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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 …"

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …"

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How to Decrease in Crochet

To decrease the width of a basic crocheted fabric, 2 or more stitches are worked together, by leaving the last loop of eac …

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How to Finish a Knitting Project

After you cast off, a method of casting on that is created by looping yarn around itself. …

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