Pick up all the ladder stitches at the sides of the shoulders, then decrease to 8 sts by knitting through back loop as necessary, spacing decreases evenly, as shown starting at 2:13 in video above. After the decreases in Row 1 of Section III, you will have 9 Left shoulder sts, 8 lef...
Pick up stitches evenly along entire collar area (pick up one stitch at each row) Work a 1 x 1 rib pattern until collar measures approximately 2.5” wide Cast off and weave in ends. And that’s it my friends. Pretty simple right? I hope this was easy enough for you to make and tha...
It's easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from, and is also the fastest cast-on I know, once you get the hang of it. It's even faster than Single Cast-On when you take into account that this method creates an already knitted row (technically, anyway...but patterns don't...
if you need to enlarge your fabric panel. To make it easier for the first time, simply imagine having a several-piece patchwork to make. This is what my panel quilt top here actually is: a three-piece patchwork.
I always start in the center of a quilt, and slowly work my way outwards, always from top to bottom - same direction. Why? You'll get a better-looking quilt. Your quilting stitches going in the same direction will keep your stitching more evenly spread and without puckers. How do you...
Work other side section to correspond. With wrong side of work toward you work a row of double loop sts around entire cap working 1 double loop st in each st and in each row on sides of Cap. If desired a row of slip stitches (sl sts) may be worked around entire Cap. Work ties ...
–Sew Crossed Stitches Cross stitch is often stitched in rows from left to right. Bring your needle up from the back of the fabric and at the bottom left corner of a stitch. Then, bring the needle diagonally down from the top right corner of the stitch to make the first slant of a ...
Here’s how to Deadlift with proper form: Stand with your mid-foot under the barbell Bend over and grab the bar with a shoulder-width grip Bend your knees until your shins touch the bar Lift your chest up and straighten your lower back Take a big breath, hold it, and stand up with ...
With an emphasis on experimentation and helpful tips like machine tacking and making an ombre binding, the write-up serves as an excellent resource for crafting a unique and beautiful puff quilt. Keep in mind to work with various stitches and the importance of supporting the quilt during the se...
Tighter purl stitches for neater cables and ribbing One row buttonholes Cabling without a cable needle How to knit more symmetrical yarn overs Keeping track of rows How to knit twisted rib Bust darts in sweaters with all over stitch patterns Default techniques A magic formula for evenly distributi...