ACTechniques
Basic 1x1 Helical Stripes
updated
The basic clasped weft join is demonstrated here: youtu.be/erNOgDuoZSg
For an invisible join in a felt-able yarn, try splicing: youtu.be/8cCJIcYzUP0
Briochevron wrap by Stephen West: westknits.com/collections/shawls-wraps/products/briochevron-wrap
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Basic technique
2:10 Stepwise instructions on changing colour in the correct spot with the clasped weft join
7:20 Trim the remaining yarn tails
8:40 Outro and useful links
You can buy Field Guide No. 23 Glow directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-17-lopi
0:00 Introduction
1:40 Identifying stitches and the basic path of duplicate stitch
2:57 Planning your path for duplicate stitch
3:30 Duplicate stitch in detail
5:47 Fussing with stitches to adjust tension
8:16 Weaving in yarns between patches of colour
9:18 Duplicate stitch from left to right and streamlining your duplicate stitch
11:36 Weaving in ends on the wrong side
12:24 Working the next contrast colour
13:05 Nudging yarns to ensure good coverage of the stitch below
14:06 Conclusion and links
You can buy Field Guide No. 17 Lopi directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-17-lopi
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Setting Up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
Working with Lettlopi at a Loose Gauge: youtu.be/j7ed2q4LSx0
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Create pocket back
1:35 Work pocket opening
2:00 Join in pocket back
4:00 Tips for sewing down the pocket back
6:23 Adding a waste yarn guide to the garment
7:53 Adding a waste yarn guide to the pocket back
8:58 Joining the row-end edge of the pocket back to the garment
11:06 Joining the cast-on edge of the pocket back to the garment
15:00 Re-twisting yarn to prevent breaks
15:40 Seaming the final side of the pocket back
16:48 Weaving in ends
17:56 Completed pocket
18:10 Conclusion and links
Destination Pullover and Daytripper Cardigan patterns are both found in MDK Field Guide No. 17.
You can buy Field Guide No. 17 Lopi directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-17-lopi
Stopover Pullover can be purchased on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/stopover
Stopover Cardigan can also be purchased on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/stopover-cardigan
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Setting Up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Lettlopi description
1:49 Lettlopi in stranded colourwork
2:07 Gauge and Lettlopi
4:27 Swatching tips
5:31 Washing and blocking your swatch
7:36 Knitting Lettlopi at a loose gauge
8:34 Conclusion and links
For an invisible join in a felt-able yarn, try splicing: youtu.be/8cCJIcYzUP0
Briochevron wrap by Stephen West: westknits.com/collections/shawls-wraps/products/briochevron-wrap
0:00 Introduction
1:42 How to work a clasped weft join
3:44 How to place a colour change
4:20 Conclusion and links
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Prime Blanket by Carol Feller, and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials in our book Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
We also have a video demonstrating how to pick up stitches in preparation for this cast off which can be found here: youtu.be/OzSItP9jaQM
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Cable Cast On Preparation
2:45 Working Basic I-Cord Cast Off Method
3:23 Working a SSK to Join i-Cord To Blanket
3:58 Retuning i-Cord Stitches to Left Needle
5:22 Working Around The Corner
7:24 Resuming Basic i-Cord Cast Off Method
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Prime Blanket by Carol Feller, and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials in our book Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
We also have a video demonstrating how to work the i-cord cast off which can be found here: youtu.be/LULE60pVDBY
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Identifying Stitches To Pick Up
1:55 Picking Up & Knitting Stitches on the Row-End Edge
4:35 Picking up & Knitting Stitches Along the Cast-On Edge
You can buy Marls directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-19-marls
Other videos in this series:
Spaced Long-Tail Cast On Method youtu.be/3qQt6kwuPxc
Changing Colours for Marls youtu.be/aZNhzEueuds
00:00 Introduction
0:24 What Is Marled Knitting?
1:00 Spotting A Dropped Stitch
1:13 What You'll Need
1:50 Catching the Dropped Stitch
2:44 Working Around to the Affected Stitch Column
3:03 Putting a Crochet Hook into the Affected Stitch
3:47 Laddering Down Your Knitting
4:45 Laddering Up Corrected Stitch
5:38 Reminder To Pick Up Both Strands
7:03 Replacing Fixed Stitch Onto Needle
7:35 Spotting A Dropped Stitch When It Has Popped to the Back of Knitted Fabric
8:11 Marking the Spot
8:28 Using Crochet Hook to Go Through Last Correct Stitch
9:08 Slipping Stitch Off The Needle
9:59 Laddering Stitch Up
10:33 Tip for Making Sure You're Grabbing Right Strands
11:24 Returning Stitch To Needle
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Saturnus Cushions by Jimenez Joseph, and they can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials in our book Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
1:43 Preparing To Mattress Stitch for Rib or Stocking Stitch
3:10 Identifying Edge & Penultimate Stitches
4:05 Final Set Up Move
5:09 Beginning Main Mattress Stitch Pattern for Rib or Stocking Stitch
7:52 Zipping Up Your Mattress Stitch
8:51 Finishing the Seam in Rib or Stocking Stitch
10:25 Mattress Stitch in Reverse Stocking Stitch
13:15 Finishing the Seam in Reverse Stocking Stitch
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Saturnus Cushions by Jimenez Joseph, and they can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials in our book Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
We also have a video demonstrating how to seam the Saturnus Cushions which can be found here: youtu.be/X2bLKci9NeM
0:00 Introduction
0:41 What Is A Grab Stitch?
2:22 Working A Grab Stitch 1x4
5:05 Working A Grab Stitch 4x6
8:12 The Wrong and Right Side of Grab Stitch 4x6
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Stellar Hat by Gudrun Johnston which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Uses of Long-Tail and German Twisted Cast-On Method
1:15 Measuring Your Long Tail
2:35 Arranging Your Yarn to Cast On
2:58 The Slingshot or 'Y' Base Position
3:20 Using Long Tail Cast-On Method to Cast On a Knit Stitch
4:14 Using German Twisted Cast-On Method to Cast On a Purl Stitch
6:18 Zoomed In View of Working Two Knits and Two Purls
7:53 View of the Finished Edge
You can purchase Marls directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-19-marls
Other videos in this series:
Spaced Long-Tail Cast On Method youtu.be/3qQt6kwuPxc
00:00 Introduction
0:22 What Is A Marl?
1:20 Introducing a New Yarn
1:56 Working Stitches With Three Strands
2:26 Breaking Off A Yarn
3:00 What the Join Looks Like From Right Side
3:14 Dealing With Ends Option 1: Block and Trim
3:40 Dealing With Ends Option 2: Weaving In for Extra Security
For yarns that will felt, we recommend splicing/a felted join. You can find a video tutorial demonstrating that method here: youtu.be/8cCJIcYzUP0
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Findhorn Wrap by Emily K. Williams, and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials in our book Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:30 What is a Russian Join And when it's useful
1:10 Tools you'll need
1:40 Marking the joining point
2:39 Threading old yarn back on itself
4:15 Introducing the new yarn
5:04 Smoothing the join
7:13 If the colour change isn't quite right
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Findhorn Wrap by Emily K. Williams, and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials in our book Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
1:29 Picking up and knitting a yarn over from a border row
3:58 Picking up a yarn over from an adjacent strip
5:26 Working a yarn over at the start of a row before a knit stitch
7:13 Working a yarn over at the start of a row before a purl stitch
You can buy Field Guide No. 19 directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-19-marls
0:00 Introduction
0:23 What Is A Marl?
1:10 Estimating Yarn Tail Length
2:11 Getting Started with A Slip Knot
2:54 Working the Spaced Long Tail Cast On
3:13 Using the Right Hand to Keep Stitches Spaced Out
3:30 Arranging the Working Yarn and Tail On Left Hand
3:53 Creating A Slingshot/Y-Shaped Position
4:11 Casting On The First Stitch
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Terrain Mitts by @heyBrownBerry Marceline Smith, and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting.
You can purchase Confident Knitting from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Making a slip knot
1:47 Working the cast on
2:43 Creating a purl stitch
3:14 Creating a knit stitch
4:45 Reading the cast-on edge
5:07 Adjusting for different rib patterns
5:41 Joining into the round
6:46 The finished cast-on edge
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Terrain Mitts by @heyBrownBerry Marceline Smith, and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
2:14 Mosaic knitting in the round
4:07 Mosaic knitting worked back and fourth
7:08 Carrying yarns between rounds
You can buy Beginnings directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-18-beginnings
Other videos in this series:
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round a using circular needle: youtu.be/s0BTCZZ-7Yo
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round using double-pointed needles: youtu.be/sMb-QXS0uJM
Joining sleeves and body: youtu.be/9QBq4T8iYPQ
Seaming the Diagonal Mitts: youtu.be/xbS5n3XpPH0
00:00 Introduction
01:25 The geography of your round
02:17 Dividing off the first sleeve
04:56 Working across the body
05:18 Divide off the second sleeve
06:50 Complete the dividing round
07:20 Joining the body into the round again
10:25 Returning the sleeve stitches to the needles
13:11 Knitting across the sleeves
14:34 Joining the sleeves into the round
15:08 Closing holes at the underarms
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Moorland Socks by Jen Arnall-Culliford and they can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Overview of the Process
1:16 Versatility of Short-Row Heels
1:35 Setting Up the Heel
2:56 Working the First Row of the First Section
3:46 Working a Wrap and Turn (w&t) on the Right Side Row
4:53 Working a Wrap and Turn (w&t) on the Wrong Side Row
6:38 Working Increasingly Shorter Rows
8:09 How to Spot an Unwrapped Stitch
12:23 Beginning the Second Section
13:30 How to Make a Double-Wrapped Stitch
14:08 Working the First Wrong Side Row of the Second Section
14:57 Working Increasingly Longer Rows
16:18 Seeing the Heel Take Shape
16:52 Working the Last Wrong Side Row
18:15 Resuming Working int he Round
20:23 Tidying Up Gaps at the Corner of the Heel
You can buy Beginnings directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-18-beginnings
Other videos in this series:
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round a using circular needle: youtu.be/s0BTCZZ-7Yo
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round using double-pointed needles: youtu.be/sMb-QXS0uJM
Joining sleeves and body: youtu.be/9QBq4T8iYPQ
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Deciding on Matched or Mirrored Diagonal Seams
2:42 Preparing to Seam
3:32 Securing the Bottom Corner
4:37 Seaming Up the Side of the Mitt
6:28 Fastening Off for the Thumb Opening
7:45 Weaving Ends in Garter Stitch
9:35 Completing the Mitt from the Top
10:40 Finishing the Thumb Opening
11:33 Finished Diagonal Mitts
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Lustrous Shawl by Noma Ndlovu and it can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
1:41 4/4 LRibC cable technique
4:30 4/4 RRibC cable technique
6:13 How to knit off the needle tip
7:39 Completed row example
8:13 Cable needle tip to make the shawl
This video supports the Debut Pullover by Karida Collins from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No.18: Beginnings which is available directly from Modern Daily Knitting:
moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-18-beginnings
Other videos in this series:
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round a using circular needle: youtu.be/s0BTCZZ-7Yo
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round using double-pointed needles: youtu.be/sMb-QXS0uJM
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Benefits of knitting a sweater in the round
1:45 Cast off stitches on the sleeves
2:23 Casting off underarm stitches on body
3:25 Overview of the pieces & process
4:18 Using a longer circular needle
4:55 Joining the left sleeve
5:45 Slipping the held stitches onto needle
6:40 Knitting across the left sleeve stitches
7:13 Using magic loop to get around the sleeve
8:25 Working across the front body
8:45 Slipping right sleeve stitches onto needle to join
9:38 Joining in right sleeve stitches
10:40 Using magic loop to get around the sleeve
11:18 Adding a marker
11:54 Managing the first rounds
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Burnished Mittens by @lilykatemakes8358 and they can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:25 What is a Vikkel Braid?
1:42 Cable Cast On to Set Up Vikkel Braid
2:09 Working a One-Colour Vikkel Braid
4:29 Finishing the Vikkel Braid
5:48 Weaving In the End
6:55 Working a Two-Colour Vikkel Braid
9:25 Finishing a Two-Colour Vikkel Braid
We also have a video demonstrating this technique on double-pointed needles (DPNs): youtu.be/sMb-QXS0uJM
Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings is available directly from Modern Daily Knitting:
moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-18-beginnings
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Explanation of the Problem
1:36 Overview of the Tutorial
2:30 Joining in the Round without Twisting
5:20 Checking at End of First Round
6:36 Fixing a Twist at End of First Round
8:05 Working a Flat Row before Joining
9:03 Joining after Working Flat Row
We also have a video demonstrating this technique using circular needles : youtu.be/s0BTCZZ-7Yo
This video supports the Debut Pullover by Karida Collins from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No.18: Beginnings which is available directly from Modern Daily Knitting:
moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-18-beginnings
0:00 Introduction
0:35 What does "joining in the round, being careful not to twist" mean?
1:38 Overview of the Video
2:11 Casting On Your Stitches + Ensuring It's Straight
2:54 Dividing Your Stitches
3:45 Checking Your Cast On Edge
4:13 Joining To Work in the Round on DPNs
5:50 Recognising and Fixing a Twist on First Round
7:35 Working a Flat Row Before Joining
8:40 Dividing and Checking Stitches and Joining in the Round
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Patina Scarf by Jeanette Sloan which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Securing the Yarn on the Wrong Side
1:45 Tying a Small Knot
2:23 Passing Needle to Right Side of Fabric
2:49 Secret to a Tidy French Knot
2:59 Working a French Knot
4:34 Securing the End
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Patina Scarf by Jeanette Sloan which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Using Locking Stitch Markers to Plan
0:55 Securing Yarn on Wrong Side of Work
2:26 Passing Yarn to Right Side
3:05 Working the Detached Chain Stitch
3:57 Finishing Off a Petal
4:33 Making a Second Petal
6:00 Fastening Off
Between 05:40 and 06:45 I refer to the twisted stitches as petals a couple of times. I really mean stem stitches, or just stitches. Apologies for that!
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Patina Scarf by Jeanette Sloan which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Using Locking Stitch Markers to Mark Your Work
0:47 Securing Yarn on the Wrong Side
2:21 Pulling Yarn through to the Right Side
2:45 Working The Twisted Chain Stitch
5:07 Curving Your Stem
7:10 Checking Your Work + Trying Again or Making Adjustments
8:03 Fastening Off
Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 17 Lopi is available directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-17-lopi
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Setting Up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Explanation of the Problem
1:43 Changing Direction for Working In Round
2:20 Working a Short Row Trick to Close Gap
3:14 Resolving the Gap Stitch
Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 17 Lopi is available directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-17-lopi
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Overview of Inserting a Thumb in the Trinket Mittens
0:56 Other Uses for This Method
1:34 Placing Your Thumb Stitches on Hold
3:03 Casting on Replacement Stitches Using the Backwards Loop Method
4:11 Working Across Backwards Loop Cast On Stitches
4:34 Avoiding Stretching Your Cast On Edge
5:53 Another Tip For Eliminating Gap in Backwarrds Loop Cast On Edge
6:33 Returning Held Thumb Stitches to Needle
7:42 Picking Up in the Gap
8:10 Picking Up Stitches Along Cast On Edge
10:40 Picking Up in the Other Gap
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This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Variance Hat by Janette Budge which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:32 What Is a Float?
1:33 Stranding Too Tightly
2:24 Stranding Too Loosely
3:11 How Often Should You Catch a Float?
4:40 Some Rules of Thumb
6:55 Catching In at the Same Spot
8:37 Holding One Yarn in Each Hand for Colourwork
9:35 Catching in the Pattern Colour Yarn Behind the Background Yarn
11:06 Catching the Background Colour Behind the Pattern Colour
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Variance Hat by Janette Budge which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:32 What Is a Float?
1:33 Stranding Too Tightly
2:24 Stranding Too Loosely
3:11 How Often Should You Catch a Float?
4:40 Some Rules of Thumb
6:55 Catching In at the Same Spot
8:40 Holding Both Yarns in One Hand for Colourwork
9:12 Catching in the Pattern Colour Yarn Behind the Background Yarn
11:05 Catching the Background Colour Behind the Pattern Colour
The Totally Tubular Mittens by Sarah Hatton are one of 12 technique-led accessory patterns in Boost Your Knitting.
The Hyacinthus Armwarmers feature helical knitting and are by Jen Arnall-Culliford and from A Year of Techniques.
You can purchase our books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
You can purchase our books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
0:00 Introduction
0:12 How Much Yarn You'll Need
0:27 Overview of Grafting
0:50 Working the First Stitches
1:42 Grafting Across the Row
3:04 Leaving Your Yarn Loose
4:15 Working the Last Stitches
A provisional cast on allows you to later return to your cast on edge and work from live stitches.
You can purchase our books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Explanation of the Provisional Cast On and Its Uses
0:49 What You'll Need
1:35 Getting Started
2:12 Crocheting onto the Knitting Needle
3:12 Finishing the Crochet Chain
4:09 Joining Your Main Yarn
4:32 Joining in the Round (if applicable)
4:59 Unzipping the Crochet Provisional Cast On
7:18 Ensuring You Don't Drop Stitches
8:55 If You're Short a Stitch
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Evolve Cowl by Hunter Hammersen which can be found in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 What is Blocking?
2:00 Soaking
2:44 Removing From Water
3:33 Preparing to Dry
4:08 Equipment You'll Need
5:02 Threading the Blocking Wires
5:58 Creating a Scalloped Edge
7:11 Balancing the Cowl to Dry
8:53 Pinning Out the Cowl Edge
10:18 Making Adjustments
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Evolve Cowl by Hunter Hammersen which can be found in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:50 What is Blocking?
2:08 Soaking
2:53 Removing From Water
3:43 Preparing to Dry
4:15 The Problem with Leaving to Dry Flat
4:40 Using Cylinders
6:18 Adjusting as it Dries
6:40 Alternative: Hanging to Dry
You can purchase books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other videos in this series:
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
Setting up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
0:00 Introduction
0:06 What Magic Loop Is + What It's Useful For
0:40 Needle Length Needed
1:04 Setting Up for Magic Loop
2:44 Knitting the First Stitches
3:53 Basic Set Up of Magic Loop
4:20 Approaching End of First Side + Preparing to Work Second Side
5:28 Recognising the End of the Round
6:26 Recap with More Fabric on the Needles
Magic Loop is a brilliant method for knitting small circumferences in the round using a long circular needle. It is perfect for knitting socks, hats, scarves, sleeves – basically any project with a smaller circumference.
You can purchase books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other videos in this series:
Magic Loop: youtu.be/iD8pRe1Qxfc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
Setting up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Uses for Magic Loop
0:30 Needle length to use for Magic Loop Method
0:50 Benefits of Travelling Magic Loop Method
1:12 Setting up a Magic Loop
2:15 Starting to Work the Travelling Magic Loop
3:48 Coming to the End of the First Needle
5:10 Recap of Travelling Magic Loop With More Fabric Knitted
5:25 Need for A Marker
You can purchase Confident Knitting from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Flux Hand Warmers by Martina Behm which can be found in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Overview of the Method
1:20 Preparing the first stitch
2:08 Working a purl stitch
2:42 Working a knit stitch
3:59 Working the last stitches
5:19 Weaving in the ends
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Flux Hand Warmers by Martina Behm which can be found in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): https://www.strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Folded Hem + The Flux Hand Warmers by Martina Behm
0:50 Overview of the Folded Hem Process
1:40 Provisionally Casting On
4:10 Joining in the Main Yarn
4:50 Preparing to Fold the Hem
5:25 Unzipping Provisional Cast On
8:16 Folding the Hem
10:51 Working the Joining Round
The pattern mentioned in the video is the Watercolor Cowl, designed by Kaffe Fassett, from MDK Field Guide No. 16 Painterly.
To purchase the pattern book, visit: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-16-painterly
Other tutorials in this series:
Intarsia Joins: youtu.be/QO-4ZpxFCf8
Weaving in Ends in Intarsia: youtu.be/YxX-Tl-rQ34
Felted Join: youtu.be/SQXUB62ctfY
Estimating Yarn Lengths for Intarsia: youtu.be/UtW824Ynwoc
Putting Your Yarn in the Right Place for Intarsia: youtu.be/QFP5FH37-l8
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Vertical v. Diagonal Intarsia Joins
1:25 Working Diagonal Intarsia Joins on the Right Side
2:18 Working Vertical Intarsia Joins on the Right Side
2:57 Review of Working Diagonal Intarsia Joins on the Right Side
3:24 Avoiding Over and Under Tightening Yarn
4:54 Working Diagonal Intarsia Joins on the Wrong Side
5:48 Looking at Looped Vertical and Diagonal Join on Wrong Side
6:23 Closer Look at the Appearance of the Diagonal Join
6:57 Review of Intarsia Joins
The pattern mentioned in the video is the Watercolor Cowl, designed by Kaffe Fassett, from MDK Field Guide No. 16 Painterly.
To purchase the pattern book, visit: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-16-painterly
Other tutorials in this series:
Intarsia Joins: youtu.be/QO-4ZpxFCf8
Weaving in Ends in Intarsia: youtu.be/YxX-Tl-rQ34
Felted Join: youtu.be/SQXUB62ctfY
Estimating Yarn Lengths for Intarsia: youtu.be/UtW824Ynwoc
Intarsia Joins on the Diagonal: youtu.be/-qQ_LZSxUp0
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Explanation of Intarsia and Possible Yarn Position Problems
1:25 Determining Where Yarn's Will End Up and Spotting Problems
2:07 Explanation of Carrying Yarns
2:37 Demonstration of Carrying Yarns
5:08 Checking Tightness
5:32 Working the Next Row
6:00 Note on Loose Gaps
6:30 Note on Pulling from the Tangle
This technique is used on the Unite Sweater and Reunite Cardigan, both from Something to Knit Together Winter Edition. The collection includes five cable patterns designed by Natalie Warner and supported by tutorials from A-C Knitwear. The eBook is available to purchase on Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/sources/something-to-knit-together-winter-edition
Our books can be purchased from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other tutorials in this series:
Joining Sleeves and Side Seams in One: youtu.be/sXDYZDubAWo
Joining Shoulder Seams with Back Stitch: youtu.be/llhhIH_gk_E
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Matching up your sleevehead with armhole
2:57 Getting started with the mattress stitch on cast off edges
5:45 Mattress stitching on row-end edges
6:40 What to do if your seam isn't lining up
9:24 Handling the top of the sleevehead
11:40 The finished result
This technique is used on the Unite Sweater and Reunite Cardigan, both from Something to Knit Together Winter Edition. The collection includes five cable patterns designed by Natalie Warner and supported by tutorials from A-C Knitwear. The eBook is available to purchase on Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/sources/something-to-knit-together-winter-edition
Our books can be purchased from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other tutorials in this series:
Setting in a Sleevehead with Mattress Stitch: youtu.be/FJXYnnIdSTM
Joining Shoulder Seams with Back Stitch: youtu.be/llhhIH_gk_E
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Pinning the sleeve and side seam
2:07 Preparing to sew and a note on joining yarn
2:48 Avoiding uneven cuffs
3:26 Setting up mattress stitch
4:11 Working mattress stitch on reverse stocking stitch
5:40 Working mattress stitch on stocking stitch
7:09 Working mattress stitch on the garter ridge
7:27 A note on tightening
9:14 If you find your fabric isn't matching up
9:55 Mattress stitch at the underarm
10:58 Mattress stitching the side seams
12:12 The last section
13:58 Finishing off
This technique is used on the Unite Sweater and Reunite Cardigan, both from Something to Knit Together Winter Edition. The collection includes five cable patterns designed by Natalie Warner and supported by tutorials from A-C Knitwear. The eBook is available to purchase on Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/sources/something-to-knit-together-winter-edition
Our books can be purchased from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other tutorials in this series:
Setting in a Sleevehead with Mattress Stitch: youtu.be/FJXYnnIdSTM
Joining Sleeves and Side Seams in One: youtu.be/sXDYZDubAWo
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Preparing to back stitch
1:14 Beginning to back stitch
2:35 Handling a step in the piece
4:05 Sloping the shoulders
4:20 Checking your work
This technique is used for the Fond Mittens from Something to Knit Together Winter Edition. The collection includes five cable patterns designed by Natalie Warner and supported by tutorials from A-C Knitwear. The eBook is available to purchase on Ravelry ravelry.com/patterns/sources/something-to-knit-together-winter-edition
Our books can be purchased from retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
This video covers tips for evenly spacing your picked up stitches as well as how to pick them up tidily. It's used to pick up stitches to work a mitten cuff, but is also useful for button bands and any situation where you need to pick up stitches along a row-end edge.
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Considerations when picking up stitches
0:54 Tips for evenly picking up stitches
1:19 Using locking stitch markers
2:22 Picking up stitches along garter ridges
5:08 Redoing a section
6:05 What to do if your stitch count is out
The pattern mentioned in the video is the Watercolor Cowl, designed by Kaffe Fassett, from MDK Field Guide No. 16 Painterly.
To purchase the pattern book, visit: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-16-painterly
Other tutorials in this series:
Intarsia Joins: youtu.be/QO-4ZpxFCf8
Weaving in Ends in Intarsia: youtu.be/YxX-Tl-rQ34
Felted Join: youtu.be/SQXUB62ctfY
More to come...
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Figuring Out How Much Yarn You'll Need
1:20 Wrapping Yarn to Determine Length of Ten Stitches
1:52 Folding Yarn to Determine Total Length Needed
2:04 Adding a Bit Extra
2:22 Measuring Additional Colours
2:55 Introducing the New Yarns
5:27 Checking We Got the Right Length of Yarn + Lessons Learned
6:00 A Note on Tidiness
The pattern mentioned in the video is the Watercolor Cowl, designed by Kaffe Fassett, from MDK Field Guide No. 16 Painterly.
To purchase the pattern book, visit: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-16-painterly
Other tutorials in this series:
Intarsia Joins: youtu.be/QO-4ZpxFCf8
Weaving in Ends in Intarsia: youtu.be/YxX-Tl-rQ34
Estimating Yarn Lengths for Intarsia: youtu.be/UtW824Ynwoc
More to come...
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Running Out of Yarn Length
1:30 How to Thin Felted Tweed Yarn to Join
2:22 Overlapping the Yarns to Join
2:35 Folding the Yarns Back on Themselves to Join
3:05 Dampening the Yarn
3:22 Felting the Yarns Together
3:52 Security of the Join


