What is the backwards loop method in knitting?

What is the backwards loop method in knitting?

The backward loop increase is one of various methods to create stitches either mid-row, between existing stitches, or to cast on additional stitches at the end of a row. One benefit to the backward loop is that it is a directional increase—that is, there is a right version and a left version.

How do you cast off stitches at the beginning of a row?

We’ll start the first row by binding off 4 stitches. There are no tricks here. Simply knit two stitches separately, pass one of these stitches over the other, knit the next stitch and repeat the process until you bind off 4 stitches. Then knit all stitches to the end of the row.

How do you cast off stockinette stitch?

To do a basic bind-off, knit two stitches. Insert the left needle-tip into the second stitch on the right-hand needle and lift it over the first stitch and off the needle. Knit one more stitch and repeat the lifting-stitch-off move. Continue this way until you have one stitch left on your right needle.

Do you bind off on right or wrong side?

Usually, you bind off on the right side of the work but you can also bind off on the wrong side if needed. Unless otherwise specified in your pattern, you would work purl stitches on your bind off so that the right side of your work shows a knitted bind off pattern.

How do you cast off without curling?

Prevention. If you haven’t yet knit a project that you want to be stockinette stitch but you don’t want it to curl, the most common option to minimize or eliminate curl is the use of border stitches knit in a different stitch pattern as you knit the rest of the project.

How do you uncurl a jersey fabric?

Spray a little starch, iron them, and then you should be able to treat them like a more stable knit. And the starch will just wash out – in fact, you can scrunch it and it will start to loosen up a little bit. You can find starch in any supermarket, usually in the laundry aisle but you can also make your own.

What is the advantage of casting on thumb method?

The advantages of the thumb cast on: It creates a stretchy cast on and therefore is suitable for garments that need give e.g. sock and mitt cuffs (a revelation for me as hinted at in the introduction above!) It is simple to do in the middle of your knitting as you continue to work in the same direction.