Topic: Hems

Rolled hems are a quick and easy way to put a casual hem on a sweater. The rule of thumb is to gradually change the tension so the roll is more pronounced. Is
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A chained hem is decorative and a modern alternative to a hung hem or ribbing. Not only pretty, it "tames the curl".

Add a soft, flattering touch to the hems of your sweaters. Curve the sides with short row shaping.Work the hem finish of your choice, then shape the sides
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5 tips for adding buttonhole and button bands to cardigans with hems. Learn techniques for professional finishing.

If you are a hand knitter, you may have heard of an i-cord bind off. Let's work it on the knitting machine... Plus we'll examine an i-cord cast on that will
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Curved hems can be both functional and decorative. From planning to knitting, let's explore the how and why of knitting curved hems.

Mock Ribbing (False Ribbing) is a good substitute for hand knitting ribbing, hand manipulating ribbing or using a ribber. Learn the basic technique (with a few
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Firm, decorative hem using the ribber. Includes printable worksheet.

A basic picot hem that lays flat because of using every other needle on the private side. Picots without transferring stitches! A staple hem for every knitter.
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The classic hung hem is the basis for many decorative hems that you will use. Use this technique for bands as well. This tutorial includes 3 methods of
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Here is a great picot hem that is less bulky and more feminine than any other! There is a little more transferring to do, but the results are well worth it!

In a previous video we explored creating
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Inspired by a ready-to-wear sweater, this hem adds an interesting small roll a the hem join.

Try this! Here's a quick way to hang a hem without re-hanging each stitch from waste yarn.

Mock ribbing is a great alternative for machine knitters to use instead of hand manipulating knit and purl stitches, using a ribber or hand knitting
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Many times patterns will instruct you to “knit a turning row” when hanging a hem. The purpose is to create a crease or decorative edge along the fold
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Have you ever wanted to end a knitted piece with a hem? Scarves and blankets can use this technique.Multiple options are presented for creating and
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Here's a different hem treatment that is great when knitting highly textured stitch patterns like g-carriage or tuck patterns. Included are
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Long time knitter, instructor and knitwear designer, Bonnie Triola shares her secrets for perfect designer hems. Her hems do not flare or roll and will add the
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Simple, lacy, hung hem with eyelets. Useful when knitting an openwork pattern. Decorative on plain knitting.

Delicate scalloped hem. 3 variations with eyelets for a beautiful beginning.
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No ribber? Don't hand knit, but want ribbing? Many machine knitters turn to mock ribbing for the hems and cuffs of their sweaters. Here are
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One of the first hem techniques that many machine knitters learn is mock ribbing. It is basically a hem that imitates ribbing. Mock Rib is quick and
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Without a ribber, knitting knit and purl stitches on a flat bed machine takes a bit of work. By re-forming individual stitches you can include purl stitches in
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Here's a decorative cabled rib that is fun to knit on the machine. Combine re-formed stitches with cables for an interesting stitch pattern that will add an
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Get the best of both worlds! Add hand knitting to your machine knitting.There is no law that says machine knit garments have to be done completely on
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