FREE SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Do I have to use the recommended yarn for my pattern?
The yarn company only guarantees the outcome of the garment if you use the yarn recommended in the pattern. Having said that, it doesn't mean you can't substitute the yarn.

What is a reversed stocking stitch?
In the reversed stocking stitch you purl on the right side and knit on the wrong side.

How much yarn do I need for a long tail cast on so I don't run out?
On the length of a 35 cm needle you can cast on anywhere between 15 to 25 stitches, less stitches on bigger yarn and more stitches on smaller yarn.

What is intarsia knitting?
It is also called colour blocking, it can be an animal any kind of a design, it is a block of colour, not a continuous pattern.

I finished the neck following the pattern and can't get my head through the opening. Is there any way of fixing it?
You probably cast off to tightly. Undo the cast off take a much larger needle and cast off again. When you slip stitch the neck in place make sure you do it very loosely.

I seem to be losing stitches in my lace pattern what can I do?
Make sure you always count the stitches on the purl row. The lost stitches are usually yarn overs.

What is the most important thing if I substitute yarn?
You will have to do a tension. The tension is always done in stocking stitch unless specified.