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How to Knit: Shaping Techniques Printable Guide Knitting Pattern

How to Knit: Shaping Techniques Printable Guide

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What you need to know

Learn how to increase and decrease in step-by-step, plus short row shaping

Learn how to increase with our guide to knit front and back (kfb), make one (m1) and make one right (m1r) methods. Discover decreases: knit two together (k2tog), purl two together (p2tog), slip slip knit (ssk), purl two together through the back loop (p2tog tbl). See how to do short row shaping (wrap and turn, w&t) with our step-by-step photo how-to knit tutorial.

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