Casting on is a basic skill every knitter needs to know – otherwise, you won’t be able to knit. Casting on provides the stitches that are needed to begin the project. There are many ways to cast on and it’s a good idea to know more than one because you can choose the appropriate cast […]
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Every knitter needs to know how to decrease stitches in their knitting. The most basic knitting decrease involves knitting two stitches together (the k2tog) as one stitch. To work the ‘knit two together’ decrease, insert the right needle into the first two stitches on the left needle, inserting into the second stitch and then into
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Knowing how to increase is an important skill for every knitter. There are many different ways to increase but we’ll focus on the four common increases that every knitter should be aware of. These include: Yarn overs Bar increases (also called Knit Front Back) Make one increases Lifted increases (also called Knit Right/Left Loop) Of
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Chevron patterns feature an inverted ‘V’ design that creates horizontal zig-zags (or arrows) across the fabric. There are a few ways to create chevron stitch patterns while knitting and these fifteen pretty chevron blanket knitting patterns show how easy it is to create this classic design. Chevron designs are fun to knit – there is
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A knitting pattern that will require you to know how to increase on a purl row is something that most knitters will eventually encounter. While many patterns will tell you which increase to use, it’s a good idea to know a few different techniques so you can substitute with confidence. If you need to work
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There’s no reason for knitters to be intimidated by slip-stitch knitting. Once you know the basics (and there are only a few rules you need to know) you’ll be working slip-stitch patterns confidently in no time at all. At its most basic, slip-stitch knitting involves a simple technique that involves slipping stitches to create a
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I love wool yarn but sometimes that indie-dyed, expensive yarn is just not financially feasible for a sweater or larger project. When I know I’m going to need a large quantity of yarn I always look at my choices for budget-friendly wool and save those really special skeins for accessories and small projects. If you’re
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Did you know it’s possible to knit a rib pattern without purling any stitches? It’s possible with the Cartridge Belt Rib stitch pattern which involves knitting and slipping stitches to create the rib pattern (no purling needed!). Here’s how to work Cartridge Belt Rib: While that’s a quick look at the basic instructions, there’s more
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There are many beautiful hand-knit blanket patterns available, but as beautiful as they are, sometimes the wrong side of the blanket isn’t that pretty to look at. When you want a hand-knit blanket that looks good on both sides, take a look at these reversible blanket knitting patterns – where either side can be the
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