The foundations will always be important in my book and the very first stitch you make as you cast on is no exception. This method of creating a slipknot is secure and adjustable. Once placed on your needle this way you can tighten or loosen the first stitch after a couple of rows to even . . .

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The slip knot

  Once you’ve mastered the k2tog and p2tog you’re ready to fly with decreasing stitches. You can make the one item all knitters have to make at some point- the beanie. It’s a simple equation: cast on + knit/purl + decreasing = beanie See how easy that is? And now for the jargon and understand . . .

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How To SSK and SKPO

More knitting jargon this week, with p2tog, or purl two together. Just as last week, it’s a need to know skill and is one of the first shaping skills you’ll find in easy to knit patterns. To learn more about Knit With Hannah every week sign up in the side bar to receive my knitting . . .

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How I Reduce Stitches On A Purl Row

The title says it all! Knitting can be practiced for years and years without shaping anything. There can be project after project producing fabulous fabric which runs straight and true, sides parallel, hems neat, cast-offs tidy. But what happens if someone says,”Knit me a hat will you? My ears are always getting cold when it’s . . .

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The Easiest Way To Start Shaping Your Knitting