How to knit a crown decrease with a combination of the circular knitting machine and hand knitting. This crown decrease reduces the bulk that is seen with a cinch closure. This technique can be used for hats but can be used for other project as well where you don’t want that extra bulk.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro to Hand Knit Crown Decrease
01:30 - Machine Work
02:35 - Pick Up Stitches
03:53 - Needle Setup
05:05 - Hand Knit Row 1
14:10 - Hand Knit Row 2
17:17 - Hand Knit Row 3
21:27 - Hand Knit Row 4
24:35 - Hand Knit Row 5
27:21 - Finish
30:12 - Alternative Method - Bind Off with Needles
31:18 - Alternative Method - No Waste Yarn
34:34 - Alternative Method - Modify Regular Length
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