Knitting Stitch Tutorials
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Categories
Cast Ons & Related Techniques
Make a Slip Knot - The first step in many knit cast ons.
Backward Loop Cast On - A series of twisted loops.
Knit Cast On - Great cast on for beginners.
Long Tail Cast On - A firm but stretchy edge suitable for most projects.
Magic Cast On - A provisional cast on for tubular knitting.
Provisional Cast On - Use this when you want to knit in both directions away from an invisible cast-on edge.
Super-Stretchy Cast On - Ideal for ribbed edges.
Turkish Cast On - An easy-peasy provisional cast on for tubular knitting.
Two-Colour Italian Cast On - A stretchy edge that’s preferred for two-colour brioche rib.
Two-Colour Long Tail Cast On - A firm but stretchy edge that works for two-colour brioche knitting.
Join Yarn in the Round - The simple first step to start knitting in the round.
Pick Up Stitches - Start working in a different direction from existing work.
Bind Offs
Basic Bind Off - The go-to bind off for firm edges.
Edging Bind Off - Create a perpendicular border while binding off.
Kitchener Stitch (Grafting) - Graft two sets of live stitches together for a seamless join.
Sewn Rib Bind Off - A clean finish for one-by-one ribbed edges.
Super-Stretchy Bind Off - A very stretchy finish for one-by-one ribbed edges.
Three-Needle Bind Off - Merge two sets of live stitches into one.
Four-Needle Bind Off - Merge three sets of live stitches into one.
Knit and Purl
Hold the Yarn - Learn to hold your yarn in either the dominant or non-dominant hand (also known as American or Continental styles)
Knit Stitch - Create the most fundamental stitch in knitting.
Purl Stitch - Learn to make the “other knitting stitch.”
You may also be interested in my complete FREE “How to Knit” course for beginners:
Increases & Decreases
Left-Leaning Bar Increase - A simple increase also known as the KFB or K1FB (knit one front and back).
Right-Leaning Bar Increase - The mirror image increase of the KFB or Left-Leaning Bar Increase.
Reverse Left-Leaning Bar Increase - Learn to create the look of the KFB while working on the purl side of stockinette fabric.
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Working in the Round
Double-Pointed Needles (DPNs) - The traditional method of knitting in the round.
Magic Loop Method - Knit small items in the round on only one circular needles.
Two Circular Needles - Do DPNs confuse you? No problem. Cut the number of needles in half with this nifty circular knitting technique.
Join Yarn in the Round - Learn how to get started knitting in circles.
Swatching in the Round - Get perfect gauge for your circular knitting projects. (Yes, circular knitting gauge will be different than flat knitting!)
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Brioche Knitting
Two-Colour Brioche Knitting in the Round - Create vertical stripes and other interesting patterns with this lush stitch.
Cast Ons to Use:
Two-Colour Italian Cast On - A stretchy edge that’s preferred for two-colour brioche rib.
Two-Colour Long Tail Cast On - A firm but stretchy edge that works for two-colour brioche knitting.
Crochet Techniques
Crochet a Chain - This foundational technique is how you begin every crochet project.
Crochet Slip Stitch - Basically a tack, this low-profile stitch has multiple uses.
Single Crochet Stitch (UK: Double Crochet) - A sturdy crochet stitch that’s practically square.
Double Crochet Stitch (UK: Treble Stitch) - A popular stitch that’s useful in many situations.
Triple Crochet Stitch (UK: Double Treble Stitch) - An extremely tall stitch for adding length quickly.
Other Techniques
How to Eliminate Thumb Gaps - Use the 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 Pickup technique to get rid of residual holes around fingers and thumbs on gloves and mittens.
How to Substitute Yarn - Find the perfect yarn to use instead of what the pattern calls for.
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Knowing which knitting increase to use when will help you level up your craft and produce stunning results with both fabric shaping and textural surface interest. So join me as we demystify three knitted increases that you’ll be able to use for nearly any project.