Knitting Tutorials
Knitting tutorials
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Knit 2 Together (k2tog) Tutorial
Learn how to work the knit 2 together decrease, abbreviated as k2tog. This is one of the easiest and most common decreases in knitting. Working 2 stitches together as one, you can create a decrease that leans to the right.
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Knitting Backwards – Garter Stitch Without Turning!
Have you ever knit something really narrow like a border or edging worked sideways? Turning your work after every few stitches can get really annoying. Knitting backwards is the solution! By working the knit stitch backwards, you can knit garter stitch without ever turning your work at all. That makes it much faster too!
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2-Color Simple Bind Off for Double Knitting
You've finished your double knitting project, now how do you bind off? There are lots of methods to choose from! The 2-color Simple Bind Off creates a smooth, low profile edge that alternates between the two colors.
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Double Knitting from a Chart – Reversible Colorwork
You know how to knit, but do you know how to double knit? Double knitting is a versatile technique that creates two layers of fabric at the same time. Learn how to create reversible, colorwork designs by double knitting from a chart!
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2-Color Long Tail Cast On for Double Knitting
Create a smooth, low profile edge for your double knitting with the 2-color, long tail cast on! Using a 2nd color in place of the long tail, you can alternate between picking up stitches in the two different colors.
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Rosette Stitch Knitting Tutorial – Left and Right Handed
Learn how to knit the rosette stitch! This lovely, textured stitch is easier than it looks. The simple, 4-row repeat works over any number of stitches.
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Twisted Knit Stitches in Loop Yarn
For normal knit stitches in loop yarn, we try not to let the loops twist. However, twisting them on purpose can create some fun textures! See how to make twisted knit stitches in loop yarn, and the different textures they create.
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Knitting Seams – How to Seam the Unbiased Pillow
The Unbiased pillow pattern has an unusual construction. It is knit on the bias (diagonally) and seamed diagonally as well. Those diagonal knitting seams are a design feature of the pillow, so they need to be neat and even. Learn how to create beautiful seams for your Unbiased Pillow in this photo and video tutorial!
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All About Gauge
I know a lot of knitters and crocheters cringe at the words "gauge" and "swatching". But working up a gauge swatch before starting a project can be important, and it doesn't have to be difficult! Clover gave me a free swatch ruler and needle gauge tool to try and review for you. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to share some information with you about gauge and swatching.
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Tutorial – Alternating Cable / Seed Stitch Cast On
This cast on is sometimes called the alternating cable cast on, or the seed stitch cast on. It's similar to the cable cast on, but alternates between knit and purl stitches. Before learning this cast on, you should know the knitted cast on and the cable cast on.
