Increasing and Decreasing Techniques

Our wet splicing tutorial explains how to seamlessly join multiple balls of single-ply yarn without knots or extra ends. By fraying, trimming, intersecting, rolling, and felting the yarn, the splicing technique ensures a smooth transition. The final splice blends seamlessly and is invisible in the finished product.

Overview of the designs and making of the Flore Petal Hat

Learn how to work a braided edge in your knitting.

Learn how to create the tuck stitch.

When knitting, achieving even stitches is desirable for smooth and quick progress. Unintentional twisted stitches can impede this and is caused by assorted knitting habits. Picking up stitches through the back or front loop and wrapping yarn clockwise or counter-clockwise can create twisted effects. Experimenting with these elements can resolve twisted stitch issues, offering insight for knitters.

Swatching is crucial to knitting success. It helps determine yarn feel, stiffness, and how your knitting compares to the pattern’s gauge. Variations can lead to ill-fitting garments. Tips include using the same needles, checking yardage and weight, and blocking the swatch. Precision is key to avoid disappointing results. Swatching saves time in the end.