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How do you add a new skein of yarn to the one you are knitting with?
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∙ 11y ago
* There is no 'cast on' in crocheting. 'Cast on' is a knitting term. Crochet is generally started with a simple loop repeated to form a chain. * You don't cast on exactly because you have only one stitch at a time on the hook. In knitting it is called casting on because you are putting a whole row of stitches on a needle. Instead in crochet we make a "foundation chain." Determine the number of stitches you want in a row and make a chain of that many stitches. If you plan to do single crochet, add one additional chain to count as the first single crochet of the second row after you turn. For a row of half double crochet, make it two extra chains and for a double crochet, make it three extra chains.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis is how to change colors or add yarn if you run out
http://www.zimbio.com/Knitting/articles/519/Crochet+Clean+Color+Change
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∙ 12y agoWhen you are completely done with your project, cut off your yarn, leaving about 6 inches. Then take your hook and chain 1, and pull the loop so it's no longer a loop.
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∙ 11y agoKnot both together and cut off the loss ends
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How do you add new yarn when using Flaunt loops and threads?
If knitting, layer the old and the new skein for about 4 stitches and knit through both skeins.
What do you do when you run out of yarn when knitting?
Tye on a new piece from a new ball of yarn
How many ounces in a skein of yarn?
The length of yarn in a skein varies greatly with brand, variety, etc. You can determine the length of the yarn by looking on the front of the label, where it is listed along with weight, recommended needle/hook size and dye lot
What does swapping a yarn for a yarn mean?
A "yarn" is a story or tall tale -- swapping yarns is when one of you tells a story and then the other one "swaps" by telling another one. Another type of yarn swapping is a party for knitting enthusiasts. Each participant brings yarn from her "stash" that she's decided she won't be using after all and people either trade for the yarn from other people's stashes, or play games to randomly assign a new owner for each skein contributed.
What size yarn is Unger cruise size 3 needles?
This question isn't very clear, as Unger Cruise is a Belgium made yarn, imported into the US (Unger yarns in New York). And yet, the question also mentions "size 3 [knitting] needles" which is a bit confusing without explanation as to why that is included A Cruise yarn skein is generally 1.4 ounces or 40 grams, 60% acrylic and 40% nylon. However, patterns found for this yarn generally use U.S. size 3 or size 4 needles and have a gauge of 19 stitches for 3 inches of knitting with 2 inches in height making 17 rows. Therefore, a size 3 knitting needle is perfectly fine to use with the Unger Cruise yarn.
What is the correct way to join a new skein of yarn to a project?
If you have finished off the old color, place a slip knot on your hook, insert hook where you want to join the new yarn, yarn over and pull through both the stitch and the loop on hook (making a slip stitch). Chain up however many you need for the stitch you will be making next and continue working with the new yarn. If you have not finished off, but are just continuing from your present point, work your last stitch before the change in color or skein to the last step, then just lay the new yarn over the hook and complete the stitch with the new yarn.
How do you find the end of new yarn?
If it is a machine created new skein, you can look at the center, and carefully follow the innermost loop. You might get a couple of yards of yarn, but the best thing to do is to reach into the center and pull out whatever is in the middle.
How do you join yarn skein for crochet?
The way I learned to join another yarn to my crochet project is to add the new yarn to the stitch you are doing, when there are two (2) loops of the stitch left on your hook.For example, I'm going to add new yarn to a double crochet project. So I would do my dc (double crochet) stitch by beginning with:yarn overinsert the hook into the next stitchyarn over hook againpull hook through stitchyarn over hook againnotice that you now have the last two loops on your hook, this is where you bring in your new yarn,grab new yarn with your hookpull through the last two loops remaining on your hookyou have now completed the dc stitchcontinue your project as written.
How do you finish knitting one scane and start another?
The best time to make the change to a new skein is at the end of a row, but it can be done at any time. In crochet, if you are using the same color and just starting a new skein, work your last stitch to the second to last step. With the new yarn, finish your stitch. Leaving a long tail, cut the old yarn and continue working with the new yarn. You can weave the tails in as you go, or when you've finished the work. Some folks like to tie the two ends together. Some folks never tie. If you are finished with that color and adding a new color at the same position, work as above. If you need to start your new color at a different place, finish off the old color by completing your last stitch and drawing the yarn through. Leave a long tail (about 6") and cut the old yarn. To attach the new color, make a slip knot on your hook (again leaving a long tail), insert hook at the proper position, yarn over, and draw through both the stitch and the loop on the hook (as in making a slip stitch). Then follow instructions in your pattern as to what stitch you need to make to begin.
How do you join skeins of yarn?
To join a new skein of yarn, or to join the yarn after having to cut out a bad section, you work your stitch to the step before the last one, lay the new color over your hook (for the yarn over) and finish off the stitch with your new color. Never knot your yarn and cut at the knot. This will unravel over time and develop a hole in your work. There is disagreement among crocheters about whether one should tie the two dangling ends or not. Most of the well known designers will tell you not to knot at all, most particularly in baby items which rub against sensitive skin. To give an example of the above, let's say you are working a project in dc and you need to add a new color. You would yarn over, insert your hook in the stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops. Lay your new color over the hook and pull through remaining two loops with the new color. Continue working with the new color. Later you will come back and weave the two dangling tails in a few inches in one direction, and then a few inches in the other direction. If you have finished off your first color and need to join a skein at a different point in your work, you would make a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook in the stitch at which you wish to join your new yarn and make a slip stitch. Chain up the number needed for your new stitch with your new yarn, and continue working with that yarn.
What are the Knitting Sequence of single jersey circular knitting machine?
The Knitting Sequence areNeedle holding an old stitch loop at rest positionNeedle casting off an old stitch loop at clearing positionNeedle forming a new stitch loop with a newly fed yarn at knock over positionAnd repeat.
What will happen if you use knitting needles that are larger than the yarn instructions call for?
Your gauge will be different and the size of the garment will be different, unless you accommodate the larger needles with a new gauge, and recalculate the fit.
