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Single Knit and Purl Increases by Binka Schwan

The articles in this series discuss the basic knitting skills.  This article discusses single increases worked on the knit and purl sides.xx.  The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follow.

Single Untwisted and Twisted Purl Decreases by Binka Schwan

Past articles in this series have focused on the stitch anatomy of both knit and purl stitches and how to produce both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when working back and forth. The last article discussed single knitside decreases.
This article discusses purlside decreases. The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follows.

Tension Concerns When Casting On by Binka Schwan

Past articles in this series have focused on the stitch anatomy of both knit and purl stitches and how to produce both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when working back and forth. This article discusses ohw to achieve a neat cast on. The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follows.

Possible Tension Changes in Flat and Circular Knitting by Binka Schwan

Past articles in this series have focused on the stitch anatomy of both knit and purl stitches and how to produce both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when working back and forth. The last article discussed circular knitting and how to create both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when our knitting is joined circularly and worked in the round. This article discusses how to measure gauge for a project that uses both circular and flat knitting. The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follows.

The Knit and Purl Stitch-Circular Knitting by Binka Schwan

Past articles in this series have focused on the stitch anatomy of both knit and purl stitches and how to produce both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when working back and forth. This article discusses circular knitting and how to create both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when our knitting is joined circularly and worked in the round. The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follows.