The tubular cast-on is the method that is the most similar to the type found in commercial knitting pieces. It works best with 1 x 1 ribbing and it gives the edge a rounded finish. It gives a neat and stretchy finish too. However, there are so many different methods out there and I find […]
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Lifted Increases Lifted increases create a neat increase with no holes. They are created from the stitch below, so they can easily used in place of a make one increase e.g. m1r, m1l, m1a, m1t. Lifted increases can be created in mirrored pairs – the left-lifted increase (LLI) and the right-lifted increase (RLI). They can
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This is a useful technique to use with my latest pattern, Merin. Merin has a central column of centred-double decreases (CDD). As with many projects, stitch markers can help you keep track of the position of changes in pattern. However, using a stitch marker with a CDD can be tricky as the marker will constantly
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Here’s a super quick tip on how to easily thread a needle without wetting the end of the yarn. This works whether you’re working with knitting yarn or sewing thread. Scroll down for the photo tutorial. Video Tutorial Youtube Video Link Photo Tutorial 1. Make sure the needle is the appropriate size to the yarn.
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Have you used an i-cord cast off and been a little disappointed that it has no give? I have. First things, first. What is this I-cord that you speak of? Believe it or not, the “I” stands for “Idiot” and was named by the influential Elizabeth Zimmerman. You might recognise it as “French Knitting” that
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When working ribbing, ever had that loose knit stitch before you change to purl? It’s a common problem. The reason it does it this is because the way a purl stitch is worked, it uses a little bit more yarn than a knit stitch and the excess moves into the last knit stitch and makes
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My pattern Ticklepenny, that is in Knitty Deep Fall 2014 issue, uses knit to purl yarnovers. See the panels of leaves down the side of the socks… The normal way of doing this can make a yarnover which is larger than a purl to knit yarnover. When they are near one another then it can
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