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Cannyone explain this knitting pattern to me? (link attached)?

I have so far only knitted a scarf and a bag, and I taught myself to knit, so I don't really know much about techniques. I have found this pattern online for a simple teddy bear, but am a bit confused about the instructions.

Here's the link:

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/toys...

The bit I'm confused about is when it says to knit 32 rows, then knit 34 rows, do you start on the next line? How would you do this?

Also I am a bit confused about the instruction "Knit a further 39 rows on these 20 stitches". How can you knit 39 rows on 20 stitches?

Thank you so much!

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  • Miz T
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    DR & Mrs. did an excellent job of explaining your pattern, so I won't add to that.

    What I have is advice: You're right to read through a pattern before you start knitting it, so you can locate any new techniques, abbreviations, or stitches that might be there. Then you can look at the pattern information that is printed at the beginning of the pattern, before the knitting instructions start. That's where you'll find any non-standard abbreviations, any stitch patterns included, and any specific techniques included. Some patterns also include a list of the techniques you need to know before starting the pattern. If there aren't any abbreviations, stitch patterns, techniques, or notes, you probably can start knitting with confidence that the pattern is within your skill level.

    THEN go ahead and follow the directions as you come to them. Don't try to second-guess them, and if you're not yet experienced with a particular instruction, don't try to picture in your head what the results of following the instruction will be. Following a knitting pattern you've never followed before is like cooking a recipe you've never seen or tasted before--you just have to trust that the person who wrote the instructions included everything you need to know to get a good result. Just do it.

    If you do that and run into problems, we're here for you.

    Oh, and here's a list of the STANDARD abbreviations for knitting: www.craftyarncouncil.com/knit.html

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    You are starting at the top of the head.

    You knit 32 rows and put a marker to mark where the neck is.

    You count the next row as row 1 and work 34 rows more for the body.

    You have now worked 66 rows from the cast on.

    You then divide the work into for the legs.

    You work 20 sts then put the remaining 20 sts onto a stitch holder, a safety pin or a piece of contrast yarn instead of knitting them. You then work another 39 rows on the 20 sts you have left on your needle and bind off.

    You then put the 20 sts on the stitch holder onto your needle, knit 40 rows for the other leg and bind off.

  • 5 years ago

    Ravelry has a really good selection of patterns both free and paid. You have to register for it. As for videos, I learned from DIY networks Knitty Gritty's basics videos.

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