I am working on a lap blanket (in a rainbow-stripe design), to help protect the user's legs from their pet cat's claws, when they "knead". :) It isn't a "dropped stitch" per se that I need to fix; but one that is 'split'--literally hanging by a thin thread. It not only messes up the appearance of the rows; but I'm afraid that the thread will break at some point, and the project will be ruined. :( I originally planned to rip out my work (about six rows back now) and re-do it from that point; because I haven't traditionally had much luck with similar "fixes." But I really didn't want to lose all that work (it's on a size 6 (U.S.) needle, using worsted-weight yarn); and so I thought I'd give this a try. The instructions I tried to follow in previous projects (from years ago) were from line drawings in knitting books, which involved "twisting" the stitch in some way (or making sure it was facing in a certain direction); and were about as clear as mud, for me. :( Thanks for making these tutorial available to us beginners! (and those of us resuming knitting after a long hiatus). :)
Thank you for that. I really like your delivery. My biggest issue when attempting to knit, is making mistakes and not knowing how to correct them. This is so concise and appears easy to follow. So, until my next dropped stitch……!
Great- glad it was easy to follow. You can use fewer stitches on the needle for the scarf if you like, 22 or 25 might be enough for a smaller person. :D
So I've just noticed something "off" with my cabled hat where the c1b section is. Not sure what happened as I still have all my stitches. But I've just got to that section in my pattern, deliberately dropped the 2 stitches back to the row where something has gone wrong (about 6 rows down 🤦🏼♀️), and am now picking them up making sure to put the cable back in. Fingers crossed I'm getting it right. 🤞
@@KnitWithHannah the thing I wasn't sure on was whether I needed to hold the stitch on the cable needle behind the horizontal "bar" of yarn, while I sorted the other stitch, or just pass it behind the other stitch and have the bar behind both. I tried it both ways and it didn't feel right having the bar run in front of it while I sorted the other stitch so I kept it behind both. I don't think it made anything look wrong but also not sure if I was right or even if it would have made a difference. 🤔
Hi Justine, It's always tough to get the right shade depending on which stitch I'm teaching on video. This dark will be better for some and others the light ones will work, not really predictable and as you've noticed some people will find this OK and others not. I hope you found another tutorial that worked for you. Happy knitting. 🧶
My Grandma has been knitting since before I was born and she can do some really nice projects. My family loves to receive knitted wash clothes. She uses the garter stitch on these, which is done on a diagonal. One of these wash clothes seems to have quite a long line of dropped stitches (32). She is losing her eyesight and so I imagine that she probably didn't notice when it happened. I watched a few tutorials and realized real quick that there doesn't seem to be one technique for everything. I ended up with a dish towel that clearly had been "fixed", as in your example. Then, I found another tutorial that did your correct fix, but I did it wrong. I forgot to go over and then under for the next stitch. My question is: Now that I know the proper fix for the garter stitch, how to I complete the fix on a project that has already been cast off? I can not find this information anywhere so far.
Hi Anna, The only way to fix dropped stitches when a project is finished is to unravel the cast off, put all the stitches back on the needle and then work through the rows to pick them up - as this demo shows. But with a diagonal project like this with so much decreasing that will be difficult. You can also pick up the stitch and move through the rows as shown here. Then thread a piece of yarn through the repaired stitch, and use the 'weaving in ends' tutorial that's on my channel to hold the stitch in place. That might be preferable in this case. Hope that helps, Hannah
@@KnitWithHannah Oh my! Thank you so much for your response. I am a new knitter (even though Grandma tried to teach me how to 20 years ago) but I am determined to learn. I had come across a fix video and though that maybe this would be a perfect start project (since I already know how to crochet). I might have been wrong. LOL.
@@annak1371 that's OK, dishcloths and washcloths are a great way to start for first projects. It's finding something that motivates you that's important. Did you see the video I released today? If you're a new knitter you might find the knit and natter helpful. And I'm releasing videos for beginners here on UA-cam and on my blog all this month.
What were you knitting when you dropped a stitch?
I am working on a lap blanket (in a rainbow-stripe design), to help protect the user's legs from their pet cat's claws, when they "knead". :) It isn't a "dropped stitch" per se that I need to fix; but one that is 'split'--literally hanging by a thin thread. It not only messes up the appearance of the rows; but I'm afraid that the thread will break at some point, and the project will be ruined. :(
I originally planned to rip out my work (about six rows back now) and re-do it from that point; because I haven't traditionally had much luck with similar "fixes." But I really didn't want to lose all that work (it's on a size 6 (U.S.) needle, using worsted-weight yarn); and so I thought I'd give this a try. The instructions I tried to follow in previous projects (from years ago) were from line drawings in knitting books, which involved "twisting" the stitch in some way (or making sure it was facing in a certain direction); and were about as clear as mud, for me. :( Thanks for making these tutorial available to us beginners! (and those of us resuming knitting after a long hiatus). :)
Thank you for that. I really like your delivery. My biggest issue when attempting to knit, is making mistakes and not knowing how to correct them. This is so concise and appears easy to follow. So, until my next dropped stitch……!
You are so welcome! Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you. Fantastic.
Glad you liked it! Happy knitting 🧶
Fabulous explanation! Juliet needs to watch this. The scarf pattern is perfect for her 😊
Great- glad it was easy to follow. You can use fewer stitches on the needle for the scarf if you like, 22 or 25 might be enough for a smaller person. :D
Knit With Hannah Yes, I think 22-25 would be perfect for her. Today my cousin asked her if she watched any UA-camrs and she said she watched you 😊
Does that make me a celebrity??? LOL
Knit With Hannah in her eyes for sure 🤩
Thank you!
You're welcome! happy knitting 🧶
Thank you for sharing, very helpful info. 🌼🌺🌸
Glad it was helpful!
So I've just noticed something "off" with my cabled hat where the c1b section is. Not sure what happened as I still have all my stitches. But I've just got to that section in my pattern, deliberately dropped the 2 stitches back to the row where something has gone wrong (about 6 rows down 🤦🏼♀️), and am now picking them up making sure to put the cable back in. Fingers crossed I'm getting it right. 🤞
Well done! That's how I started repairing cabling... "hope I get this right!" You'll do it. 🧶
@@KnitWithHannah the thing I wasn't sure on was whether I needed to hold the stitch on the cable needle behind the horizontal "bar" of yarn, while I sorted the other stitch, or just pass it behind the other stitch and have the bar behind both. I tried it both ways and it didn't feel right having the bar run in front of it while I sorted the other stitch so I kept it behind both. I don't think it made anything look wrong but also not sure if I was right or even if it would have made a difference. 🤔
I need this video but darn it’s hard to see your stitches when the yarn is so dark.
Hi Justine, It's always tough to get the right shade depending on which stitch I'm teaching on video. This dark will be better for some and others the light ones will work, not really predictable and as you've noticed some people will find this OK and others not. I hope you found another tutorial that worked for you. Happy knitting. 🧶
My Grandma has been knitting since before I was born and she can do some really nice projects. My family loves to receive knitted wash clothes. She uses the garter stitch on these, which is done on a diagonal. One of these wash clothes seems to have quite a long line of dropped stitches (32). She is losing her eyesight and so I imagine that she probably didn't notice when it happened. I watched a few tutorials and realized real quick that there doesn't seem to be one technique for everything. I ended up with a dish towel that clearly had been "fixed", as in your example. Then, I found another tutorial that did your correct fix, but I did it wrong. I forgot to go over and then under for the next stitch. My question is: Now that I know the proper fix for the garter stitch, how to I complete the fix on a project that has already been cast off? I can not find this information anywhere so far.
Hi Anna, The only way to fix dropped stitches when a project is finished is to unravel the cast off, put all the stitches back on the needle and then work through the rows to pick them up - as this demo shows.
But with a diagonal project like this with so much decreasing that will be difficult.
You can also pick up the stitch and move through the rows as shown here. Then thread a piece of yarn through the repaired stitch, and use the 'weaving in ends' tutorial that's on my channel to hold the stitch in place. That might be preferable in this case. Hope that helps, Hannah
@@KnitWithHannah Oh my! Thank you so much for your response. I am a new knitter (even though Grandma tried to teach me how to 20 years ago) but I am determined to learn. I had come across a fix video and though that maybe this would be a perfect start project (since I already know how to crochet). I might have been wrong. LOL.
@@annak1371 that's OK, dishcloths and washcloths are a great way to start for first projects. It's finding something that motivates you that's important. Did you see the video I released today? If you're a new knitter you might find the knit and natter helpful. And I'm releasing videos for beginners here on UA-cam and on my blog all this month.
@@KnitWithHannah I'm going to go watch it now. I can't wait. thank you again.