The process of knitting has three basic tasks: (1) the active (unsecured) stitches must be held so they don't drop; (2) these stitches must be released sometime after they are secured; and (3) new bights of yarn must be passed through the fabric, usually through active stitches, thus securing them. I wanted to set out some basic knitting instructions as a refresher so here it is.
Sometimes, the yarns being plied are fed at different rates, so that one yarn loops around the other, as in boucl . It is very easy to knit a sock, in the sock-knitting machine. If they are not secured, the loops of a knitted course will come undone when their yarn is pulled; this is known as ripping out or unravelling knitting.
The single yarns may be dyed separately before plying, or afterwards to give the yarn a uniform look. People who are experienced in the art of knitting know the importance of using the best quality knitting yarn they can get hold of. If you have a mesh sweater dryer then lay it out carefully shaping the sweater to its original proportions.
There are many knitting guilds and other knitting groups or knitting clubs. Be sure to try using other available resources, such as local craft and hobby stores.
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