How to do a Provisional Cast-On Without a Crochet Hook
The way I learned how to do a provisional cast-on was with a crochet hook and waste yarn; you can find that tutorial here. Recently,…
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How to Bind Off Knitting
One of the first things you need to know when starting to knit is how to bind off your work. Binding off is how you…
How to do a Tubular Bind Off for 1×1 Ribbing
A tubular bind-off is usually performed on ribbing and is the mirror image of the tubular cast-on. It is a great bind-off for ribbing at…
How to do a Long Tail Cast-On
The long tail cast-on is the most popular cast-on and the most recommended for beginner knitters. It creates a firm and elastic edge. It is…
How to make an I-Cord
I have used I-cords mostly for purses and bag handles. However, I have most recently used it on the edge of a sweater. The very…
How to do a Knitted Cast On
Casting on stitches in order to knit is the first thing that must be done in order to actually knit. There are dozens of cast…
How to Place a Lifeline in your Knitting
Have you ever made a mistake in your knitting and had to rip it back a long way? I wish I could teach you how…
How to do a Provisional Cast-On or Crochet Chain Cast-On
Occasionally a knitting pattern will call for a cast-on that you might be unfamiliar with. Don’t set the pattern aside; look for help! The provisional…
How to do A Three Needle Bind Off
A Three Needle Bind Off is a bind off that creates a seam between two pieces of fabric at the same time as you bind…
How to Knit Left Twist and Right Twist Stitches
Simple stitches like left twists and right twists create intricate patterns that add texture to your knitting. Left twists and right twists are similar to…