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November 2015. Today's post is about knitted-in-place I-cord bind-offs AND edgings.

Along the way, I'll show you a little trick for two-color I-cord. (Today's post is not about attaching I-cord which was knit ahead of time--that is called "applied I-cord" and is a trick for another day.) Below: this little trivet has a two-color I-cord bind-off across the short end, which segues around the corner right into an I-cord border along the long edges (selvedges). We'll start with the bind-off (short edges), and get to the edging (long edges) in the second half of this post. There are many tutorials for I-cord bind-off out there, but I do it a little different, so bear with me.

Here are the pithy directions. At top of work, with right side facing, CO 2 st via backwards loop technique. This differs from the usual instructions by substituting "k2tog tbl" for "sl1, k1, psso. " For more detail, read on... After slipping, the running yarn protrudes from the fabric three stitches in from the edge. Getting Started. This is perhaps the easiest cast on to learn and master.

It creates a very loose and thin edging to the knitted fabric and is a good all-purpose cast on. It is also known as the backward loop cast on, … The knitted cast on is easy to do, especially if you already know how to make a knit stitch. This is a good all-purpose cast on and creates a stretchy edge to your work. Start with a slip knot on … This cast on is fast and neat once you get the hand of it. Simple Way to Weave in Tails as You Knit - cairnsjenn - Gmail. Techniques, Tips and Tutorials – Shifting Stitches. Looking for the popular Travelling (Traveling) or Single Loop Method Tutorial?

It now has its own page here. Check the drop-down menu above for individual photo tutorials. Blocking: ~ use Red Dot Tracer interfacing (available in most fabric stores); this non-woven interfacing is marked every 1″ [2.5cm] with a red dot, making it easy to pin your knitted or crocheted items to size when blocking ~also check out this Knitty.com article Bind Off (BO) 3-Needle BO: used to knit two edges of live stitches together (this blog) Cable BO: another Eunny Jang brilliant moment Crochet BO: very quick regular bind off using a crochet hook Crochet BO Using No Yarn: from the Yarn Harlot (scroll down the page just a wee bit) Ending a BO in the Round: avoids a bump when binding off in the round I-cord BO: provides an I-cord finish to an edge (picture tutorial from KnitPicks.com) Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy BO: great stretchy, elastic bindoff for socks, hats, etc. Can't find substitution for tag [blog.knitting]

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I am redoing all of my old videos, since they were done before I had a good camera. I will be adding the links for the videos as time permits; I will be leaving all of the old videos up on YouTube until I have posted all of the new ones. It has taken me years to make my videos, so it is going to take a while to get all of the old ones done again. There may be a few that will not be redone, like ones that you really don't need to see up close what is being done.

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If you're a beginning knitter, you can start with our 45 minute "How to Knit" series. This 3 part introduction to knitting walks the new knitter step-by-step through the knitting basics: Long Tail cast-on and the knit and purl stitches and basic knit bind-off and finishing your knitting. Along the way you'll pick up many knitting tips and guidance on how to identify and fix common knitting mistakes. If you're already familiar with the craft and just need a quick refresher, take a look at the "There's a lot more to KnittingHelp.com" section below. The site is divided into primary techniques, as well as knitting tips, advanced knitting techniques and knitting abbreviations.

What to knit first? A scarf is the most common first project. For more ideas, take a look at our free pattern directory. Warning: If you make a scarf in the lovely stockinette stitch (alternating a knit row with a purl row), the side edges will curl in. Yarn and Needles: Stitches & Techniques. FREE Knit Picks Exclusive book with purchase!

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