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Knitting basics
Learn the knitting basics with these easy step by step lessons on how to cast on, cast off, knit, purl and more!
Knitting basics
There are several ways of casting on. We have chosen to show you the most common way that results in a firm yet stretchy...
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Knitting basics
Let’s get knitting! If you work all rows with the knit stitch it`s called garter stitch. This is how you work knit...
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Knitting basics
The opposite of the knit stitch is the purl stitch. If you alternately make 1 row knit and 1 row purl it is called stokingnette...
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Knitting basics
This is how you increase one stitch by picking up the thread between 2 stitches from the previous row. There will appear...
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Knitting basics
If you want to shape your knitwear, maybe cast on new stitches at the end of a row for example for sleeves, you work...
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Knitting basics
If you want to shape your knitwear, for example for an armhole, neckline or waistline, you can do that with a simple...
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Knitting basics
Casting off stitches from the right side while knitting stockingnett stitch. For example for armholes, necklines and...
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Knitting basics
Casting off stitches from the wrong side of work while purling. When you no longer need these stitches for example when...
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Knitting basics
If you are working knit stitch from right side and have dropped a stitch! Do not despair, we`ll show you how to pick...
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Knitting basics
If you drop a stitch when knitting stockinette stitch and the stitch has dropped several rows down. Do not be despair,...
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