How to really fix ladders when knitting in the round [a masterclass]
A list of tips and tricks for preventing ladders when knitting in the round
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This video explains what ladders are and how they are created when knitting in the round. And then I show you altogether 10 important tips and tricks to fix ladders - no matter if you use double-pointed or circular knitting needles.
0:00 Introduction
1:05 What are ladders
2:02 What causes ladders in knitting
10:05 Knit in one continuous circle
12:30 Tip 1: tighten up after the second stitch (only)
15:23 Tip 2: Keep needles close together
17:26 Tip 3: Careful with purl stitches
20:52 Tip 4: Keep purl stitches on the inside
27:01 Tip 5: 4 vs 5 dpns - what is better?
32:32 Tip 6: Be careful with difficult stitches
34:46 Tip 7: Change your needle position
39:28 Tip 8: Shuffle stitches around to prevent ladders
42:01 Tip 9: Traveling magic loop technique
45:18 Tip 10: Knit with different needle sizes
46:30 How to fix ladders
50:11 Last tips to prevent ladders
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