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1. When would you be likely to see the following instruction: s1, k1, psso? When decreasing stitches to shape the edge of your piece When casting on stitches to start your piece When increasing stitches to shape the edge of your piece When casting off stitches to finish your piece

2. The textured pattern created by slipping one or more stitches to a small needle, working one or more stitches from the main needle, then working the stitch(es) from the small needle is called seed stitch herringbone stitch cable stitch ribbing stitch

3. The complexly-patterned sweaters, usually knit in undyed wool and based on traditional North Atlantic fishermen's wear, are called Argyle sweaters Hebridean sweaters Shetland sweaters Aran sweaters

4. When my husband wanted an adult-sized sweater using the Paddington Bear design from a child's pattern, I was able to make the design an appropriate size by Using larger needles and thicker yarn than specified in the original pattern Using larger needles than specified in the original pattern Using thicker yarn than specified in the original pattern Simply increasing the number of stitches

5. With an even number of stitches, your first row of work is *k1, p1* repeat to end. Which of the following second rows would produce ribbing? *p1, k1* repeat to end any of these would work k2, *p1,k1* repeat to last stitch, k1 *k1, p1* repeat to end

6. When might you want to use four needles instead of the usual two? In all of these situations When knitting a pair of socks When knitting the neckband of a pullover When knitting any pattern for which you always want the same side of your work facing you

7. How do left-handed knitters need to adapt patterns to achieve the desired result? Once they learn to manipulate the needles and yarn, no further change is needed Reverse the odd and even rows Work all rows from the end to the beginning Both of these changes are needed. It's a good thing we're all so clever!

8. Why might you insert the following row in a piece of work: k2, *k2tog, yo, k2* repeat to end? to make a row of holes to decrease stitches to increase stitches to make a 3-D effect

9. Which of the following yarns would be most suitable for a pair of baby booties? 5 ply 3 ply 8 ply 12 ply

10. What effect does the instruction ktbl (knit through back of loop) have? The stitch will look like a purl stitch instead of a knit stitch The strands of the knit stitch are twisted, producing an interesting texture You will increase a stitch You will decrease a stitch