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How to Do a Long-Tail Cast On in Knitting?
The long-tail cast on, also called the thumb method or the slingshot method, produces a very elastic edge. It is particula …
How to Double Crochet (DC)
Double Crochet (DC) is a very common crochet stitch that is taller than single crochet and half-double crochet. Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to learn how it’s done
How to Knit into Front and Back
"Knitting into the front and back of a stitch is one of the easiest and most common knit increases. On a knit row, work in …"
How to Crochet Classic DC V-Stitch (Plus 3 Variations)
The V-stitch seems to be taking the crochet world by storm right now. It is a classic crochet stitch that is very easy to …
How to Do a Backwards Loop Cast On in Knitting?
The backwards loop method is the easiest method of casting on, but the edge might not be suitable for all projects. …
How to Increase in Crochet
To increase the width of a basic crochet fabric, 2 or more stitches must be worked into 1 stitch at the point specified in …
How to Finish a Crochet Project
After you fasten off, a method of finishing off a crochet project in which the yarn is secured so that the piece will not …
How to crochet a foundation chain
Almost all crochet begins with a foundation chain, which is a series of chain stitches beginning with a slip knot. You the …
Join new yarn or a new ball in knitting
Joining a new color of yarn (for example when knitting stripes) is the same method as joining a new ball or skein of an ex …
How to Make 1 Increasing Stitches Knitting Tutorial
One form of increasing in knitting is to work into the strand between two stitches. This increase is called a make 1, beca …
How to Fasten Off Crochet
To fasten off the yarn permanently, cut the yarn leaving an 8" end (longer if you need to sew pieces together). Pull the e …
How to Fix Dropped Stitches
"A dropped stitch is when a stitch slides off of the needle resulting in an irregular section of the fabric. A dropped sti …"
