Work number of sts told in pattern, turn, lift the first stitch, tighten thread, work the row back. When knitting next row and passing the short row turn, make sure to tighten thread to avoid a hole. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you ...
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 are many methods of knitting short...
Before you start knitting the very first step to knitting is learning how to tie a slip knot and cast on the number of stitches you will be knitting in your row. See our step-by-step guide and video on how to tie a slip knot or follow these simple steps! How to tie a slip knot...
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Knit your first row To beginknitting your first row,insert your right hand needle knitwise into the first stitch on the left needle. Wrap the yarn around the right hand needle, and pull the needle under the left hand needle and slide the stitch to the right hand needle. Repeat until you...
To bind off or cast off knitting, you secure the stitches in the last row worked so they don't unravel. Binding off and casting off knitting is also calledfinishing the edge. Whatever you call it, it's easy to do. What does Fasten off mean in knitting?
Whether you're knitting a cowl with buttons or putting the finishing touches on a knitted cardigan, this tutorial for how to knit one row buttonholes will surely come in handy. You can place these quick and easy buttonholes anywhere on your project!
knitting is hard on the hands and frustrating to work (decreases can be agony), and is certainly a habit to be avoided. For beginner knitters, who have a particular need for control over the stitches, I love recommending theDenise Interchangeable Needles. They offer an ideal mid-point in ...
All that knitting really is, is a series of interlocking loops. Let's take a look at the front pic again. I used yellow thread in one row to make it easier to see how the loops interact. The second pic shows the same piece from the other side. The first pic shows the knit side,...
Here are the basic instructions for knitting with aneven number of stitches for the cast-on: Row 1 (RS): *Knit 1, slip 1 (purlwise) with yarn in front; Repeat from * to end. Turn. Row 2 (WS): *Purl 1, slip 1 (purlwise) with yarn in back; Repeat from * to end. Turn. ...