[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Lifelines in knitting

Mon Feb 3 00:50:56 UTC 2025

Hi Bernice,

I do my whole row then sit the cord through each stitches.

But it’s a scarf so not that wide. I might do it differently if working on something wider. I will see.

Sonya
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Those 12 stitches, because the pattern is repeated 3 times, is the only problem part. I could use a small circular needle I think.

I remember there was a complicated pattern for a square Dixie gave us a long time ago once, and the lifeline was great.

Bernice

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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 that’s 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 me—the ends keep banging into me, or my chair, or whatever.  And the circulars are always attached—no 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. I’ve 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 I’m 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. It’s true, but I didn’t 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 I’m 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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Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Lifelines in knitting

Hi Sonia.

I still wonder what’s the best way to put in a lifeline myself.  It depends some on what you’re using for the line, I guess, but the basic process is the same.

If I’m 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 I’ve finished the row where I want the line.

Same thing if I’m using a cable or one of the hollow cords—I 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 I’m 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 I’m having some challenges with the application.  I’m 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 couldn’t 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,

Deb Trevino

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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.  I’ve 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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Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Successfull Saturday

Hi,

I was on leave from December 20th to January 12th. And all that time I was sick with a bronchitis. I’m 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 father’s 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 I’m 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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