Strand Increase
Knitting - Basic Techniques
There are two method of 'Strand Increase'. Usually, you can use each of them you prefer.
In some case, you need to use the both method distinctly in a same project.
Strand Increase(1) | |
With the left needle, hook up the strand between the stitches,from back to front. | |
Insert the right needle in the strand on the left needle, like the blue arrow, and knit one stitch on it. | |
The strand is twisted and it makes a new extra stitch. | |
Strand Increase(2) | |
With the left needle, hook up the strand between the stitches,from front to back. | |
Insert the right needle in the strand on the left needle, like the blue arrow, and knit one stitch on it. | |
The strand is twisted and it makes a new extra stitch. |