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[tutorial] Pick Up Twisted Stitches for a Heel Flap
This tutorial will teach you how the pickup stitches after completing your heel turn by twisting them. This method will make them a bit fancier. It will also make it…
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[tutorial] Pick Up Stitches for a Heel Flap
This tutorial will teach you how the pickup stitches on a heel flap. The number of stitches that you pick up and knit will be the same number of RS…
Extended DC [tutorial]
When It's Used If you're working from a pattern, the designer will tell you when to work it. If you're doing it yourself or doing it freestyle, there are a…
Magic Ring [tutorial]
Starting an item so it stays circular but doesn't have a hole can be a bit of a challenge - but it doesn't need to be! One of the most…
sc3tog [tutorial]
Work this stitch to single crochet three stitches together and form a decrease. Creates a cluster-like stitch. Decreases your stitch count by 2. How to sc3tog (decrease) You start it…
sc2tog [tutorial]
How to crochet a sc2tog (decrease) This stitch decreases your stitch count by 1. It's a pretty standard decrease used in a lot of patterns. Popular for decreases in hat,…
dc3tog [tutorial]
How to dc3tog (decrease) Double crochet three stitches together. Creates a cluster-like stitch. Decreases your stitch count by 2. Step 1: Yarn over. Insert hook into next space. Step 2: Yarn over…
dc2tog [tutorial]
How to dc2tog (decrease) Double crochet two stitches together. Step 1: Yarn over. Insert hook into next space. Step 2: Yarn over and pull through. There will be 3 loops on your…
2dc [tutorial]
How to crochet a 2dc (Increase) This technique increases your stitch count by 1 Popular for increases in hat, bags or toes of slippers or socks. Step 1: Yarn over, insert…
2sc [tutorial]
How to crochet a 2sc Technique used to increase your stitch count by one. Often used when you are increasing for a hat, bag or shawl. This increase can create…
Beaded Long Tail Cast On [tutorial]
If you know how to do a Long Tail Cast On, you can do the Beaded Long Tail Cast On. There are many ways to do this cast on, but we'll…
Knitted Cast On [tutorial]
Don't just use one cast on all the time regardless of what you need. It's so easy to get in a rut! The Knitted Cast on is a versatile cast…
SK2PSSO Decrease [tutorial]
The SK2PSSO is a standard decrease in knitting. When you’re finished, you will have decreased 2 stitches – one on the right of the stitches, and one on the left.…
3 into 3 Gathered Stitch [tutorial]
Gathered stitches are so pretty! In a laceweight yarn, they can create a small place where the yarn comes together and creates a bit of a thicker spot when you've…
Gathered Stitches [tutorial]
This is another gorgeous stitch and it's used in a lot of Estonian Lace patterns. Give it a try! It's not that hard with our step-by-step tutorial. A few notes…
How to Make a Picot in Knitting [tutorial]
It's understandable for a knitter to shy away from using a crochet hook. But a picot is a great introduction to using a crochet hook in your knitting! Give a…
Pick Up and Knit (PU/K) [tutorial]
The Pick Up and Knit stitch is another way to work an increase in your knitting. It's a bit more decorative and it creates a small eyelet - so don't…
Slip 1 Knitwise (sl1k) [tutorial]
Slip 1 Knitwise is such an easy move that you *have to* learn how to do it! It's so easy that I won't even use "Step 1, Step 2, etc."…
Smock Stitch [tutorial]
You'll find this stitch used in lots of places if they need a bit of decoration or, like in this month's pattern for the Malo Cowl, as a way to…
Catherine’s Wheel [tutorial]
The Catherine's Wheel uses a fancy name, but it's really just a bunch of SCs and DCs worked in a specific way to create the circular look. In other words,…
[tutorial]: Slip Stitch Crochet
We're all familiar with slipping the last stitch to join to work in the round, but did you know that you can use this stitch for more than just a…
[tutorial]: Beading by Pre-Stringing (knitting)
You have a couple options if you want to add beads to your knitting and we detail two of them - beading with a crochet hook and beading by pre-stringing…
[tutorial]: Beading with a Crochet Hook (knitting)
You have a couple options if you want to add beads to your knitting and we detail two of them - beading with a crochet hook and beading by pre-stringing…
[tutorial]: Fringe and Fringe Alternatives
Fringe is very popular and in-style right now. We give you a simple way to make fringe! But sometimes the addition of fringe just isn't right for the piece. Or…
[tutorial]: Beaded Picot Bind Off
Add a little frill to your bind off with the Beaded Picot Bind Off! It does use quite a bit more yarn than a standard bind off, so make sure…
[tutorial] Braided Cast On
Learn a new cast on! I love adding to my bag of tricks, and this decorative cast on is a great way to add a little extra to a project.…
[tip]: How to Pick a New Designer
It's so much fun, right?! Looking through patterns, dreaming of that perfect project. You have in mind: the perfect yarn the perfect design the perfect working up of it the…
[tip]: Sweaters for flattering fit
We have some great tips if you're either larger or have an area that you don't want to focus on (and who doesn't?). Finding a garment that's flattering can make…
[tutorial] Purl through Back Loop (ptbl)
Purl through Back Loop (ptbl) is an easy stitch to add to your knitting. Many patterns use it - lace, ribbing, socks and many others. Read on to learn how…
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