Field Guide 15 Modifications for Newbies and Chickens

Advice, Please
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I have a question about row 97 of the aperture stole, which I’m about to start. The end of the instructions for that line reads "]twice, k2, yok, s2kp2, yo, k5, yo, ssk. “Yok” is not defined and I’m guessing it should be “yo,”. Am I correct? Any help would be appreciated.

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I am an advanced beginning knitter. I finished the Rib Lace Scarf and just started Tumbling Blocks. I always read the Abbreviations to make ensure I am forming a stitch correctly. In the Field Guide the SSK and SSP directions are written the same. Is this correct? Seems like the SSP is in error.

Here is my Rib Lace. I steam-blocked as suggested. First time for that!

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I watched the video from Jen AC knitwear - left leaning lace. Very helpful. She used S2 knit wise, return to left needle, purl 2 together through the back loop for the SSP

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Thanks so much for the response, Elaine! I emailed MDK and that is an error in the book. It should be done exactly as you suggested. Nell from MDK responded within an hour on a Saturday! Was able to knit all weekend!!! :smile:

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Has anyone finished or started the Clerestory Shawl? If so, since it is a large shawl will you be blocking it all at once or in parts; ie, each end and the center separately? Also did any of you need to go down in needle size to get gauge…my yarn was Lichen and Lace and I ended up using a #7 needle. I have a full skein left over in day lily.

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So happy I could help!

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Does anyone know if there’s a certain condition that prevents one from successfully knitting “easy” lace scarves like the Ribbed Lace Scarf on a 3 hour plane flight, while watching Call The Midwife or chewing gum? Asking for a friend…

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It’s the altitude. Ive had the same problem on planes.

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Any tips for color changes on Aperture Stole? I’m an advanced beginner and haven’t done many projects with color changes. Thank you!!

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So sorry to have missed this post, and yes, yok should just be yo. Thanks for mentioning it!

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This is a great question. I leave a long tail, and just hold both the old and new tail in my right hand while I work a few stitches. Then I tie a bow with the ends (to be run in later).
I’m sure that there are other solutions out there, this is just the technique that I use.