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Counting Rows

With garter stitch, each ridge counts as two rows because the other ridges are hidden on the other side of the work.

Moss Stitch

If you have an even number of stitches, start every other row with purl. However, if you have an even number of stitches, start each row with a knit stitch.

Making Fringes

To make sure all your tassels are an equal length, cut a thick card template to the required length. Then, wrap the yarn around the template and cut the yarn on one side only and remove from the template. You can then sort the yarn into as many bunches as you need.

Changing Needle Sizes

If you need to change needle sizes in the middle of a pattern, at the end of a row, just start knitting with one of the new size needles.

Right Side/Wrong Side

With stockinette stitch, the right side is the smooth side with lots of pointy stitches. This means you need to knit. The wrong side is the bumpy side with lots of horizontal stitches. This means you need to purl.

Dropped Stitches

Use a crochet hook to pick up any dropped stitches.

Joining in Yarn

When you are changing color or just starting a new ball of wool, do this at the end of a row. Knit the first stitch with the new yarn and then pick up the short end of the new yarn together with the length attached to the ball and continue knitting with both these threads. Carry on until the short end is finished. This means the short end will naturally be woven into your item.

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