Confident Knitting: Blocking a cowl @ACTechniques

ACTechniques This video shows you how to block a cowl so that you don't create any folds in the fabric, using minimal kit. We also have a video showing this process using blocking pins and wires: youtu.be/81dcD3OLY0g

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

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Confident Knitting: Blocking a cowl

ACTechniques 2021-04-01 | This video shows you how to block a cowl so that you don't create any folds in the fabric, using minimal kit. We also have a video showing this process using blocking pins and wires: youtu.be/81dcD3OLY0g

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

Colour change clasped weft join

ACTechniques 2023-04-17 | This video shows you a simple method for changing from one colour of yarn to a new one, with the change happening in exactly the correct spot. The clasped weft join is particularly helpful when you are working with a non-felting yarn such as a cotton, or superwash wool. The join is almost invisible and really easy to do.

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

Duplicate Stitch

ACTechniques 2023-03-13 | This video shows you how to add contrast colours to knitted fabric using duplicate stitch. This is relevant for the Rosy Mittens designed by Arne & Carlos, in Modern Daily Knitting's Field Guide No. 23 Glow.

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

Creating Pockets

ACTechniques 2023-02-22 | This video shows you how to insert a pocket back and how to sew the pocket back down to complete the pocket construction. This is relevant for the Destination Pullover designed by Mary Jane Mucklestone, in Modern Daily Knitting's Field Guide No. 17 Lopi, but you could equally use this method to add a pocket to any garment project.

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

Working With Lettlopi at Loose Gauge

ACTechniques 2023-01-18 | This video shows you the characteristics of Lettlopi when worked at a loose gauge. This is relevant for the Destination Pullover and Daytripper Cardigan in Modern Daily Knitting's Field Guide No. 17 Lopi as well as the Stopover Sweater and Cardigan. All four of these patterns were created by Mary Jane Mucklestone.

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

Clasped Weft Join

ACTechniques 2022-12-07 | This video shows you a simple method for changing from one ball of yarn to a new one. The clasped weft join is particularly helpful when you are working with a non-felting yarn such as a cotton, or superwash wool. The join is almost invisible and really easy to do.

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

Confident Knitting: I-Cord Cast Off

ACTechniques 2022-02-01 | This video shows you how to work an i-cord cast off for a neat, professional finish.

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

Confident Knitting: Picking Up Stitches

ACTechniques 2022-02-01 | This video shows you how to pick up stitches along the row-end and cast-on edges in preparation for an i-cord cast off.

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

Picking up a dropped loop

ACTechniques 2022-01-24 | This video shows you how to correct a dropped loop when marling, using the Striped Marl Hat by Cecelia Campochiaro from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide 19: Marls. The video includes picking up a loop on both the right and wrong side of the work.

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

Confident Knitting: Mattress Stitch

ACTechniques 2022-01-03 | This video shows you how to sew a mattress stitch seam on both stocking and reverse stocking stitch fabric.

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

Confident Knitting: Grab Stitches

ACTechniques 2022-01-03 | This video shows you how to work grab stitches to add surface texture to your knitting.

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

Confident Knitting: Long-Tail and German Twisted Cast-On Method

ACTechniques 2021-12-01 | This video shows you how to work a perfect cast on for ribbing. The combination of the long-tail method for knit stitches and the German twisted method for purl stitches gives a stable but stretchy edge.

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

Changing Colours for Marls

ACTechniques 2021-11-18 | This video shows you how to change colours when marling, using the Striped Marl Hat by Cecelia Campochiaro from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide 19: Marls. The video includes changing colours, as well as tips on weaving in ends.

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

Confident Knitting: Russian Join

ACTechniques 2021-11-01 | This video shows you how to work a Russian join. A Russian join allows you to invisibly join in a new yarn and helps avoid having lots of ends to weave in at the end of a project. It is particularly useful for projects where you might see both sides and there's no place to "hide" a woven-in end. It's a great alternative to a felted join when you're working with superwash yarns or other fibres that won't felt.

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

Confident Knitting: Modular Knitting

ACTechniques 2021-11-01 | This video shows you how to use yarn overs to pick up and join geometric knitted shapes, a process known as modular knitting.

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

Spaced Long-Tail Cast-On Method

ACTechniques 2021-10-18 | This video shows you how to work the spaced long-tail cast-on method, perfect for when you need a bit of extra stretch and the method recommended for the projects in Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 19: Marls.

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

Alternating cable cast on

ACTechniques 2021-09-30 | This video shows you how to work an alternating cable cast on. This is a great cast-on method for ribbing, and I explain in the video how to work different combinations of knit and purl stitches.

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

Confident Knitting: Mosaic Knitting

ACTechniques 2021-09-30 | This video demonstrates mosaic knitting. This is a great colourwork method, where you only work with one colour at a time.

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

Splitting Body & Sleeves on the Simple Swoncho

ACTechniques 2021-09-17 | This video shows you how to split the body and sleeves on the Simple Swoncho by Karida Collins from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide 18: Beginnings. Jen takes you setting aside the sleeve stitches, joining the body into the round, and picking up for the sleeves later, as well as sewing the gap at the underarm closed at the end.

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

Confident Knitting: Garter Stitch Short-Row Heel

ACTechniques 2021-09-01 | This video shows you how to work a garter stitch short-row heel. This is a very versatile heel since it can be used for both toe-up and cuff-down socks.

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

Seaming the Diagonal Mitts

ACTechniques 2021-08-16 | This video shows you how to seam the Diagonal Mitts by Karida Collins from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide 18: Beginnings. Jen takes you through choosing a matched, or mirrored pair and how to ensure that the thumb opening is secure and strong enough to cope with long-term wear.

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

Confident Knitting: Reversible cables

ACTechniques 2021-08-02 | This video shows you how to work 4/4 LRibC and 4/4 RRibC reversible cables. These cables cross two sets of rib stitches over each other to create a fabric that's attractive on both sides.

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

Joining Sleeves and Body

ACTechniques 2021-07-14 | This video shows you how to join sleeves to the body to knit the yoke up of a seamless, bottom-up sweater.

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

Confident Knitting: Vikkel braids

ACTechniques 2021-07-01 | This video shows you how to work both one- and two-colour Vikkel braids. These are a great way to frame a stitch pattern and add interest to your knitted fabric.

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

Join, being careful not to twist sts, using circular needles

ACTechniques 2021-06-15 | This video shows you how to join for working in the round on circular needles. It covers how to check that your cast-on edge isn't twisted, as well as tips for removing a twist after the first round. It also shows how to work a row flat before joining which makes avoiding a twist more straightforward.

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

Join, being careful not to twist sts, using double-pointed needles

ACTechniques 2021-06-15 | This video shows you how to join for working in the round on double-pointed needles (DPNs). It covers how to check that your cast-on edge isn't twisted, as well as tips for removing a twist after the first round. It also shows how to work a row flat before joining which makes avoiding a twist more straightforward.

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

Confident Knitting: French knots

ACTechniques 2021-06-01 | This video shows you how to embroider French knots on knitted fabric for a beautiful embellishment. We also have videos for embroidering twisted chain stitches (youtu.be/wNXRdHd4ocI) and detached chain stitches (youtu.be/J98_CnVziqw)

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

Confident Knitting: Detached chain stitch

ACTechniques 2021-06-01 | This video shows you how to embroider detached chain stitch (also known as lazy daisy) on knitted fabric for a beautiful embellishment. We also have videos for embroidering twisted chain stitches (youtu.be/wNXRdHd4ocI) and French knots (youtu.be/u6wbFUaunxU)

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

Confident Knitting: Twisted chain stitch

ACTechniques 2021-06-01 | This video shows you how to embroider twisted chain stitches on knitted fabric for a beautiful embellishment. We also have videos for embroidering French knots (youtu.be/u6wbFUaunxU) and detached chain stitch (youtu.be/J98_CnVziqw).

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

Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs

ACTechniques 2021-05-27 | A short video showing you how to change direction when knitting in the round. This is useful because it allows you to avoid purling when you want to work a folded up hem. A German short row is used to switch from knitting in one direction to the other. The pattern for the mittens is the Trinket Mittens by Mary Jane Mucklestone from MDK Field Guide No. 17 Lopi.

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

Setting Up a Thumb

ACTechniques 2021-05-27 | A short video showing you how to set up a thumb. The video includes the backwards-loop cast on, knitting across the cast-on stitches, and picking up the stitches to later work the thumb. The pattern for the mittens is the Trinket Mittens by Mary Jane Mucklestone from MDK Field Guide No. 17 Lopi.

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

Confident Knitting: Catching Floats Holding One Yarn in Each Hand

ACTechniques 2021-05-03 | This video shows you how to catch floats in stranded colourwork when holding one yarn in each hand for even, consistent colourwork. See our video for holding both yarns in the right hand here: youtu.be/_kfXCQvEYRQ
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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

Confident Knitting: Catching Floats with Both Yarns in Right Hand

ACTechniques 2021-05-03 | This video shows you how to catch floats in stranded colourwork when holding both yarns in your right hand, for even, consistent colourwork. See our video for holding one yarn in each hand here: youtu.be/dA2U2MYvphk

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

About Arnall-Culliford Knitwear

ACTechniques 2021-04-24 | Welcome to Arnall-Culliford Knitwear!
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

Grafting

ACTechniques 2021-04-13 | A short video showing you how to graft your stitches together invisibly in stocking stitch.

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

Crochet Provisional Cast On

ACTechniques 2021-04-13 | A video showing you how to work the wonderfully versatile crochet provisional cast on.

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

Confident Knitting: Blocking a cowl using wires and pins

ACTechniques 2021-04-01 | This video shows you how to block a cowl so that you don't create any folds in the fabric, using pins, wires and household objects. We also have a video showing this process using minimal kit: youtu.be/tWpCZjLP7rM

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

Magic Loop

ACTechniques 2021-03-12 | 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:
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

Travelling Magic Loop

ACTechniques 2021-03-12 | Travelling Magic Loop is a variation on the classic Magic Loop (see below for a link to our video on that technique). It ensures that you always start to knit with the adjacent stitches on your right needle tip. This avoids tension issues at the change from one needle to the other, and can eliminate ladders.

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

Purlwise lifted increases for the Flux Hand Warmers by Martina Behm

ACTechniques 2021-03-04 | This short video demonstrates how to work the purlwise lifted increases. These are used in the thumb gusset of Martina Behm's Flux Hand Warmers from Confident Knitting.

You can purchase Confident Knitting from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers

Stretchy Cast Off

ACTechniques 2021-03-01 | This video shows you how to work Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Cast Off, suitable for edges where you need extra stretch, like the cuffs of mitts, socks or sleeves.

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

Confident Knitting: Folded Hem

ACTechniques 2021-03-01 | This video shows you how to work a folded hem.

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

Little Lessons Intarsia: Intarsia Joins on the Diagonal

ACTechniques 2021-01-12 | A video showing you how the intarsia join is worked when you change colour on a diagonal.

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

Little Lessons Intarsia: Putting Yarn in the Right Place for Intarsia

ACTechniques 2021-01-12 | A video showing you how to catch in your yarn at the rear of the work, so that it ends up in the correct place for the next row.

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

Setting in a sleevehead with mattress stitch

ACTechniques 2021-01-06 | Learn how to sew a sleevehead into the armhole on a pieced sweater with mattress stitch.

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

Joining Sleeves and Side Seams in One

ACTechniques 2021-01-06 | Learn how to sew side and sleeve seams in one, on a pieced sweater, with mattress stitch.

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

Joining Shoulder Seams with Back Stitch

ACTechniques 2021-01-06 | Learn how to join shoulder seams on a pieced sweater with back stitch.

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

Picking Up Stitches

ACTechniques 2020-12-16 | Learn how to pick up stitches along a garter stitch edge.

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

Little Lessons Intarsia: Estimating Yarn Lengths Tutorial

ACTechniques 2020-12-07 | A short video showing you how to estimate how much yarn you will need, when working intarsia. The video also shows how to join in a new colour.

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

Little Lessons Intarsia: Felted Join Tutorial

ACTechniques 2020-12-07 | A short video showing you how to join in a new length of yarn when working intarsia. Using short lengths rather than whole balls makes intarsia easier.

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