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Knit Wits Trivia Quiz

I LOVE to knit and I know there must be others out there who enjoy this wonderful craft also.

A multiple-choice quiz by witchwatcher. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
witchwatcher

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,435

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1670

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the U.S. term for the process of taking stitches off the knitting needle when a piece is complete? Hint

Casting Off

Binding Off

Decreasing

Slipping Off

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Question 2 of 10

2. When measuring the gauge, what should the knitter do if there are too many stitches to the inch? Hint

Increase the number of stitches

Reduce the number of stitches

Try a smaller size needle

Try a larger size needle

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is meant by the term stockinette? Hint

Knit every row

Knit 2 rows then purl 2 rows

Purl every row

Knit one row then purl one row

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does the abbreviation k2tog instruct the knitter to do? Hint

Knit the next 2 stitches on the left needle together to make one stitch

Knit 2 stitches on the cable hook

Knit the next 2 stitches going backwards

Knit 2 extra stitches to make the row grow

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Question 5 of 10

5. How can a yarn over be used in knitting? Hint

To increase the number of stitches in a row

To make button holes

All are uses for the yarn over

To make a lacy pattern

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the term used for knitting different colors in a row? Hint

Ontarsia

Antarsia

Intarsia

Latarsia

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is another term for Continental knitting? Hint

Left-handed knitting

Knitting while having breakfast

Right-handed knitting

Knitting in Europe

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is meant by the English Method of knitting? Hint

Knitting while riding a horse

Right-handed knitting

Knitting while having high tea

Left-handed knitting

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who invented the I-Cord? Hint

Emma Zimmermann

Elizabeth Zimmermann

Charlotte Zimmermann

Emily Zimmermann

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which actress enjoys knitting? Hint

All of these actresses love to knit!

Brooke Shields

Julia Roberts

Rose McGowan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the U.S. term for the process of taking stitches off the knitting needle when a piece is complete?

Answer: Binding Off

When a piece is completed, the knitter binds off the stitches from the knitting needle so that the piece won't unravel and will have a nice, finished edge. To accomplish this, the knitter knits (or purls) two stitches from the left-hand needle to the right-hand needle.

Then the first stitch is slipped over the second stitch and dropped off the needle, leaving one stitch remaining. Casting off is the British term.

2. When measuring the gauge, what should the knitter do if there are too many stitches to the inch?

Answer: Try a larger size needle

The gauge is very important for the knitted piece to fit properly. Patterns instruct the knitter to cast on a certain number of stitches, which varies according to the size of the finished piece. If a knitter gets too many stitches to the inch the piece will be smaller than expected, per the pattern. Using a larger needle size will reduce the number of stitches per inch.

3. What is meant by the term stockinette?

Answer: Knit one row then purl one row

Stockinette is a very basic pattern. On the knitted side or "right side" of the work "V's" are visible. On the purl side or "wrong side" of the work, loops or bumps are visible.

4. What does the abbreviation k2tog instruct the knitter to do?

Answer: Knit the next 2 stitches on the left needle together to make one stitch

This is a method of decreasing often used to shape the piece. This method causes a right-slanted decrease.

5. How can a yarn over be used in knitting?

Answer: All are uses for the yarn over

Using the yarn over, the knitter can create "holes" in the work. It is also a method to increase the number of stitches. The yarn over is made when the knitter brings the yarn forward, to the front of the work, and knits the next stitch.

6. What is the term used for knitting different colors in a row?

Answer: Intarsia

Intarsia has also been referred to as "picture knitting."

7. What is another term for Continental knitting?

Answer: Left-handed knitting

The Continental Method of knitting is also called left-handed knitting because the thread is held in and given tension by the left hand.

8. What is meant by the English Method of knitting?

Answer: Right-handed knitting

The English Method of knitting is Right-Handed knitting and is more commonly used.

9. Who invented the I-Cord?

Answer: Elizabeth Zimmermann

Elizabeth Zimmerman invented the instructions for making the I-Cord. It is often used to make a drawstring, a tie cord for a hat or handles for a bag. Ms. Zimmermann authored the book entitled "Knitting Without Tears", (1971, Simon and Schuster).

* Source: The book entitled "Stitch 'N Bitch, The Knitter's Handbook",(2003, Workman Publishing) by Debbie Stoller, page 87.

10. Which actress enjoys knitting?

Answer: All of these actresses love to knit!

All of these actresses are listed as famous knitters in the book entitled "Stitch 'N Bitch, The Knitter's Handbook",(2003, Workman Publishing) by Debbie Stoller, page 8.

Source: Author witchwatcher

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