[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Lifelines in knitting
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Hi Bernice.
You can do it that way, but I prefer to put the cord through the stitches
after my row is done.
Yep, some patterns are too complicated to work well in a group. I get to
talking or listening, and then I get in trouble. So I try to have a second
project thats something simple, like socks or a hat.
Tracy
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So, do you feed the cord through each stitch after it is completed? I get
the theory, which is to put that cord through the stitch so if you need to
go back the stitches are there waiting for you.
I think I might practice it on part of my row where I do the trinity
stitches. You purl 1 row, and then next row is the purl 3 together and then
k1, p1, k1 in one stitch. It is the purl 3 that is so hard to take out.
This pattern really is one that it is easy to get distracted on. Both times
I have worked on at the library group, I messed it up.
Bernice
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Hi Sonia.
Hooray for lifelines! Your method sounds fine. I usually use the cords,
too.
I started out on straight needles, many moons ago, but now I only use
circular. The straight are too long for methe ends keep banging into me,
or my chair, or whatever. And the circulars are always attachedno
misplacing a needle, unless I misplace my whole project.
Tracy
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Hi Tracy and Terry,
Thank you very much. Today I was finally able to start again from a
lifeline. I used Knitting Barber cord. Not as firm as a circular needle
cable but much firmer than yarn and it does make a difference. Ive not so
good fine dexterity and the easiest way for me seem to be to finish the row
I want to put the lifeline on then use a tapestry needle to slightly lift
each stitch and slide the cord under it. And after frogging back to the
lifeline, pretty much the same thing, lift each stitch with a tapestry
needle and deposit them on the working needle.
The project I did that on was using straight needles. I use both straight
and circular, depending on what Im doing. Smallest circular needles I have
are 2 US. I like the idea of adding a set of 00 in my toolkit.
Oh, I should mention, I said I have 2 US circular needles. Its true, but I
didnt try them yet. I started knitting with US 13 straight needles, then US
13 circular, now on US 11 straight and circular. Quite a lot of muscular
memory to build before Im on size 2 needles!
Thanks again,
Sonya
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We were tought, many years ago to use a 0 or 00 circular knitting needle.
I misplaced mine and hardly ever do large projects.
As you knit, slide it into the newly created stitches.
I would think something ferm like the 00 needle would be easier to use than
another piece of yarn!
Just my two cents!
Terry
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Hi Sonia.
I still wonder whats the best way to put in a lifeline myself. It depends
some on what youre using for the line, I guess, but the basic process is
the same.
If Im using a piece of yarn for my line, I put it on a tapestry needle and
put the needle through every stitch on my working needle after Ive finished
the row where I want the line.
Same thing if Im using a cable or one of the hollow cordsI attach the
needle and put it through all the stitches on my working needle. It works
best if I push the stitches onto the working cable, so Im picking up from a
thin place, if you get my meaning.
Going back to a lifeline is pretty easy. Yank out the working needle, pull
the knitting back to the lifeline, then carefully put the working needle
through the stitches on the line. Voilà.
If someone else has a better method, please share.
Tracy
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Hi Deb,
Sorry for not replying before, I was swamped at work. Thank you Tracy for
the great explanation.
One tip I read is to add lifelines instead of moving them. Or keep the last
few and move the oldest. Just in case you find a mistake later that happen
to be before your last lifeline.
Any tips for the easiest way to add a lifeline /recover from one would be
appreciated. I understand the theory but Im having some challenges with the
application. Im not giving up tho. This sound too useful a tool to not
have it in the toolbox. :)
Sonya
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Thanks so much.
I have a specific knitting pattern I really need this for. I had a blanket
almost half done and dropped a stitch that kept laddering down and I
couldnt replicate the pattern. I got frustrated and took the entire blanket
apart and crocheted the blanket instead.
I will use this and move it or add another every few inches in this pattern.
Thanks again.
Blessings,
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A lifeline is a line you put through your knitting. Then, if something goes
wrong in the pattern, you can pull out the needles and rip the knitting back
to the line, then put the needles back in there and try again. Ive used it
for complicated lace patterns. The line can be a length of yarn, a cord,
or a free cable.
Tracy
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Glad you are better and getting things done.
Now, what is a lifeline?
Blessings,
Deb trevino
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Hi,
I was on leave from December 20th to January 12th. And all that time I was
sick with a bronchitis. Im feeling better, symptoms free for the last 3
days. So after 24 days of sickness, reason enough to celebrate!
But during all that forced down time I did finish some projects. I finished
a navy blue scarf for Suzie, the stockinette with garter stitch border and a
zig zag effect scarf I mentionned before. . I was able to give it to her on
December 24th.
I made a smaller 4 feet black scarf using the same patternfor my
fathers wife. (Not my mother but they have been together over 30 years
before he passed away in 2022)
She is one of my biggest fan where me picking up knitting again is
concerned. So Im happy I was able to make something for her.
Oh and I finished the last of the three giant granny square I made as rugs
for our cat.
Next step: making a testing piece and practice getting the hang of making a
lifeline.
Wishing everyone a great 2025!
Sonya
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