Jill Wolcott Knits patterns have specific language when the instructions need to be worked a certain number of times. The same language is used for a total number of rows,…
I-cord on Straight needles
It is totally possible to do i-cord on straight needles if you don’t have double-point needles or circular needles. The written instructions for I-cord on straight needles: *Slip (as to…
Three Needle Bind Off (3-needle BO)
A three needle bind off (3-needle BO or 3-ndl BO) is a bind off used for seaming together two sets of live stitches. In addition to being a way of…
flexible long-tail cast on
The flexible long-tail cast on was created when I mis-leaned the double-needle cast on. I use it almost exclusively because I love the flexibility it gives me. I use other…
Markers
Before, Beginning of Round, Place, Remove, Slip Markers Also Place Marker in Fabric or Mark RS/WS of Knitting “PM / pm”, the abbreviation for place marker, is quite common in…
Distance from Center Front / Back at Bust or Waist Level
This relates to finding the distance from Center Front or Center Back at Bust or Waist. The measurements I am discussing here are to be used with the Pattern Tailor…
Make Scallops
Make Scallops is a traditional technique used by the Chinchero people of Peru. This is step 2 of the Scallop trim used in Chinchero Mini and Chinchero Hats. If you…
Make a two-color chain
Make a two-color chain is fiddly, and the yarns twist around each other. Despite this it is totally worth learning and is even fun once you get it. Be prepared…
PU1 under JSSBO
PU1 under JSSBO is a way to add a stitch to join active knitting to a bound off edge. I use this in Chinchero Mini to add the Applied Knitted…
M1p or Make 1 purling
M1p is used to twist the elongated running yarn* created when working the Make Scallops of Chinchero Mini. The instructions are specific to that application. M1 as an Instruction M1…
Parts of a Stitch in Knitting
Every wondered about the parts of a stitch in knitting? I have designated five parts to help in clarifying some techniques. Naming these can help you see how stitches differ….
Knitted-In Fringe
Knitted-in fringe is a smooth and easy way to have fringe without having to add in on after-the-fact. Work it in the same yarn as the balance of the piece…
