15 Tips To Be A Better Knitter

15 Tips To Be A Better Knitter

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Publish Date:
22 May, 2024
Category:
Knitting
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15 Tips To Be A Better Knitter
Hello and welcome to the ultimate tips & tricks video to be a better knitter!
In this video I've gathered some of my top knitting tips (with over 28 years of knitting experience) that I think every knitter should know.

Here's an overview of all the tips covered in the video (just click to jump stright to a particular one):
2:12 Tip 1: How to spot the different between a knit and purl stitch
4:03 Tip 2: How to knit neater edges
5:22 Tip 3: How to get more even tension
9:16 Tip 4: Use stitch markers generously
10:22 Tip 5: Study your favourite knitwear to get the perfect fit
12:50 Tip 6: How to calculate how much yarn you’ll need
15:46 Tip 7: Wow factor - choose a lighter color for knitted textures & cables
16:14 Tip 8: Choose contrasting colors when working patterns for best results (fair isle)
17:12 Tip 9: Make a sample swatch (yes, you already know this but just do it :)
20:17 Tip 10: Go down 2 mm in needle size when working rib hems
21:38 Tip 11: Fold the collar double for a more modern look
22:22 Tip 12: Sleeves: Longer rather than shorter for a flattering feel
23:36 Tip 13: Make notes as you go along (& you’ll thank yourself later)
24:44 Tip 14: How to fix a dropped stitch
27:13 Tip 15: It’s ok to have many projects going on at the same time!

Links to videos mentioned:
"How to knit neat edges - The 10 best edge stitches in knitting" by NimbleNeedles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAd16HjsH3Y

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