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Learn what short rows are, what are they used for, and 2 techniques for how to work them. I use this technique a lot when working short rows at the back of the neckline of a top-down sweater. Hopefully, this video will help you understand how to work on the “step” left by the previous short rows to eliminate any unattractive gaps.

This is an easy crocheted blanket with a one row repeat. The no beginning chain method for beginning the blanket is great for textured yarns like boucle and homespun. See the complete pattern at -

http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2012/12/23/no-beginning-chain-asymmetric-shell/

Judy Becker shows how to do the basic Judy's Magic Cast-On, with tips and tricks to help you get started.

KFB (knit front back), YO (Yarn Over), M1BL (Make 1 Backwards Loop), M1L (Make 1 Left), M1R (Make 1 Right), M1KBSB (Make 1 knitting into the back of the stitch from the row below). Note that Make 1 Backwards Loop can easily be made too tightly.

Add a tidy I-cord border to your knitting. This is an attached i-cord border, made after the main knitting is complete.

How to knit the two-color Honeycomb stitch. It may look complicated, but the stitch pattern is actually easy enough to master. This pattern can by made using any type of yarn and needle size.

Pattern Instructions: Cast On a multiples of 8 + 6 Row 1: (Right Side): (Using color A): knit. Row 2: (Using color A): knit. Row 3: (Using color B): k2, + sl 2, k6 + sl 2, k2. Row 4: (Using color B): p2, + sl 2, p6 + sl 2, p2. Row 5: (Using color B): k2, + sl 2, k6 + sl 2, k2. Row 6: (Using color B): p2, + sl 2, p6 + sl 2, p2. Row 7: (Using color B): k2, + sl 2, k6 + sl 2, k2. Row 8: (Using color B): p2, + sl 2, p6 + sl 2, p2. Row 9: (Using color A): knit. Row 10: (Using color A): knit. Row 11: (Using color B): k6, + sl 2, k6 + Row 12: (Using color B): p6, + sl 2, p6 + Row 13: (Using color B): k6, + sl 2, k6 + Row 14: (Using color B): p6, + sl 2, p6 + Row 15: (Using color B): k6, + sl 2, k6 + Row 16: (Using color B): p6, + sl 2, p6 +

This tutorial explains a simple way to knit honeycomb brioche stitch pattern back and forth.

This video shows how to graft brioche knitting in two passes to create a seamless fabric. This technique requires that you use a provisional cast on to start your project.

How to Graft Your Knitting, The Easy Way - No Kitchener Stitch Required! Grafting your knitting doesn't have to be difficult or confusing! Use this simple technique for a seamless join, without the hassle of Kitchener stitch.

Crochet: Leaping stripes tutorial.

BRIOCHE CROCHET TUTORIAL\012This crochet tutorial shows you how to do brioche-style crochet. Vertical stripes of colour by using front post double crochet alternating with SC in the back loop for each colour.

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.

This is a demonstration on how to work i-cord cast on, plus 2 alternate methods.

How to cast on knitting - 10 methods from easy to advanced [+tips, tricks & many variations] A step-by-step tutorial on how to cast on knitting stitches no matter your project. Important tips, tricks, variations, plus pros and cons.
    With this tutorial, I wanted to create a resource that compares all the major cast-on methods in knitting and puts it into perspective. How stretchy are they, how do they look, what projects can you use them, and of course how do you cast on stitches with the various methods.
    The single cast-on. The knitted cast-on. The longtail cast-on. The Italian cast-on. The provisional cast-on. The cable cast-on. The Turkish cast-on. Judy's magic cast-on. The I-cord cast-on. The picot cast-on.

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.

This is a demonstration of how to work Syncopated Brioche. This reverses the knits and purls so that the previously dominant colour goes to the back, and the previously non-dominant colour comes to the front.

Learn how to make this '4 Winds' chain maille bracelet in my step-by-step jewellery tutorial.

Materials Used: Jumprings using 1.25mm diameter wire (16ga) - 4.1 mm internal diameter - 6mm internal diameter 1.25mm diameter copper wire (16ga)

Learn how to make this 'barrel weave' chain maille bracelet in my step-by-step jewellery tutorial.

Materials Used: Jumprings using 1.25mm diameter wire (16ga) - 4.5 mm internal diameter Clasp

Join Jodey Hathaway as she demonstrates how to weave Aura 4, a weave by Corvus. Ring sizes for this weave: 14g swg (2.0mm): 7/16 x 1, 9/32 x 16, 1/4 x 4 16g swg (1.6mm): 3/8 x 1, 7/32 x 16, 3/16 x 4 18g swg (1.2mm): 9/32 x 1, 5/32 x 16, 1/8 x 4 19g swg (1.0mm): 1/4 x 1, 1/8 x 16, 20g awg (0.8mm) 3/32 x 4 20g awg (0.8mm): 3/16 x 1, 7/64 x 16, 3/32 x 4