As knitters we probably have a pile of scarves and cowls within arms-reach all year round. (Not to mention mitts, hats and comfy cardigans!) And we’re just itching to throw one (or more!) of them around our shoulders as soon as there’s a slight chill in the air in September. (or as this year has . . .
This little collection of knitting jargon achieves one thing… it decreases your stitches on a knit row. Most importantly it decreases three stitches into one. Just like the k3tog we learned last week. (click here to see that video too) And if you’re looking for a dramatic affect, this is the way to go! You’ll . . .
This is another knitting jargon video (I know how much you love them!). Let’s make some dramatic shaping on our fabric with decreasing 3 stitches into 1 in the form of k3tog. It’s easy to get confused and wonder whether the knitting dictionary is pulling your leg, “ha!” said Cable, the knitting dictionary compiler, “I . . .
Do you already increase on a knit row? Did you know you can change that technique slightly to increase on a purl row?This might be known as m1p (make one purl), or m1pw (make one purlwise). Whichever you come across in your pattern abbreviations, you’ll need exactly the technique you’ll see in this video. (and you’ll . . .
You might be surprised to learn that when you start knotting like this you’re learning a whole new yarn craft…. yes you’re actually doing ‘macramé’. That sounds fancy-pants doesn’t it?! But all you’re doing that’s different to knitting is taking strands of yarn, so it looks more like weaving and making rows of knots, instead . . .
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