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Learn how to knit these funky, modern, mitred squares with me. Perfect for cosy stash busting blankets, these squares are addictive once you start making them!

This video demonstrates two alternative techniques for producing the same result as a k2tog decrease. The alternatives might be easier for some knitters and their individual knitting style, or may produce a result that resolves a tension issue or issue with getting a good match with mirrored decreases.

This video demonstrates how to execute untwisted single and double decreases of all types whether stitches are mounted with the leading leg over the front of the needle (western mount) or back of the needle (eastern mount). An explanation of why stitches might be mounted one way versus the other is given, followed by how to work each type of decrease, first with stitches having a western mount (as assumed by most published patterns), and then with stitches having an eastern mount.

How to Knit Reversible Cables For more details about this method, go to https://www.10rowsaday.com/reversible-cables

"It's pi. The geometry of a circle hinging on the mysterious relationship of the circumference of a circle to its radius", the words of my knitting hero Elizabeth Zimmermann. In this video, I demonstrate how to knit a flat circle.

Instructions for working a Pi Circle: Note: I use KFB increases below, you can substitute any other one-stitch increase. Cast-on 8 stitches and join in-the-round on double pointed needles. Round 1: Knit Round 2: KFB all stitches (16 stitches) Rounds 3-4: Knit (2 rounds) Round 5: KFB all stitches (32 stitches) Rounds 6-9 Knit (4 rounds) Round 10: KFB all stitches (64 stitches) Rounds 11-18: Knit (8 rounds) Round 19: KFB all stitches (128 stitches) Rounds 20-35: Knit (16 rounds) Continue in this manner, increasing every stitch in the increase rounds, and doubling the number of plain knit rounds between increase rounds. Switch to longer circular needles as needed. Bind-off using a normal bind-off and a larger sized needle on what would be a plain knit round (not an increase round!).

How to knit a flat round from the middle outwards so you can make it as big or small as you like. Knit a flat round for a hat, or a beret. After starting the circle on double pointed needles you may want to switch to circular knitting needles when you have enough stitches and continue knitting the flat round with much ease

Instructions for working Japanese Short Rows: Turning, knit side: 1. Knit up to the turning point 2. Turn -- you're now on the purl side -- and slip the next stitch purlwise from the left needle to the right, so that you working yarn is coming from the stitch on your right needle 3. Attach a pin to the working yarn -- the pin should go around the yarn, not through it 4. Continue, ignoring the pin, it won't be used until the gap is closed

Turning, purl side: 1. Purl up to the turning point 2. Turn -- you're now on the knit side -- and slip the next stitch purlwise, from the left needle to the right, so that you working yarn is coming from the stitch on your right needle 3. Attach a pin to the working yarn -- the pin should go around the yarn, not through it 4. Continue -- if you flip the knitting over, you'll see the pin attached to a loop

Closing the gap on the knit side: 1. Knit until you reach the gap, clearly marked by the clippie marker between two stitches 2. Grab the clippie and pull the yarn it holds onto the left needle. The loop should be correctly mounted with its right leg in front 3. Knit that loop together with the next stitch on the left needle 4. Remove the pin

Closing the gap on the purl side: 1. Purl until you reach the gap, clearly marked by the clippie marker between two stitches 2. Grab the clippie and pull the yarn it holds onto the left needle. The loop should be correctly mounted with its right leg in front 3. Purl that loop together with the next stitch on the left needle 4. Remove the pin

KFB (knit front back), YO (Yarn Over), M1BL (Make 1 Backwards Loop), M1L (Make 1 Left), M1R (Make 1 Right), M1KBSB (Make 1 knitting into the back of the stitch from the row below). Note that Make 1 Backwards Loop can easily be made too tightly.

How to insert a lifeline on interchangeable knitting needles (like ChiaGoo) | knitting in the round Adding a lifeline while knitting in the round on circular needles just got easier if you’re using interchangeable knitting needles like ChiaoGoo. Learn how to quickly thread a lifeline into your work as you knit - quick and easy! Note: it isn't really necessary to tie a knot, if you leave enough trailing edge, it won't come undone.

Hello, lovely knitters! In this video, I demonstrate the technique of helix knitting. Helix knitting involves working several yarns in continuous spirals, which creates jogless stripes and avoids the need to carry yarn floats up several rows in between colour changes. The actual knitting part of helix knitting isn’t complicated, but keeping the yarn balls organised to avoid tangling the yarns requires a little concentration.

Brioche increases and decreases, Continental style and English style. brk: brioche knit also known as bark, knit the stitch (that was slipped in the previous row) together with its yarn over. brkyobrk: Two new stitches spring out of the center of one stitch with this increase. Work a brkyobrk as follows: brk1 (leave stitch on the needle), yo (yarn forward under needle then over needle to back), then brk1 into same stitch. 2 sts increased. brp: brioche purl also known as burp, purl the stitch (that was slipped in the previous row) together with its yarn over. brLsl dec: (2-stitch decrease that slants to the left, involving 3 sts) Slip the first stitch knit-wise, brk the following two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over. brRsl dec: (a 2-stitch decrease that slants to the right, involving 3 sts) Slip the first stitch knit-wise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over, place stitch on left hand needle and pass the following stitch over. Place st on right hand needle.

Knitting With Your Thick and Thin Handspun - The Simple Rules Cowl and Joining In The Round. Making the most of the texture of thick-and-thin yarn. The "simple rules" are: knit the thin, purl the thick.

Create Flawless Colorwork with Mosaic Knitting | Tip Jar Tutorial Welcome to this Tip Jar Tutorial on Mosaic Colorwork! If you've ever struggled with getting consistent tension in your colorwork (I know I have), this is the tutorial for you! I'll tell you the where, why, and how mosaic slip-stitch colorwork is the easiest path to flawless and gorgeous projects. Trust me - it's a game-changer!

Learn a better way to create a left leaning decrease!

Knitting Help - Portuguese Knitting Style Even if you're perfectly happy with the way you knit, encourage you to give this video a looksie. Portuguese knitting is kind of mind-blowing, and the resulting stitches are identical to Continental/English/American knitting, which means you can work a row of Portuguese knitting or purling in your current project, if you like.

Reinforcing, cutting and picking up stitches from a steek / Stranded Knitting - steeks How to reinforce, cut and pick up stitches from a steek.

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the structured selvedge edge. This stitch creates . The structured selvedge edge stitch would be great for all edging projects! For written instructions and photos please visit: http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-structured-selvedge-edge/

Knitting tips on how to knit neat edges and the 10 best edge stitch knitting techniques.

Includes: Chain Stitch Selvage, Garter Stitch Selvage, Twisted slip stitch/Twisted chain stitch selvage, Double or triple garter stitch selvage, Double seed stitch selvage, Double twisted selvage, Double stockinette stitch edge, I-cord edge, Brioche selvage/Russian edge, Stockinette stitch edge/seam edge.

When I made the trivet, I wanted to use chain edges. So I used English chain stitch selvage, which creates a beautiful twisted chain along the edge. It is created with slip and purl stitches. I thought you might enjoy this knitting tip.

The Knitting Man's Tiny Shorts, How to knit stranded colorwork NO FLOATS METHOD - in just 3 minutes - colourwork fairisle techniques tutorial

Teaching and giving confidence to people who want to knit creative knitting projects.

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