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How to do helix knitting for beginners [plus ingenious tips for advanced knitters] A step-by-step tutorial on helix knitting - a fun and easy way to knit 1-row stripes without a jog. Helix knitting makes use of the simple fact that when you knit in the round, you actually knit in an upward spiral. To avoid a jog, helix knitting has you knitting a double helix. The start and end of the helix will be somewhat visible but the rest is perfect. This tutorial shows you the basic helix knitting technique and a couple of ways to improve it. THe second half of the video shows you how to knit jogless 2-row stripes, how to knit garter stitch in the round, stripes in garter stitch, and how to fix the offset at the beginning of the helix

How to insert a lifeline on interchangeable knitting needles (like ChiaGoo) | knitting in the round Adding a lifeline while knitting in the round on circular needles just got easier if you’re using interchangeable knitting needles like ChiaoGoo. Learn how to quickly thread a lifeline into your work as you knit - quick and easy! Note: it isn't really necessary to tie a knot, if you leave enough trailing edge, it won't come undone.

Hello, lovely knitters! In this video, I demonstrate the technique of helix knitting. Helix knitting involves working several yarns in continuous spirals, which creates jogless stripes and avoids the need to carry yarn floats up several rows in between colour changes. The actual knitting part of helix knitting isn’t complicated, but keeping the yarn balls organised to avoid tangling the yarns requires a little concentration.

Brioche increases and decreases, Continental style and English style. brk: brioche knit also known as bark, knit the stitch (that was slipped in the previous row) together with its yarn over. brkyobrk: Two new stitches spring out of the center of one stitch with this increase. Work a brkyobrk as follows: brk1 (leave stitch on the needle), yo (yarn forward under needle then over needle to back), then brk1 into same stitch. 2 sts increased. brp: brioche purl also known as burp, purl the stitch (that was slipped in the previous row) together with its yarn over. brLsl dec: (2-stitch decrease that slants to the left, involving 3 sts) Slip the first stitch knit-wise, brk the following two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over. brRsl dec: (a 2-stitch decrease that slants to the right, involving 3 sts) Slip the first stitch knit-wise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over, place stitch on left hand needle and pass the following stitch over. Place st on right hand needle.

How to knit the heel of the easiest sock in the world - by ARNE & CARLOS PART 2. A while back we did a tutorial showing how to knit the easiest sock in the world. In this episode, we show you in detail how to pick up the stitches and put in a heel. AKA the "afterthought heel".

Knitting With Your Thick and Thin Handspun - The Simple Rules Cowl and Joining In The Round. Making the most of the texture of thick-and-thin yarn. The "simple rules" are: knit the thin, purl the thick.

Create Flawless Colorwork with Mosaic Knitting | Tip Jar Tutorial Welcome to this Tip Jar Tutorial on Mosaic Colorwork! If you've ever struggled with getting consistent tension in your colorwork (I know I have), this is the tutorial for you! I'll tell you the where, why, and how mosaic slip-stitch colorwork is the easiest path to flawless and gorgeous projects. Trust me - it's a game-changer!

Learn a better way to create a left leaning decrease!

how to add structure to crocheted tote bags | a lazy girl's guide to making awesome crochet Thanks for watching!

Join Squares Idea in Crochet No2 | Castle Line Slip Stitch Join Join granny squares idea. Castle line slip stitch.This joined is also flat, non holey, tight and easy. Only using a slip stitch and crochet hook. I used an embroidery stitch named ladder stitch as an inspiration for this.

Crochet hook: 4.25mm Yarn used: Medium weight yarn, 100 % cotton.

Joining Squares Idea in Crochet | Zigzag Slip Stitch Method | Embroidery Inspired How to join a crocheted granny squares in zigzag slip stitch method. This join is tight, flat & has a nice & neat seam in both sides even when stretch, very easy and it works fast.

Crochet join for squares using dc2 together, easy tutorial Crochet Nuts Another method of granny square joining using crochet. This tutorial uses a double crochet together method for a more open weave join. Stitches used are (US terms) dc2 together. I am using DK yarn but any yarn can be used for the squares and join stitches. The hook used for the join is a 5.5 mm. Suitable for a crochet beginner.

Line a Crochet bag using only Crochet - No Sewing! If you've always wanted to add a liner to your crochet items but didn't know how or want to sew, this is the tutorial for you!

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Rotary cutter with skip blade: https://amzn.to/3AMsx3F Crochet hook clips to or pins to hold fabric.

Tunisian Crochet short Rows in Spirals: Centerpiece Project This is a support video to my pattern for centerpiece in Tunisian crochet using the short rows technique working in spirals.

This is a support video to my Tunisian crochet patterns using the spiral technique to make them even more understandable and easy to follow.

Crochet Straight Edges Every Time With Starting Stitches If you want to crochet straight edges every time and eliminate any gaps in your work, then starting stitches are for you! This shows you how to do Starting Stitches in all the basic crochet stitches. Some use the stacked single-crochet technique, some use the elongated loop method.

Crochet Standing Stitches - No more chains! This technique is used for colour-changes so that you don't need to attach the new colour and then chain up to get to the right height. This makes the edges much more even. (This technique only works for colour changes, not for continuing an existing thread.)

No Sew Granny Square | Multicolour Granny Squares WITHOUT all the ends! Learn how to make a granny square with multiple colour WITHOUT having to sew in any ends! This No Sew Granny Square is a GAME CHANGER!

Knitting Help - Portuguese Knitting Style Even if you're perfectly happy with the way you knit, encourage you to give this video a looksie. Portuguese knitting is kind of mind-blowing, and the resulting stitches are identical to Continental/English/American knitting, which means you can work a row of Portuguese knitting or purling in your current project, if you like.

Reinforcing, cutting and picking up stitches from a steek / Stranded Knitting - steeks How to reinforce, cut and pick up stitches from a steek.