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Knit In Join

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...

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Felted Join

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...

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Russian Join

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...

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Weaver’s Knot

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...

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Pattern Reading

How to Read a Pattern There is a lot to take in when you first choose a knitting pattern. Here we’ll walk you through the basic ingredients in a knitting pattern. Information: Most knitting patterns...

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Stockinette

Stockinette stitch (also referred to as stocking stitch) creates a flat, smooth fabric that is very versatile. The knittingn will stretch amply and has a classic look. Instructions (flat knitting) Row...

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Garter Stitch

Garter stitch is quite probably the easiest stitch pattern to come by. It can be difficult, at first, to count the number of rows you’ve completed. Each ridge on the right side of the fabric will...

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Percentage System

Elizabeth’s Percentage System Elizabeth Zimmermann, timeless knitting guru, is the founder of a series of equations related to sweater construction. She refers to these mathematical ratios as...

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Read a Lace Chart

Lace Chart Reading Charts are a wonderful visual aid for those who get lost using textual instructions. They allow you to see intricate stitch patterns in a new way and make it easier to document your...

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Glossary of Terms

” Single quotes are used to abbreviate the word inch or inches. 4” is equal to 4 inches. * When you encounter a single asterisk, you will repeat the directions that follow the * as is indicated at the...

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