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Jenny’s Interlock Castoff:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6BMHgMoHBI/?igsh=ejJkY3Nw...

Tillybuddy very stretchy caston:
https://youtu.be/iTIBTm0QL6A?feature=shared

No-jog Fairisle in the round:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxiCraFLKDK/?igshid=YTUzYT...==

Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxiKP9FrhRn/?igshid=MmU2Yj...==

Caston to match Icelandic bindoff:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwQBonzsHay/?igshid=MmU2Yj...==

Fixing dropped stich of Longtail CO:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuKAJcSM9oB/?igshid=YTUzYT...==

Join garter stitch edges invisibly:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtO0riBs5ul/?igshid=MTc4Mm...==

Provisional CO with stitchsaver:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs8rBZSMI24/?igshid=MzRlOD...==

Alternate turning round for k1, p1 ribbing (softer than purl round turn edge):
Work k1, p1 ribbing to 2 rounds shorter than desired to turning edge.
Next round k1, p1 across.
3 rounds following this round, sl1WYIB, p1, repeat across
Next round, k1, p1 across.
Continue k1, p1 ribbing until #rounds same as before turn.

Hand winding center pull ball:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CquIpfegNDs/?igshid=YmMyMT...=

Improving fit/shape of tall cowl:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSlTcvrYGk/?igshid=ODRjNjljZGM=

Reel of 3 ways to make long tail CO stretchier:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp7hiwNsSEM/?igshid=MGU3ZT...=

Weaving ends in as you go Continental: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpsIkRzoLLU/?igshid=MDJmNz...=

Tutorial for Horizontal Row, a sort of braid:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoND1MnjPbv/?igshid=OWEyOT...=

Old Hiuumaa CO, based on Old Norwegian CO: https://youtu.be/2bNUMA_P9qU

Interesting “ribbing” option to corrugated ribbing: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXXnnxoyw9/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Hazel Tindall

Avoiding underarm holes top-down sweater:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvG7qHOerI/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Lateral braid, Estonian braid:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChpXhlMoNj2/?igshid=YmMyMT...=

Jogless Latvian braid:
https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/2022/12/05/ask-patty-...

Refinement 3-needle BO, flat:
https://youtu.be/aiPIPyuIf9M

Modified Gathered Bindoff:
https://www.woollywormhead.com/blog/2022/6/6/the-modified...

Ladder Back Jacquard:
https://youtu.be/iLtuGY_M-ds

Cool hat brim, 2 x 3 rib with slipstitch:
https://knitstars.pages.ontraport.net/knit-tips?utm_sourc...

German Twisted Caston. Patty Lyons
https://youtu.be/X9_j2cjuyJM

German Shortrow no holes, Patty Lyons: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd3Jbl7LZ2r/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Invisible 2-stitch buttonhole for corrugated ribbing:
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/lv2knit/oregon-vest

TWINCREASE symmetrical single decrease done over two rows:
https://youtu.be/0__L5VAO_B0

How to knit matching striped socks EVERY TIME:
https://www.winwickmum.co.uk/2015/04/sockalong-accessorie...

Pattern writing and row spacing; the maths:
https://natalieinstitches.com/2021/11/10/pattern-writing-...

Weaving in ends as you go:
When you open your eyes…all your ends will be woven in:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIOiSeTFu9_/?igshid=p3z8r2spuedt

Adding stability to a seamless sweater:
https://www.sistermountain.com/blog/stability-seamless-sw...

Better ribbing, improved SSK:
https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/ask-patty-taking-a-ri...

Pesky YO that is bigger than others:
https://theraineysisters.com/?p=9230

Let the tool do the work:
https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/ask-patty-let-the-too...

Ribbed sewn 1x1 BO:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/ribbed-sewn-bind-off-1x1/

Disappearing (magic loop) loop cast on:
https://ysolda.com/blogs/journal/disappearing-loop-cast-on

Bind off loosely: https://www.masondixonknitting.com/techniques-in-depth-bi...

I-cord bindoff:
https://blog.tincanknits.com/2022/01/13/how-to-knit-an-i-...

Icelandic CO and BO:
https://youtu.be/3YSCjQmrNQw

Twisty bindoff: https://youtu.be/8MwrbtDu0-g

Matching CO, BO, includes ICELANDIC:
https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/ask-patty-matching-ca...

Stretchy Icelandic Bindoff: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0cEySsrPaR/?igshid=N2ViNm...==

CO’s and BO’s: https://pattylyons.com/2017/02/choose-cast-bind-off/?utm_...

Improved single row jogless join:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COpfvyzraCe/?igshid=7980jylt4sw2

2-color CO:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXg5TWi5tYcv3xVXQ0d_cM...

2-color BO: https://youtu.be/iDQ33NdND_A

Slick sloped bindoff for shoulders, neckline:
https://kelbournewoolens.com/blog/2019/9/kw-tips-and-tric...

Ribbed sewn bindoff: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/ribbed-sewn-bind-off-1x1/

Grafting Twisted Rib:
https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/graft-twisted...

Facing itchy wools:
http://www.lbhandknits.com/blog/liningscratchywool
Quicky method: Hand sew strip of fleece to offending part.

Using a running marker (Lucy Neatby):
https://youtu.be/XfrdmUUvF24

Short row guide: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/free-guide-kn...

Variations on Corrugated Ribbing:
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2016/

Jogless join:
https://icelandicknitter.com/tips-techniques-jogless-join/

Jogless join for single rows: http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2016/10/smoothed-circles...

Weaving ends as you go: https://happystitches.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/technique-...

Blocking summary: https://knitlikegranny.com/blocking-knitting/
Block hat over balloon!

Horizontal rib--from Stiorra Knitty Spring 2016: http://www.seamlessknittinglove.com/photo_tutorials/horiz...

Vikkelbraid: https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&amp...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu8Vv1YbV_g

Invisible grafting of I-cord in the round: http://www.lamaisonrililie.com/uploads/2/4/3/4/24344284/i...

Cashmere, or other soft fiber, lining for a cowl…or a hat…: http://knitspot.com/?p=16495

German Short Rows: http://www.lamaisonrililie.com/german-short-rows-pdf.html

KFB increase without the bar: http://f.cl.ly/items/0R3U0Q0i1B350e0r3r1Q/kfb%20without%2...

Crochet steek: http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2012/11/free-video-tip-steeki... Amy Detjen uses sl st--she doesn’t know crochet stitches! Less bulky, but use larger hook to avoid shortening/distortion of cut/steeked edge.

Circular gauge swatch with straight needles: http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2011/02/circular-swatche...

In Praise of Seams:
http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/index.php/compo...

Designing a top-down yoke: http://www.thedietdiary.com/blog/category/knitting/yoke-c...

Blocking and settingin sleeves: http://www.mariegracedesigns.com/marie_grace/2008/01/bloc...

Cable CO for K1P1 Rib: http://www.woollywormhead.com/storage/WW086TCableCastOn.2.pd

Long tail tubular CO:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-tubular-cast-on...

Great Garter Stitch Bind-off: http://knitsofacto.blogspot.com/2011/07/knitsofacto-bind-...

Stretchy Increase Bind-off: http://www.lamaisonrililie.com/increase-bind-off-pdf.html

BJ’s Cast-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvWCnS2DouQ

Cable CO for K2P2 Rib: http://www.woollywormhead.com/storage/WW183TAlternateCabl...

Italian Bind-off--match of tubular cast-on:
http://www.lanagrossa.com/service/stricktipps/stricktipp_...

Invisible Circular Cast-on: http://knitcircus.com/pdfs/newsletter/2012_July_3_Circula...

Nice left-leaning decrease: http://www.lamaisonrililie.com/the-lk2tog-pdf.html

Tulip Buttonholes--#5 in series on buttonholes:
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2012/03/horizontal-butto...

Tulip buttonholes Video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPgtZJj8UQA&feature=pl...

Kitchenering in pattern and in lace: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/joni-coniglio

Sandi Wiseheart tutorials on setting in sleeves, bust darts: http://sandiwiseheart.wordpress.com/tutorials/

Steeks, Kate Davies, Four parts:
http://katedaviesdesigns.com/2012/04/29/steeks-1-introduc...

Fleegle’s No Purl in the Round Trick:
http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/modestly-named-f...

Cockleshells stitch variants:
http://katedaviesdesigns.com/2011/05/27/swatching-shells/

Ease in Sweater Design:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring05/FEATspr05TBP.html

Knitting a Sweater Smarter:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/FEATspr04TBP.html

Sleeve Design I:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/FEATfall04TBP.html

Sleeve Design II
http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/FEATwin04TBP.html

Sleeve Design III:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/FEATwin05TBP.html

Armscye Tool: http://frenchroastdesign.com/armscye/

Fitting a Sleeve: http://www.craftsy.com/article/armscye

How to reverse shaping when directions are only for one side: http://www.berroco.com/video/reverse_shaping.

How to reinforce/stabilize droopy sleeve top in top-down, set-in sleeve: http://www.berroco.com/video/reverse_shaping.html

Knitting your first sock: http://sockreport.businesscatalyst.com/your-first-sock.html

Clara Parkes’ sock tutorial:
http://www.knittersreview.com/article_how_to.asp?article=...

Cat Bordhi w & t: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVikAvPuE4

Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato Heel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRc3309JUyc

Shadow-wrap Heel: http://sockreport.businesscatalyst.com/shadow-wrap.html

Slip-knot cast-on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNc0e1Wizjk

Short-rows on Shapely Tank: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/FEATbonnetric.html

Blended Intarsia: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss11/PATTverdant.php

Intarsia? I hardly know ya! by Amy Detjen: http://knitcircus.com/pdfs/newsletter/2012_June_5_Intarsi...

Special Techniques from Annie Modesett http://modeknit.com/blog/Modeknit%20Special%20Techniques.pdf

Lovely Left-leaning decrease: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBAYTEKxpEw&feature=yo... and http://sulia.com/source/115513261/?source=fb&guid=e92...

Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abBhe-JYmgI

Short Rows:
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/2009/10/short-rows-metho...
http://fleeglesblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/fleegle-short-ro...

Top down sleeve tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKzkuD4oLU&feature=re...

How to “unvent” a cable Eunny Jang tutorial: http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2005/11/technickety_how_to_...

Steeking/Fair Isle Eunny Jang: http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/steeking_chronicles...

Darning in Intarsia ends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=302&v=Rae...

September 10, 2022

Interesting steek camouflage: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiUzmb9OIEZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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  • Project created: February 23, 2012
  • Finished: December 6, 2014
  • Updated: April 22, 2024