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For areas with decreases, insert the needle at a slant and make staggered half stitches. |
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Insert the yarn needle from below the crossed part of the increase. |
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Pick up 1 row at a time, 1 half stitch in from each edge These seams are less bulky than working a full stitch in from the edge, so they are suitable for thick yarn. |
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Pick up the yarn of the cast-on stitches on both sides. |
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Continue picking up the corresponding strands, working a half stitch in from each edge. |
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Reverse stockinette Pick up the crosswise yarn (see diagram) 1 stitch in from each edge of every row, alternately. |
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