough time to correct a typo, while ensuring that people don't "rewrite history." We do, however, let members delete their own posts at any time.
- a pop-out music player where you can stream Kelley's latest podcast (or download them directly - just click on the arrow next to the track you want);
- an RSS feed of our favorite Staff Picks;
- a new Knit Picks’ staff knitting blog where you can read the latest happenings the Knit Picks office in Vancouver, Washington;
- all of our Knit Picks Knitalongs;
- individual member profiles that allow you to create your own page and show off your finished knitting projects
- a collection of tutorials with general and specific knitting instructions and a robust search function that will help you learn to knit;
- photo management for all of your knitted projects and knitting events;
and
- a forum for posting comments, questions, feedback, and requests.
Messages
How do I check my messages?
You can check messages by clicking on the envelope icon located on the thin purple strip that appears at the top of the page. A panel will then drop down where you can compose messages and read messages you've received.
How do I manage email notifications?
You can manage your email settings by clicking on the "My Settings" link in the right column.
My Page
How do I change the theme of my page on a network?
When you join the network, a profile page on that network is created for you. You can edit your page's theme by logging in and clicking the My Page tab. Follow the link at the top of the page to "Edit Profile Appearance." You can choose a theme for your page, entirely separate from the network's theme, and customize the color of each item on the page.
What is a text box? What can I put in my text box?
A text box is a box to which you can add a variety of content. It's just another way to make your page your own! Simply click the "Edit" button in the top right corner of the text box on your My Page to get started. You can add the following to the text box on your page:
Text
HTML
Pictures
Widgets
How do I change my profile photo?
Log in to the site and click the "My Settings" link on the right side of the page. Click the "Browse" button under the Profile Photo field to locate an image on your computer. When you upload a new photo, the old one will be deleted. New profile photos can take up to thirty minutes to show up, so don't worry if your new photo doesn't appear immediately.
Photos
How do I add photos?
You can add photos by clicking on the Photos tab that appears at the top of the page. You can upload them from your computer, mobile phone, Flickr, or email account.
You can upload pictures to your blog post by clicking on the camera icon at the top of the tool bar next to where you are typing the text of your post.
Either upload a picture from your computer’s hard drive or insert the url of an existing image that you are hosting on another website (such as Flickr).
If you click on the “Options” button, you can format the alignment of your image, the size of your image, and whether you want a pop up screen to view your full sized image.
If you want to add photos to your profile, go to the menu on the right side of the screen that says “Quick Add” and select “Photos”
You can add photos that are saved to your hard drive, by selecting “Browse” then finding the file path, when you are done, click “Add Photos.”
If you click on the “More Options” tab, you can add up to 100 files directly from your hard drive, upload directly from your Flickr account, or upload from your cell phone or email account.
If you have lots of photos, you can add one word tags that describe the item, so that someone looking for a “cardigan” to knit would find your photo. You can also organize your photos into albums, if you want to keep all of your finished objects from 2008 in a separate place.
How do I delete a photo?
To delete a photo, go to that photo's detail page. In the toolbar to the right of the photo, locate the red X with a link to "Delete Photo." Click on this link.
How do I see a specific person's photos?
You can view a member's photos page by clicking on their name next to a photo, or by selecting the "View Photos" link under their name on the photo's detail page.
How do I report an offensive photo?
When you're signed in, click "Report an Issue," which appears as a link at the bottom of every network page. This will alert the Network Creator to the offensive photo.
How do I crop a photo without software?
While most computers come with image-editing software now capable of cropping (Preview for the Mac, Paint for Windows), there's also another web-based solution.
http://www.easycropper.com offers a fairly easy-to-use cropping system. You can just upload the large image you want to crop, set your desired size and it'll do the rest. For reference, our recommended width for header background images is 955px. Height can vary so experiment for the best results.
Knitalongs
How do I join a knitalong?
To join a knitalong you need to be a member of the Knitting Community website. To browse our knitalongs, go to the Knitalongs tab.
Do discussions within a Knitalong Forum appear in the Discussions Forum?
Nope! Knitalong discussions are contained entirely within that group, and don't appear alongside Knitting Community Forum discussions.
Can I subscribe to a group's forum posts?
Yes. Go to that group's page and click on the RSS link at the bottom of the forum section.
Blog
Do I have a blog? Where is it?
Every member of the Knitting Community has his or her own page on the site, including a blog. To get to your blog, click on the My Page tab. Find the "My Blog" box in the middle column of the page. You can add a blog post by clicking on the "Write your first entry!" link. Once you write the first entry in your blog, this link will disappear. A link prompting you to "Create a new blog post" will now appear at the bottom of your blog on your page.
Discussions
Why does it say I have 15 minutes to edit posts?
To maintain the integrity of discussions and replies, we only allow members to edit posts for 15 minutes. We think this is enough time to correct a typo, while ensuring that people don't "rewrite history." We do, however, let members delete their own posts at any time.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on -
Hope you have fun. I know the dogs will have a good time!
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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on
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Irene, they must be desperate for a festival!!! teehee.
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on -
I get Spam all the time. It's in my inbox. --P
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Permalink Reply by Irene Soileau on -
My son and DIL are vegetarians also, The food she turns out is so wonderful, you sure don't miss meat with her cooking, they came to visit recently and she took over my kitchen, we so enjoyed all the dishes she made, I suppose you have a nice library of wonderful receipes, Irene
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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I think the best books are by Molly Katzen, but I also have a wonderful general vegetarian cookbook by Deborah Madison, Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, and I like Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian. This last book is ethnic and fusion cooking, and it includes a lot of spicy dishes, if you like that kind of thing. I've never had a bad result with any of their recipes. I often strike off on my own, though, or use the recipe as a jumping off place. --P
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Permalink Reply by Mrs. K on -
Dear all,
I'm wondering if you could let me know if there's any way I can also get an e-mail notification whenever ANY blog and any post is added, even if it's on KALs or something that I haven't posted on as yet. I'm following very closely what's happening on KP Community and have very much come to view it as my knitting home. So even if I'm not in a KAL or another thread, my curious nature likes to follow the latest developments. Not to be nosy, just being curious is all.
Thank you very much, everyone. And thank you also very much for making this such a wonderful site!
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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on
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Maria, if I figure it out, I will certainly let you know.
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Permalink Reply by Kate Godfrey on -
Just a quick question. I am trying to link my flickr account to my blog here, but I keep getting this message from flickr:
Fatal error: Call to a member function save() on a non-object in /apps/socialnetworkmain/widgets/photo/controllers/FlickrController.php on line 187
Fatal error? Yikes! What am I doing wrong? Is it because my flickr user name and KnitPicks Community sign in are not the same name?
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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Kate: I sometimes use flickr. Here's how I do it-- (I'm assuming you're already at the photo you want to use.)
Click on "All Sizes" at the top of photo. It will take you to a large version of your photo.
Click on "Small" or "Medium" at the top of the large photo. (The large version is pretty big for posting.)
Highlight the URL for the photo, found at the bottom of the page. Copy it. (Ctrl+C or pull down "copy")
Go back to your blog. Click on the picture of a camera, the last symbol at the top of your text box.
Paste your URL into the space that says, "Insert an existing image." I just did this here:
One disadvantage of suing Flickr is, if you ever have to delete the photo, it will disappear from all the posts where you used it. If you upload from your computer, it will stay when you delete it from Flickr. I ran into this problem when I filled up my Flickr account and was going to have to upgrade.
(The fiber in the photo above is ready for Mr. Entwhistle to spin, LOL!)
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Permalink Reply by Kate Godfrey on
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Thanks, Peggy. Will post a few photos this afternoon. I never put my Mr. Foster up on my KP blog plus I have a photo of the original stocking that inspired the Miss Eiderdown story.
FYI: Mr. Entwhistle hearts your purple roving with the sunset orange on the lower right coming in a close second.
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on
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My friend Linda dyed it with Kool-Aid. It's alpaca. I showed hers because it's really pretty on the page. Linda is several years older than I am, but my colors are more "grown up!" They will look good in a sweater, though! --P
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Permalink Reply by cherylbwaters on
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I thought it was a beautiful bouquet of flowers! Peggy, I see you are "suing" Flickr! Gotch ya!
Off to download part 1 of the story!
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