Learn 3 ways for how to add a life line to knitting || Easily pick up dropped stitch in knitting

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Learn 3 ways for how to add a life line to knitting with Marly Bird. Add a life line to your knitting for added security and for a place that you can rip back to should you find a mistake in your knitting.
These three easy steps for adding a lifeline can be tremendously helpful to any knitter especially beginner knitters and lace knitters.
Marly used a regular worsted weight yarn in a bright color to show the process on camera but she mentions that you should use cotton thread. 🧶Suggest using Cotton Thread without any color for the life line: bit.ly/CrochetThread
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@michellebryant6968 5 жыл бұрын

I've been needing that info for a long time. I need a ditionary on how to fix mistakes. If there's a mistake to be made, I made it. Thus I went to knitting looms.

@lionelheisler4887 8 ай бұрын

Oh man, sweet. I am a beginner working on a circular knit project: A raglan sweater for my teddy bear. I messed up on the increases but the neckline is perfect. I think this will save me from having to do the ribbing on the neck all over again 😁 perfect!

@MarlyBird 8 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@jennys7735 Жыл бұрын

The circular needle life line just saved me so much time and frustration. Bless you

@Skywalker67897 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Thanks Marly! Used your circular needle suggestion to rescue my finished work on a blanket panel. I changed the pattern stitch and I made a mistake. I only had to frog back to the stitch change. Whew!!!! Thanks again

@wendypetersen7529 Жыл бұрын

Oh I wish I'd found this tutorial a couple of weeks ago when I was struggling with a sweater that I spent more time UNknitting that knitting - It would have been so much easier with a lifeline!

@TilleTheo Ай бұрын

You’re my hero. Thank you 🎉

@tammarabg8174 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Thank you! Thank you! I realized I had misread the directions and have to rip out five inches from the body of a sweater (my first sweater). The cable method will make it SO much easier.

@raeleohana8797 4 ай бұрын

Also the fact that you added the detail that the size of the stitch only matters when it's moving to the new working needle on the right. That's the kind of detail that sometimes teachers forget to add, people know so much, for so long, forgetting how much you didn't know before you knew.

@MarlyBird 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@blancheherrera7354 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for these important tips. I am a beginner and am teaching myself how to knit brioche and needed a way to keep track of those pesky rows as I move along. I won't have to start all over from the beginning-just to the row before my "oops!" occurred. This is going to be an addition to all my future projects.

@TangibleTania 3 жыл бұрын

💙💜***THANK YOU!!!***💜💙 I am not even completely sure what happened and it's only stockinette stitch but it's a shawl...and well...I need to insert a lifeline and using the smaller size double needle is brilliant!!!!

@sandragallagher2926 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Schnikes! In a word, BRILLIANT! Thank you, Marly, for sharing your knowledge and ideas with all of your followers🤗

@bridgetmowatt1512 2 ай бұрын

This is a terrific thing to know for a beginner like myself..many thanks

@MarlyBird 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@colettemoolman4410 2 жыл бұрын

That circular needle lifeline has already saved my sweater many times!

@virginiabrooks3861 5 жыл бұрын

Marly, Thank you! I watched this video a few days ago and thought what a great idea using circular needles for a life line. I thought to myself that I needed to remember this. Well today I needed to use your idea. I have been working the back of my 1st sweater and found a a big mistake and couldn’t figure out how to fix it. I use your life line idea and it worked beautifully. I am so happy that I was able to fix my sweater. I have learned so much knitting this with you. My biggest projects prior was a hat, scarf and dishcloths. This project is over the top for me. You’re an awesome teacher! 😊❤️

@juliegervais9623 2 жыл бұрын

Always coming to my rescue when I think I've messed up my project beyond salvage!!! Thank you a bazillion times over Marly!!!!!

@TwistMyStitch 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, Marly Bird, you are my savior! I love the circular needle lifeline. That is going to be my go-to! You saved the best for last! 🫶🏼

@robynlloyd211 3 ай бұрын

Marly I love you!! I’VE BEEN NEEDING THAT FOR A LONG TIME TOO! Putting it onto another circular needle is the smartest thing! I have undone fisherman’s rib hat so many times I gave up in the end but NOW I will start again so one little slip up wont ruin everything!! What a relief! Do you realise you are a global lifesaver … I live in NZ & knitting for my grandkids who live in Australia. Isn’t technology wonderful? Love your You Tube videos & adore your Fair Isle patterns etc.

@candylady1t 9 ай бұрын

I just saw this, I've always used a lifeline with yarn when I do any kind of lace knitting but I love the idea of using a circular needle. Thank you so much!

@GoTeddy 3 жыл бұрын

Missed this video when it was posted. So glad someone referred to it today. Now I have a much clearer idea of how to use lifelines in my work.

@cwhatsit 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you. I am learning solely by your videos. I know no one else who knits. You explain things so well!!!

@nerdgirl 5 жыл бұрын

This is going to be a literal lifeline! 💕

@rebeccalaforce5452 3 жыл бұрын

I should have watched this BEFORE I frogged my color-work hat.🙁 Now, I know better. Thank you so much!🌻

@jeannedelaforet6441 3 жыл бұрын

Very clearly explained. Thank you!

@zoyamichel215 5 жыл бұрын

I love the circular needle life line, what a great idea, thank u for this informative video!!!💕💕💕💕

@lauriewurster3022 8 ай бұрын

I like the idea of using circular needles too for a life line. I never thought of that!

@sekaihatsu 5 жыл бұрын

I had heard of a life line but now I understand it better. Thank you!

@lorivandreal4624 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This is so helpful and clear!

@jamidavis8043 2 жыл бұрын

I mess up frequently, so I NEED lifelines. Thanks so much for these tips! 😊

@lindieinred Жыл бұрын

Perfect instructions! Thank you!

@maryjacques7277 5 жыл бұрын

Love the tips for the lifelines below your live Stitches!

@DragonflyMystikal 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a "life" saver and game changer for me! Thank you!!

@daphnestickley1747 2 жыл бұрын

The circular needle life line is amazing! Thank you!

@larissarosa7688 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you included this video on bicrafty. I’ve had mistakes and now this helps to go back and correct the mistake!

@karenkreig4701 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! The knitting needle idea is genius! Thanks!

@joybells57 5 жыл бұрын

This is concise, clear and enjoyable! I am saving it and deleting all other lifeline tip videos!🤗❤

@raeleohana8797 4 ай бұрын

Amaaazing!! Yay! I was excited just the first time I heard about lifelines at all, but then to find out that I could put one in after the fact, after I've already discovered a problem, I had wondered about that, but didn't know enough about knitting and reading my knitting to think about how to go about it, but it's so simple! You make it so. Thank you very much, so happy to find this channel.

@MarlyBird 4 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I’m excited you found me too :)

@stitchy_linn 5 жыл бұрын

I used the circ needle afterthought lifeline the other day. It was the best tip I've learned from you sharing it in your Lesson 3 of the Sweater KAL!

@bobnrainy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knitting knowledge! Clear, concise and helpful instructions and visuals! My "go to" for knitting help!

@theastewart6721 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative! I use lifelines all the time and find them so helpful. I really like the way you used the circulars! Thanks for sharing!

@gigiw.7650 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marly! I've learned so much from you! 😊

@helenjharris7608 5 жыл бұрын

Kool idea using a circular knitting needle. Thank You, Be Blessed.

@debjewett7279 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marly! You are the best!

@sharongenest3195 3 жыл бұрын

I love this i have spent hours knitting backwards (unknitting) stich by stitch. Thank you!

@susannunes2104 4 жыл бұрын

love love love watching and listening to your instructions!!...my first time putting in lifeline on circular needles..using smaller circular will make my mistake much easier to fix. thank you

@dawnmontgomery73 Жыл бұрын

Omgosh I so wish I had known about this last night😩 I’m currently working on the SW MKAL and was 2/3 of the way thru Clue 2 when I realized I had messed up a section. I tried to undo it back to just before the mistake but couldn’t get my live stitches back on the needle. Ended up having to rip back all the way to the beginning on the clue and start over😢this knitting hack would have saved me from losing 3 days of work lol

@Jadeedoll Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed, thank you!

@debrademusz6044 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@MarlyBird 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lsncred19 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marly , very helpful

@Kim-Dokja 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm working on a project using yarn that has absolutely no stitch definition (it's soooo fuzzy), and your circular needle life line is definitely going to save me so much time. Super helpful!!

@nancymassie9735 6 ай бұрын

Great tip. I'm definitely going to use the circular needle. Thank you so much!

@pattymiller6696 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adelemccormick7878 Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Exactly the info I needed and explained so well.

@MarlyBird 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jackiesoanes5519 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am doing some lace knitting for the first time in many years, and was reluctant to use another thread with lace weight, just fiddly, but using the spare circular .... so clever

@DonnaBMacK 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!

@heidicook2395 5 жыл бұрын

Marley thank you so much has his tip. I actually have something I need to rip out and I've tried and I just keep missing stitches so I can do this and have a life one love and I have to mess up stitches but thank you so much this is very timely. I enjoy your show.

@marystotts1939 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@wendybradley8420 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marly

@sharonchoiniere2997 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Great advice and video. 💗

@juliemendez7966 3 жыл бұрын

This is a life saver. Thank you!!!

@sallythibodeaux7992 5 жыл бұрын

ThNks so much, I never thought about using a knitting needle.

@tatianachinen2335 3 жыл бұрын

Oh! Saved my life! Wish I had known it before trying to knit my first sock... and having to unravel aaaallllll the work after 40 rows man! Thank you Ms. Marly! Obrigada!

@bobbievercauteren6969 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how to thank you enough Marly! I have learned so much from your videos. I have been knitting for years but only knew very basic knitting. I feel renewed inspiration since I’ve learned about you. It just means so much and I appreciate all you do!

@MarlyBird 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lovelylovableloved Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful thank you!!!

@marianparr5030 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you!

@anjadaun6777 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Marly, thank you for this helpful video! I know two more ways that I want to share. 1. Use interchangeables that have a little hole for the tool that tightens them and pull a fine thread through this hole. It will get pulled through as you go! 2. ADDI sells something called SOS-cords. They have a small gap where you can put a strand of yarn in. Many greetings from Germany!

@terryrobb4058 2 жыл бұрын

I have just started knitting lace patterns and the use of the circular needle is truly a LifeSaver! Thank you Marly!!

@MarlyBird Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@trishaturner2078 5 жыл бұрын

Useful information Marly Thanks.

@beckyjohnson9917 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you so much for all you do 🤩

@Kathy-xy2sr Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Love the idea for using the smaller circular needle, it makes perfect sense! I have to rip out my sweaters arm stitches as I am not happy with my underarm stitches that I picked up . Luckily it is only 2 inches. Thank you!

@jeni-jnjcraftco1308 5 жыл бұрын

That was great! Thank you so much! 💜

@conniehukvari4593 2 жыл бұрын

#MarlyBird @MarlyBird Thank you for keeping this video up. After looking at the first things that popped up I searched for you and got my emergency line in...haven't had to do that for a longggg time, but needed it today. Lost only two rows!!!

@HollyTriedIt 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you. And your makeup looks amazing!

@jillfisher59 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! You just saved me a trip to the yarn store fr a lesson on this! So easy - I really appreciate your clear and accurate instructions.

@MarlyBird Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@deirdrenel2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is such a genius idea! I love the use of the circular needle 💚

@MarlyBird 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lindalee9177 5 жыл бұрын

That was really helpful!

@Linda_Mayoh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I didn't know about using a second pair of circular needles. I'm not afraid of taking out my work. Recently I had to unravel a front of a cardigan piece that was almost finished and it seemed off. Well I made a mistake after the ribbing and had to unravel 18 inches off. Next time I'll be adding lifelines every 10th or 20th row in my projects. Thanks again!

@rachaelsmith1114 3 жыл бұрын

you just saved me so much time

@yvonneevans3856 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I only knew about the 1st one....now I have 3 options😊

@vvolpe4767 5 жыл бұрын

Me too. This is great.

@debik3893 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!!!

@dunkelgelb7744 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I think I knew about using the circular needle as a lifeline but had forgotten about it; thanks for the reminder and your work!! ((((((( HUGS )))))))

@ashapatel878 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful lady.😊💐👗

@rebeccaknudsen6190 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤Soooo good! Much appreciated, thanks!

@lizgarman5527 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant! You just saved me hours of work on my sweater!

@MarlyBird 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@inertiapunk6473 3 жыл бұрын

Genius, so glad to for this -Thank you :)

@22thinker 3 жыл бұрын

I love the life line using a smaller circular needle. And of course making sure that the cable length is long enough on the circular needle, to hold the amount of knit stitches you have.

@flyingcloud9253 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I have a project that has been stalled because I didn't know how to fix an error that I had made deep into my work.....I am new to knitting and since Covid I have not been able to get to a knitting shop for assistance...I feel that I can correct my problem and perhaps get back to knitting again.

@galemaurer2820 8 ай бұрын

Wow! I was a self taught knitter who finally gave up because I had to rip out so many times that I felt I was making three projects to every one finished. After learning this hack perhaps I will take it up again. Any points on getting an even tension?

@corlissyamasaki3476 4 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver! Wish I knew about this 10 unravelings all!! Lol.

@MarlyBird 4 жыл бұрын

glad I could help.

@carmenclaude3884 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@karensemones9302 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips especially on adding a lifeline several rows below where you are working. Where would you thread your lifeline if it was garter stitches instead of stockinette stitches? Thanks for providing an answer about knitting off the lifeline using a smaller needle with a cord. I never knew the stitch size was determined by the right needle. You are an excellent teacher, and I love your videos.

@MarlyBird 5 жыл бұрын

Just like in stockinette stitch, you would pick up the right leg of the stitch in Garter stitch.

@karensemones9302 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarlyBird Thanks for your quick reply.

@SpiralBreeze 5 жыл бұрын

Ha! Life line, I prefer to live dangerously!😉

@stitchy_linn 5 жыл бұрын

You'll do that until you make a huge mistake and drop a stitch that travels all the way down a 100+ row shawl lol

@MarlyBird 5 жыл бұрын

Spoken like someone who knows :)

@stitchy_linn 5 жыл бұрын

@@MarlyBird yes very much so! Was no fun beginning a very large test knit shawl over from the very cast on with two weeks to get it finished including blocking and photos!

@SpiralBreeze 5 жыл бұрын

Crafting With Linnea Never have, and I knit Estonian lace. That’s life in the fast lane for me!

@stitchy_linn 5 жыл бұрын

@@SpiralBreezeI never had either, there is always that very first time and hopefully you'll learn as I did. Lifelines don't equal weakness, they are tantamount to smart knitting and prevention. But hey you do what works for you lol

@debmundro2656 5 жыл бұрын

I just did my first lifeline using the circular needle. I wish I'd had it before the major frogging but just learned about them. If you have stitch markers, like on either side of the spine of a shawl, should you put them on the lifeline as well as a "just in case"?

@micheletaylor-henderson5808 Жыл бұрын

This is so easy to follow 😁. Do you have one for putting in a lifeline where there are yarn overs?

@deblucero4685 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had known this earlier, could have used it. Will definitely remember this tip. Thank you for sharing.

@ladyd54 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marly, I only new about the first two options. I also crochet and was wondering if this technique can be used in Tunisian?

@MarlyBird 5 жыл бұрын

I do not Tunisian crochet so I cannot day. Sorry.

@marshafleming4165 4 жыл бұрын

Marley thank you so much for this tutorial. I tried to click the link for the circular needle and I get an error. My scarf I’m making is 8 inches wide do you think a 16 inch is long enough or should I go to 24? Also I have a US #1 Addi 16” but I don’t know how to get the cable to relax from the horseshoe shape.

@attheranch873 2 жыл бұрын

😀👍👍👍

@eviegorecki5356 4 жыл бұрын

How do you add it on a garter stitch row?

@jenkeogh2757 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marly, is it possible to put a life line in a fisherman's rib project? I recently had to frog a long scarf because I had made a mistake and hadn't realised how complicated the centre of the stitches would look and didn't know how to pick them back up! Thanks very much

@MarlyBird 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can!

@jenkeogh2757 3 жыл бұрын

@@MarlyBird thank you x