I have not made socks. Please give me an overview of a sock pattern using dpn's.

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I am sooooo frustrated. I tried (about 3 times frogging) to knit a simple washcloth from chenille yarn. Sometimes I tend to knit a little too tight, so I was careful to keep it fairly loose. The pattern called for yarn overs to increase and then knit two togethers to decrease. When I got to the K2Tog, I had the hardest time getting the needle into the 2 stitches (they seemed so tight) and I would always drop one of the stitches before it made it onto the working needle.

I have made a scarf that says ......last line knit 3 , bind off 12 sts, fasten off. slip off first 3 and last 3 sts for making loops....unravel first 3 and last 3 sts along entire length of scarf???? I knitted the 3 and bound off the middle 12 and slipped off the first 3 and last 3 sts......but cant understand what they mean by unravel the first 3 and last 3 sts for the loops down the scarf. It is on the patons website........I am baffled and asked other knitters and so are they. I have seen the scarf on a women and the loops are down the 2 sides of the scarf.

First time making a sweater. Instructions for the back reach"bind of seven stitches at beg of each row for the next four rows." How do I do this and no strand the yarn across the vback of the sweater as I continue. I am working with circular needles in a St st.

Thank you.

Hi. I have some questions on yarn labels. I have been knitting for some time now however I am confuses as to the label that is on the yarn. I tried researching but am not able to get an answer to my question. My concern is that I look at the label, and I see a 4x4 square with a certain knitting and crochet hook size and a certain gauge. What is the purpose of this?? Does it mean if I don't use the proper hook or needle size I shouldn't use the yarn?? I thought if a pattern calls for number 3-4- 5 and so on type of yarn i can just purchase that yarn and match gauge with my hook or needles.

I would be grateful for any assistance in translating a pattern from the coats and clark "Knitting made Easy" book 0102. I am a beginner in knitting and have already completed a small portion of the pattern starting with the back of this sweater pullover. I am at the stage where I need to increase the fabric. I understand the abreviations listed but fail to understand the direction or "Logic" behind the abreviations. The pattern instructions are as follows: (increase): Rib 2(4-6-5-7-9), *inc in next st. Rib 3: rep from* to last 3(5-7-6-8-10) sts.

I saw on the internet that someone was looking for the Mainstays yarn #1420 Pale Pink. I'm also looking for one skein of it. Any suggestions? Apparently Mainstays doesn't make the yarn any more.

I'm looking for a pattern for a simple (not a lot of cables, etc.) men's sweater with a shawl collar. I'm sure there are some old ones out there but have been unsuccessful at finding any. This is a promised gift for my son. Thanks!