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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.

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.

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

BRIOCHE CROCHET TUTORIAL This 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 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".

How to Knit a sock without Turning a Heel by ARNE & CARLOS In this week's episode, we take a look at how to knit a sock without heel. The sock design that we have come up with is called a "Spiral Sock" in Norway. It's a fun sock to knit and the diagonal spiral design ensures a perfect fit on the foot and heel. Just knit the desired length and that's pretty much it! It's super easy!

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

Join Jodey Hathaway as she demonstrates how to weave B2G.

Ring sizes for graduated necklace, shown in copper and brass in photo: 18g swg (1.2mm wire) 5/16" ID and 3/16" ID (necklace portion)

Rings used in video are bright anodized aluminum in 16g swg (1.6mm wire) 3/8" ID (black) and 1/4" ID (black and gold).

Graduated units, 1 each: 14g swg (2mm wire) 1/2" ID and 5/16" ID 16g swg (1.6mm wire) 3/8" ID and 1/4" ID 18g swg (1.2mm wire) 5/16" ID and 3/16" ID

Other sizes that work: 18g swg (1.2mm wire) 9/32" and 3/16" ID - this works, but the rings will slightly overlap. 19g swg (1mm wire) 1/4" ID and 5/32" ID 20g awg (0.8mm wire) 3/16" ID and 1/8" ID

Join Jodey Hathaway as she demonstrates how to weave Rondo chainmaille, a weave by PrairieGal.

This video is shot from a different perspective than the other videos in the series. Please let us know if you like this better.

This weave uses 3 ring sizes. The ring sizes used in the video are: 18g swg 9/32" ID, 18g swg 3/16" ID and 18g swg 5/32" ID - these are the same ring sizes that are in our Valentine's Day kits. When available they will be found here: https://theringlord.com/kits/.

Other ring size combinations that work are: 16g swg 3/8" ID, 16g swg 1/4" ID and 16g swg 7/32" ID or 19g swg 1/4" ID, 19g swg 5/32" ID and 19g swg 9/64" ID

Join Jodey Hathaway as she demonstrates how to weave Byzanclean chainmaille.

You can find a ring size guide at the beginning of the video or on our Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRingLord/posts/pfbid02QaNXTEWQfNbZAb4iynpm4KFoZjcRNYDXk2PYMzUVKVgXqNYQEkWRucmRvSTkC8whl

Ring sizes for this weave: 14g swg 3/8" ID, 14g swg 5/16" ID, 16g swg 1/4" ID Square wire rings: 16g swg 3/8" ID, 16g swg 5/16" ID, 18g swg 1/4" ID 16g swg 5/16" ID, 16g swg 1/4" ID, 18g swg 7/32" ID (this combo used in the video) 18g swg 9/32" ID, 18g swg 3/16" ID, 19g swg 3/16" ID 19g swg 7/32" ID, 19g swg 5/32" ID, 20g awg 5/32" ID

Jodey Hathaway shows you how to make Louhi.

(note: this weave can also be made with 18g swg 1.2mm wire diameter 5/32" ID - this size isn't on the chart)

Jodey Hathaway shows you how to make Slow Worm and both leans of Half Persian 3 in 1 (opposite leaning and regular leaning). If you are making an owl or dragon from our tutorials, this video will help you with the HP3-1 part.

TheRingLord - double half Persian Chainmail

DIY chainmail. Weave for bracelet - Half-persian sheet tutorial. How to make a wristband? That is easy. You can use the half-persian 6 in 1 sheet weave. It could be complicated for beginners, but I believe in you =) In this video I will show - step by step - how to do by yourself this chainmalle weave.

Join Deb from Aussie Maille as she demonstrates how to create the chain maille weave Celtic Wings. (Redo) To create this weave we suggest the following: 14G(1.6mm) 8.50mmID 14G(1.6mm) 1/4\(6.35mm)ID OR 16G(1.2mm) 6.50mmID 16G(1.2mm) 5/32\(3.97mm)ID OR 18G(1.0mm) 5.50mmID 18G(1.0mm) 9/64\(3.57mm)ID OR 20G(0.8mm) 4.25mmID 20G(0.8mm) 1/8\(3.18mm)ID Original weave submission on MAIL (Maille Artisans International League) website credited to Ironband https://www.mailleartisans.org/weaves/weavedisplay.php?key=1263

Join Deb from Aussie Maille as she demonstrates how to create the chain maille weave Alexis. To create this weave we suggest the following: 14G(1.6mm) 7/16\(11.11mm)ID 14G(1.6mm) 8.00mmID 14G(1.6mm) 6.25mmID 14G(1.6mm) 5.50mmID OR 16G(1.2mm) 8.50mmID 16G(1.2mm) 6.00mmID 16G(1.2mm) 4.50mmID 16G(1.2mm) 4.00mmID OR 18G(1.0mm) 7.00mmID 18G(1.0mm) 4.75mmID 18G(1.0mm) 3.75mmID 18G(1.0mm) 3.25mmID OR 20G(0.8mm) 5.00mmID 20G(0.8mm) 3.75mmID 20G(0.8mm) 3.00mmID 20G(0.8mm) 2.75mmID Original weave submission on MAIL (Maille Artisans International League) website credited to Agnesdr https://www.mailleartisans.org/weaves/weavedisplay.php?key=986

Join Deb from Aussie Maille as she demonstrates how to create the chain maille weave Byzee Wench. (Redo) To create this weave we suggest the following: 14G(1.6mm) 1/4\(6.35mm)ID OR 16G(1.2mm) 3/16\(4.76mm)ID OR 18G(1.0mm) 5/32\(3.97mm)ID OR 20G(0.8mm) 1/8\(3.18mm)ID Original weave submission on MAIL (Maille Artisans International League) website credited to Byzee Wench