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Knitting tutorials: knitting in the round, raglan increases, socks and sizing.

How to Pick Up Stitches for a Neckband

How to Pick Up Stitches for a Neckband

Learn to pick up stitches for a knitting neckband: where to insert the needle, pick-up ratios for rows and bound-off edges, curves, and how to avoid holes and flaring.

How to Knit Socks for Beginners

How to Knit Socks for Beginners

Learn how to knit socks for beginners, from cuff to toe: picking yarn and needles, the heel flap, turning the heel, gusset, toe and Kitchener stitch, step by step.

How to Knit a Raglan Increase

How to Knit a Raglan Increase

Learn raglan increase knitting step by step: the four raglan lines, M1L, M1R and yarn-over increases, how to count rounds, and how to fix holes and uneven lines.