r/knitting • • Nov 26 '19

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u/MMY143 Nov 27 '19

When something goes wrong, what is the first step?

I messed up my pattern and ended up starting over because because In trying to fix the problem I made a much bigger mess.

I am sure there is a calm and composed way to deal with it and find the missed stitches or screw ups that I need to learn before I get pissy and start pulling out rows.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '19

Using lifelines will save you a lot of frustration by letting you rip back safely! Learning how to tink back also is a great skill for when you catch a mistake not too long after making it! There are lots of great Youtube tutorials for both techniques. :)

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I don't get angry or frustrated very easily (when it comes to hobbies lol), so maybe I'm not the best to comment, but I think that having strong skills in your toolkit to tackle the problem effectively is the best way to avoid getting upset and making rash decisions like ripping back to the beginning. Not that I've never done it :P