Learn how to decrease in your knitting project. Master different techniques and see how they appear in patterns. See the decorative uses of different decreases.

Our knitting instructions will walk you through such techniques as making increases, fixing mistakes, and more. Find knitting tips at HowStuffWorks.

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I know there must be several versions of what I call an invisible short row out there, but since I am currently working on a sweater I can't quite show you yet, and the blog is just sitting here, I...

In this knitting tutorial, learn how to sew two rows of stitches together using the grafting technique, also known as "kitchener stitch". The grafting technique is often used to close the toe of a sock, for example. You will also see it on the shoulders of a sweater or in the assembly of a "granny style" blanket.

When you knit Continental-style (as opposed to English-style), you hold both the yarn and the needle with the stitches in your left hand. Both methods give you

Learn how to change yarn colors in knitting with video tutorial. It's so much simpler than you think! Changing yarn colors is a really fun way to personalize any knitting pattern of your choice. Of course, this technique helps when you're starting a new ball of yarn of the same color, too.

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A step-by-step tutorial (+video) showing you everything you need to know about grafting 2x2 ribbing in knitting.

Have you always wanted to learn about knitting entrelac stitches? This interesting style of knitting adds a great texture and look to all of your knitting projects.

Does your k2tog look neater than your ssk? Depending on how you knit, this neater way to ssk may neaten up your decrease stitches – give it a try!  Check out our Cocoknits patterns for some knitting inspiration.

I use this cast-on for the body, underarms, and front neck. There are other, more involved, methods but I have found this simple cast-on to be the neatest. See the section "Instructions for Underarm" below if you are working this cast-on at underarm.

Simple way to estimate the length of the yarn tail when you cast on stitches using the long-tail cast on method.

This is similar to the long-tail cast-on method. You'll need to guess as how long of a tail you'll need.If you knit English style and "throw" your

Merino wool yarns for knitting and crochet. Knitting patterns like scarves, hats, blankets, mittens and baby sweaters.

This is a real live story of how I helped my friend not stab herself (or others) . . . in other words, how to fix a hole in your knitting!

www.joannesweb.comThis tutorial shows you how to pick up stitches from a finished project to add more to it, like a sleeve or trimming.We'll show you differe...

Modern Knitting Abbreviations translated into French, Spanish, Italian, German, Danish and Dutch. When you find that awesome pattern - but need it translated!