Core Skills
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19:23Knitcompanion
Learn how to keep track of ANY pattern! With knitCompanion you can focus on your knitting instead of juggling paper, row trackers, and “at the same time” instructions. Whether you are an avid technology user that’s very comfortable with adding “tech” to your knitting, or you’re looking for a new way to keep track of…
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13:22Easy Borders to Prevent Stockinette Stitch from Curling
Stockinette stitch is the most common fabric you’ll make in your knitting journey – when people think of the word knitting, it’s this fabric type that comes to mind. Because of the structure of this fabric with knit stitches being created on the Right Side and purl stitches being created on the Wrong Side, the…
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23:31Learn to Use Magic Loop for Two-at-a-Time Knitting
Ready to become a magic loop master? With Lorilee Beltman as your guide, find out how to work two projects at once while magic looping. You’ll never suffer from second sock (or sleeve) syndrome again! Lorilee shows you just how easy it is to work two-at-a-time while managing your yarn at the same time. Lorilee…
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21:19Continental Knitting Techniques for Cables and Texture
Explore rich textures such as cables to make your knitting pop! Lorilee Beltman guides you through cabling without using a cable needle or ever having to let go of your yarn. Then, discover some Gansey-style stitch patterns that are achieved by simply switching back and forth between knits and purls. When knit in Continental style,…
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15:56Learn the Magic Cast On
Lorilee Beltman explains what the magic cast on is, tells you why it’s useful, and shares some of its most popular applications, such as toe-up socks. With Lorilee’s guidance, you’ll soon understand the mechanics of the cast on, no matter which style of knitting you prefer. The magic cast on and many applications in knitting…
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8:08Two Easy Bind Off Methods for Shawls
You’ve spent hours and hours working on a beautiful shawl and now it’s time to bind off. Which bind off you choose for your shawl is particularly important. If the final edge is too tight, you might find the shawl hard to block and the edge can even start curling up. With so many bind…
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2:42How to Avoid Loose Stitches at end of Bind Off
When it comes time to bind off your knitted masterpiece, there are so many options to choose from. You can work decorative bind offs or stretchy bind offs, and there are a wide variety of ways to do each one. But what about the basic bind off? Maybe you’ve noticed a loose stitch at the…
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9:33Tips for Joining in the Round
Do you love to knit projects that are worked in the round? From hats to socks and everything in between, there are an endless number of knitting patterns to choose from that are knit in the round. If you love to knit in the round, check out this video featuring Jen Lucas. She’ll demonstrate four…
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7:36Two Needle Provisional Cast On
When knitting, a provisional cast on is a useful skill to be able to work your fabric in opposite directions. There are several variations of the provisional cast on, and which one you choose depends on personal preference and what’s right for your knitting project. In this video, knitting expert Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how…
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