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How to Read a Knitting Diagram

When a knitting pattern has simple stitches, such as moss stitch or stockinette, only written explanations are used because these stitches are easy to reproduce. However, when the pattern has fancy or openwork stitches, a diagram is used in addition to the written explanations because it is easier to read than the written explanations. The knitting diagram can represent a pattern to be repeated throughout the garment to be knitted. It is of great use because it allows you to…

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How to Knit Short Rows

How to Knit Short Rows Contents Focus on short rows Step 1: Knit short rows on moss stitch with the “wrap and turn” technique Step 2: Knit short rows on stockinette stitch with the yarnover technique Knitting short rows is a practical technique for making hats, nursing bras or stoles. The principle is to knit a part of the stitches of a row and then turn the work, leaving the other stitches on the needle. As the rows are not…

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How to Knit Twists

How to Knit Twists Contents – Zoom on the twists – Step 1: Knit a left-slanted twist – Step 2: Knit a right-slanted twist Twists create beautifully raised patterns in knitting. They form a braid of several groups of stitches. To knit twists, it is necessary to use an auxiliary needle. This small needle has two points and is curved in the middle to hold the waiting stitches. The first point is used to slip the first…

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How to Knit Fake English Ribbing

How to Knit Fake English Ribbing Summary – Focus on how to knit false English ribs – Method 1 to knit false English ribs – Method 2 to knit false English ribs Knitting fake English ribs are accessible to beginners who want to start knitting works a little more elaborate than the foam stitch. This ribbed stitch is original, thick and soft. It is a perfect stitch to knit scarves because it is reversible. Faux English ribbing…

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How to Read Knitting Explanations

How to Read Knitting Explanations Contents – Step 1: Read the general explanations of a knit – Step 2: Deciphering the step of making a knit – Step 3: More information about knitting explanations Do you want to knit a sweater but need to know how to decipher the pattern? Indeed, it is mandatory to understand how to read the written explanations of a book or a knitting magazine to follow the steps. In general, knitting explanations…

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