[Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions

[slery]

I just finished my first half-finger glove and all of my stitches remained
live instead of binding off.

So, I would probably say to do a pick-up and knit to keep from having
trouble with the stitches. Pick-up all stitches before adding stitches. My
particular pattern had me cast-on three stitches and then on the next round
knit two of the together to have correct amount. Hope some of this helps.

Cindy S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 4:32 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions
> 
> Hello needle knitters,
> 
> 
> 
> I am excited to report that I have completed a perfect sized mitten on my
> two circular needles.
> However, this is the first mitten I have ever made in this manner. though
the
> body is complete, I am confused about how to add the thumb. I have ideas,
> but want to get it right.
> 
> I have the mitten turned inside out and understand that I must slip my
> previously cast-off stitches on each side of the thumbhole back on to the
> needles, and then add another stitch to each side, using both circular
> needles. However, what is the best way to slip back on these stitches? One
> side in particular is bound off pretty tight? I am having some difficulty
> identifying individual stitches where they are bound  off. I have tried to
slip
> on some stitches and the bind-off seems to be getting in the way of future
> knitting? Also, I must obviously begin with a new strand of yarn, so
should I
> use the slipknot as the first additional stich on one side and add a
stitch to
> the other needle, or is it better to add the bound off stitches first and
then
> add the additional stitch on each side?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> 
> Cathy F
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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