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Welcome to the forum.
I’m Andrew, a long-time enthusiast of knitting and all things creative! I’ve been knitting for several years, but I’m still always learning new techniques and finding inspiration in the community. I love experimenting with different yarns and patterns and find the process to be incredibly relaxing. I’m excited to join this forum to share tips, learn from others, and maybe even help out fellow knitters. Looking forward to connecting with everyone and seeing all the beautiful projects you’re working on!
Happy knitting!
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Welcome to KnittingHelp, Andrew!
We certainly share your enthusiasm for knitting so you’ve come to the right place. Happy to have you join us.
Welcome, Andrew! You may have to remind us of your name from time to time, though, as your posts will all be named Jennifer!
Hi I am Tina and thank you for letting me join your forum I have only really knitted Mr Men toys, I have started to knit a pair of fingerless gloves, I am okay with reading the pattern but I am now stuck on this bit.
I have 46 stitches and am starting to shape the thumb gusset, the pattern says k21 (23:25) 18 (20:22) m1 k3 knit to end.
I understand except for the 18.
Any help would be appreciated before I pull my hair out
Welcome to KH!
What is the name and designer of your pattern?
Are there several different sizes for the gloves, 1st, 2nd, etc…?
You’re making the second size?
There may be an instruction left out before the “18” like p18. Usually there are M1s before and after the gusset.
Hi my name is Lynn. What a fun forum. I just was reading about how to change 4 ply in exchange for 8 ply and I may be asking a question that again you have answered. I received some Indiecita DK yarn for Christmas and I found a lovely pattern online. The yarn doesn’t say what ply it is so of course I just unraveled it, but the pattern is 8 ply. The pattern is partially written in cm which doesn’t help me much but I will figure it out. It is a sweater pattern using 4 or 5 different knitting patterns. If I double the quantity of balls that are being used for 8 ply will it be okay for the 4 ply?
Anybody in your forum from Colorado?
I still feel like a beginner when it comes to alterations like this.
Thanks - Lynn
Welcome to the forum!
What is the name of your pattern and designer?
Ply is not a reliable measure of yarn weight. The stitch gauge in sts/4inches or sts/10cm is a closer way to go about substituting yarns.
Maybe this is your yarn?
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/indiecita-dk-luxurious-baby-alpaca
It’s a DK weight knitting at about 22sts/4inches. You can see how close this comes to the your pattern gauge.
Let us know your pattern information and we can try and help.
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The term “ply” can be very deceptive. In the US, it means the # of strands that are twisted together in the yarn, but in the UK it is an indicator of the thickness of the yarn. UK 4-ply is what we would call Sport weight, UK 8-ply or Aran equates to worsted. And Australian terms differ yet again.
I found this very confusing when using a fingering-weight yarn with 8 strands! 
Here’s a handy chart:
And I am in Colorado–Westminster, near Denver.
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The sad thing is the yarn came directly from Peru, so anything I buy here will be different to a degree. The pattern is from Etsy so I have no designer name other than it is from Australia. I may not pursue this pattern and find something that fits the 4 ply Indiecita DK. Thank you for your thoughts.
That’s a wise decision. This sounds like lovely yarn and you want to use it where it can shine.
Do you have a link to the pattern on etsy? Sometimes we can find a designer or a similar style pattern in a different yarn weight if you need to change patterns.
Hi, I am Sarah and I just started knitting. I know basic cast on, cast off and knit and purl from my childhood when my Granny tried to teach me to knit (without much success!). A friend started a year ago and she is knitting amazing things now so she inspired me - however, I am quite frustrated because I seem to go wrong a lot (dropping stitches and making extra ones accidentally!) and the videos I have watched re picking up dropped stitches don’t bear any resemblance to what my knitting looks like:)) I do enjoy it as it is relaxing so just doing a chunky wool blanket made of squares of different stitches to get some practice. I hope that I will improve to the point of being able to make jumpers but I am pretty rubbish at the moment! I hope to get some tips from you experienced knitters out there x
Welcome to the forum and back to knitting!
It’s frustrating in the beginning. One thing that helps is to count sts after every row. The sooner you catch a mistake, a dropped stitch, an accidental yarn over, the easier it is to fix.
Keep practicing. A blanket is a good way to do that. And be patient with yourself. And did I mention practice?
We’re glad you joined us becaue we’re here to help.
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Hello! I’ve been knitting less than a year and sometimes I feel like I’ve made little progress and sometimes I realise I’m making things I wouldn’t have dared to a year ago (even if they look a bit ropey up close). You’ve got the most important thing down though - enjoying it! The rest will come. The helpful peeps on here have been utterly wonderful!
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Here is a picture of the sweater pattern, if this helps.
Lynn
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/1727269461/multi-pattern-ladys-sweater-knitting
The rather sparse pattern details refer to DK yarn so you might try your yarn and see if you match or come close to the pattern gauge. It’ll give you an idea of how your lovely yarn knits up and what the knit fabric is like. Great looking pattern!
Looks like you’re in luck, the pattern calls for DK with a gauge of 22 sts per 10cm, which matches the yarn you have. This seller has provided an image of yarn and tension requirements.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/711984197/ladies-lovely-tone-on-tone-multi
I would make decent sized swatch and wash/block to check your gauge and that you like the drape before starting the project.
Nice sweater, are you going for the different colours or all one colour to show off the texture?