Provisional Cast On The Chocolate Cascade Cowl pattern begins with a provisional cast on, which is also known as a crochet cast on. For the provisional cast on you will need: contrasting color waste yarn, preferably a light color to make it easy to see. knitting needle similarly-sized crochet hook (similar in size to the …
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German Short Rows
My preferred method for short rows in stockinette stitch, is known as the German-style short row. I like to refer to it as the up-and-over method, because you pull the working yarn of the turned stitch up and over the needle before you begin working the next row. Like wrap-and-turn short rows, there are two …
Short Rows, Part 2: Wrap and Turn in Garter Stitch
The wrap and turn technique for short rows is similar in garter stitch. There are two parts: 1) working the turn, and 2) working through the turn. Both right side and wrong side are worked the same way, and it is nearly identical to working a wrap and turn in stockinette stitch with the right …
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Short Rows, Part 1: Wrap And Turn in Stockinette Stitch
Short rows are commonly used to incorporate a slope or extra fabric in an object. For example, you can use short rows at the shoulder slope for easier shoulder seaming and on sleeve caps for nice, even shaping at the top of the sleeve cap. Short rows can also be used for incorporating extra fabric …
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