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Ribber Basic Bootcamp

11 lessons

1. Get Started
2. Casting On
3. Swatching on the Double Bed
4. Binding Off
5. Troubleshooting Tips
6. Knitting in the Round
7. Full Needle Rib
8. Flat Ribs
9. Shaping in Ribbing
10. Tuck Rib
11. Bands, Belts and Straps

Lesson 9: Shaping in Ribbing

1x1 Shaping

←challenge Yourself 2x2 Decreases→

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Shaping while knitting on the double bed shouldn't be intimidating. Practice these methods BEFORE you start knitting the sweater you will be submitting the fair.

1x1 Ribbing Decrease Techniques

1x1 Ribbing Increase Techniques

←challenge Yourself 2x2 Decreases→

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