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TECH-niques to turn HOME MADE knitting into HANDMADE knitting (+ sporadic forays into politics) TECHknitting.com since 2006 Access how-to index at https://techknitter.blogspot.com/2010/04/revised-unified-index-for.html

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Four panel photo showing a red and white potholder made via double knitting the top, bottom and sides, while working the large one-color area in the middle via simple stockinette fabric. Two panels show the work in progress (front and back). The other two panels show the finished work (front and back).

Four panel photo showing a red and white potholder made via double knitting the top, bottom and sides, while working the large one-color area in the middle via simple stockinette fabric. Two panels show the work in progress (front and back). The other two panels show the finished work (front and back).

#knitting #knittinghowto #doubleknitting #๐Ÿงถ

Double knitting + Independent layers, a trick useful for projects with lots of one-color backgrounds

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26.07.2025 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A sock being double knit, which is a black outside layer and a white inside layer, with the stitches arranged alternately on three double-pointed needles. The sock has diamond designs on it in white on the visible black layer, and (because the sock is double knit) the implication is that there are corresponding black designs on the inside white layer.

A sock being double knit, which is a black outside layer and a white inside layer, with the stitches arranged alternately on three double-pointed needles. The sock has diamond designs on it in white on the visible black layer, and (because the sock is double knit) the implication is that there are corresponding black designs on the inside white layer.

#knitting #knittinghowto #doubleknitting #๐Ÿงถ

Double knitting: the What and the How
(History[ish], Theory, How-to Demos)

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21.06.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Go you!

14.06.2025 07:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue crown on a gold background with graffiti-like writing on left side saying "no kings."

Blue crown on a gold background with graffiti-like writing on left side saying "no kings."

#knitting #knittinghowto #politicalknitting #๐Ÿงถ

No Kings Wanted here

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14.06.2025 06:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Close up of top and bottom edges of a red and white double knitting project

Close up of top and bottom edges of a red and white double knitting project

#knitting #knittinghowto #knittingtechnique #๐Ÿงถ

Double knitting intro: getting stitches ONTO and OFF your needles + working SIDE EDGES

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09.05.2025 13:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Haha. That's my job!

27.04.2025 02:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A purl graft at the top of a blue and white double knitting project. The graft makes a fold line, applying a contrasting color line of purls to one side, and a line of attractive bumps in same color, to the other.

A purl graft at the top of a blue and white double knitting project. The graft makes a fold line, applying a contrasting color line of purls to one side, and a line of attractive bumps in same color, to the other.

#knitting #knittinghowto #knittingtechnique #๐Ÿงถ

Grafting in Purl, Using Knitting Stitches & a Knitting Needle (Easier Kitchener Stitching, part 2) techknitting.blogspot.com/2025/04/graf...

Makes a line of purl on stockinette. A good way graft w/ a fold line (top of a double knitting project, e.g.)

26.04.2025 07:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks. Looks lovely.

25.04.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

please send a photo of the problem. Best is a DM via techknitting@hotmail.com

21.04.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Traceypod: I'm happy to be here! Thanks for your kind words & glad to hear you find the blog useful. Always delightful to hear from readers.๐Ÿ’œ
--TK

13.04.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An individual serving apple dumpling cake sitting on a plate, plate is on a counter

An individual serving apple dumpling cake sitting on a plate, plate is on a counter

#Aprilfools #KnittersHaveToEat #cake

April fools! Today, this knitting blog has a recipe for you.

Apple ginger microwave dumpling cake.

Half cake, half steamed dumpling, all delicious

01.04.2025 12:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My bad--poor timing.
But now you're set to make another?

26.03.2025 22:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A maroon honeycomb cabled cowl photographed on a white background

A maroon honeycomb cabled cowl photographed on a white background

#knitting #knittinghowto #knittingtechnique #๐Ÿงถ

Honeycomb (and other) cables in heavy yarn: a little trick to loosen the crosses and protect your wrist.

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25.03.2025 06:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A roll-up pencil case, repurposed as a holder for circular knitting needles

A roll-up pencil case, repurposed as a holder for circular knitting needles

#knitting #knittinghowto #knittingtechnique #๐Ÿงถ

Various items, not originally meant for knitters, but very handy for organization

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17.03.2025 07:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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<b>Needle felting tricks for knitters</b><br><small><i>Cutting Steeks, Fastening Floats<br> & Touching up Color Knitting</small></i> knitting blog

There is another method also, done with needle felting

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28.02.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are several videos in the blog post (click link ) which walk you through the whole process. In the posted photo, the cut ends are hiding under the folded-back steek, which is labeled "D." Double fold-back does share the folded aspect of a french seam, but is not clasped like a french seam is.

28.02.2025 07:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
view of a knitted sample, steeked, offering inside and outside views of a new technique. The sample is worked in bright blue stockinette and has dark blue garter stitch borders. Notable is that the cut ends from steeking are completely hidden.

view of a knitted sample, steeked, offering inside and outside views of a new technique. The sample is worked in bright blue stockinette and has dark blue garter stitch borders. Notable is that the cut ends from steeking are completely hidden.

#knitting #knittinghowto #knittingtechnique #๐Ÿงถ

Double fold-back steeks, good for wall hangings & cushion tops. Could use on blankets too, and maybe cardigan front bands

The finishing work is done ahead. When you cut, the ends fold under, forever hidden.

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28.02.2025 07:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They have already accessed the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), a system used by IRS employees to retrieve account information. Musk software engineer Gavin Kliger is among those accessing the data. Additionally, 15,000 IRS employees are expected to be fired this coming week.

17.02.2025 03:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2770    ๐Ÿ” 693    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 87    ๐Ÿ“Œ 45

Muskโ€™s staffers are accessing the heavily guarded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system, which contains detailed financial information on every taxpayer, business, and nonprofit in the country.

17.02.2025 03:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8650    ๐Ÿ” 2647    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 302    ๐Ÿ“Œ 177

Kinda scary, I think...

16.02.2025 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I did not know that. Thanks for info!

16.02.2025 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A red knitted heart on a white background

A red knitted heart on a white background

#knitting #knittingtechnique #knittinghowto #politicalknitting

New Post: Love, Hearts, Infinity Loop videos...and your birth certificate

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SAVE me from Donald Trump's minions

14.02.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chicken litter in livestock feed comes under scrutiny in US - Poultry World Concerns about the spread of avian influenza to dairy cows in the US has prompted a US Senator to introduced legislation aimed at eliminating the factory

Carried by the wind? Maybe. But! cows in the US are sometimes fed literal chicken shit as part of their diet. www.poultryworld.net/the-industry...

13.02.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Yes please! Before and afters would be really interesting.

13.02.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very groovy! Tailoring knitting!

13.02.2025 03:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The word "knitting," knitted, showing lots of ends "parked" on the fabric surface.

The word "knitting," knitted, showing lots of ends "parked" on the fabric surface.

#knitting #knittinghowto #knittingtechnique

Working in LOTS of ends in Banner knitting.

Many techniques to fasten down all those pesky ends. techknitting.blogspot.com/2025/02/work...

10.02.2025 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This guy started a dance party all by himself

Dancing guy, the video. He danced, people ignored.Then, "first follower" joined. "First spectator"came; she directed more eyes. Result=everyone danced. If we can't be dancing guy, we CAN be first follower or spectator. Watch, weigh, find your dancing guy, then dance.
www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

05.02.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You are welcome.

05.02.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi DKC--Here is the INDEX link to several different methods.

techknitter.blogspot.com/2010/04/revi....

If this doesn't open for you, go to the index at techknitter.blogspot.com and search for "flipping bands" under "F."

05.02.2025 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Afterthought socks: Knit a tube, using all of a ball of sock yarn. When you get home and can pay attention, split the tube in half. With contrasting yarn, knit ribbing at one end, a toe at the other end and an afterthought heel onto each tube. Not the most elegant, but great for travel.

24.01.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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