This handy trick replaces the wrong side purl row in flat knitting thus eliminating the need to turn the work. A huge timesaver in bobbles and entrelac!
Author: Knit Purl
Kitchener in the Round – Garter Stitch
Graft your knitting with a garter stitch edge as used in my Ambiguous cowl.
Stranded Knitting – Catching Long Floats
Demonstrated in two-handed knitting for catching yarn held in right hand (background color) and left hand (main/pattern color).
Stranded Knitting – Positioning the Yarns
The position of the yarns in the hand determines which color is dominant in the design. Positioning options are demonstrated for two-handed, one-handed Continental and one-handed Western-style (throwing). Very important for Fair-Isle knitting.
I – cord Bind Off
A reversible bind off that adds an I-cord edge as the stitches are bound off.
Garter Stitch Short Row Decreases
Garter stitch and short rows team up for shaping – perfect for crescent-shaped shawls.
Cross 6 (Indian Cross)
A delightful stitch used in the popular Indian Cross and Double Cross patterns. Used in my Wandering Moon shawl pattern.
Picking Up Stitches Along a Garter Stitch Edge
Pick up stitches along a garter stitch edge for borders, necklines, facings and more.