Knit techniques

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Knit and purl blocks to create folding fabric_ “pleats” – alessandrina.com

There are many reasons why you might want to have holes in your knitting, fashion included! The distressed look can add variety and texture to many patterns - this technique calls for lots of experimentation! This pattern describes four different sized holes worked over 2 stitches and 2 rows, 4 stitches and 4 rows, 8

I revisited the above fabrics in another experiment recently. This first sample was produced as a hand technique after casting on with 2 needles in work, 2 out of work. In the bottom half there were variations from 8 down to 4 rows of knitting before additional groups were introduced, beginning on…

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The Drop Stitch technique uses additional wraps around your working needle while knitting to create elongates stitches. Also called the Elongated Stitch.

Knitted ruffles and frills are a feminine addition to sweaters, skirts, jackets, scarves, baby clothes and blankets. You can even knit an entire scarf out of ruffles. Barb's Koigu Ruffle scarf from Churchmouse Classics is one of my favorites.