Hints and Tips
Tension Swatch - JUST DO IT:
If too many swatch
stitches, fabric too tight, use larger needle.
If too little swatch stitches, fabric too loose, use smaller
needle.
The larger the needle, the less yarn you'll use.
Always measure tension swatch off the needles and always wash the
tension swatch so that there are no surprises in the finished garment.
Casting On:
When casting on. leave very long
tails for sewing up the seams.
Cable Cast-On:
Make a slip knot, knit on 1 stitch. Insert needle between 2
stitches and knit on 1 stitch. Non-elastic, sturdy,
definite edge.
Alternate Cable:
Same as above but k behind 1 stitch, p
behind following Stitch. If last cast-on Stitch is p, start
let row ribbing in purl. On the Stitch row, all knit stitches are
worked through the back of the loop.
Crochet Provisional:
Temporary for easy pick-up. Chain a row
# stitches needed plus 1 Stitch. Close chain. Pick up stitch
from each link. This must be done from the loop at the back of the
chain. When needed, pull back of last link and chain will
unravel leaving working stitches.