How To: Use Lifelines in Knitting

[@chrisbarbklouser2606]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I have searched for how to easily pick up the purl stitches. Finally!! You explained it! Thank you!!!

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

You're so welcome!

[@kah597]

Thank you! This clear video was exactly what I needed (unfortunately, LOL).

[@barbhelpin2775]

Thank you, Meaghan, for your response to my email question (dark blue "stripe" across Shifty) and for directing me to this timely video tutorial. Really great!

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

It's my pleasure, Barb! I hope it helps! I didn't know that T'n'K closed in April. Thanks for letting me know. Here's an equivalent product: BeadSmith Chinese Knotting Cord Thread 0.8mm 15 Meter Neon Fuchsia Color for Art Jewelry Beading Kumihimo Craft Sewing a.co/d/1bZ2WMy. Coincidentally it's the same pink, but it's the same size in diameter.

[@lesleyoliver3310]

Great advise, thank you. For some reason I’m feeling very lost whilst learning to knit using circular needles. In the days when I made my own garments, we rarely used patterns and I don’t remember there being so much to know. Perhaps ignorance was bliss and gave us a can-do attitude. Now all I hear is people don’t like knitting Purlstitch (we had no choice with straight needles): or they have got stuck or getting stuck on sock or sleeve island……. That’s a thing??🤷‍♀️. So I’m trying to find inspiration. Nobody I know knits or crochets and I don’t do social media (except YT) so am happy to find your channel. Thank you 🐨🦘👋🏻

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

Hi Lesley - thanks so much for watching and welcome to the channel! I love your insight about how knitting has changed so much. When I first learned how to knit, it was all DPNs and straight needles, too. Now I rarely use either! I'll have to do an episode of Knit Talk that covers knitting in the round vs. flat. I think that would be a fun 'conversation' for us to all have. And I do absolutely get stuck on 'Sleeve Island' 😆Thanks for the giggle! I hope you'll find lots of inspiration here and let me know if you have any things you'd like to see discussed!

[@lesleyoliver3310]

@@TheUnapologeticKnitter thank you. Yes please, that would be fun. If you have any Tips 🤔 from the beginning for knitters using circulars and the effect on an increase/decrease stitch I’ll soak it all up like a sponge 🤭😅😅

[@begoniabegonia4648]

Thank you very much! The lifeline instruction was very helpful!❤ Subscribed!

[@SuddenUpdraft]

Thanks! I’ve learned that if you knit directly from the smaller needle instead off transferring to the working needle, it can leave a weird line.

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

Hey Susanne! Thanks for watching. That's great feedback. While I haven't experienced that, as it's the needle we knit onto that "should" set the stitch size, it's probably a great practice that if you pick up the stitches with a smaller needle, go transfer them to a gauge-size needle before you continue knitting. I love that!

[@Danceknitmom113]

Excellent and informative video!

[@marjoriebahm9239]

Thanks!

[@JKNT0101]

Perfect lesson. Thank you!

[@SilverNox]

Thank you for showing how to do this with more than stockinette. I’m a beginner and I need to insert a lifeline into a smooth sand pattern which has I’m nervous to try and figure it out. Also does it change if you do this one the wrong side or does it work the same?

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

You're welcome! And it would be the same on the WS, too. Just be sure you're putting the lifeline in purlwise and you should have no trouble at all!

[@barbhelpin2775]

Oops, one more thing. I checked out Tangles'N'Knots. They are closed for April, but couldn't find nylon cord except for making tassels. Could you give a bit more detail so I might find it? Thanks again!

[@jenniraymond5187]

Thank you!! Now I just need to note where I am in the pattern when I put in the lifeline.

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

You're welcome! And that's a good tip, actually! It would make ripping back and resuming the pattern much easier. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@angieg7257]

This video is so helpful 😊

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

Yay - I'm glad it helped you! Thanks for watching.

[@angieg7257]

Is there any difference if I'm knitting in the round?

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

@@angieg7257 No - it'll be the same. You'll want to go under the right left of each stitch. It helps to start at the BOR so that you can easily replace your marker in the correct spot but it's not a requirement.

[@angieg7257]

Got it, you mean right LEG? This might be a good video to make.

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

@@angieg7257 😂 Yes, right LEG. Thank you, autocorrect.

[@kblaiwes6099]

How do I lifeline through a decrease made with Slip1 K2 together Psso? I can seem to see where the stitches all wound up in that cluster.

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

Hi there! Here's a link to a tutorial showing how that would work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvHh3VqrMmjg5I. Happy knitting!

[@lauriepusateri7493]

How do I add lifeline for a leftie? Do I add left to right with the Right stitch?

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

Hi Laurie - that's a great question. Let me do a bit of research and figure that out for you! I think your theory is correct but I have a colleague who is a leftie knitter so let me confirm!

[@TheUnapologeticKnitter]

Hey Laurie - I checked with my left-handed knitter friend and she said you can add it left to right or right to left across your row as long as you insert the needle purlwise into the stitch (if you're placing the lifeline while the stitches are on your needle). Or pick up the "front" leg of the stitch as it's mounted on your needle (if it's below the needle) you should be all set. So for a left-handed knitter, for the latter option, it sounds like it would be under the left leg (the opposite of what I demonstrate). I hope that helps! But let me know if you have more questions!

[@lauriepusateri7493]

@@TheUnapologeticKnitter Thank you so very much. I really appreciate it.