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I just started knitting, and I guess right now I'm just making a 15 stitch strip, like a scarf! What else would any of you suggest making just to learn and practice? Do you have any general tips for me? I looked around on a lot of the links that have been posted, but it'd still be nice to get some input from you pro knitters.
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Jan 9, 2008 00:12
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Thanks for all your tips! I'm going to make this little swatch for a bit until I get bored, then make a potholder or washcloth. I do have a question though. On this piece, I started with 15 stitches cast-on, and now I have like 19 stitches after about 10 rows. What did I do?
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Jan 9, 2008 02:28
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I found a little dishcloth pattern to make and the only stitches required are knits and purls, which are perfect because that's really all I know for now. The problem is that when I switch between the two, I sometimes find a weird little X after I've already knit a row. I know that's not very descriptive, but maybe one of you knows what I'm talking about? It's like I crossed the yarn when I wasn't supposed to or something. If I keep knitting like that, I end up with a giant blob around the original X. I pulled the project off the needles out of frustration when I had knit about 5 rows with this gently caress up, or I'd take a picture.
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Jan 9, 2008 22:51
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I was feeling adventurous last night and bought some circular needles and the set of 4 needles with the pointed ends. This pattern I have calls for only 18 co and they recommend circular needles, so how on earth am I supposed to do this with circular needles? I don't even get the "science" behind it.
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Jan 24, 2008 21:17
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elbow posted:Use magic loop knitting: http://www.knittinghelp.com/apps/flash/video_player/play/14/1 drat! I've been going to that website but I didn't see that video. Thank you twice, for the link and compliment! 
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Jan 25, 2008 05:16
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