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Where to find the tutorials

At the top of the page there's a tab for "tutorials" - we've collected our Knit Picks knowledge base here for your use.

Permalink Reply by mtswan on July 23, 2008 at 10:56am: Hi, I too am new here. I hope this is the correct place to ask this question.
I want to convert a pattern so that the multicolored yarn will run vertically instead of horizontially. (I don't look well with strips around my middle) Do I have to find a pattern that is knit from the sleeves in or can I convert it from inches to stitches? I'm not even sure I've said this correctly to make it understandable. Please be patient.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on July 24, 2008 at 7:31am: I'm not quite sure what you're asking - which pattern are you trying to convert? If you're trying to make vertical stripes, it's easiest to knit the sweater from side seam to side seam.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mtswan on July 26, 2008 at 3:43pm: Thanks for the reply. I'm probably trying to make this harder than it needs to be. I'm want to work from a cardigan pattern I presently have. Do I convert the number of inches I want for the length into my stitches per inch in order to know my cast on number? And do I work from the front to the side or side seam to the front?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tia Sara on July 24, 2008 at 5:05pm: Hello -- Thanks for your great info on the site. :)

I am wondering if someone can address the issue of weaving in ends on lace knitting?

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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on July 25, 2008 at 7:26am: Lace ends are tricky - you could try using a tapestry or yarn needle and weaving the ends in by "sewing" them into denser areas of the lace fabric.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by jomama1923@yahoo.com on July 26, 2008 at 8:55pm: cool! thanks for the pattern on the two at a time toe up socks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Woolybelle on August 13, 2008 at 3:49am: I tried to download the Lace 1-2-3 scarf pattern from the free patterns section and couldn't do it. I keep getting "bad request." Is this pattern no longer available?
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Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on August 14, 2008 at 8:48am: The pattern is available, but it seems as though the link is broken. I've alerted our website designer and it will be fixed soon. Thanks for catching that and letting us know about it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ddisandro on September 4, 2008 at 2:21pm: I wish you would put on a tutorial for the Turkish Cast-on. I just found it on YouTube for starting some toe-up socks. Brilliant! It is so easy, and looks great. I imagine others would want to try it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SandraJo on September 29, 2008 at 11:15am: I just finished a sweater and did the weaving in of all my ends. I washed it and tossed it in the dryer for a few minutes and all the ends are on the right side now. Is there a way to keep this from happening or do I just pop them to the wrong side. Also, when you weave the ends in, how long of a tail do you leave when you cut the yarn. I get so nervous thinking it will come apart.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sunshine on October 15, 2008 at 11:09am: Help!

I am trying blocking for the first time. I never understood why to do it before, so I didn't. But now I don't know how to do it. I saw the blocking board for sale on the website, but for those of us who just can't spend $90 right now, are there any tips or tricks? What should I use? How do you block with a towel? Oh... I also don't own an iron or an ironing board. (I know, I'm a horrible housekeeper, but if I'm not going to use it, why waste space).

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Permalink Reply by Alison on October 15, 2008 at 11:17am: Here's a link to our sweater blocking tutorial - when you block with a towel, you're just pinning your wet pieces to the towel in the correct shape/size. Personally, I've never used a blocking board. I just lay the towel (or towels) out on the floor, spread out my wet knitted pieces, then pin right to the towel.; ▶ Reply to This