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Knitting in the Round with Double-Pointed Needles

  Use double-pointed needles for small circumferences like socks. Cast on stitches, dividing evenly across 3-4 needles. Join to work in the round. Knit across each needle. Visit: https://www.lanternmoon.com/products/double-pointed-needles

Knitting Decreases Lesson: How to Knit3Tog

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  Knitting decreases are knitting techniques used in projects to decrease the stitch count from the previous row or round. For decreases, you do not need special knitting needles and accessories; just your favorite pair with which you’re working on your project. K3TOG knit three together is a knitting decrease commonly featured in lace patterns. The technique decreases two stitches at a time, drastically reducing the stitch count. In addition to lace knitting, you can find the instructions in projects such as hats, socks, and sweaters for proper fit. For a quick knitting lesson on k3Tog, we’ll walk you through the steps of the decrease in this blog. K3Tog- Knit three together In knitting patterns, when you need to knit three stitches together, the common abbreviation is knit three together or k3tog. You basically make three stitches with your knitting needles and knit them together. This technique makes a sharp decrease, which is generally required in a lace pattern. Knitting lace pat