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Troubleshooting Knitwear Mistakes
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Twisted Stitches
Knit or purl through the back loop to correct the stitch orientation on the next row.
Incorrect Stitch Count
Tink back (knit backwards) to the mistake or insert a lifeline before trying to fix large sections.
Accidental Increases or Decreases
Identify the location of the mistake and use a crochet hook to adjust the stitch count correctly.
Inconsistent Stripes in Colorwork
Carry the yarn up the inside of the work consistently and maintain even tension.
Jogless Stripes in the Round
Slip the first stitch of the second round of the new color to create a smoother transition.
Dropped Stitches
Pick up the dropped stitch with a crochet hook and carefully weave it back into the fabric.
Unintended Slipped Stitches
Work the slipped stitch on the next row as if it were a regular stitch, taking care not to twist it.
Uneven Tension
Practice maintaining even pressure on the yarn and take breaks to relax your hands.
Knitting Too Loose or Too Tight
Practice knitting with an even tension and relax your grip on the needles and yarn.
Missed Pattern Repeats
Count the pattern repeats, place markers for guidance, and tink back to the missed repeat to correct.
Split Yarn
Carefully knit the split strands together as one or use a tapestry needle to weave them in.
Mismatched Gauge
Swatch before you start and adjust needle size accordingly to obtain the correct gauge.
Seaming Gaps When Joining Pieces
Use mattress stitch for a seamless join and make sure to align stitch rows and pick up 'bars' evenly.
Accidental Yarn Overs
Drop the accidental yarn over off the needle on the next row to remove the extra stitch.
Laddering Between Double Pointed Needles
Pull the first few stitches on each needle a little tighter and rotate the start point of new needles regularly.
Mistaken Cable Cross
Carefully drop the cabled stitches down to the mistake and re-knit the cable correctly.
Binding Off Too Tightly
Use a larger needle to bind off or opt for a stretchy bind-off technique.
Forgetting to Change Knitting Directions on a Flat Piece
Place a removable stitch marker or small piece of contrasting yarn on the right side of your work.
Too-Tight Cast On
Use a larger needle to cast on or try a stretchier cast-on method like the long tail method.
Pattern Misreading
Carefully read and underline key parts of the pattern, use a row counter and make notes as you go.
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