Fixing Mistakes 101: Tink, Frogging, Picking up Stitches, Fixing one stitch in garter

[@debbiemaestas6837]

Thank you so much for the clarity & great tutorial for fixing knitting errors. This is the first time I have ever been able to save a knitting project!❤

[@LadyLeoTV]

OMG! Thank you! You're explanation of inserting the needle towards yourself just saved me, yet again, from frogging out my entire project. I kept coming across tutorials that have you just rip it and save the stitches, but then I couldn't knit them. They were tight and then I would frog some more. Nice thing is I can keep on using the same needle I've been using instead of finding another smaller needle. Thank you!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it helpful!! I hate having to fish around for other tools. Thanks for the kind words. Molly

[@RealityCheck1956]

This video has helped me a lot. Even though I have knitted off and on for over 40 years, I still make mistakes and realize I have been doing some things wrong! I looked up the location or your shop and I was so surprised to see that you are in my hometown of Redlands, CA! I grew up there from 1960 to 1975. Graduated from RHS. I moved out of state in the 80's and relocated to UT where I met my husband and we live in North Iowa! My mother passed in January of this year and I wasn't able to get back. It has been since 1990 since I was home. I miss it,, but it isn't the same without the orange groves and the wonderful blossom smells! Thanks for posting knitting help videos

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Shelby!! What a small world. I am glad you or both knitting help and a connection to home all in one spot. You will be happy to hear that there is a huge movement to save the Orange groves so while there are not nearly as many there are still tons and the air is still perfumed. If you make it out this way, come see us! Or connect with online on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You might even find old friends…

[@RealityCheck1956]

@@handsonknittingcenter1294 thanks for replying! If I ever get back your shop will be the first I visit!! I can remember Fallon asleep to the sweet smell of those blossoms as a young child and my mom put a box fan in our bedroom window which was so nice. My parents were Lucky’s Lock and Key. So many memories.

[@christopherscheffler2148]

You just saved my butt!!! Making a blanket and decided to change the stitch halfway through and then had holes everywhere. Thank you for teaching me how to "frog" LIFESAVER!!!!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad it was helpful! Happy knitting!

[@kristinah1218]

Boy was this helpful! Thank you! I just learned to knit and made a mistake and felt lost. This helped me tremendously!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

I am so glad it was helpful!! And good on ya for fixing your own mistake as a newbie!!! You will be an amazing knitter.

[@Korii1029]

Dear lady- Thank You lady!!! I had 23 loops and then realized I had 22 so I knew something was up. So I looked up a video on how to go back so thank you so much! Your dearest- Friend

[@infernau]

I new at knitting and this was huge help, I was making lots of mistakes and losing my mind having to restart every time, huge thanks.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@keiracopeland4721]

I'm on my first project as a beginner to knitting and I have, well, attachment issues. When one of my stitches dropped, I thought, game over man! But I decided to try out KZbin tutorials because I was NOT about to let go of my baby. You helped me out bc I didn't know which way to put in the needle and other things. For that I owe to my life, er, ok so maybe not my _life_ but eh, I have attachment issues and I would still currently be absolutely losing it if I hadn't found you. (Everthing went down well over an hour ago and I wanted to come back to thank you) Thank you so, so much, -Mrs. Attachment Issues

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Keira Copeland thanks for the laugh!! So glad you found the video helpful.

[@mnagel-e4l]

Thank you! What a gift. I have always wanted to knit a ripple blanket but I could never get it right! You are such a good teacher. Thank you for making everything easy and understandable. 🤩

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad this was helpful!

[@maryamahmed1180]

5.26 saved my life. Been unravelling for half an hour and just thought I would try one more video that explains how to fix it well!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it helpful! It makes me sad when people have to rip ton so fix a very simple mistake. Happy knitting!

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Great teaching. In and out nothing extra but everything covered. I subscribed. Thanks for your time.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Trudy Schwartz-Burrill so glad you liked it. Thanks!!

[@maryoskamarin7133]

omg you just saved me!!! it is my first time ever knitting a scarf and while watching my fav kdrama i do not know how i put another stitch and I did not know what to do!!!! Thanks like big timeeeeeeeee!!!!

[@joan9569]

Maryoska: I see that it has been a year. How did it come out? :) Still knitting?

[@natashas2865]

I keep doing the same thing! Crash Landing On You has me completely distracted

[@steviesaintanko2368]

I love the way you get right down to business. And you teach so well. Thank you.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks for the kind words! When I want to know something, I just want the info - I figure I cannot be the only one!

[@nancygehringer9499]

This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing your knitting knowledge.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

I am so glad you found it helpful! Enjoy your knitting!

[@sddRd68]

As a brand spanking new knitter, THANK YOU! I keep trying to fix mistakes and end up losing all my work (ugh, lol)

[@crmcsys1214]

Hidy backy: The bane of my existence. I have a permanent disability which screwed up my knitting 7 years ago (lost focus). I couldn’t cast on early in my illness. I understand pattern instructions yet fail to execute them. I can no longer correct errors. I have to frog several rows of simple garter stitches. Holding the loose, live stitches before inserting the needle will make my life so much easier. Thank you for the tutorial: No intro chit-chat about your life, no digression (“That sound is my child/cat/dog”), excellent communication skills, camera closeup, light colored yarn (but not too light), and your work remained within the frame. (I do not understand why many knitters move out of the frame at critical moments - which is every moment - yet post their video.) You have a new subscriber.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

First, I am so sorry to hear about the illness that impacted your knitting. Usually knitting is our therapy to get through illness! Thank you for the kind words about my videos. I own a yarn shop and the few times that a customer comes in with a question I cannot answer we go to KZbin together and I am also frustrated by the long intros, etc. I just want to know how to do something! So I make my videos with that in mind. And while they are far from professional, I do my best. Glad they work for you and thanks for subscribing.

[@vallang4832]

OMG! Thank you so very much. You just gained a subscriber.

[@mrs.valentinos1stgrade624]

THANK YOU!! This video saved my project. You are amazing!!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

I am so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the kind words. Molly

[@marissamelvin5249]

You just saved me from pain and suffering. Lol! Thank you!

[@frankietune]

This was so helpful!! I wish I learned many many projects ago.. many projects I’ve thrown out because I could not fix.. or I have spent hours trying to fix a dropped stitch.. or trying to figure out how to “unknit” this made so much sense!! Thanks again!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad it was helpful!! I hate ripping when I can just fix!

[@Maria_C]

omg thank you!! i’m a newb and made my first mistake 3 rows in! 😅

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Maryam bath Zebulun I am so glad you found it helpful!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

The cowboy, or someone who needs to go potty!!! Lol lol!!! Must remember that one. Great vid. I always run a needle through every stitch of the row I want to frog back to, and then rip out what’s above it, and lo and behold, all the stitches are on the needle and ready to knit again. I learnt this recently and it saved me a ton of work. The previous thing I did, I tinked back about 60 rows and it took FOR-EVER.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks for watching!

[@denisegeorge4858]

This video was so helpful. I cannot thank you enough!

[@melanieklarofficial]

I love how you describe things! So memorable and clear! “Is it like a cowboy who just got off a horse or like someone who has to go potty?” 🤣🤣

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks Melanie! My goal is easy to remember - all the better when it is slightly silly.

[@kateb3728]

Thankyou so much! A very helpful video answered all my questions :)

[@flourishfaithfiber]

Wow! So helpful. I just started knitting (using the Continental method) and so glad that I found this video. Thank you!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joan9569]

I just found your channel yesterday. Appreciate all, but especially the "garter-stitch" fix. Had forgotten that I needed to learn this. Pop, pop, pop... (your words). :)))

[@soniaduplessis7817]

Thank you so much!! Have been needing this for a very long time! Was always too afraid of ripping knitting

[@naomimalone2968]

I never knew you could do this...you saved me

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad the video was halepful!

[@denisetucker1155]

Great video easy to remember and to follow in the future!!! Direct and to the point!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks!! I always figure you just want the info. I try not to mess around with all the other chit chat...

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks for the kind words! So glad you found it helpful.

[@JS-wg4px]

I love your descriptions, "pokey-outy", "sticky-uppy", and "somebody that has to go potty". Hilarious.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it funny! I always remember funny things more easily...

[@DrStrangechilde]

This is exactly what I need to know how to do. Thank you for explaining so clearly! Now to practice it.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

I am so glad it was helpful!!

[@peachshandy]

thank you so much! i couldn't even figure what i'd done with my mistake, but this video helped me fix it anyway!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

As my dad always said, it is better to be lucky than good! I am so glad you fixed it! Happy knitting!

[@lesliebeckwith2483]

you have the best video for this, been loking for an hour! thanks dear lady!!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks so much for the kind words!! So glad the video helped you.

[@lesliebeckwith2483]

You're welcome! it is the part where you showed me how to hold the stitches three at a time! i really need a sister right now! mine live far. :)

[@lesliebeckwith2483]

i have a question...(i really do need a sister) if my yarn is on the left needle and i am going to rip off 4 rows, which side do i put the needle back in? the same side or the right side? or does it matter?because it begins with knit and ends with pearl, i just started, thanks!

[@lesliebeckwith2483]

hi! i fixed it the first time i tried, i cannot believe i've been ripping it out for 6 years, i'm a little slow. what a relief!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Leslie, I am so sorry, I was traveling and missed your message (happy to be your knitting sister!!) OK, I pick up sts from the back to the front. But all that really matters is that the leg that faces you is in front of the leg that faces away from you. When you are ready to start again, and you are in the middle of the row, the needle with the yarn on it goes in your right hand. Does that help??

[@sally0404]

This was amazing! Such a great explanation! I am struggling as a beginner fixing dropped yarn overs. Hopefully I can find a video like yours to help fix those. Thank you so much for this video.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Sally - believe it or not it is the easiest fix within 2 rows of the Yo! If on purl side, just pick up the bar where the st should be and purl it. I need to shoot a video on this! Mollu

[@sally0404]

@@handsonknittingcenter1294 that would be great! I am knitting a baby blanket that has some rows of “one yo followed by 3 knits and pass the last knit stitch over first two and repeat”. This is followed by a row of purls and then repeated in opposite way with “3 knits and pass over followed by one yo and repeat”For some reason after knitting several rows of this alternating pattern I will find myself a few rows above having fewer stitches and it’s almost always the dropped yo. I am a beginner, so even though I can identify where the mistake was made I have a hard time figuring out how to bring the stitch up (whether to pull up purlwise or knitwise. I think this video helped me to understand the ladder more but now I have to put it into the context of my current pattern. Thank you so much for responding! ❤️

[@syzyg8]

EXCELLENT! Very clear and helpful.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the kind words.

[@CraftyCoba0408]

Thank you so much!! I was panicked! Saved my work!! ❤️

[@jadelily4312]

Thank youuuuu for this simple.straightforward video. I re-do my projects too much to get stuck in one mistake!😭

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So happy it was helpful!! It is very freeing to be able to fix mistakes!

[@aamnaaziz2565]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAY ALLAH GIVE YOU ALL THE HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD

[@mjemyers]

I agree with other reviewers - such a helpful and clear tutorial. Many thanks!

[@danielconnor8516]

Thank you for telling us the etymology of the terms. That was kind of funny.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Daniel ConR , my pleasure!

[@evelinerubi6246]

So helpful! Thanks a lot.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the kind words.

[@diycraftsnhacks]

Thanks for this tips for fixing mistakes! Subscribed

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Thanks for the sub!

[@danelle1282]

This was a LIFESAVER! Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Fantastic!! I am glad it worked.

[@brianataggart7944]

Exactly what I needed! Thank you!!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Yay! So glad it helped.

[@U2cantrustme]

Wow Wish I would have watched this sooner. I am brand new to knitting and was 12 hours into a knitted scarf when I made a mistake in one of my rows. I had no idea how to fix it. I didnt notice the mistake right away so I decided to pull apart the scarf to get to the problem area. As I was pulling it apart I couldnt figure out how to get the stitches back on the needle the correct way. I thought I had it right but i ended up with 4 extra stitches and a horrible looking row, guess my cowboy also had to pee! So again I started to pull it all apart. Sadly the scarf no longer exist, i just had no idea how to get it back on the needles the right way. All this to fix 1 dropped stitch. So sad. This video should help me next time if I decide to try again so THANKS.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Oh we have all been there!! I am so glad you found the video and hope it will help the next time. It is amazingly liberating to know you can fix mistakes. I highly encourage you to make a small swatch and practice on something that does not matter to you!! Happy Knitting!

[@Jan-wv7rk]

excellent vid! thanks a bunch, well explained great instructions.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@marakelley6832]

Thank you! Wonderfully helpful!

[@jays1-world]

This was so useful. Thank you alot.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

_jays1world_ so glad you found it helpful!

[@Andy-Cat23]

This is so helpful. Thank you!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

I am so glad it was helpful!

[@LonaLee]

Thank you so much for this video. You saved me from starting over for the umpteenth tjme! ❤️

[@christinawheeler6288]

Awesome video! Sooo helpful!!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@sueherman8876]

Thank you! Excellent resource!!!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Wow! So good. Thanks for posting.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

small footprint , thanks for the kind words. Glad you found the video helpful!

[@mariaphillips1359]

Thank you so much, I’m a new bee at knitting, I made this a part of my library. I have tried to take a knitting class, I learned very little. I now go to tutorials to learn. Where are you, I’m in Pennsylvania

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

maria phillips we are in SoCal. If you every find your way out here come and take a class! We also help for free in our store all the hours we are open. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@neenee56]

Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial. You are an excellent teacher. I have a question. I fixed a dropped stitch, & it's now on my needle. (It was in garter stitch, by the way.) Unfortunately, it looks like a knit stitch, instead of a purl stitch. Is there some way to switch it? Thanks. :)

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

When you fix a stitch in garter you have to remember to alternate knits and purls. When the stitch drops and you pull out the stitches you will notice that the bars poke out or hide back. The pokey outies need to be picked up as purl stitches and the hides backies are knit. To pick a stitch up as if to purl, either turn your work and pick it up knitwise, or pull the bar in front of the stitch, insert your hook from the back to the front with hook faced down and pull the bar through. I think I have a video on garter stitch fixes, but if not I will add it in the next round! Thanks for watching one of our videos! Molly

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

I am so glad you found the video helpful!!

[@linam.9675]

life savers !! THANKS!

[@MontSe1001]

can I fix a loose stitch by dropping down? I'm working on a 2x2 rib and I can't see very clearly which row is which so I'm not sure which way to pull to fix it. Maybe dropping down and trying vertically would help? is just one or two stitches five rows back.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Brezza, Sadly, you usually cannot fix a loose stitch buy dropping down. The exception is if the loose stitch is caused by your having "slipped" the stitch without working it. But what you can do is "spread" out the loose stitch horizontally. So, follow the line of the stitch and pull up to the right and left of that stitch. There is likely a video on You Tube about this - I have never made one but you made me just add it to my list! Molly

[@vallenchesa9016]

I desperately need this part 5:32 😭 thankyou!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad it was helpful!!

[@patricecooper8419]

Thank you dear sweet one for this video! I tried picking up a dropped stitch on my work, and I've gotten a couple of 'messy' spots because the yarn I'm using is too thin. And I didn't know that your crochet hook had a pointed side as well...what kind of needle is it? Also, could you do a video on beginner shawls? I don't have any circular needles

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Patrice, sorry for the delayed response! I missed your question. The crochet hook is a Fix It tool from Susan Bates. They are around $2.00. If you cannot find one near you, call is and we can mail one. Hands on Knitting Center 909.793.8712 What kind of shawl do you want to make? You will want to invest in circular needles for shawls - they are soooo much easier to work with!

[@kathleenhempelman4857]

Nice video - for a novice knitter like me making a Baby Surprise Jacket.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

That is a big project for a novice knitter! But a very clever design. Hope it is going well. Remember, we also have free drop in knitting help every Tuesday at 2:00 PST. So depending on where you live... that could be an option if you have questions. Thanks for the comment!

[@leslijenkins3661]

This is a great video, but I'm a bit confused about how it works in my project because it has one yarn over increase in each row. If I frog back several rows how do I put the increase back in?

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Lesli, that is for sure not a Fixing Mistakes 101 level project! What you should do is still rip out to one row above where the mistake is. When you are ripping out the row with the yarnovers, you will see an elongated bar, that is the yarnover. Just pick it up. When you go to knit the row again, go really slowly and pay attention to where those yarnovers should live and if you passed on during the pick up, pick up the bar as you work the row. Good luck!!

[@zoedoodle]

love your terminology (hidey backey ones :)

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

It drives my dad crazy! But I am super visual and I think it helps - plus makes us smile. Thanks for the kind words.

[@LisaShoemake]

I am working on a baby blanket with 134 stitches. I messed up on my last row. Tinking seems like it would take forever to do. I’m not sure what to do except just do it!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Lisa, how bad is the mess up? Can you simply go down and change a couple of stitches or does it require ripping/tinking? If you have to tink - you will be OK! Just take it nice a slow and control those stitches. You are the boss of your knitting!

[@Sulevis4]

Hi there is there any other way to fix a whole say, after you've almost completed your piece?? 😥

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Yes. You can use a little yarn and just make a duplicate stitch over the area closing the gap. I have planned a couple of videos just for such repairs so stay tuned!

[@lauraburns9859]

Thanks a bunch!

[@sradefarras]

Lifesaver!!!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad it was helpful!😊

[@Groensagsfobier]

Not all heroes wear capes!

[@c.danaevans7061]

Thank you!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

My pleasure!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

whoa! thank you!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

My pleasure!

[@miat789]

How do you pick up a purl and a back knit??

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

miat789 the purl Stitches are the ones that poke out at you. The bar should be in front of the stitch, enter the stitch with the crochet hook facing you. Watch the video again. It will walk you right through it. I hope that helps!

[@iloveejbgssnoopy]

I have pulled out so many times like ripped it 26 times and Stared over 26 times

[@U2cantrustme]

Me2 you are not alone!!

[@maryannthompson2499]

You could knit slower please

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Sorry Mary Ann! When the knitting it not what I am teaching I tend to zip through it to get to the subject matter. I do have a video on beginning knitting it you are searching for that. Or, if there is something you need explained let me know. And... in case you did not know this, you can actually slow the speed of a video. I have personally found this helpful!

[@huebinhtrinh4830]

Showing the instructions way too fast. Other videos from someone else is much better

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

huebinh trinh I am sorry the video was not to your liking and am glad to hear you found one that worked for you.

[@alicera7016]

Wow you work WAY too fast.

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

Sorry! It feel glacial to me. But that is the joy of being able to rewind. I have a free Zoom class this Friday on fixing mistakes if you want to be able to ask questions. www.handsonknittingcenter.com/module/class.htm?classId=374377

[@mekaremaurin8580]

You just saved me from frogging an entire scarf and starting over. When I was young I used to just hand my mistakes to my grandmother. Hahahaha, she could tink at lightning speed!

[@handsonknittingcenter1294]

So glad it was helpful! I can be your virtual grandma!!

[@beautybybev]

Thank you 🙏