How to determine the direction of knitting (CO vs BO edge) // Technique Tuesday

[@cathiapizetta4957]

Amazing Rox! Even when one thinks it knows the subject, you always make us see something, a detail, we didn’t realize before! Awesome! Thank you for help us grow as better knitters!❤

[@songbanana8]

This is something I’ve struggled with and now I feel more confident. Thank you!!

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Roxanne. This was so interesting! I love videos that show stitch construction! I find it fascinating. Thank you for another great tutorial.😊

[@LottaSocks]

Huh! I’ve never really thought about this as (evidently) I’ve never had to rip out etc. BUT this tells me even more about the fabric / stitches that my knitting creates. This video fits right into my “analytical” way of thinking (and questioning the how/why of things…)! Since I tend to over-analyze, such a simple look here or look at edges sends me to the “Aha Moment” club w such glee! After your explanation, it seems so obvious, and I thank you for another Tool Box gift!!!

[@lindahendrickson5738]

This video made so many lightbulbs go off in my head. Thank you so much!

[@antonelladt3212]

yes, absolutely, would love more in-depth decoding work!

[@jeffreyaltman9994]

Yes, please do more

[@margueritefoley1262]

Thank you, Roxanne. I always learn something useful from you!

[@magsohara7908]

Thanks Roxanne. Not sure when I’ll need to know this but you always make these techniques so, so interesting 🤨🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@aroundtheworldfibers]

As always, thanks for the helpful tips. I never really pay attention to right side up, or upside down. It makes sense where this comes in handy - especially for ripping things back. I have done that plenty of times on unfinished items, but never on a finished item, until recently. I ended up cutting some of it as I couldn't see where the seams were joined, even with my super, thick glasses. 🤓

[@JudyMathus]

Thank you for this. It was much needed. I would like info on recognizing my increases and decreases when I look back at my fabric.

[@MsGg43]

Fantastic explanation!

[@shirleemohiuddin7305]

This was fabulous, thanks Roxanne!

[@Sequoya]

Great episode!

[@scu8a8uddy]

Yes please Roxanne!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

This is so fascinating, thanks !

[@almarodriguez1548]

Thank you for this information, I learned a lot! Speaking of GARTER STITCH, what is the best way to measure garter stitch lengthwise? I always doubt myself with this one 🤔 Thanks for another great podcast!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I usually measure it in its relaxed state while lying flat, but there are always exceptions. It depends on how much gravity is going to affect the length if it's something to be worn. But the default is the measurement when laid flat.

[@bethliebman8169]

Great info. Thanks.

[@jomcginty1870]

Hi, Rox. That was really interesting. Do you have a favorite resource for matching cast-ons and bind-offs? I had no idea that there are so many. (I think you said 50? Wow.)

[@RoxanneRichardson]

There are 40-50 cast on methods. (many are variations of others) There are only a handful of *matching* cast ons and bind offs. I don't have a specific resource. I just know which ones match! Crochet CO and standard BO; LTCO and half-hitch BO; tubular/Italian CO/BO; picot CO/BO; alternating CO/grafted BO (similar to tubular, but without the set up rows that create the tubes) I believe there are books out there that are specifically devoted to cast on and bind off methods. I typically refer to general knitting reference books, like The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt or Knitter's Handbook by Montse Stanley. Both have chapters on cast ons and bind offs, and will indicate if a particular bind off matches a cast on.

[@devoted2knit177]

@@RoxanneRichardsonthank you for detailing this! I had no idea there were matching CO/BO stitches! Once again I’ve learned so much from you!

[@botsproef8573]

Oké what if you start with a provisional cast on and end with a bind off on both sides. Would you be able to spot this and what about the knitting direction 😮

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Yes, I have an example of this that I plan to show for the more "advanced" video.

[@cpepperson124]

Roxanne, great video. Is it possible to knit in the opposite direction from the original? For example, you've knit top down socks, but you realize the leg is too short for a pair of boots, so, is there a way to take off the ribbing and then knit a longer leg?

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Yes. This video explains how to repair or reknit something from the cast on end: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2qwqnWqYqh9qas

[@alanptaylor11]

You didn't mention stockinette without selvedge stitches (unless I missed it). This would be similar to your garter stitch example in that you have a whole "V" stitch in the first and last columns .

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Yeah, I didn't mention it, because it's nearly the same as for garter stitch. You look for the V near the edge, and then look to see if the edge has one or two strands.

[@penihavir1777]

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