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How to work with 2 circular needles with different needle sizes

In this DROPS video we show you how to work rib in a stockinette stitch piece. To allow the rib to tighten, work the rib with a smaller needle size than the rest of the piece. Use both ends of the needle when working.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 259-20

DROPS 259-20
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