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2011-06-23 chunky sweater:

When I find a pattern I like, but want to use a circular needle, you can do so in two ways.    Either you need to work one direction only around the sweater leaving out the seam and continuing with a marker

2011-06-23 measure and end stitches:

A gauge is normally provided to show what a square of worked yarn should be on a specific needle size or hook. The yarn and needles need not match what they ask for. What is important is to maintain the

2011-06-09 sweater:

I don't know if you would find a pattern, but I once created a long dress using a circular needle to avoid sewing the seams. This is how I did it:    Add the # of sts required for both front and back to

2011-04-22 knitting:

WY means waste yarn. The pattern must mean to use a piece of waste yarn (or a left over piece) to work the last 8 sts.     It seems like they want you to put the 8 sts onto a temporary holder on 2 separate

2011-03-06 Making a pattern larger.:

You may need to make the body portion longer. You may also have to cast off 8 or 9 sts at the beg, then 1st for maybe 6 rows.     The best way you can tell is to put it up against you with only your bra