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In our previous blog on knitting decrease techniques, we walked you through the most common methods. In this blog, we’ll take a look at an advanced knitting decrease method. The central double decrease (CDD) technique is a handy skill for shaping garments, especially raglan sweaters and cardigans, accessories including hats and various other projects, especially colorwork and lace patterns. Let’s proceed with knowing more about the technique. Get your favorite knitting needles and yarn. What is A Central Double Decrease? Central Double Decrease (CDD) reduces three stitches with only the central stitch visible. It is a balanced method also known...

Do you want to explore colorwork in crochet projects? The versatile and creative craft allow crafters to experiment with colors in various ways to create intricate designs and patterns with your single ended crochet hooks. While you can start with working with different colors of yarn or variegated yarn and create your own design or follow colorwork crochet techniques. Among the various methods, intarsia and tapestry crochet stand out. Both methods are just ways to create of beautiful, multi-colored designs with your crochet hooks. However, they differ in their approach of managing yarns, application, and final appearance. While you can...

Do you want to start your project with a stretchy cast on? And, your regular cast-on is not giving the required elasticity? Well, it’s time to expand your skills and explore different techniques. Let’s get started with a German twisted cast on. Get your knitting needles and matching yarn. Though not entirely beginner-friendly this technique is easy to master. To help you master the twisted German cast-on method, we’ll walk you through the steps. Understanding the Twisted German Cast-On The twisted German cast-on is a beautiful and elastic method for beginning your knitting projects. It creates a clean, stretchy edge...

Garter, stockinette and reverse stockinette are basic stitch patterns in knitting. Once you learn to hold your knitting needles, master the knit and purl stitch you can easily work on knitting projects with these easy stitch patterns. While you may know about them and even have used them in various ways, it’s essential to understand the details so that you can plan your own projects. Another reason why it may assist you is that you will know where to work what and when to substitute. For example, a garter may bear a resemblance to a reverse stockinette but it's quite...