How do you cast off when you're knitting? A cast off (also called a “bind off”)creates an end to your knitting. It's a safe and neat way to seal off the stitches so that they don't unravel. To cast off knitting, start on a new row, and knit two stitches loosely. It's im...
In this DROPS video we show how you can knit short rows (basic method). Sometimes a pattern may call for short rows to shape the garment. When knitting short...
5 mm knitting needle Meriwool To start practicing granite stitch, you should be familiar with the following techniques: Cast on Knit Purl Knit 2 together Knit the same stitch twice In this case, we’ve cast on 20 stitches to work the sample. In each row, the stitches are worked two by...
Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail (the working yarn) through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Working Flat Begin Decreases: On a right-side row, you can start decreasing by knitting two together (k2tog) or slip, slip, knit (ssk). ...
Short-row shaping is literally knitting a “short,” or partial, row before turning and working back in the other direction. It allows you to knit three-dimensional shapes or curved edges. I use it in these patterns to shape necklines and hemlines. There
This step-by-step series features knitting the sock from cuff to toe. A useful reason for knitting your sock from cuff to toe is when you get a hole in the toe it is easy to unravel a few rows of the toe and knit a new one. ...
DROPS circular needle size 4 mm, 40 cm long (double pointed needles in XS) –or the size needed to obtain the correct knitting tension; 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS double pointed needle and small circular needle size 3mm Some notes before we start... RIB:...
Tips for Adjusting a Knitting Pattern Fair Isle or Stranded Colorwork Knitting How to Understand a Knitting Pattern How Not to Start a New Row of Knitting Learn How to Knit the Moss Stitch Knit Two Together Through the Back Loop (K2Tog TBL) How to Bind off in Knitting How to ...
Sew the puffs together, row by row, then join the rows. This step can be quite rewarding as you see your quilt coming together. Finishing Touches Once all the puffs are sewn together, you may choose to add a border or binding around the edges for a clean finish. Additionally, attaching...
For the Cocoknits Method of constructing a sweater, you will pick up stitches along the back of each shoulder and top of each sleeve. These pickups form the structure and foundation of the entire sweater. Because they are weight-bearing joins, the pickup