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
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...
Bust Darts are an amazing way to customize knit sweaters and cardigans to work with your curves. It's a great solution if you find your pieces riding up in the front. Many bustier knitters will knit a size up to accommodate for their chest. This isn't th
Short rows are one of the best ways to add dimension to knitting, perfect for creating everything from curved sock heels to set-in sleeves or even bust darts. Edie Eckman demonstrates how to create short rows in stockinette stitch, work “wrap and turns
By: Toby Kuhnke, Editor, AllFreeKnitting.com 5 Comments We all know weaving in ends can be tedious, but it's such an important step to take if you want your work to last and an essential skill when learning to knit. In this easy tutorial, you'll learn how to weave in ends of a...
Here are the instructions for yo Short Rows.1 Step 1 If you are knitting along on the RS and the directions now say w&t for a short row2 Step 2 Don’t wrap and turn, but instead simply turn your work3 Step 3 And do a yarn-over onto the right needle...
There are many ways of creating a pocket in a garment, and this tutorial will show you an easy way to create an inline (inset) pocket. In this tutorial, I will work on theOutlander Claire’s Blue Cardigan Knitting Pattern. The Cardigan Sweater With Pockets ...
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until there are 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) sts left on needle. Next, knit in stockinette stitch until sleeve is 13” (13”, 13.5”, 13.5”, 14”) Ribbed Cuff Next, work a 2 x 2 rib pattern until sleeve measures approximately 18.5” (18.5”, 19”, 19”, 19.5”...
More advanced brioche knitting patterns often require knitting charts in order to make the pattern clearer. This not only makes the colorwork pattern more visible to you as you work through the pattern, but they can also help you visualize how the stitches themselves affect the curves and branche...
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