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Is there any way to prevent my knitting from curling?

Question by Artemis: Is there any way to prevent my knitting from curling?
I’m knitting scarves for Christmas presents, and the one I’m currently making uses the stockinette stitch. It is curling something fierce, which I understand is a problem with this stitch. Is there any way to prevent this WHILE you’re knitting, as opposed to afterwards (I can fit it after but it’s a pain when your knitting gets tangled in on itself).
Any handy tips are much appreciated icon smile Is there any way to prevent my knitting from curling?

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Can someone help me find a cute knitting pattern or idea?

Question by Sam: Can someone help me find a cute knitting pattern or idea?
Please do not give me a website. I have looked through a lot of websites and I am tired of it. You can give me a specific pattern or just a simple idea. I am looking for something cute that can be made with 9-inch (I think.) needles and without circular ones.

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What kind of things are good to knit during the summer?

Question by : What kind of things are good to knit during the summer?
I always drop knitting during the summer and pick it up during the winter…I love to knit and dont know what i could be knitting during the summer!

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Answer by Please Be Polite
I knitted a ton of cotton dishcloths for myself & my friends this summer. Here’s the pattern.
(Make sure you get the 100% cotton yarn)
http://yarngear.blogspot.com/2008/02/diagonal-knit-dishcloth-pattern.html

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Where can I find a FREE intricate cable knit scarf pattern?

Question by Eleni Keegan: Where can I find a FREE intricate cable knit scarf pattern?
I have found some basic ones with just the two pieces curling around each other, but I want a 3-5 cable pattern. Is this making sense? I mean one like a Celtic braid pattern. Please help! I have looked at the ones on knittingpatterncentral.com and haven’t found what I’m looking for.

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