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Avoid These Common Knitting Mistakes

There are definitely some common knitting mistakes you have probably made at least once that are causing your knitting project to fail, let's fix that!

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How To Pick Up A Dropped Knit Stitch in 2025 | Knitting stitches tutorial, Knit stitch, Knitting

How to pick up a dropped knit stitch. Fix dropped stitches several rows down from below with this information and video tutorial.

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How do You Undo a Knitting Mistake? | Knitting help, Knitting, Knitting for beginners

Knitting is a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but it's not uncommon to make mistakes while working on a project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, undoing a mistake can be frustrating and time-consuming. But fear not, we've got you covered! In this section, we'll explore the various techniques and steps you can take to undo a knitting mistake. From fixing small errors to correcting larger mishaps, we'll provide you with simple solutions for fixing and correcting knitting…

Common Knitting Mistakes and Easy Fixes

Every knitter, whether brand new to the craft or extremely experienced, makes mistakes. Many of us have made mistakes, think it’s totally unfixable, and have put the project in a corner or the back of the closet, never to come to back to it. The reality is most knitting mistakes are able to be fixed with relative ease. Let’s look at five common knitting mistakes and how to fix them without ripping out your project to the error or starting completely over.

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How To Fix Common Knitting Mistakes | Knitting hacks, Knitting basics, Knitting quilt

How to fix common knitting mistakes. From a dropped stitch to making extra stitches, learn how to fix them for new knitters.

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There is no worse feeling to a knitter than to look back on a project that’s halfway done and spot a mistake several rows back! If you’ve made your way to this blog article, it’s probably because you’ve experienced this yourself and want to know how to fix these mistakes without having to tear apart your work. While there are some mistakes that require unraveling, there is good news! You can oftentimes fix knitting mistakes with a few tools and a little information. Here are some knitting…

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How to Knit the Knit Stitch For Beginners + Fix Mistakes | Knit stitches for beginners, Knit stitch, Knitting

How to knit the knit stitch (k) beginner tutorial with step-by-step instructions and lots of pictures. Learn how to avoid and fix common knit stitch mistakes.

Knitting vs Crochet: What's the Right Craft for You? |Make and Do Crew | Crochet vs knit, Knitting, Make and do crew

Knitting and crochet are great options for anyone looking to pick up a new hobby. This free guide with photos from Make and Do Crew explains knitting vs crochet and helps you choose the right yarn craft. Learn about how they are different, essential supplies like crochet hooks & knitting needles, and how to fix common mistakes. Whether you prefer crocheted fabric or knitted fabric, we've got you covered with beginner tutorials & patterns. Visit our blog to learn more about crochet and…

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Knitting Gauge Swatches: Tips, Tricks, and Common Mistakes to Avoid

A very detailed tutorial on knitting gauge swatches. How to make them and why you always should try to get gauge + mistakes to avoid.

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Fixing Knitting Mistakes with Cables

Learn how to fix knitting mistakes with cables. I twisted one of my cables backwards and didn't realize it until rows later. I'll show you how to fix that common knitting mistake without unknitting! Short, free video from Banana Moon Studio.

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4 Common Knitting Mistakes—and How to Quickly Fix Them | Knitting, Baby knitting, Baby hats

If you've recently learned how to knit, then you might find yourself making some common mistakes. Have you dropped a stitch, added extra stitches, or had an accidental yarn over? Here's how to catch and correct those common knitting mistakes.

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How to Knit the Knit Stitch For Beginners + Fix Mistakes | Knit stitches for beginners, Knit stitch, Knitting

How to knit the knit stitch (k) beginner tutorial with step-by-step instructions and lots of pictures. Learn how to avoid and fix common knit stitch mistakes.

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