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    How to knit stripes

    Use this simple method to create stripy effects

    Step 1

    Knot the new ball to the existing yarn, leaving a 2in, 5cm tail. Push the knot up to meet the knitting.

    Step 2

    As you knit, twist the two yarns together to weave loose ends on the wrong side of your work.

    Step 3

    When knitting stripes, twist the two yarns together at the start of a row to carry it up the edge.

    Step 4

    This what the reverse of your knitting will look like, with the yarn neatly woven into the edge.

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    lorief1's picture

    lorief1 said on 19th April 2013

    This is really informative and easy to understand!

    Jenny's picture

    Jenny said on 23rd April 2013

    Brilliant, glad you like it! Let us know if there are any other knitting tutorials you'd like to see in the future.

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