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Knit Stitch English

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

The knit stitch is the most fundamental stitch in the history of this craft (and its namesake). Anything you can knit is made of knit stitches and purl stitches so mastering the knit stitch means you are halfway there! The …

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Purl Stitch English

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

The purl stitch joins forces with the knit stitch to enable a knitter to conquer the world (the knitting world, at least)! You will often see the word purl abbreviated as p or P in knitting pattern shorthand. The American …

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Knit Stitch Continental

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

The Continental method of knitting requires that you hold the working yarn in your left hand. Those knitters who utilize this style are often referred to as “pickers”. In the Continental style, the working yarn remains fairly stationary while the …

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Purl Stitch Continental

by Knit Picks Tutorials on November 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

The Continental method of knitting requires that you hold the working yarn in your left hand. Those knitters who utilize this style are often referred to as “pickers”. In the Continental style, the working yarn remains fairly stationary while the …

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3-Needle Bind Off

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

The 3-Needle Bind Off is a method of binding off that joins two sets of live stitches. It is often used at the shoulder to join the front and back of a sweater. In addition to being a bind-off technique, …

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Basic Bind Off

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

The Basic Bind Off is the most commonly used method, especially for beginners. As you work each stitch, you will pass the previous stitch over it and off of the needle. First, you will knit two stitches. Lift the first …

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I-Cord Bind Off

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

This bind off method leaves a clean, corded edging on your knitting. It adds a subtle, decorative air to the piece. Try it on sweater bottoms, purses, or even in felting. To begin, cast on 3 extra stitches at the …

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Tubular Bind Off

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

The tubular bind off goes hand in hand with the cast on of the same name. Ideal for K1, P1 ribbing. It leaves no ridge and therefore conforms to the ribbing. The movements for this technique happen repeatedly over four …

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Sewn Bind Off

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 1, 2009 | 1 comment

The sewn bind off is a great match for most cast ons. It works quite well with garter stitch fabric and can be made looser or tighter based on your sewing tension. Begin by cutting the working yarn to about …

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Double Knit In

by Knit Picks Tutorials on December 1, 2009 | Leave a comment

General Information There are many different ways to join a new length of yarn to the one that is already being used. Like most knitting techniques, the method you choose depends on your personal preference and the specific project situation. …

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