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Knitting Help – Fair Isle Magic Loop

In preparation for a fair isle hat tutorial next week, I demonstrate working fair isle using magic loop (a long circular needle), and the things to watch for to keep good tension.

The tutorial for the hat in the video is now available! You can see that video here.

Getting Started with Magic Loop
Simple Magic Loop

Next week’s tutorial is on the hat, you can get your pattern and yarn now to be ready for next week!
Fair Isle Hat Pattern
Kraemer Yarns Perfection Worsted

The scarf on the mannequin is Lighten Up, details on my Ravelry project page.

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Slow Motion Flicking Knits and Purls

In this video I demonstrate the knitting style of “flicking” and switching between knits and purls in rib and seed stitch.

Reading Your Knitting video

You can see all of my slow-motion videos here.
You can see my other flicking videos here.

The scarf on the mannequin is Lighten Up, here is my project on Ravelry.
The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride DPNs.
The yarn I’m using is Paintbox Aran.

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Tinking Short Rows

In this video I demonstrate how to “unknit” wraps & turns and German short rows to correct a mistake.

The scarf on the mannequin is Celtic Cable Scarf, more info here.

The yarn I used for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The needles are Knitter’s Pride DPNs.

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Carrying Multiple Colors for Stripes

In this video I demonstrate how to “carry” colors when you’re knitting stripes in three or more colors. Carrying the colors means fewer ends to weave in when the project is finished.

The yarn I’m using for demonstration is Kraemer Perfection Worsted. The needles are Addi 16″ circulars.

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