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Crossed Stockinette

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

A slight change in knitting produces a zigzag effect and a slightly less elastic fabric. Use this version to bring more texture to your knitting. When you’re learning to knit, it is easy to assume that knitting through the front …

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Twisted Stockinette

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

By working stitches through the back loops only, you come up with a taut, stable fabric. The gauge becomes slightly smaller due to the consistent twisting of the stitches. It is worthwhile to note that this pattern will list slightly …

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Learn to Cable

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

Cables Are Easy! Cables are simply the outcome of setting stitches aside and knitting them in a different sequence. The process results in a twist and what we commonly know as a cable. Stitches held in the front create a …

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Learn to Cable Without a Cable Needle

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

Cabling without a Cable Needle You can create cables without using a cable needle by rearranging the stitches that make up the cable into the sequence they need to be in before you knit them. With a little practice, you …

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Herringbone Stitch

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

This technique is another nice way to tack up a hem. It can be applied to the cuffs, neck or hemline of a sweater. It involves two simple movements that are illustrated below. Draw the threaded yarn through the right …

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Ribbing

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 16, 2009 | Leave a comment

About Ribbing Whether it is used to create a snug fit or just to mix up the texture, ribbing is a welcome addition to many knits. Most commonly, you will see ribbing used as edging on garments. The proper type, …

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How to Cable for Beginners

by Knit Picks Tutorials on October 26, 2011 | Leave a comment

 Kerin goes over how cables are created, what to expect in cable charts, as well as several types of simple cables including traveling stitches, twists, 2 over 2 cables, and an easy yet very impressive staghorn cable! You can …

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Advanced Cabling Techniques: Multiple Crossing Cables

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

 In our Advanced Cabling Techniques series, Kerin shows cable knitters new and intriguing ways of adding texture to your projects. In this video, Kerin goes over how to create multiple crossing cables – where more than one cable crosses …

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Advanced Cabling Techniques: Intarsia Cables

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

 In our Advanced Cabling Techniques series, Kerin shows cable knitters new and intriguing ways of adding texture to your projects.In this video, Kerin combines cables with the colorwork technique known as intarsia. Create colorful cables while adding visual interest …

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Advanced Cabling Techniques: Increasing & Decreasing Cables

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 23, 2011 | Leave a comment



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