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Weekly knitting tutorials about better ways to knit.
Why should you be interested:
Because you enjoy knitting, and would like to become better at it,
because you prefer to know simple ways to knit and avoid complicated ones,
because you want to make fewer knitting mistakes,
because you don't have time to test new knitting techniques and would rather have someone (me!) do that tedious part for you,
and, of course, because you love to create nice looking knits, and you enjoy receiving compliments for your work.
Why should you be interested:
Because you enjoy knitting, and would like to become better at it,
because you prefer to know simple ways to knit and avoid complicated ones,
because you want to make fewer knitting mistakes,
because you don't have time to test new knitting techniques and would rather have someone (me!) do that tedious part for you,
and, of course, because you love to create nice looking knits, and you enjoy receiving compliments for your work.
Bind Off That Matches Double Chain Cast On (aka Chinese Waitress Cast On)
Learn a way to make a beautiful elastic bind off edge that is identical to the edge formed by the double chain (Chinese waitress) cast on method.
For more details about this method go to
www.10rowsaday.com/double-chain-bindoff
To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024.
If you like to keep side edges of your projects neat and tidy, get a copy of the "Neat Side Edges" book at www.10rowsaday.com/books
If you like to make sure the cast on and bind off edges of your projects are identical, get a copy of the "Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs" book at www.10rowsaday.com/books
All free e-books, charts and patterns are at www.10rowsaday.com/library
Learn the Eastern (previously known as Russian) knitting style to knit faster and more efficient with minimal strain on your wrists - www.10rowsaday.com/eastern-knitting
Make lots of colourful projects using the Patchwork Knitting technique and 36 patterns for blankets and pillows - www.10rowsaday.com/patchwork-knitting
Learn to knit toe-up and top-down socks from scratch - www.10rowsaday.com/sock-knitting
Learn to knit top-down hats in any size with any yarn without a pattern - www.10rowsaday.com/top-down-hat
For more details about this method go to
www.10rowsaday.com/double-chain-bindoff
To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024.
If you like to keep side edges of your projects neat and tidy, get a copy of the "Neat Side Edges" book at www.10rowsaday.com/books
If you like to make sure the cast on and bind off edges of your projects are identical, get a copy of the "Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs" book at www.10rowsaday.com/books
All free e-books, charts and patterns are at www.10rowsaday.com/library
Learn the Eastern (previously known as Russian) knitting style to knit faster and more efficient with minimal strain on your wrists - www.10rowsaday.com/eastern-knitting
Make lots of colourful projects using the Patchwork Knitting technique and 36 patterns for blankets and pillows - www.10rowsaday.com/patchwork-knitting
Learn to knit toe-up and top-down socks from scratch - www.10rowsaday.com/sock-knitting
Learn to knit top-down hats in any size with any yarn without a pattern - www.10rowsaday.com/top-down-hat
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Beautifully Textured Right-Leaning Increase
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Here's a tutorial about a beautiful right-leaning increase that is perfect for adding stitches to shawls, top-down hats and sweaters with yoke. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/diagonal-increase-right To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of your projec...
How to Fix Rowing Out (method that helped me)
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This tutorial is about a simple and effective way to fix rowing out. I discovered it as I was observing how stitches are made. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/fix-rowing-out To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of your projects neat and tidy, get a co...
Ottoman Rib Worked Flat and in the Round
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This is a step-by-step tutorial for beginner knitters about ottoman rib - a ridiculously easy textured stitch pattern that looks like ribbing on one side of the fabric, and like honeycomb stitch on the other side. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/ottoman-rib To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.c...
How to Neaten the Last Stitch of the Bind Off in Any Stitch Pattern
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Here's a step-by-step explanation of a simple way to tidy up the last stitch of a bind off edge in any stitch pattern. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/neat-last-stitch To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of your projects neat and tidy, get a copy of ...
Double Chain (aka Chinese Waitress) Cast On Without Fiddling and Without Slip Knot
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This is a step by step tutorial for beginners and more skilled knitters about a simple way to make double chain cast on without crossing the hook and the needle, without maneuvering the yarn wrap through the stitch from underneath the needle, and without making and then unravelling a slip knot. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/easy-chinese-waitress-caston To download ...
Improved Way to Carry Yarn Up When Knitting Back and Forth
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This is a step by step tutorial for beginners and more skilled knitters about a simple way to invisibly carry yarn up the side without affecting the elasticity of the project. This method works equally well for projects with and without side edgings. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/carry-yarn-up-side To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published...
Beautiful Alternative to Kitchener Stitch
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Learn a simple way to make a beautiful horizontal seam that joins two sets of live stitches. This method is a great alternative to Kitchener stitch. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/chain-grafting To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of your projects n...
Spring Cleaning Challenge, Part 2
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This challenge lasts from April 12 until April 30, 2024, and it is made of two parts. In the first part of the challenge, we took care of the unfinished projects. You can watch that video at ua-cam.com/video/w5wiyeRyzyM/v-deo.html In the second part described in this video tutorial, we'll tackle the yarn stash. It feels great to have the stash under control, but to make this challenge even more...
Spring Cleaning Challenge, Part 1
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This challenge lasts from April 12 until April 30, 2024, and it is made of two parts. In the first part of the challenge, we'll deal with the unfinished projects, and in the second part, we'll tackle the yarn stash. It feels great to have the stash under control, but to make this challenge even more rewarding, I will send you any of my patterns (they are all listed at www.10rowsaday.com/pattern...
How to Neatly Shape Shoulders of Sweaters and Cardigans
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This is a detailed tutorial about a simple way to shape shoulders of sweaters and cardigans without steps and other imperfections. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/shaping-shoulders To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of your projects neat and tidy, g...
Left-Leaning Increases that Match Right-Leaning Pulled Increases
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This is a way to make left-leaning increases that mirror the right-leaning pulled increases . Used together, these increases work great for forming raglan lines and shaping shawls. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/left-pulled-increase To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like...
How to Knit Wide Stripes Without a Jog and Without Breaking Yarn
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This a simple method that solves two most common issues we face when we knit wide stripes in the round - jog and numerous yarn tails that we have to weave in later on. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/wide-stripes-round To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side e...
Beautiful Decorative Increases - Quick Reference Video
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Quick and easy way to make beautiful increases - great way to increase stitches in shawls and top-down sweaters. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/pulled-increase-quick To download a Quick Reference Card about this method, as well as full PDF versions of other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of ...
Two Ways to Make Double Chain (aka Chinese Waitress) Cast On Step by Step
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Learn two simple ways to make a beautiful stretchy cast on edge that looks the same on both sides of the fabric. For more details about this method go to www.10rowsaday.com/chinese-waitress-caston To download full PDF versions of this and other tutorials published in 2024,, join the Club at www.10rowsaday.com/club2024. If you like to keep side edges of your projects neat and tidy, get a copy of...
How to Prevent Thumb Holes and Holes at Gussets and Underarms - Quick Reference Video
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How to Prevent Thumb Holes and Holes at Gussets and Underarms - Quick Reference Video
Almost Invisible Way to Weave in Yarn Tails in Reverse Stockinette Stitch and Ribbing
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Almost Invisible Way to Weave in Yarn Tails in Reverse Stockinette Stitch and Ribbing
Simple Way to Add More Colour to Projects Worked Back and Forth
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Simple Way to Add More Colour to Projects Worked Back and Forth
Helsinki Hat and Collar - Fully Reversible Duo Worked Seamlessly Using Yarn in Two Colours.
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Helsinki Hat and Collar - Fully Reversible Duo Worked Seamlessly Using Yarn in Two Colours.
Cartridge Belt Rib - an Easier Alternative to Brioche Stitch
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Cartridge Belt Rib - an Easier Alternative to Brioche Stitch
Easy Way to Make Picot Cast On - Quick Reference Video
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Easy Way to Make Picot Cast On - Quick Reference Video
Great Way to Make Side Seams and Other Vertical Seams
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Great Way to Make Side Seams and Other Vertical Seams
Simple Way to Improve Side Edges of Any Ribbing
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Simple Way to Improve Side Edges of Any Ribbing
Live Q&A Session - Answers to All Your Questions About Club 2024
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Live Q&A Session - Answers to All Your Questions About Club 2024
What do you get as a member of Club 2024?
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What do you get as a member of Club 2024?
How to Make a Sweater Slimmer - Full Workshop
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How to Make a Sweater Slimmer - Full Workshop
Easy Way to Make Reversible Decreases in 1x1 Ribbing
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Easy Way to Make Reversible Decreases in 1x1 Ribbing
How to Pick Up Stitches from Provisional Cast On Formed With or Without a Crochet Hook
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How to Pick Up Stitches from Provisional Cast On Formed With or Without a Crochet Hook
Quick Look Inside a Book About Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs
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Quick Look Inside a Book About Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs
Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs Book
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Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs Book
Such a good demo - straight in, no chatter, nice big needles and high contrast yarns. Carefully and fully explained. No distracting nasty nail varnish, even. Excellent. Thanks!
Perfect video. It saved my day!
As I continue my knitting journey, I see where one needs to begin at like age 5 !! There is just tons and tons to learn. Huge thanks for helping us here !!
Wow, this was interesting I'm off to test swatch to see where my problem is. I just subscribed. Hmm thought I did, but, nope. Probably still new to UA-cam back then. I'm back and in now !! Lots of videos to watch :-)
Best video yet 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you very much for this tutorial. Your teaching is clear, and the stitches are clearly seen because of the bright colours you use. You are one of my go-to teachers. Thank you 🌷
Just a suggestion - maybe use a more contrasting color for the yarn to the needles. The yellow blends into the needles too much
How do you add on/increase stitches at the end of a knitted row?
Tkank you❤❤❤❤❤it’s brilliant! And save a lot of time😊
Love your demonstrations
Im lost on when you pick up the stitches on the sides that you're creating. Does it mean to knit in the round when you say knit all stitches when working the heel part?
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So good to see you again where have you been. I love your Verdi’s❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Farideh. This summer, I am working on the second part of the book about matching cast on and bind off edges. This work left me no time to make new videos, but don't worry - I'll be back with new video tutorials in September. Happy knitting!
Thank you for explaining why we need to slide the knitting to the other side.
Thank you
Thank you!
I thought I’d watched all of your videos but obviously I missed this one! This is, as usual, just brilliant! This will be helpful in SO MANY scenarios. As always, thank you for sharing your extensive knitting experience and knowledge ❤❤
Thank you, my dear Esme! I am happy you like this simple trick. Happy knitting, my friend!
You are AWESOME!!! I watched your video to refresh my memory about how to work way 2, as I’d never heard of way 3. I’d always wished that there was a provisional long tail cast on, and VOILA!!! There it is in your video. I’ll be forever in your debt. thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, John 🙏 I am happy I could help. Happy knitting!
Does the needle angle trick also apply for Norwegian purling?
I haven't tested it with Norwegian purling. If you do give it a try, please let me know whether it resolved rowing out. Many thanks.
Thank you! 🤗 I did this with fingering weight yarn to bind off the bottom edge of a camisole. It gave a neat and pretty edge. It did curl at first but laid flat once blocked. I am a tight knitter, though, and so the edge was firm and a bit too tight so I tinked it back (pretty easy if you tink with the wrong side facing and pick up the topmost purl bump before undoing each stitch, dropping the lower purl bump that you picked up from the back of the fabric as you go.) I redid the same bind off but added a reverse yarn over just before picking up the purl bump from the back of the fabric. Then bound off this yarn over along with the stitch before. So a combination of this method plus Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off. This added a lot more stretch into the edge and it also laid flat straight away, even before reblocking. I’ll be using this whenever I want a clean and minimal hem. It has the added advantage that if you are playing yarn chicken, you can just keep going in stockinette until you have a yarn tail of about 4 or 5 times the circumference of your hem. That way, you can use almost every bit of yarn. Thank you very much for the inspiration 🎉
Hi Cheryl. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing discovery. I haven't tried combining Jeny's stretchy bind off with this method. I definitely will. If it keeps the edge from curling even before blocking, it is a valuable method to know. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your tutoring 🙏💝💗🥰👌
You are most welcome, Bonna :-) Happy knitting!
Been looking for a lovley seam ,this is going to work perfectly..Thank you X
You made my day🎉
Thank you, Manuela 🙏
I grew up in former Yugoslavia and thats how i knit and was thought by my mom. I am now in canada too and dont see anyone knitting this way.
Even though Eastern knitting is not as popular as the classic knitting, many knitters use it. You are not alone :-)
Thank you! Super easy to follow and thank you for including the salvage stitches! That’s how I learnt and it drives me nuts when they are not included and I get so confused! 😅❤❤
Excellent video tutorial for 1x1 ribbing! Thanks. 👍
I was taught using the long tail cast on so this is so easy to do the provisional cast on. Thank you so much!❤
You are most welcome, Paula :-) Happy knitting!
Thank you so much, Maryna! ❤
You are most welcome, Gail :-) Happy knitting!
I have a problem. How do you reinfoce or make the sole of a sock thicker after knitting it. I knitted with double strands but just want the sole thicker. Do I darn the sole? But how? I'm totally lost because I really want to do a good job and don't want the socks to look ugly. I'm sure you'll be able to help as you're always my "go to" when I need advice. 🎉
Hi Mareta. The best way to reinforce the sole will probably be to use the duplicate stitch method. It will double the thickness of the fabric. Another option is to knit a piece of fabric in the same size and shape as the sole, and attach this piece to the sole with the regular whip stich. Good luck!
I am a total fan! You are a true pedagogue. Your calm, clear, detailed instructions are very anchoring. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Violaine 🙏 Happy knitting!
Wow. I'm wondering how I would do that since I normally knit my flat dishcloths back and forth on circular needles. Will I have to find a straight needle of the same size for the bind off?
You can use any needles to make this border. No need to look for a straight needle. Happy knitting!
@@10rowsaday On row 3, you take the working yarn and wrap it around the free end of the right-hand needle. There is no free end when one uses a circular needle. How does one complete row 3 with a circular needle?
That's drop dead gorgeous! I knit a LOT of plain ol' dishcloths and I can see that this will be so much more interesting than my usual 4-row garter stitch border. I can't wait to learn the corresponding bind off!
I am so glad you like this border :-) Happy knitting, my friend!
Thank you so much I liked the different colors to help the visuals. Was able to save the project I spent hours on
Thank you Maryna for teaching us this beautiful stitch, it sure does add A lovely trimming to the edges. 🙏💝
as usual your instructions and video are beautifully clear!
Thank you 🙏
Can this be used when knitting in the round?
Yes, you can use this method to cast on stitches for a seamless project. The easiest way to do it is to make the border back and forth, then rearrange stitches for working in the round and work in the main pattern of the project. After you work a few rounds, close the gap between the first and the last cast on stitches with a few overhand stitches.
Beautiful and beautifully demonstrated!
Thank you, Maryna! ❤
Wow! Thank you, Maryna!
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Merciiiiii pour ce tuto si rare et si clairement expliqué ❤
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is it stretchy?
Not really. It is about as stretchy as the regular bind off.
You can combine it with Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off. Just add a reverse yarn over before picking up the purl bump from the back of the fabric and then bind off the yarn over along with the previous stitch. This gives a bit more stretch and I found it also laid flatter 🤓
Thank you for this! I knew of the burn test, but had forgotten the various behaviors of the fibers when I stick them into a burning candle. This was very helpful! :^)
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brilliant thanks
I so love your knitting it is so perfect. I wall be trying these edges.
Thank you, Cynthia 🙏
This is fascinating--I've never heard of this technique before! I do have a question: what do you do when the cable changes? Ex. you just completed a 2/2 LC, but on the next RS rw it's a 2/1 LC...so on the needles you'd have a gs, 2 k sts, gs, gs, 2 k sts, gs, but to complete the 2/1 LC you'd need gs, 1 k st, gs, gs, 2 k sts, gs. How do you get the first gs into the correct position? I'm about to start Nora Gaughan's Deliciosa pullover and I'd love to try this technique but the motif is organic so the cables change sizes quite a bit from one RS rw to the next. Thanks so much; your tutorials are always so clear and to-the-point and I so appreciate it!
Hi Stacey, this method would definitely make Deliciosa cable pattern stand out. But you are right - that particular design is quite complicated. It is best to test the parts where cables change on a swatch to see how that transition looks with ghost stitches. In fact, I am quite curious how the ghost stitches will behave in those cases. If you discover some interesting tendencies, please, let me know. Many thanks :-)
Wow you made this look so easy. Thank you for the confidence boost ❤