Yarn overs are a basic increase stitch that every knitter should know how to work. It creates a decorative hole (an eyelet) in the knitted fabric and is often used in lace designs with paired decreases to create many different lace designs. It’s also used to shape garments and accessories. For example, yarn overs could
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Knitter’s all have stashes – it’s an inescapable problem. Even if you’re a knitter that doesn’t buy yarn without having a project in mind, there’s always that question about what to do with leftover yarn. These stash-busting knitting patterns will help you use up those leftover, half-used skeins. The stash-busting project ideas in this article
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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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Affordable wool yarn is easier to find than most knitters think, and you don’t have to give up on 100% wool to stay inside your budget. 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
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