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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.

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!

How To Knit With Chunky Chenille Yarn - Blanket Yarn Tips (and a mini free pattern) Thanks for checking out my chunky chenille yarn tips! To go a little more in-depth, check out the blog post here: https://thesnugglery.net/super-chunky-chenille-blanket-pattern

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.

How to Knit Rain Textured Stitch // Knitting in the Round and Flat Instructions I always loved two techniques in knitting - slipped stitches and the traveling cable. I decided it would be interesting to combine those two techniques in one and the is how the Rain sweater idea came to life. I called it Rain because of the visual effect created by the slip stitch columns "dropping" down the sweater fabric.

You can use this stitch for the variety of projects - even if you are making a simple stockinette stitch sweater following the pattern, you can still experiment and add this touch of texture to a sleeve cuff to make it more fun to knit and wear.

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!

Rose Buds Knitting Pattern - Simple Lace Knitting Pattern - Two Row Knit Stitch Pattern The Rose Buds knitting stitch pattern is yet another super simple 2-row repeat stitch pattern but still quite elegant and intricate. It reminds us of the Twisted Stitch pattern because of this variegated yarn.

Rose Buds Stitch Multiple of 2 (even number of stitches). Use 1 size larger needle than what the yarn calls for. (Or more, if you wish a lacier look. Repeat from + to + Base row.- Knit Row 1.- Knit 1, +Yarn over, (knit 2 stitches together, do not take them off the left needle, yarn over and knit those 2 stitches again)+. End with a knit 1. Row 2.- Knit 1, +Purl 2 stitches together+ end with a knit 1. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern.

Lace Vertical Razor Shell Knitting Pattern. Openwork with Garter Stitch Patterns. In this video we learn to knit Lace Vertical Razor Shell Pattern. This pattern can be used for knitting accessories and summer garments. This detailed video tutorial is provided with written descriptions of the pattern.

How to knit the amazing Garter Slip Stitch (4 rows - no purling!) -English & Continental -So Woolly Today, I'm sharing how to knit a gorgeous yet easy stitch: The Garter Slip stitch. It's a four-row repeat pattern, it looks pretty on both sides, it has a lovely texture to it, and it doesn't curl!

Click here for the written instructions, pictures, and recommendations: https://sowoolly.net/how-to-knit-the-garter-slip-stitch-4-rows-and-no-purling/

How to Knit the Simple Garter Lace Stitch (English Stitch) For written instructions and photos please visit: http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-knit-the-simple-garter-lace-stitch/

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the simple garter lace stitch. This one row pattern is completely reversible and great for blankets and market bags, among other things.

Skill: Easy

Learn a better way to create a left leaning decrease!

Two Ways to Make Double Chain (aka Chinese Waitress) Cast On Step by Step Learn two simple ways to make a beautiful stretchy cast on edge that looks the same on both sides of the fabric.

For more details about this method go to https://www.10rowsaday.com/chinese-waitress-caston

This is a step-by-step tutorial for beginner knitters about ottoman rib - a ridiculously easy textured stitch pattern that looks like ribbing on one side of the fabric, and like honeycomb stitch on the other side.

For more details about this method go to https://www.10rowsaday.com/ottoman-rib

Knitting tutorial: How to work a Lateral, Vikkel or Latvian Braid How to knit the lateral braid.

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.