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Fixing a Dropped Long-Tail Cast-On Stitch
How many times have you dropped a stitch out of your cast-on as you are knitting the first row? And started over, right? Well, now you don’t have to take the cast-on out and start over. Just carefully re-work the … Continue reading
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How To Darn Socks: Knitwear Surgery 101
If you are wondering how to darn socks or fix holes in knitting, you’ve come to the right place. Here is a step-by-step video tutorial on… …and you’re going to love it. You can darn socks or mend any holes … Continue reading
“Tinking” on Magic Loop – How to Undo Knitting in the Round
For someone who loves Magic Loop and knitting mistakes as much as I do, this blog post is the perfect combination! A student requested this video in the KNITFreedom forum, and I was more than happy to record one just … Continue reading
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How To Fix a Dropped Stitch on Garter Stitch
A dropped stitch on garter stitch is a pretty common mistake. To fix it requires that you combine your knowledge of how to fix both dropped knit and purl stitches. I also have a sneaky shortcut for you for fixing … Continue reading
Recognizing When You’ve Slipped a Stitch
Whoops! You’re knitting along and you see a strange, stretched-out stitch right in the middle of your work. Plus, you have a weird, floating piece of yarn across the back. It’s okay – what happened is that you slipped a … Continue reading
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