TIPS FOR KNITTERS ~
Long Tail Cast On & Other Cast On Techniques
Increases
Decreases
Knitting Tips on Fixing Mistakes, Finishing and More
Elastic Bind Off - Good video (no audio), but an excellent way to cast off for hats, sweater necks and socks - anything that needs a lot of stretch! Another good bind off that has a lot of stretch is Elizabeth Zimmermann's sewn bind off.
If you want to do a bit of reading about this type of cast off check out more information here.
Make 1 Left is a good way to increase a stitch and is practically invisible.
Make 1 Right is a bit trickier, but helpful to know if the slant of your increase is important.
SSK A good left slanting decrease.
How to Begin Knitting in the Round - A good way to start knitting on both circulars and DPN's.
Button Loop - this is a really neat way to make a yarn button loop!
Provisional Cast On - For any type of project that requires a temporary cast on. Often used for shawls or scarves. Lucy Neatby makes it look really easy.
Kitchener Stitch - For grafting "live" stitches which is a perfect way to finish off those sock toes.
3 Needle Bind Off - Once you have done shoulder seams this way - you'll never go back - great finish and no sewing!
TIPS FOR CROCHETERS ~
The Crochet Chain Stitch
How to Do a Single Crochet Stitch
How to Do a Double Crochet Stitch
A Half Double Crochet Stitch
Doing a Triple Crochet Stitch
Crochet a Circle