Core Skills
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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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4:33Casting On With Two Needles Held Together
The long tail cast on is one of the most commonly used cast on methods in knitting. It makes a lovely edge and is often the first cast on a person learns on their knitting journey. Having a loose cast on is important for many projects, but what if you’re someone who casts on too…
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6:36Comparing Beading Methods
Adding beads to a knitted fabric is a fun technique to add a little sparkle and dazzle to even the simplest of projects. There are different ways to place beads into your knitting, each method having its pros and cons. In this video, knitting expert Mary Beth Temple compares two methods for adding beads to…
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7:02Adding Beads Using a Crochet Hook
Placing beads into your knitting project doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There are different ways to place beads into your knitting, each method having its pros and cons. In this video, knitting expert Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how to add beads to your project one at a time using a crochet hook. Some…
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10:05Pre-Stringing Beads for Your Knitting Project
Adding beads to a knitting project is an easy way to add a little sparkle to an otherwise simple pattern. There are a few different ways to add beads to knitting, and in this video Mary Beth Temple breaks down the popular method of pre-stringing the beads onto yarn. Mary Beth is demonstrating this technique…
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