Purl stitches
[knitting in the round] King Charles Brocade is a reversible stitch pattern that utilizes the texture of combining simple knit and purl stitches to create a textured diamond pattern. This is a very attractive stitch. According to Barbara Walker, this stitch was used in a vest (undershirt) for King Charles, which he wore on the day of his execution.
Knitting Increases, Up Close
Knitting increases serve a very practical function: to shape the fabric by adding new stitches. But beyond this practical function there is also a decorative element. An increase can either be so subtle as to be almost invisible, or it can be very obvious. Increases also have direction in that they lean either to the right or to the left. Here are a few of the most common types of knitting increases and how to use them!
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