Love that! I have my first grandchild now and love knitting and crocheting items for her. That’s what grandmas are for right?

​@jacqknits Congrats! I know you're going to be busy making things, booties, hats, onesies, etc. Maybe those can be be some tutorials too. I think homemade gifts mean more as they come from labour of love. They're also a happy surprise and the giggles I hear from the kids make it worth it.

Thank you so much. It is much appreciated!!

@@jacqknits you're welcome! You helped me more than I did you, though. 😊 Your tips are very valuable! Been tearing my hair out for months, never getting anywhere with a pattern.

Thanks for your question. I have not made this pattern with a bulky yarn, so I don't know an exact answer. You may need to do a bit trial and error. For this stitch pattern you have to cast on a multiple of 5 stitches plus 2. So for my worsted weight sample I casted on 32 stitches with US size 6 needle. I would suggest starting with a cast on of 27 stitches with your bulky yarn and a larger needle (maybe US size 9). I would knit up a rectangle swatch and then wrap it around your wrist to see how that feels. If that is still too many stitches, drop it down by another five to 22 stitches. I hope that helps give you a starting point to determine the exact number of cast on stitches.

The link to the pattern is in the written description below the video. I’ve added it here as well: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-mitten-for-beginners

For this video I was just doing a simple swatch of knitting in the round, so it wasn't for a specific project, so there is no specific number of stitches to cast on. Generally though when casting on for double knitting you will need to cast on a PAIR of stiches for each cast on stitch. So for example if you are knitting a hat in the round and normally you would cast on 60 stitches, you will need to cast on 60 PAIR of stitches. 60 of one color plus 60 of the other color. You will have a total of 120 stitches on your needle. 60 of the front color and 60 of the back color. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for reaching out.

Oh, thank you so much!

That's wonderful. I want to do more of Tunisian crochet as well. Haven't done a lot of it, but want to learn more. Thanks for reaching out!!

I'm so glad you tried something new. I too was hesitant for so long, but now enjoy doing both so much. Thanks for your comment and enjoy both of these wonderful hobbies!!

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Yes. This video shows double knitting English style. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIvKZXeZoLmArsUsi=5vLVgzxmXEtxgk2a

Thank you. For knitting with magic loop you can use any long circular needle. I would recommend a 40" circular needle which can be used for any size magic loop project. If you are using primarily worsted weight yarn I would go with either a US6 (4mm), US7 (4.5mm) or US8 (5mm) size needle. The smaller needles will give a more denser finished piece and the larger more loose. Here is a link to my favorite 40" circular needle I use. It comes in all needle sizes: amzn.to/4cApdtd Happy knitting!

Nevermind

Is the cast on equal to the width?

Yes your cast on edge will be the base of the hat which will be fitted around the head.

Thank you!!

If you are referring to the casting on if stitches you can view my video here on how to cast on How to Knit: How to Cast On Using the Long Tail Cast On Method kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5KzZ5xoZ9h1r6c If you have never knitted before I would recommend starting with something a little more simple. This is a great simple mitten pattern but you may want to start with something without increases or decreases as your first project. I hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.

You are so welcome! Glad I could help. Great to have a new knitting friend from the UK.

Yes you do. The only exception is if you are knitting a straight garter stitch or stockinette stitch. If that is the case you can just use the first and last stitch as these selvage stitches. But anything with a stitch pattern you will need to add those two stitches.

You are so welcome! Glad to hear you are learning so much.

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

Wonderful! That makes me so happy to hear this. Glad this worked out so well for you. Keep on knitting!!

wait no i haven't that is not possible... now im just confused sorry 😭

That is great. I hope you figure it all out. Feel free to watch more of my videos to help with your technique. Keep it up. Happy knitting.

You’re welcome 😊

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My pleasure 😊

Wonderful! This makes me so happy to hear this. Keep on knitting beautiful things!! Happy knitting!

Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry you having trouble here. I just did a swatch of this stitch to confirm that my instructions are correct in the video. Here are a couple things you can look out for to ensure you are ending up with the correct number of stitches: 1. Be sure you are casting on an even number of stitches. When you count your stitches after knitting a row, count the brioche stitch as one stitch. 2. The start of each row should alway be two single stitches followed by the brioche stitch, and the end of your rows should always be one single stitch proceeded by the brioche stitch. 3. Be sure you are remembering to do your yarn over stitches throughout your stitch pattern. Especially don't forget the first yarn over. It is the 2nd stitch you are doing to start each row. It's an easy one to forget. The first stitch is a knit stitch for the right side row or a purl stitch for a wrong side row. Then the first step of your stitch sequence is a yarn over. 4. Verify that you are doing your yarn overs and your slip stitches correctly as to which direction you are doing the yarn overs and where your yarn is when doing the slip stitches. Yarn overs should have you wrapping the yarn over the top of your needle, not from underneath. 5. It appears that somehow you are creating an extra single stitch at the beginning of your wrong side row. Double check that your first few stitches are as follows: P1, YO, Sl1, BRK1. Look back then at what you just completed. It should be a single stitch, a brioche stitch and a single stitch. Then continue with the YO, Sl1, BRK1 sequence. You should be ending your row with that YO, Sl1, BRK1 sequence and then have one stitch remaining which you will slip. I hope this helps. I was trying to reproduce what you were seeing with your stitch count, but was not seeing it on my end.

I figured it out. I was doing an extra YO after the purl at the beginning of the WS because of the way I hold the yarn. Yay! I can start my scarf now!

I'm so glad. I couldn't figure out where you were getting that extra stitch. This is such an enjoyable pattern to knit. I'm sure your scarf will be gorgeous. Happy knitting!

@@jacqknits Thank you so much for your reply. I have one more question before I start my scarf. How much yard did you use for your size of scarf?

My scarf used about 4.5 oz of yarn or 125 grams. I'm sorry I'm not sure of the yardage anymore.

Keep practicing and it will become second nature after a bit. Keep it up!! Happy kitting!

Absolutely! By eliminating the middle section you will create a square. So after you complete Section 1 with increases at the start of each row, you will jump right to doing decreases at the start of each row and that will form your square. Great question. Happy knitting!!

Wonderful! So glad you found these helpful. I too love to do colorwork in my knitting. So satisfying ❤️.

Yes, I show both ways in this video. The first part I'm showing how to do it one color at a time for those who don't like holding the two colors of yarn and knitting them at the same time. Then about the 16:35 mark in the video I explain how to knit both colors in the same row bringing the yarn to the front and back. So both methods are shown here in this video. I call the first the slow and easy method and the second way the faster, but more difficult method (difficult for beginner knitters).

The video is only 16:35 long.. she starts the second way at 12:30

⁠@@mrswrayyes. I was looking at the wrong number on the time line 😕So yes about the 12 minute mark the second way is demonstrated.

Yea I’m sorry. I wish I could remove that. Not a good decision on my part.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks.

Yes this can be a bit tricky with so many increase and decrease stitches but the result is worth it. Hope you continue to give it a try.

You are so welcome!

Congratulations on your first finished project! Now you have the confidence to try many more. Have fun and happy knitting!!

You are absolutely not dumb. I’m glad you got the hang of it. Keep it up 👍. Thanks for sharing.

My pleasure! Thanks for your comment.

It may also be where you are holding your yarn when doing the slip stitch. Be sure your yarn is in front and you are slipping purlwise at the end of the wrong side row and your yarn is in back and you are slipping the stitch knit wise at the end of the right side rows.

Me too! Glad you found it helpful!

Its always hard to say exactly how many stitches will work well without doing a trial to see if it fits well. I would suggest for a 3 weight yarn to use a size US 4 or 5 needle. You will want to cast on a number divisible by 12. I would first try casting on 108 stitches to see how that fits. The hat I made is a bit large so you may find that sticking with 96 stitches may be good as well. You can also go up or down in your needle size to make an adjustment. It will also depend a bit on your tension. I hope that gives you a starting point. Feel free to share here what worked for you. Happy knitting. 🧶

Thank you for your reply and I will try what you suggested and I will definitely let you know how I did thank you again

You are so welcome!

Glad I could help! I’m sure it is beautiful with silk. Wow! Thanks for your comment and hope you make more lovely knitted items perhaps double knitted as well.

While I love merino wool I try to steer away from wool for babies or kids since you have to hand wash it. But then again hats don’t need frequent washing so you may be ok.

You're welcome!

That’s an excellent question. It is a total of 14 rows so including rows 1 and 2 in that count. Thanks for reaching out.

Am I saying that wrong? My understanding is that selvedge is the European way to say it and salvage is the American way to say it. But I may be totally wrong.

The instructions for this stitch is written out in the description of the video. You can make your scarf as wide or as long as you like. Thanks for reaching out.

Thank you for your kind and generous comment!! You have really made my day. I know it takes time to get so many subscribers and I only started a couple years ago. I enjoy teaching others how to do this wonderful hobby I enjoy so much. Thank you again for reaching out and making me smile. Happy knitting!!

Hello and thanks for the questions. When I cast on I do not start with a slip knot. I find that just creates a bulky knot at the start of your cast on that isn't necessary. Rather the first wrap of the yarn over the needle creates that first stitch. For more instructions on casting on you can refer to my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5KzZ5xoZ9h1r6c As for the yarn and needle, I'm using a worsted weight yarn (usually identified with a "4" on the package for this weight of yarn). You would normally use about a size 7 or 8 needle for that weight but because I want the mitten to be a bit more dense and warmer for when complete I went down a couple needle sizes to a size 6. That makes for a tighter knitted mitten and give it a bit more warmth. Hope that answers your questions. Have fun.

Thanks so much for responding so fast! Starting it today :)

Oh I'm so glad you are enjoying this pattern and knitting so many mittens!! I have one video for knitting socks and it is for a baby sock. Although the techniques used in the baby sock pattern is the same that you would use for an adult sock as well. It's a great way to learn how to knit socks without the commitment of a large adult sock. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXO8eXqunayqiaM