Category Archives: Knitting Lesson

The Long Tail Cast On

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Jim

There are many, many methods to cast on stitches. The method I prefer for casting on stitches is the Long Tail Cast On. This method only works for starting new work. You can’t use this method to cast on in … Continue reading →

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How to Knit a Cable Without a Cable Needle

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Jim

So, how do you knit cables faster? How do you keep from losing the cable needle in between the couch cushions? The answer is: Lose the cable needle! Here is the simple technique I use for knitting cables without a … Continue reading →

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