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Learn To Knit: Video Tutorials
Learn to knit with our easy to follow video tutorials – we’ll take you from the very beginning with casting on, through basic stitches, and creating a gauge swatch.
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How to Decrease in Knitting
Decreasing stitches makes your knitted piece narrower. Decreases are used for sleeve caps, neckline shaping, shaping the c …
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How to Make 1
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 Make a Tassel
Tassels are a fun way to decorate the end of a scarf or the edge of a blanket, and they are easier to make than you think! …
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How to Slip, Slip, Knit
Slip, slip, knit (ssk) is a common form of decrease. A method of casting on that is created by loo …
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How To Knit Two Together
The simplest method of decreasing is to simply knit or purl two stitches together as one. This is known as a knit two toge …
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How to Assemble a Knitting Project
There are multiple ways to attach knit pieces together. You may need to attach pieces of a sweater, for example, or attach …
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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 Do a Long-Tail Cast On
The long-tail cast on, also called the thumb method or the slingshot method, produces a very elastic edge. It is particula …
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How to Cast On
Broken down in very simple terms, knitting is just a matter of transferring loops from one needle to another. To get start …
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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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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 Cast Off for Left-Handers
Casting off for left handers (also known as binding off) is the process of putting a finishing edge on a piece to prevent …
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How to Purl
Purling every row is also considered garter stitch and makes ridges on both sides of the knitted fabric.
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How to Do a Backwards Loop Cast On
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 Knit Slip Stitch
It is often necessary to slip (sl) a stitch from one needle to the other without actually knitting or purling it. This met …
