Ruke Knitting Wikipedia

• What is knitting? Knitting creates fabric from connected loops of yarn and turns written instructions into wearable structure.

• Slip Knot A slip knot is an adjustable first loop that can be used to begin a cast-on.
• Long Tail Cast-on Long Tail Cast-on creates a neat edge with moderate elasticity and a polished first row.
• Backward Loop Cast-on Backward Loop Cast-on forms new stitches from simple loops placed on the needle.
• Knitted Cast-on Knitted Cast-on builds each new stitch with the same motion used for a knit stitch.
• Cable Cast-on Cable Cast-on creates new stitches between existing stitches for a firm, tidy edge.
• German Twisted Cast-on German Twisted Cast-on is an elastic long-tail method with an extra twist in each stitch.
• Italian Cast-on Italian Cast-on creates a smooth, elastic beginning that flows into knit-one, purl-one ribbing.
• Tubular Cast-on Tubular Cast-on produces a rounded, elastic edge in which rib columns appear to grow from the edge.
• Provisional Cast-on Provisional Cast-on keeps the starting edge live so its stitches can be worked later.

• Knit stitch The knit stitch is a foundation stitch that creates the smooth V-shaped side of knitted fabric.
• Purl stitch The purl stitch is the partner of the knit stitch and creates the raised bump side of stockinette fabric.

• Garter Stitch Garter Stitch is a ridged fabric made by knitting every row when working flat.
• Stockinette Stitch Stockinette Stitch creates smooth V-shaped fabric on the right side and purl bumps on the wrong side.
• 1x1 Rib 1x1 Rib alternates one knit stitch and one purl stitch to create a fine elastic fabric.
• 2x2 Rib 2x2 Rib alternates two knit stitches and two purl stitches for a broader elastic rib.
• Ribbing Ribbing uses knit and purl columns to create stretchy edges, bands and fitted fabric.

• Joining in the round Joining in the round connects cast-on stitches so the work can continue as a tube.
• Cast-on in the middle of a row Casting on in the middle of a row adds new stitches before the row is finished.
• Cast-on in the middle of a round Casting on in the middle of a round adds new stitches while circular work continues.
• Knitting Flat Knitting flat works back and forth in rows, turning the work at the end of each row.
• Knitting in the Round Knitting in the round works stitches continuously around a circular piece without turning after each round.

• M1R M1R is a right-leaning make-one increase worked from the strand between stitches.
• M1L M1L is a left-leaning make-one increase worked from the strand between stitches.
• M1R vs M1L M1R and M1L are mirrored make-one increases that lean in opposite directions.
• RLI RLI is a right lifted increase made by lifting a stitch from the row below.
• LLI LLI is a left lifted increase made by lifting a stitch from the row below.
• M1RP M1RP makes one new purl stitch that leans to the right.
• M1LP M1LP makes one new purl stitch that leans to the left.
• KFB KFB increases one stitch by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch.
• PFB PFB increases one stitch by purling into the front and back of the same stitch.
• Yarn Over A yarn over places the working yarn over the needle to create a new open stitch.
• M1R vs RLI M1R and RLI both add one stitch with a right-leaning result, but they lift yarn from different places.
• M1L vs LLI M1L and LLI both add one left-leaning stitch, but one uses the strand between stitches and the other lifts a stitch below.

• K2tog K2tog decreases one stitch by knitting two stitches together.
• K2togR K2togR is the Ruke right-leaning knit-two-together decrease.
• K2togL K2togL is the Ruke left-leaning knit-two-together decrease.
• SSK SSK is a left-leaning decrease made by slipping stitches and knitting them together.
• K3tog K3tog decreases three stitches into one and creates a stronger shaping point than K2tog.
• P2tog P2tog decreases one stitch by purling two stitches together.
• SSP SSP is a purl-side decrease made after slipping two stitches to change their orientation.
• SKP SKP decreases one stitch by slipping one stitch, knitting the next and passing the slipped stitch over.
• Centered Double Decrease A centered double decrease turns three stitches into one with the centre stitch visually on top.
• Decorative Decreases Decorative decreases shape fabric while making the decrease line an intentional visual detail.

• Joining colours in rounds Joining colours in rounds introduces a new yarn colour while circular knitting continues.

• Picking up stitches Picking up stitches creates new live stitches from an existing knitted edge.

• Ruke cast-off Ruke cast-off is the Ruke finishing approach for clean, elastic edges in rows and rounds.
• Ruke Cast-Off in rounds Ruke Cast-Off in rounds finishes circular edges with controlled elasticity.
• Ruke Cast-Off in rows Ruke Cast-Off in rows finishes flat edges with controlled elasticity.
• Basic Bind-off Basic Bind-off secures live stitches to finish an edge.
• Cast-off with decreases Cast-off with decreases closes an edge while reducing stitches at the same time.
• Cast-off with K3tog Cast-off with K3tog finishes an edge while decreasing three stitches into one.
• Italian cast-off Italian cast-off creates a clean elastic edge, often used after ribbing.
• Onion bag cast-off Onion bag cast-off is a pattern-specific finishing reference for the Ruke Onion bag.
• Icelandic Bind-off Icelandic Bind-off makes a flexible edge with a visible horizontal finish.
• Tubular Bind-off Tubular Bind-off closes ribbing with a rounded, elastic edge that follows the knit and purl columns.
• Three Needle Bind-off Three Needle Bind-off joins two sets of live stitches while closing them.
• Sewn Bind-off Sewn Bind-off closes live stitches with a tapestry needle instead of knitting them off one by one.
• I-cord Bind-off I-cord Bind-off builds a narrow knitted cord while closing the live edge.
• Bind-off in Rib Binding off in rib keeps the knit and purl sequence visible while the edge is closed.
• Bind-off Too Tight A bind-off is too tight when the finished edge cannot open to the width or stretch intended by the pattern.

• Fisherman's Rib Fisherman's Rib creates a thick, stretchy ribbed fabric with deep texture.
• Star Stitch Star Stitch creates clustered decorative texture across the knitted fabric.
• Linen Stitch Linen Stitch creates a firm woven-looking fabric by combining knit stitches and slipped stitches.

• Gauge Gauge describes how many stitches and rows fit into a measured area.
• Gauge Swatch A gauge swatch is a sample used to measure stitch and row gauge before starting a project.

• Top-down sweater A top-down sweater is worked from the neckline toward the hem and cuffs.
• Raglan sweater A raglan sweater uses diagonal shaping lines between neckline and underarm.
• Double knit front band A double knit front band creates a structured cardigan edge with two knitted layers.
• Bottom-up Sweater A bottom-up sweater begins at the hem or cuffs and moves upward toward the armholes, yoke or shoulders.
• Circular Yoke Sweater A circular yoke sweater shapes the upper body across a continuous ring rather than along four raglan lines.
• Drop Shoulder Sweater A drop shoulder sweater uses a broad body with the sleeve beginning below the natural shoulder point.
• Seamless Sweater A seamless sweater is constructed with little or no final seaming between its main knitted sections.

• Short rows Short rows shape knitted fabric by turning before the end of a row or round.

• Positive ease Positive ease is the extra room between body measurements and finished garment measurements.
• Body Measurements Body measurements describe the wearer, while finished measurements describe the knitted garment.
• Finished Measurements Finished measurements describe the dimensions the knitted garment is intended to have after washing and blocking.
• Choosing Your Size Choosing a knitting pattern size means matching body measurements to the intended finished fit, not simply selecting a usual shop size.

• How to read a knitting pattern Reading a knitting pattern means understanding materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, stitch counts and construction notes.
• Knitting Abbreviations Knitting abbreviations compress repeated stitch actions and pattern directions into a consistent written language.
• Stitch Counts A stitch count states how many live stitches should be present after a row, round or construction stage.
• Repeat Instructions Repeat instructions tell the knitter which group of actions must be worked more than once.
• Brackets in Knitting Patterns Brackets group size-specific numbers, repeated instructions or stitch-count results inside a knitting pattern.
• Work as Established Work as established means continue the stitch pattern and shaping logic already set in previous rows or rounds.
• At the Same Time At the same time means two instruction sequences must be tracked during the same rows or rounds.
• Increase Evenly Increase evenly means distribute a stated number of new stitches across a row or round at balanced intervals.
• Understanding Sizes in Brackets Sizes in brackets place the instructions for several garment sizes on the same pattern line.

• How to Fix a Dropped Stitch A dropped stitch is a live loop that has fallen from the needle and may unravel down the fabric.
• Twisted Stitch A twisted stitch has crossed legs because it was mounted or worked through a different loop than intended.
• Uneven Tension Uneven tension appears when stitch size varies enough to disturb the surface, width or edge of the fabric.
• Holes After M1R A hole after M1R usually means the strand was lifted or knitted in a way that left the new loop open.
• Holes After M1L A hole after M1L appears when the lifted strand is not twisted closed in the intended direction.
• Cast-on Too Tight A cast-on is too tight when the starting edge is narrower or less elastic than the fabric it supports.
• Wrong Stitch Count A wrong stitch count means the live stitches do not match the total expected by the pattern at that point.
• How to Tink Tinking undoes knitting one stitch at a time by reversing the most recently worked actions.
• How to Frog Knitting Frogging removes several rows or a larger section by taking the needles out and pulling back the working yarn.

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• Blocking Blocking shapes finished knitting with moisture, measurements and drying time.
• Kitchener stitch Kitchener stitch grafts live stitches together so the join can look continuous.
• Double folded edge A double folded edge turns fabric inward and secures it for a clean thicker finish.
• Sewing knitted pieces together Sewing knitted pieces together joins separate edges into one finished project.

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