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There are two main ways to undo a row of knitting: tinking and frogging.
The term "tink" is "knit" spelled backwards. In this technique, each stitch is undone one stitch at a time. Insert the tip of the left needle front-to-back into the center of the stitch just below the first stitch on the right needle. Drop the first stitch on the right needle and gently tug the working yarn so the loop of the unwanted stitch is pulled out. Repeat with each individual stitch to the point where things first went wrong.
The second technique, "frogging," is generally used when more than one row of knitting must be ripped out. It's called "frogging," because "rip-it, rip-it" is the sound a frog makes. It is faster than tinking which is both good and bad. It doesn't take long to frog but it is easy to go too far. Simply drop all the stitches off the needle and pull the working yarn until all the offending rows are gone. Then re-thread the needle through the remaining live stitches.
A little pre-planning can make frogging safer. Find the row you wish to rip back to and carefully insert the left needle into the stitch of the last row you wish to keep. Always insert the needle starting with the left most stitch and always insert it from the front to the back. This will orient the stitches on the needle normally so that none are accidentally twisted when knitting is resumed.
Another technique for controlled frogging involves inserting a "safety line." When you have completed a row that is correct, thread a piece of scrap thread through each stitch without removing the stitches from the needle. Use a very smooth thread, such as mercerized crochet cotton in a contrasting color.
What else can I help you with?
What does DEC row mean in knitting?
It means decrease row.
Which knitting stitch is tightest?
Stocking Stitch (knit a row, purl a row, repeat)
How many cables are needed to complete one row of the knitting pattern?
Typically, one cable needle is needed to complete one row of a knitting pattern that involves cables.
Diamond shaped knitting pattern?
A diamond-shaped knitting pattern is popular on sweaters and vests. The diamond pattern is made by knitting and purling, increasing on each row until you get to the mid-row on the diamond, then working the pattern in reverse to complete the diamond.
How long would it take to chop down a full sized pine tree with a knitting needle?
You cannot chop a tree down with a knitting needle as the needle does not have a sharp edge. You could bore it down if you lived long enough.
What does CO mean in knitting?
Cast on. Put the original row of loops on the needle.
What does rnd mean in knitting?
rnd is the abbreviation for round meaning one row
Does rns in knitting mean front and wrong side of the row?
No, in knitting MS does not mean front and wrong side of the row. MS means moss stitch. In this type of stitch, you knit two two rows of the same sequence (purl or knit) and then alternate them.
When knitting with 4 needles how do you join the sts?
Initially have one extra stitch in the row. When you join, knit the last stitch together (knitting 2 together, in effect) with the first one.
What does K1 mean in knitting?
knit one (probably referring to one stitch unless it says row after it)
What does mid row work entail in the context of knitting or crocheting?
Mid row work in knitting or crocheting involves making changes or adjustments to the pattern while you are in the middle of a row. This could include adding or decreasing stitches, changing colors, or creating different textures within the row. It requires careful attention to detail and skill to ensure that the pattern remains consistent and the finished piece looks cohesive.
When near the end of row how do you end off and start the next row?
When you reach the end of a row in knitting, you typically finish the last stitch of that row and then turn your work around. To start the next row, you simply begin by knitting or purling the first stitch according to your pattern. Remember to maintain tension and follow the stitch pattern as you continue. If you're using circular needles, you simply keep working in the same direction without turning the work.
