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    Potato Chip Scarf - knit

    Use any yarn and size of needles. Cast on 20 stitches, knit 20 stitches. Then knit 8 stitches, turn, move yarn to back of stitch, knit 8 stitches. Knit 6 stitches, turn, move yarn to back, knit 6 stitches. Knit 4 stitches, turn, move yarn to back, knit 4 stitches. Knit 20 stitches. Continue with 8/6/4/20 stitches until it's as long as you want or you run out of yarn.

    Remember that you have a pattern for this in Lion Brand library
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    Pocket Shawl

    size: 20 X 60 inches: Material: worsted weight-yarn 200 yds(5 balls). Gauge: 16 sts = 4"

    Instructions:

    Cast on 83 sts.

    Lower border - Knit 5 rows

    Body:
    Row l: (RS) Knit
    Row 2: K4,purl to last 4 sts, k4
    Row 3: Knit
    Row 4: K7, *pl, k3, rep from * to last 4 sts, k4
    rep rows 1-4 until piece measures approx 59 inches, ending with a row 3.

    Upper border - Knit 5 rows

    Pocket: Make 2 - cast on 32 sts - work in garter st until piece measures 8 inches. - Bind off.
    Finishing: Sew a pocket to each end of shawl, centered with lower edge of pocket approx. 3 inches from botton edge.
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    Blankie pattern from Dee Dee

    Mock Cable Stitch Multiple of 4 + 1

    Add two knit stitches at the beginning and end of each row . I slip the first stitch at the beg. of each row which makes an even edge.

    Cast on 37 sts. then purl across.

    ROW 1 (RS) K2, *P1 ,k3, rep. from *. End k3

    ROW 2 (WS) K2, *K1, P3, rep. from *. End K3

    ROW 3 (RS) K2,* P1, SK 2sts. K third st, K first st, K second
    st., slip all 2 sts. off left needle, repeat from *
    End P1, K2

    ROW 4 (WS) k2, *K1, P3, rep. from *, end K2
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    Coat Hanger With Lace Insertion
    Cast on 60 stitches 5mm needles
    Knit 2 rows
    3rd row Knit with Lace
    Knit 3 rows
    Knit 1 row with lace
    Knit 5 rows
    Knit 1 row with lace
    Knit 3 rows
    Knit 1 row with lace
    Knit 2 rows
    Cast off

    When knitting lace into the rows, with wrong side of work facing, place lace at back of work, insert needle into the stitch and through the hole in the centre of lace and complete knitted stitch.
    Working into each hole of lace, continue in this manner till end of row.

    I always fold the lace over at beginning and end of rows (knitting into 2 holes) to make a neater edge

    Coat Hanger With Lace Insertion

    The coat hanger pattern I mostly use is
    Adult Cast on 60 sts 5mm needles
    Knit 3 rows.
    On 4th row knit in lace.
    Repeat these 4 rows until either 4 or 5 rows of lace have been knitted.
    Knit 3 rows.
    Cast off.
    To make up.
    Pad coathanger with padding and sew cover on, cover hook with plastic tubing and tie a ribbon bow to finish.
    (I only do 4 rows of lace but this is my preference. If you do 5 rows the hanger goes in the middle of the row of lace)
    Sometimes I knit with lace to go over the hook if I am giving them away for gifts.
    This is not an American pattern so you should check the needle size you would use for double knitting yarn.
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    Adding removable ruffle after project is knit
    if this is knit....

    decide on a number that divides evenly.... (ex: 54 sts on bottom of dress... divide by 9 or 6 .... big number = fuller ruffle) now mark the st you have selected.... we'll pick 6..... with a marker on EACH side of the selected st....

    Ruffle:
    Row 1: *knit to marker, sl marker, yo, k to next marker, yo, sl marker*, rep around
    Row 2: K around, treating yo as sts

    Repeat rows 1 and 2 till ruffle is as full and long as you want. The ruffle will have little triangles growing with lacy holes on each side. On the first row, there will be only 1 st between the markers, but it is still 'knit to the next marker'...... then as you progress, the space in between the markers will grow by 2 on each increase row.... it is lacy, feminine and easy to do.... my barbie skating skirts only have about 6 rows!

    if i was knitting for a baby that young, i might think about making a *k2tog, yo, k1* row around the bottom edge and then binding off.... then make a 2 inc ruffle and a 4 inch ruffle.... make the first row of the ruffle with the same pattern of:

    cast on same number of sts as bottom of dress.
    k2 rows
    *k2tog, yo, k1*, rep around
    now complete ruffle with ruffle pattern above.

    Now lay ruffle on top of dress bottom... thread ribbon thru matching holes, going thru ruffle and dress... tie pretty bow around 1/3 across the bottom of dress...... when baby outgrows..... tie on new ruffle.... get 2 more inches from dress.... the shoulders might be the only problem, but many newborns just get longer for quite awhile.....

    added benefit.... you can make a contrasting ruffle if you like... this could also be done on the sleeves....
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    \Fern leaf pattern (good scarf or baby blanket)

    It's a four row repeat.
    Multiples of 9 +4
    Row 1&3 purl
    Row 2 K3, *yf, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yf, k1* last st. k
    Row 4 k2, *yf, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, k2, yf, k1* last 2 st k
    Pretty simple.

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    Baby booties (new born size) French Baby Booties from Michele on KP from Quebec

    Need: 2 needles #3(American) or #10 (Canadian)
    Bernat Baby 50 g/1.75 oz

    Leg
    Row 1: Cast on 34 sts.
    Rows 2-6-10: k1. *k2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1. (18 sts on needle)
    Rows 3-7-11: *k1. k1. between each st.. picking up the st from the
    previous row. Repeat from* to last st. K1. (35 sts on needle)
    Rows 4-8-12: Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. (34 sts on needle)
    Rows 5-9-13: Purl.
    Rows 14 to 28 : Knit
    Row 29: (eyelets): *k1. w.o.n. k2tog. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
    (34 sts on needle)
    Abreviation: w.o.n. = wool over needle
    Row 30: Knit

    To make toe flap

    Row 31: K22. Turn. K10. Turn. Knit 17 rows (on the 10sts) even in Garter st. Pick up 9 sts along side of toe flap. Knit the 12 remaining sts.
    Row 32: K1. Purl 31 sts. Pick up 9 sts (purl) along side of toe flap. Purl the 12 remaining sts. (52 sts on needle)

    Time to make the foot. Don’t worry because the right side of work become the wrong side.... just do what it says and you will understand..

    Next rows: Repeat rows: 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9

    Row 10: Repeat row 29 (eyelets). (52 sts on needle)
    Rows 11-13: Purl
    Rows 12-14: Knit
    Row 15: This part is a little tricky... I will try to be clear.
    Take the 1st st of the 11th row and knit the 1st st off the 14th
    Row. Pass the 1st st of the 11 row over the 1st st you just knit.
    Take the 2nd st of the 11th row and knit the 2nd st off the 14th row.and pass it over. You do that for all the 52 sts.
    If you want you can skip Row 10 to 15 inc. but it look better when we do it.

    Sole

    Row 1: K2tog. K17. K2tog.K10. K2tog.K17. K2tog.
    Row2: K18. K2tog. K8. K2tog. K18
    Row3: K2tog. K16. K2tog. K6. K2tog. K16. K2tog.
    Row 4: K17. K2tog. K4. K2tog. K17
    Row 5: K2tog. K15. K2tog. K2. K2tog. K15. K2tog.
    Row 6: K16. K2tog. K2tog. K16
    Row 7: K2tog. K14. K2tog. K14. K2tog.
    Row8: K14. K2tog. (15 sts on each needle). Put the 2 needles side by side and sew it tog and continue with the back part.

    It takes me around 5 hours. With a ball of wool I make 5 booties.
    It is better to do it with just 1 color at beginning.
    You can put contrasting color anywhere you want. Those you saw on the picture.. the contrasting color are:
    Leg: Row: 6-7-8-9 Rows: 28-29
    and just before the sole... Rows: 11-12-13-14

    Spiral Scarf Pattern

    Skill Level – Easy

    Materials Needed – 100g Noro Kureyon, or something similar. 5mm needles. However, as long as your needles match your yarn anything will do.

    Cast on 15 stitches.

    Knit 2, turn knit 2 back.

    Knit 4, turn knit 4 back.

    Knit 6, turn knit 6 back.

    Knit all the way across the row.

    Repeat the above 4 rows, the scarf will spiral after the first few inches.

    Use up all your yarn and weave in the ends.

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    napkin ring references for egg cosies.
    I'm glad you're finding the patterns useful. There are napkin rings with numbers 7, 8, 9, 11 and 14 as well as the striped Colours of Aragon napkin ring which is posted on its own. The treble clef comes out really well in gold on navy blue if you have anyone musical amongst your family and friends.

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    This cowl was so easy. Any yarn can be used. I used a trellis yarn 80 yards
    16" Size 11 bamboo circular needles
    Cast on 70
    Join together knitting first two stitches together
    Knit in the round until all yarn is used
    Remember to leave enough yarn for cast off
    Cast off loosely so the cowl will drape
    If you want more drape, increase a stitch each row.
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    UNIVERSAL SCARF

    With yarn and needles of your choosing, CO 18 sts. Note: Edge sts are worked in garter st throughout.
    Rows 1 and 3: K2, [k2, p1] 4 times, k4.
    Row 2: K2, p2 [k1, p2] 4 times,k2.
    Row 4: Knit.
    Rep Rows 1-4 until scarf measures desired length, leaving enough yarn to BO and ending with a Row 2. BO all sts loosely in patt.
    FINISHING
    Weave in ends.

    This stitch pattern is non-curling, so blocking is unnecessary. However, you may wish to spritz with water, or lightly steam, to set stitches and ends.
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    Knitted Round Dishcloth
    (I couldn't scan the whole dishcloth...hope this gives you an idea of how pretty it is!)

    Finished Size: Depends on your individual gauge. Mine range from 10-12" across.

    Materials: 4-ply cotton yarn, such as Peaches and Cream; knitting needles of appropriate size to match the yarn (I use size 8).

    Cast on 15 sts.

    Row 1: knit

    Row 2: k3, YO, k until one st remains on left needle. DO NOT KNIT LAST ST, turn.

    Row 3 (and all odd rows): knit

    Row 4: k3, YO, k until 2 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 6: k3, YO, k until 3 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 8: Bind off 3 sts, k2, YO, k until 4 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 10: k3, YO, k until 5 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row12: k3, YO, k until 6 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 14: Bind off 3 sts, k2, YO, k until 7 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 16: k3, YO, k until 8 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 18: k3, YO, k until 9 sts rem on left ndl. Turn.

    Row 20: Bind off 3 sts, knit across (15sts total).

    Repeat rows 1-20 seven more times. Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing the seam. Sew cast on edge to bind off edge, and sew around center and pull to close hole.

    This pattern courtesy of Mielke's Fiber Arts, LLC P.O. Box 28, Necedah, WI 54646 www.mielkesfiberarts.com
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    Men’s Cabled Scarf/Worsted Yarn
    *Note*- This pattern is worked with a twisted end stitch. To achieve this, when beginning the RS, slip the first stitch as if to knit, then bring yarn to front to begin purling. When beginning WS row, slip the first stitch as if to purl, then bring yarn to back to begin knitting.

    Abbreviations:

    CO- Cast On

    P- Purl

    K-Knit

    CF3- Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold to front of work. Knit next three stitches, then knit three stitches from cable needle.

    Pattern:

    CO- 40 Stitches

    Rounds 1, 3, and 7

    P3, K6, P2, K5, P1, K6, P1, K5, P2, K6, P3.

    Rounds 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 (Wrong Side)

    K3, P6, K2, P5, K1, P6, K1, P5, K2, P6, K3

    Round 5-
    P3, CF3, P2, K5, P1, K6, P1, K5, P2, CF3, P3

    Round 9
    P3, CF3, P2, K5, P1, CF3, P1, K5, P2, CF3, P3

    Continue pattern until garment measures 6' (or desired length), ending after a round 4.
    Use basic knit bind off.
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    Various pattern locations

    ravelry/patterns/library/berry-baby hat
    http://newstitchaday.com/
    httwww.craftstylish.com/item/42688/how-to-make-dorset-buttonsp://www.tricksyknitter.com/pages/knitting-chart-maker.php
    http://www.freecommenttags.com/graphics/Hugs
    http://www.myhq.com/public/c/r/crochetpoet/
    Patternworks
    http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/hats/entrelachat.htm
    http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/01/30/entrelac-tips-and-a-free-entr...
    Felted purse.African Adventure. Ravelry
    Pattern is Caron "Long and Lacy Knit Jacket"
    8 videos on doing soxon 9" circular
    (FREE)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaKo-CBiURE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
    I found the pattern, in three places...

    3 sites for feather & fan turtleneck shell $5.00 great...... See waist tip)
    http://kpixie.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=718
    http://www.schoolproductsyarns.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_117_132&products_id=1157
    http://www.onefineyarn.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=KK231&Category_Code=...
    http://dawnknits.livejournal.com/1325.html FOR Convertible mittens/patternhttp://www.iceyarns.com/flamenco

    http://www.iceyarns.com/samba

    excellent book, Yarn bombing by Prain and Moore. They include a few patterns including the tulip as in my photo and a super mushroom, perfect for using up odds and ends of wool.
    http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwbis11/PATTescargot.php cloche hat

    http://www.universalyarn.com/pattern.php?pattern=443 feather and fan shawl

    http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90277AD.html?r=1&r=1 basketweave baby blanket

    http://www.knittingknonsense.com/topsyturvyhearts.html dishcloth

    http://www.knittingknonsense.com/LOVEcloth.html dishcloth

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paneled-lace-and-cable-afghan cable and lace afgahn

    Sweet Tomato Heel Sock e-book no heel flap - no gusset sox


    Cat Bordhi making tendrils


    Another great free pattern from Ravelry: Strangling Vine Lace Scarf by Nicole Hindes.

    hhttp://www.knittingatknoon.com/afghanpatt.html diamond afgahn

    http://www.wole.org, Web of Life Enterprises Hats for Rosebud Indian Res.

    123stitch.com - will help locate patterns

    www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60806A.html cute simple ls collared baby sweater

    tipnuts - good site for tips

    #90355 Cuddle Bunny Blanket K=Lion Brand site Wash ckity type security bunny

    http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-32737-2.html

    http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm

    pattern is Autumn Leaves at http://www.whattoknitwhen.com

    Crocodile stitch tutorials petal hat

    http://purlSoho.com

    The pattern for the wrap is Lion Brand® Moonlight Mohair - Trellis®
    Pattern #: 40538. It is combining the mohair and trellis yarn throughout the wrap and after washing in Woolite, it doesn't seem at all "scratchy".
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    http://people.delphiforums.com/knit_chat/knitchat/patterns/bowscarf.htm

    http://www.krazyawesome.com/knitmonster/images/knitpattern_lacybowknotscarf.pdf

    http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/keyhole-scarf

    http://www.kaylaksthriftyways.com/anthropologie-inspired-bobble-cable-ascot/

    http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/35405.aspx

    Above are all bowtie scarves.
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    http://www.gallentine.org/Knitting/brookafghan.html
    Ann's patterns.... lots of great patterns including hanger cover
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    http://knit-pattern.com/ Bunny hop sox
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    http://grandmotherspatternbook.com/?p=4226&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GrandmothersPatternBook+%28Grandmother%27s+Pattern+Book%29
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    http://www.allaboutyou.com/craft/pattern-finder/knitting-patterns/toys-to-knit/knit-a-gia... PANDA
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    http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/CotTwirl-RuffledShawl.html
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    http://www.blujay.com/?keywords=army&page=profile&profile_username=cozyconcepts
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    http://cache.lionbrand.com/printablePatterns/60618AD.pdf Great yoked and cabled pattern
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    http://www.purlbee.com/bobble-sheep-pillow/ and an owl, bunny, pig etc.
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    http://reliquaryarts.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/oneskeinshoerug.pd
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    Blackberry Coffee Cake - 8 ingredients

    2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 teas. baking powder, 1 teas. salt, 2/3 cup butter, 2 eggs beaten, 2/3 cup milk & 1 cup blackberries. Preheat oven to 350 & grease a 9" sq. pan. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder & salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Set aside 3/4 cup of mixture to be used as a topping for the cake. Mix eggs & milk together & then blend into remaining mixture in bowl. Spread the batter into pan, sprinkle berries evenly over top. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over fruit. Bake about 25-30 minutes, --cool enjoy!'
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    Raffles Hotel Singapore Sling

    1 fl. oz (30 ml) Gin
    1 tbs (15 ml) Cherry brandy
    4 fl. oz (120 ml) pineapple juice
    1 tbs (15 ml) lime juice
    1/2 tbs (7.5 ml) Cointreau
    1/2 tbs (7.5 ml) Benedictine
    2 tsp (10 ml) Grenadine
    Dash of Angostura Bitters

    Stir well and pour into a tall glass loaded with ic
    Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://bakingbites.com/2008/01/homemade-girl-scout-cookies-samoas/
    http://www.grouprecipes.com/24625/girl-scout-samoa-cookies.html
    http://www.food.com/recipe/girl-scout-samoa-cookies-copycat-37459
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/cardamom-sugar-cookies/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=ema...
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    http://dutchfood.about.com/od/drinks/r/Advocaat.htm
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    White Chicken Chili in a crock pot

    3 cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
    3 c cubed cooked chicken
    1 jar Alfredo sauce
    2 cups chicken broth
    1-2 cans chopped green chilies
    1 1/2 c frozen gold and white corn
    1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese or marbled cheddar Jack
    1 c shredded pepper Jack cheese
    1 c sour cream (I don't do a low fat version, but you could)
    1 small yellow pepper chopped
    1 small onion chopped
    3 small garlic cloves minced
    1 T ground cumin
    1 1/2 t white pepper
    1 - 1 1/2 cayenne pepper
    tortilla strips for topping when done cooking
    salse verde and chopped fresh cilantro optional
    Combine the first 15 ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hrs. Can be done on stovetop for an hour on med-low heat. You can add a little salt to your taste, or not. In place of tortilla strips you can get some tortilla chips and break them up to use on top. I'm slicing avocado with lemon to have along with the cilantro.
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    http://www.lifescripthealthyadvantage.com/

    http://www.lifescript.com/newsletters/2012/08/19/ha_8_links_pm-ms.aspx?VID=122372&SID=600...

    Links to diabetic recipes.

    http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/kool-aid-popcorn/
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    Myfanwy, I have a recipe for flea collars,
    1 soft material collar
    1/2 teaspoon alcohol
    1 drop Cedarwood oil
    1 drop Lavender oil
    1 drop Citronella oil
    1 drio /thyme
    4 Garlic capsuls or 2 drops of : (1 teapsoon vegetable oil + 1 drop of garlic essential oil)
    If using Garlic Capsules, break them open to add to mixture.
    Blend ingredients together and pour over collar until fully absorbed; leave to dry before putting on pet. Effective aprox 1 month.

    Bug Repellant:
    4 drops Thyme
    8 drops Lavender
    4 drops Peppermint
    2 drops on cotton wool and leave by bed, put 1 drop on pieces of tissue paper and hang around doors and windows.
    Use 2 drops in 2 teaspoons of oil for a body rub or add to neat oil for a lotion or cream.
    For a water based splash, add 5 drops witch hazel then dilute in 4 Tablespoons water, shake well.

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    look up the South American join on YouTube for joining first round in circular knitting

    or here:
    http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/kdtv_series_500/archive/2010/07/09/episode-501-ground-...

    It works for the first join of the tube - just be sure the stitches aren't twisted - when you get to the last stitch before the join - slip as if to purl that stitch onto your right needle - then lift the loop from the firs stitch (next one on your right needle) and place it on your left needle. Slip that stitch as if to knit to the right needle and then slip the left needle from left to right and then knit from the back - place marker to show that this is the last stitch of each row.

    http://www.knitting-and.com/wiki/Baby_Surprise_Jacket (Share With Tracy)

    Decrease waist trick

    There is a trick if you want to knit a pattern with small waist, without complicating the design. I have a very complex lace pattern which shows it. Just use one or two smaller size needles. At the hips change to a needle of lesser number for at least 1 1/2"; then change to the smallest for another 1" or 1 1/2" (it only depends on your height)"

    Kitchener Stitch
    It's easy to remember how to start if you look at the knitting: the knit side of the stockinette faces you on the front needle...so your first stitch should be entered knitwise, the second stitch opposite (purlwise). On the back needle, the purl side faces your so the first stitch is entered purlwise. the second stitch is opposite (knitwise). On both needles, the first stitch comes off and the second stitch is left on."

    To purl 7 tog: purl first stitch and return to left needle, one-by-one slip remaining 6 over the purled stitch, return stitch to right needle and continue with the row. (This is needed on the Irish ...hood/scarf with pockets on knit picky patterns.)

    there are really two questions here.... but before answering the first one..... let me give you a cure for 'straight to circular' knitting.....

    many times it easy to change, like when the pattern is pretty plain with lots of stockinette, which circular knitting makes with no work at all.... but.... when doing a pattern that is more complicated that i want to retain .... i wrap and turn, (w&t)

    1. mark the join of your row and carry that marker throughout the work...
    2. knit the first row as instructed on your pattern
    3. when you reach the marker:
    sl marker, w&t, (yarn to front of work, sl next st [first st on 2nd row], yarn back of work, sl st back to left needle, turn work, sl marker
    4. now you can work row 2 instructions just as if you were on straight needles only you will be on the 'inside' of your circle.
    5. continue back around (across in the old days/ways) to the marker... go to step 3 and follow 3-5 over and over....

    this method keeps you from going round and round, which is what some people like about circular knitting, but i don't want to sacrifice all the pretty patterns available to straight needle knitters.... so when pattern permits, i do regular circular method, but when i want something more complicated, i do it this way, wrapping and turning (w&t) at each end of row so that i can do the intricate patterns.

    Now the reverse turning.... if you think you want to try the above method, this will cure itself, as it will be just like your previous hats....

    if not, trust the turn as you did before and go forward ...

    What is the best way to increase that is the least noticable? I've tried several and wasn't happy with them. Thanks in advance. Cindy

    kfb = knit in next st but hold on ndl, yarn to back, swing right hand ndl to purl and both sts off the ndl..... 1 st increased (this is perhaps the most often cited but leaves the biggest hole)

    the bar increase is knit to the correct position, look for the cross bar BETWEEN sts...pick it up with the right ndl and place on the left ndl....knit normally, 1 st increased....

    for the most invisible bar increase, pick up with right hand ndl FROM the back and then place on left hand ndl..this twists the st as you put it on...knit normally, 1 st increased....the twist closes the hole created when you pulled the bar up....

    least visible increase st = M1 or Make 1 or Lifted Inc....knit to the correct position, you will see the bar, but directly to the left of the bar is the loop from the next st but from the LAST row....pick it up with the tip of the right ndl, place on left ndl and knit this first and then the next st, which is really the orig 'next' st.....these are often called the mother st (from the row below) and the daughter st (from the ndl, coming out of the mother st)....this increase leaves almost no hole....

    try each of these, but i think you will find the last is the most invisible when finished.... it has a version where you can use the stitch indicated from left needle to lean one way and the same stitch indicated from the right needle to lean the other way, but in reality, i find the left needle st to be so straight up as to not worry about unless doing fine yarn on plain background where it really might show....
    deemail

    After you scan it to your computer, keep track of where it is located on your computer! Before you hit 'save', give it a title that you'll remember.

    Jessica -Jean posting pictures
    The following is what I've sent to a few people who were having trouble posting photos/patterns. It helped them; I hope it can help you, too.

    First, in order to post a photo on Knitting Paradise, the photo must be on your computer, usually in a file named 'pictures'. For ease of finding it, I usually put it on the desktop before uploading it, but that's just me.

    You can NOT post a photo from a 'Quick Reply' box. You have to click on 'New Topic' (if you want to start a new topic), or on 'Reply' or 'Quote Reply' (if your photo is a continuation of an existing topic).

    Once you have the posting window open, look below the 'Send' and 'Preview' buttons. There are three empty 'boxes' under the heading of 'File/picture attachments:', and to the right of them are three buttons labeled 'Browse'.

    When you click on 'Browse', a window will open. In that window you have to click on the photo you want to upload, then click on 'Open'. The file for the photo will be automatically added to your post when you hit send. DO NOT HIT PREVIEW! Doing so, strips off the attachment. You can write the description/name/whatever of the photo in the little box to the left of the 'Browse' button.

    Saving and Organizing Patterns

    I use Evernote which lets me clip from the web, type new documents direct into it, copy texts into it as well as storing PDF files and photos. It's great because it keeps all the links and the original web address as well as letting me organise everything with tags and subject headers. It automatically synchronises to my laptop, tablet and smartphone, so I can carry my files with me and best of all it's free! Fireball Dave
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------Check WPI on the Ravelry site, for more info on Wraps Per Inch. I think it is much more accurate
    1-ply / cobweb
    2-ply / laceweight / 32 sts/4in-10cm
    4-ply / fingering / 28 sts/4in-10cm / 14 WPI
    5-ply / sportweight / 24-26 sts/4in-10cm / 12 WPI
    8-ply / DK / 22 sts/4in-10cm / 11 WPI
    worsted / 20 sts/4in-10 cm / 9 WPI
    10-ply / Aran / 18 sts/4in-10cm / 8 WPI
    12-ply / bulky / 14-15 sts/4in-10cm / 7 WPI
    superbulky / 8-12 sts/4in-10cm / 5-6 WPI---------------------
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    -I learned way from this site, and I love it (cast-ff)
    K2TOG then put the one stitch that you just put on your right hand need back onto your left hand needle, then K2TOG again. Repeat until you have one stitch left. Pull some yarn (about 4-5 inches) through that one stitch that is left then weave that yarn into your pattern.
    I weave the yarn into an "S" pattern so it doesn't come loose
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    http://www.dharmatrading.com/topnav/dyes/
    And later some more on a flee market

    Kool-Aid works great.
    Lemon-lime is green.
    Berry blue is blue.
    Strawberry and cherry are red.
    Orange is orange.
    Grape is not nice color, I don’t like it.
    For yellow I used soothing else.
    My experiment right here. It is my post.


    Also food coloring could be used with addition of vinegar for acidity.
    There are more guidance on youtube.
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    Yarn alternatives

    Use of alternative yarn:

    Different yarn can have the same gauge, which means they are just as thick or thin, and gives exactly the same amount of stitches in width and rows in height.

    Yarn with the same gauge can be used on the same pattern.

    Yarn with the same gauge, may have different yardage due to different weight of the fiber. When using an alterntive yarn, it's important to calculate the yardage needed.

    Example:

    Original pattern is using 500 g Alpaca. 500 g = 10 skeins.

    Each Alpaca skein has 167 m, so 1670 m are needed for this pattern.

    Let's use alternative yarn Cotton Viscose, which has 110 m per skein.

    1670 m divided by 110 = 15.18. If using Cotton Viscose you will need 16 skeins.

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    http://knitting.about.com/od/finishingtouches/ss/mattress_stitch.htm; Knitty.com - go to tips by Theresa; http://mochimochiland.com/2010/05/how-to-mattress-stitch/. Hope this helps.

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    If you have Office 2007 or newer, put your document into Word, when ready to save, click on File > Save As > and then click on File Type. PDF is already in your program. Simply change the setting from DOC to PDF and it will be saved into that format. I have literally THOUSANDS of patterns I have collected for free over the past few years all saved in PDF on my computer. Whenever I need a pattern for something, I simply go pattern shopping in my own files! I organize into folders: Accessories, Afghans & Blankets, Tablecloths, Potholders, etc. By placing the patterns in proper folders, I can easily locate most anything I want!
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    Thanks for that idea. It reminded me that I had seen that talked about on a DVD so I got it out and watched it. Wish I had remembered that yesterday. The gal on the DVD suggested the k2 tog on the neck back and that way it helps with shaping also if the back section hadn't had any shaping to begin with. She didn't use a smaller needle to pick up but I like that idea. This should be with other info on picking up less stitches around neck.
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    How to use Nostepinne
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    http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/SockClass_Start.htm
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    http://www.yarnfwd.com/main/tension.html. WPI INFO
    http://www.knitting-naturally.com/yarn-comparison-chart

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    http://www.sweaterscapes.com/lcharts3.htm
    Printable Knitting graph paper.
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    Smocking stitch video
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    Here's another book to add to the wish list: Cast On, Bind Off: 211 Ways to Begin and End Your Knitting http://www.amazon.com/Cast-On-Bind-Off-Knitting/dp/1604680857/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334.
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    http://tipnut.com/how-to-get-rid-of-moths-with-natural-repellents/
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    For those who wanted the spreadsheet for the Surprise Jackets.
    This should work:
    http://files.meetup.com/355706/ASJchart.xls
    It should ask you if you want to open or save the Excel spreadsheet.

    For the Baby Surprise Jacket I have this cheat sheet:
    http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pA6HznCJrv9Em4X7RQpLUOQ

    BSJ worksheet etc. from Nitzy
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    In the midst of complexity,
    knitting provides simplicity.
    In the midst of movement and noise,
    it makes space for silence and solitude.
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    Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening

    Whose woods these are I think I know.
    His house is in the village though;
    He will not see me stopping here
    To watch his woods fill up with snow.
    My little horse must think it queer
    To stop without a farmhouse near
    Between the woods and frozen lake
    The darkest evening of the year.
    He gives his harness bells a shake
    To ask if there is some mistake.
    The only other sound's the sweep
    Of easy wind and downy flake.
    The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep.

    Robert Frost
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