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Another knitting problem!In easy stages please!How do I increase a stitch by winding yarn around the left hand needle? I am trying to knit a teddy bear, and have already started three times and had to rip out and start again 
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| Kathy |
I've never increased this way Cookie, can you post a few lines from the pattern, or even scan and post the page, I'll see if I can help. |
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Taken from the pattern:
It should be noted that where the pattern calls for an increase stitch, this should be worked by wrapping the yarn around the left-hand needle and knitting a new stitch in this manner. Am I being totally dense, the pattern looked so easy, all knitted in garter stitch. Thanks for your help. |
| mogs |
here is a link that might help......it shows right hand needle, but you can do it on the left and then knit it.........
www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/FEATtheresa.html |
| Lizzie |
That sounds very odd to me - I've never seen an instruction like that. If I were you I'd just knit twice into the stitch on the left hand needle - that should produce the same result anyway.
Edited to say you could have a look on http://www.knittinghelp.com/ which has lots of useful video clips.... |
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Thank You for all the links people, have sat in front of the computer with my knitting and have got it sussed! 
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| Kathy |
Oh good, glad you got it sorted, will we see a photo when it's finished. 
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If I can get it sewn up without mishap! |
| Obsidian |
That's the bit I dislike most cookie. Love knitting, hate the sewing up! |
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Here is my bear!! Made from odd wool that I had at home. My friend will have a good laugh, but at least I tried! |
| Kathy |
Awww it's so sweet, well done Cookie!
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