Duplicate stitch is a method of adding colorwork to knitting by sewing afterwards. This is great for very small amounts of colorwork. How to Duplicate Stitch: Thread tapestry needle with…
e-wrap cast on
There are tons of ways to cast on when you’re knitting. The E-Wrap Cast on is a very simple and versatile cast on. How to work an E-Wrap Cast On:…
felting
Felting is a method of creating strong and stable fabric out of knitted fabric, which is generally very stretchy. Felting Knitted Fabric: Put felt project into a zippered pillowcase or…
flat seam
Place edges side by side, RS facing up: Thread a tapestry needle and bring yarn up through desired stitch; now *go across to the corresponding stitch on opposite side, going…
garter seam
Thread a tapestry needle and bring yarn up through desired stitch; now *go across to knot on opposite side and come up under lower bar of knot which looks like…
gauge
Gauge is how you measure the number of stitches and rows in one inch of your knitting. It influences lots of things you knitting project, including the size in your…
hdc
YOH and insert hook in stitch. YOH and pull through stitch (3 loops now on hook). *YOH and pull through 3 loops on hook. See also: sc, dc, tc, hdc,…
hem stitch
The hem stitch is used for hemming knits. It works for anything that needs a hem, and is particularly useful for sweater bodies and cuffs. Abbreviations: RS – right side…
