A central double decrease is a decrease that creates a spine. The stitches decreased are the outside stitches, which are twisted to fall behind the center stitch. It is a…
sl1 / slip 1
sl1 / slip 1 leaves a stitch unworked, but moved to the right needle from the left. On RS rows: With the yarn in back as to knit, move the…
SEL / selvedge
SEL / selvedge These are the extra stitches added on each end of the row outside the stitch pattern to be used for seaming the pieces together. The SEL stitches…
Purl-Twist Decrease (P-T Dec)
Purl-Twist Decrease (P-T Dec) P3tog and leave on needle then, from behind the left needle, insert right needle into the space between the first 2 sts in the p3tog and…
Purl-Twist Knot (P-T)
Purl-Twist (P-T): p2tog and leave the original stitch on the left needle then, from behind the left needle, insert the right needle into the space between the sts in the…
Insert Gathering Yarn
This is easiest to work before binding off, but can be done after.First Gathering Yarn 1 Use a piece of waste yarn or garment yarn (if you want to leave…
Gathers
Gathers are created in various ways, most of them taken from sewing. Gathers add softness, fullness, and surface interest. Gathering using stitching in seam allowance Gathering using cord or elastic…
(k1, YO, k1) in next stitch
Knit 1 in the next stitch and without removing the original stitch from left needle yarn over (YO), then k1 again in the same stitch, and remove the original stitch…
Twisted Trio
Twisted Trio for Twisted Trio Rib The Twisted Trio Rib is presented both ITR and Flat as part of the swatching instructions for the Attached & Apart: Chios Cowl. Use…
SKPO: YO, slip, k1, pass the sl1 & YO over
SKPO: YO, sl1, k1, pass the sl1 & YO over The SKPO stitch is used in creating mesh. It eliminates half of the stitches. After the first Dec Row/Rnd 1…
k1-blw, knitting in the stitch below
Knitting in the stitch below blends two rows of stitches and create a deeper fabric. It is used in fisherman rib. It is easy to do, but can be confusing…
Fractional Measurements! Whaaat?
Why Fractional Measurements? Do you ever have trouble remembering what 0.25 of a yard is in inches? What about .9 of a meter in centimeters? Fractional Measurement are for you!…
