A stitch marker is any sort of object that sits around the needles to mark your spot in a pattern. I like to use loops of yarn in a contrasting color for markers; rubber bands or ponytail holders also work. You can buy special stitch markers from a craft store. They don't work any better than loops of yarn but they look fancier.
I place stitch markers at even locations around the hat and start by knitting together the purl stitches at that location and either knitting or purling together at the same location, whenever a decrease is required. (check your pattern... if you are decreasing by four stitches a round, then place four stitch markers)
Yes, because you are knitting two stitches from the same stitch.
A marked stitch is a stitch where you have placed a knitting marker. A pattern may tell you to place a marker at a certain stitch, and to do some particular thing in a subsequent row when you come to that marked stitch.
In knitting, "pm" stands for "place marker." It is an abbreviation used in patterns to indicate where to add a stitch marker, which helps knitters keep track of their stitches, pattern repeats, or sections of their work. This is especially useful in complex patterns or when working in the round. Using stitch markers can help maintain the correct stitch count and ensure the project stays on track.
To perform a m1 k1 m1 in a row of knitting, start by making a "make one" (m1) stitch, which involves lifting the yarn between the stitches and knitting into it to create an extra stitch. Next, knit one stitch (k1) as usual. Finally, make another m1 in the same way as the first, lifting the yarn between the newly knitted stitch and the next stitch to create another extra stitch. This sequence adds two new stitches to your row.
Cross stitch is a form of embroidery. (Cross stitch designs are done on grids, so they look like they might be for knitting. You could probably use some cross stitch designs for intarsia or fair isle color knitting.)
There are many kinds of stitches in knitting. There is normal stitch, purl stitch, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, ribbing stitch, seed stitch and lots more. Loads of stitches are actually made up of other stitches merged, chopped and changed.
Purling is knitting the purl stitch.
Yes.
To use a marker when knitting, simply place it on your needle at the point where you want to indicate a specific stitch or section. This helps you keep track of pattern repeats, increases, or decreases. When you reach the marker while knitting, you can either move it to the next stitch or slip it off your needle, depending on your pattern instructions. Markers can be removable or fixed, so choose one that best suits your project needs.
Placing interlocking markers on both ends of a row in knitting serves as a way to denote the beginning and end of a specific section or repeat within a pattern. This helps knitters keep track of their progress and ensures they maintain the correct stitch count. It can also aid in identifying where to make increases, decreases, or other pattern changes. Overall, it's a useful technique for maintaining organization and accuracy in complex knitting projects.
A tomboy stitch is also known by other names: French knitting, i-cord, or tomboy stitch. You can make your own "french knitting" machine, by using Popsicle sticks (as is done in one of the attached links), and I have seen knitting machines to make i-cords, which is another name for tomboy stitch. I have also found another type of cord--a Lucet cord, which is more of a squared cord, rather than a round cord. Attached is a link to a YouTube video for making a Lucet cord.