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In this article we go beyond a simple stockinette stitch graft and learn how to graft in ribbing patterns. And all the while, we’ll continue to work these grafts with knitting movements and tools rather than sewing.
A completely seamless join on K2, P2 ribbing. The arrows indicate the direction in which the fabrics were worked. This joins the top edge of one piece of fabric to the bottom edge of another.
All photos by Kathleen Sperling.
Sweater fit expert Kim McBrien Evans shares her top ten tips for making knit and crochet garments that fit well on any body.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about swatching! This clear and pragmatic guide explains the whys, hows, and what-ifs of swatching, so you can manage gauge for any project. Excerpt from Kate Atherley’s new book on math for knitters, coming in 2025 from Nine Ten Publications.
In this second installment of our two-part series on embellishing knitwear, Fiona Ellis offers instructions to create a one-of-a-kind pair of hand warmers, using techniques learned in Part One.