#knitting tip

[tessellatedheart]

I often forget knitting backwards is an option but it's such a game changer with projects that have a lot of back and forth.

[nobleknits]

How to Knit on Two Circular Needles

The Alternative to using Double Points or the Magic Loop I am often asked, "Can I use circular needles instead of double pointed needles?" Knitting a small number of stitches in-the-round can be challenging especially if you just aren't feeling confident with double points or the magic loo

Do you hate knitting in the round on double pointed needles? Try this easy knitting technique!

[nobleknits]

Knitting Tip: What no one tells you about cable knitting

[turquoisewaves07]

not sure what these little rubber collectible things are but I got two in a charity shop going for 30p each and I'm using them as knitting needle tip protectors to stop them stabbing into things in transport. Top tip if you come across these little rubbery things anywhere.

[pinkrangerv]

Knitting tip: Stretching stuff out and other forms of bullshitting actually work pretty well.

[knittingpatterns-blog]

I really like this tutorial. I didn't even know it could be done so seamlessly!

[knittingpatterns-blog]

Tip: Converting in-the-round to knit flat

Sometimes I'll see an in-the-round pattern that's perfect, but I don't have the right size of round needles, and it's not in my budget to buy some. Luckily, some in-the-round patterns can be converted to flat knitting to get sides sewn together later. First, cast on two more than the pattern calls for, one extra on each end to give space for stitching. Always knit/purl these end stitches like stockinette, with the pattern in between. Next, convert every other row/round to its opposite. This is because with round knitting, you're always working on the right side of the fabric. With flat knitting, you alternate between the front and back of the fabric with every row. It's kind of hard to explain, so here are some examples. A pattern that looks like this: CO 6 stictches, Rounds 1-4: Knit

Would turn to this: CO 8 Stithes Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Similarly, if a pattern alternates increase/decrease/fancy rows with a knit row like this: CO 6 stitches Round 1: kfb all sts Round 2: knit Round 3: *k1, kfb; repeat from * Round 4: knit It can be turned into this: CO 8 stitches Row 1: k1, *kfb; repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1 Row 2: Purl Row 3: k1, *k1, kfb; repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1 Row 4: Purl

Once the pattern is all knitted up, it's time to stitch the sides together! I recommend the mattress stitch, because it's seamless and the extra stockinette stitches were made for it. Welp, there you have it! This probably won't work for patterns that have fancy stitches on every row, and it's bit of pain to stitch larger hunks of fabric together, but I still find it pretty handy. It's just a little trick I figured out through experimentation, so try to experiment and see what works and what doesn't!

[hamncheezr]

Knitting tip:

Instead of a "cable needle" try using a spare bamboo double pointed needle. The stitches won't slip off as easily, and they're easier to keep up with 'cause they're bigger LoL