The knitted on cast-on step by step 1. Take a length of yarn from your ball of yarn. 2. Make a slip knot…. 3. ….and insert the needle into the upper loop and tighten the slip knot onto the needle. This is the first stitch. Make sure to leave enough on the tail of the yarn to weave in later. VIDEO TUTORIAL LINKS INCLUDED IN THIS PATTERN -How to work a garter tab cast on -Long tail cast on method -Russian bind off method -How to make a tassel. This pattern has been professionally tech edited, and test knit. Instructions are provided in a fully written format, with charts also included where relevant. Grafting is a great way to seamlessly join two sets of live stitches together, like at the toe of a sock, or to connect the ends of an infinity scarf. It's usually done with Kitchener stitch, where both sets of live stitches are held on separate needles, and you use a yarn needle to stitch in and out of the live stitches to join them. Picking up Stitches on Garter Stitch (vertical/selvage edge) Begin your practice swatch by casting on the desired number of stitches with any weight yarn and a comfortable size needle for that yarn. In my example I've chosen Red Heart Soft Baby Steps in Lavender and size 9 needles. I used a size 9 crochet hook. For my swatch, I've cast on 20 Update Dec 2017: new pattern: the fast & easy mini Sweet November necktie knitted scarf pattern, for an ultra sweet alternative. mini Sweet November necktie knitted scarf pattern . ** NEWSFLASH: Just added a new video tutorial on how to do the garter tab casting on technique to start your triangle lace scarf. Be sure to watch this video if Free tutorial with pictures on how to make jewelry in under 60 minutes by jewelrymaking with scissors, glue, and wire. Here is a simple and cheap alternative to making a flocking applicator, it may be all you need if you only make small items! Garter Tab Cast On. 1st June 2021 ♥ 0. Tutorial. In this blog post I demonstrate how to knit a no-slip SSK, an alternative left-leaning decrease without having to slip any stitches. 1,474. 1. 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4. How to Knit Garter-tab Cast-on [Tutorial] Garter-tab cast-on is a method for casting on top-down triangle, crescent, or semicircle shawls. To work a Garter Tab: Cast on 3 stitches (Backwards Loop or Provisional cast-on method). Knit 7 rows (6 rows for the Tab, the 7th row is the beginning of the pick-up row). Turn work 90° and pick up 3 stitches along edge of Garter stitch fabric. Pick up 3 stitches from cast-on edge (or knit 3 stitches from the provisional cast-on edge). ** Alternatives to buttons:** Shawl pins - https: Picking Up Stitches in Garter Stitch Tutorial from Purl Soho; Picking Up Stitches Purlwise Tutorial from Purl Soho; Make Good Socks KAL. Garter Tab cast on - tutorial by Stephen West; make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! As an alternative to the Garter Stitch Tab, you can cast on 9 stitches and start working the Setup section straightaway. However, the Garter Stitch Tab will give a nicer edge. Work the Setup and Body sections either from the chart or the written instructions. Take a sheet of tissue paper and fold it in half (short end to short end). Place on your cutting board and use the rotary cutter to cut vertical strips 2½ in (6cm) from the fold line and ½ in (1cm) apart. If your cutting mat has guidelines, you may find it easier and safer to follow these. S