Tricks & Cheats
Garter Stitch Tab
This is a popular way to start a scarf; but sometimes I still need a visual.
Gauge
Why is it important, and math to fix it when you’re off, thanks to CozySoulCrochet.
Increases
Supposedly M1L M1R are better, more invisible increases, where lift increases can leave a bit of a gap. Decent how to video at KnitPurlHunter.
6 Ways to Knit Mirrored Increases (excellent tutorial!) at Susanna Winter’s blog.
Joins/Working in Ends
TECHknitting has done my work for me: 10 different methods of working in ends in knitting — eight of which are “as you go.” I’m a big fan of Russian joins, back joins, and felting ends (aka spit) joins.
Kitchener Stitch
Written instructions on how to kitchener with knitting needles rather than sewing needles.
Knitting Calculators
Calculators to help with increases and decreases across rows, and increases/decreases for sleeves specifically.
Knots
When you have to tie a knot, the magic knot is the way to go.
Last Stitch Finishing
Bind offs — how to fix that last stitch: KnitFreedom,
Short Rows
Wrap and Turns (W&T) vs. German Short Rows (GSR)? No contest — GSR all the way. SRSLY. Watch this explanatory video, and weep with joy.
Underarm Holes
This is a great video tutorial on how to avoid those pesky holes under the arms on sweaters. Enough said!
Yarn Substitutions
Now that I have a bit more experience under my belt, I realize not all worsteds are equal; many things go into the suggestion of specific yarns for patterns. Use https://yarnsub.com/ to get a better recommendation, or to see how your intended yarn stacks up against the original.
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