Practice Patterns Patterns

Finishing square necklines is not for the timid. To add mitered bands on the knitting machine involves a lot of stitch transfers. The tedium of this is work the effort! This practice pattern will give you tools to learn and perfect this technique without having to transfer 100's of stitches. Included is the Knit it Now Video demonstrating adding a mitered band to a square neck opening.

Set in sleeves can be problematic for knitters. Here's a basic set in sleeve pattern that you can use with any yarn and any machine! (Even Hand knitting). Create mini or full size sleeves to perfect your shaping and seaming skills.

Pull on pants for 18" doll. Great practice for perfecting your machine knitting skills. Subscribers: Look for the Weekend Project using this pattern. It includes tutorials for Marking Rows (to create a waistband/casing), Picot Hems plus Seaming Tips.

Designed for an 18 inch doll, this is a perfect practice pattern to hone your skills. Try different stitch patterns, hems, neckline, collar and hood techniques. Minimal shaping, fast knitting created to focus on finishing, design, color and knitting techniques.

Use these practice necklines to learn neck opening techniques and to refine your skills in attaching neckbands.Included are round and v-neck cardigans and pullovers to sharpen your skills

The only way to learn to shape and finish perfect armholes and bands for vests and sleeveless sweaters is PRACTICE! These practice patterns will give you the tools to try different techniques without complicating the knitting with necklines. Compare Shaping Methods Practice joining shoulder seams Knit bands that fit, lay flat and look professional