What is a Knitting Lifeline? And How to Use It!
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- Mistakes happen in knitting. However, you don't need to spend hours ripping back your work trying to figure out where you are in the project! Knitting lifelines are the secret weapon to have in your knitting arsenal and will take you from a beginner knitter to a more advanced knitter.
Forget about unknitting or "tinking" your project, ripping or frogging your project, or starting over from the beginning! Knitting lifelines can be used anytime throughout your project to have as a fall-back in case you make a mistake.
In this video, you'll learn step-by-step how to put a lifeline in any row of your project and how it will save you TONS of time and frustration in case you make a mistake.
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When using a life line I usually mark my pattern, usually in pencil, so that when there is a need to rip back I know where I am in my pattern, no counting and less fussing, thanks for the review, saves a lot of hours of worry. Great video, love them all.
I do as well. It doesn't do any good to have it and not remember where you put it!
Yes, I also mark “LL” on the row in the pattern where I put the lifeline so if I have to rip out, I’ll know which row it was on.
That's a genius tip, Hazel! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Me, too!
I just started knitting, and when I took my first Zoom class, our instructor at some point taught us this method. She also mentioned not to use wool on a wool project, but to use cotton, so it wouldn't "stick". It has saved me innumerable times! 🙂
That's a great tip! You can also use unwaxed dental floss 😀
Wish I had been taught this trick years ago! Thanks for the knowledge
You're welcome, Casey! 😀
Someone had mentioned a lifeline on a Facebook group and had no idea what she was talking about. This is a great tip. I had tried a brioche pattern but kept making mistakes and it was really confusing on how to go back and find the mistake. I actually gave up. This now gives me the courage to try the brioche pattern again. Thank you for sharing this.
I'm so glad you discovered this tip - it will be really helpful for brioche! Someone else mentioned in the comments she makes note of what row she inserts the lifeline. Then, if she has to rip back, she knows exactly what row to work next! 😀
Omg!! What a game changer! I started using life lines tonight. I’m still learning and am on a particularly difficult pattern (for me). I had ripped out several times and started over. Now I can relax and enjoy my knitting. I can’t say a big enough thank you!!!
Like the "save" button on a computer. Nice hack! The funny thing is I don't knit, but if I did I would use this 🤣
Thank you! You have finally convinced me to use the “lifeline”. Ripped out a project twice in 2 days! Also, thanks to you and the lessons on TH-cam as well as the several classes you offer and I have signed up for, I’m a more confident knitter.Now to set up that lifeline!
I'm so glad the lifeline worked for you, Mary! I'll keep the tips, tricks, and classes coming! 😀
There are many occasions when I wish I knew this! Thank you for the tip! I will be sure to use it in the future. 💜
You're welcome, Paula! Let me know how it works for you! 😀
Thank you! I’m new to knitting and I’m definitely going to use this!
Yay! Hi Cathy, Lifesavers are a great tool for you to use especially when you are trying out new stitches. 😀
I use embroidery floss in a color that contrasts the yarn. The floss glides out with any yarn. Lifelines have really saved hours of 'tink'ing a project.
I had heard of lifelines and how they work but sadly, didn't put it into practice when working on a patterned yoke of a sweater. It took me hours and 18 rows plus of ripping back, then the challenge became how to figure out where I was in the pattern. I now use the lifeline on intricate sweaters, shawls or anything else that requires a lot of concentrateion.
I used a lifeline yesterday in fact. While knitting my difficult Aran sweater I was at the section where I started to decrease stitches for the sleeves of the back. Instead of panicking in case I made a mistake, I used a lifeline. So far so good. Whew! Great video Nancy!
Glad to hear lifelines are working for you! 😀
Lifelines are lifesavers- otherwise I would have to stick with my self imposed vow never to knit lace again but only crochet lacy items (better for my sanity). I do have a tip to add- some interchangeable needles have holes you can use to put thread or dental floss though so you can add your lifeline while you knit a row. I toss the floss samples I get during my dental visits into my project bags as this works great for fingering yarns.
This saved me so many times, especially as a beginner! When I first started knitting I would always be so clumsy and lose stitches and a bunch of other mistakes so finding out about this, also from this channel, saved me a lot of time (and sanity xD).
Thanks a lot for making this video so that other knitters can learn about it too!
Hi, am a beginner knitter. i know how to thread a lifeline for knit stitches. How can I thread through a lifeline for garter stitch?
@@lenaraullo5263 Hello! All you must do is follow the instructions in the video. You can do it the exact same way for any pattern/stitch. You must thread right next to your knitting needle, through the open loops. Hope this helps you understand better! ^__^
@@lenaraullo5263 No matter what stitch you are making, you just thread the yarn through the stitches the way the sit on the needle. That way, if you make a mistake and have to rip back, the stitches are in the right position to be reworked.
@@nobleknits Thank you.
@@yumahideki782 Thank you.
I discovered the lifeline a few years back and I’m so happy that I did. I always use it when I’m unsure of a particular pattern. Thank you for touting the lifeline Nancy!
Happy to share, Nancy. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😀
Hi Nancy, I have used them before and it’s usually after I have a mistake to try and fix. The way you used the needle and threaded it on is way easier then trying to pick up the right v so you can pull back. I have also tried using the lifeline hole in interchangeable needles and what you did is easier to me. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Nealie, I'm so glad to hear the tips I provided were helpful! Happy knitting! 😀
I tried to use one once. I must have done it wrong because it got tangled in a stitch and had to be cut out. Your tutorial is very clear and I think that I can try it again with success.
Lifelines save shawls. I knit a lot of lace and most have pattern repeats. I separate repeats with stitch markers. When adding a lifeline, thread it AROUND your stitch markers, not through them. Otherwise you can’t move them up with the knitting. They are stuck down with the lifeline. Ask me how I know this! 🤣🧶🤦♀️
So true. I did the same thing
OMG! Great tip, Kathleen. Thanks for sharing! 😀
Thank you. I've seen how to insert, but not how to frog back to it. I am obviously a newby. I get it. I hope this helps me not be so frustrated. I really do want to enjoy knitting.
I have never heard of a lifeline, but for a repeat pattern vertically, it sounds like it would be a gamechanger. Thank you for sharing .
It really is a game changer! I'm glad you liked the tip! 😀
OMG THIS IS A GAMECHANGER thank you!
I'm a pretty accomplished knitter, so am a bit embarressed to say I've never heard of a life line. (Why had I never thought of that?!?) Thanks for sharing. I'm sure I'll use it on my more complex patterns.
What a great idea. Very useful, thank you.
You're welcome, J.M. I'm glad you found it helpful! 😀
Very cleaver thank you for sharing 😘 xxx
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Valerie! 😀
I have never used one. Not that I didn't need it, I never understood how. Thank you for the info and thank you for the other tips from the comments.
You're welcome, LindaJean! 😀
I have been knitting over 50 years and never knew! I will remember this, thank you so much!
Hi Nancy thank you for this video, I have been knitting for a long time and have spent many hours frogging back my project to find the mistake. Never used a lifeline before but will definitely use it going forward.😊
That's great news, Linda! You can use it on in-the-round projects, too! 😀
Great video. Several useful tips including direction of Needle insertion Opposite working yarn tail and using garter row. I shall start using lifelines Because invariably I make mistakes in my knitting
Man, I sure wish I had known about this 20 years ago! I have taken out complete projects to start over so many times. 😭
thank you so so so much i never knew about this ::::::: you may have saved us all a little frustration
Hi Nancy. Wonderful video! I use lifelines all the time, especially with lace. My teacher taught me about them approximately 10 years ago. I love them! I have in at least 2 at a time just in case! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. What a great idea. I am knitting my first shawl and I think I’m following the pattern correctly but not entirely sure. I was going to use a stitch marker at a certain spot and make a note of the row I was on but this is perfect. As I move along through the pattern and see if I’m following instructions correctly , I’ll move my lifeline. Thanks again.😊❤️
Wow, what a great tip! This can help me so much with ripping, which is always confusing and stressful for me.
When using the technique on tight knitting, won't the extra yarn widen the lifeline row?
Hi Elina, As long as you're using a yarn thinner than the yarn you are knitting with you should be fine. Many knitters like to use unwaxed dental floss instead of yarn because it's so thin. 😀
I'm just learning to knit so this will help a lot.
Great, Dorcas! 😀
Thank you so much!! New knitter here.
Never knew there was such a thing
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you, Dina! 😀
Perfect 🤩
Thank you 😊
I use it even when doing the simplest of patterns because who loves ripping/tinking back miles of knitting?
I completely agree, Karen! 😀
Thanks. Have to attempt this. Take care 🌻
Hi there. I’m in Sydney Australia. This is a fantastic idea. Are you able to share this pattern please?
I was just thinking about this
Great minds think alike, Judy! 😉
@@nobleknits funny to see anyone up this late. Have a great night
@@judyyeager4436 I live in CA and I'm a night owl! 🦉You have a great night, too!
@@nobleknits new York state and I just can't get to sleep most nights. It is ok I work on my knitting and crocheting
@@judyyeager4436 Of course...and you can know I'm probably up knitting, too! 😀
tie loosely together both ends of the lifeline
Would dental floss be likely to cut into or through yarn that is very delicate fingering or lace?
Would embroidery floss be fine enough?
I am slightly confused. Are all your knitting projects done on a circle needles? I only have the straight needles.
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Great idea!
I keep a small dental floss in my notions bag. I put it in the keyhole of my Knitters Pride Zing needle and knit it through. Easy Peasy!