8.. Simple Increases and decreases

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Increasing and decreasing in knitting can be quite daunting but now it doesn't have to be. 

Simple increases

Below are a variety of simple increases in knitting with a handy how to guides, I've created just for you to make learning how to increase easier.  Each guide is broken down into steps which include photos and clear explanations.

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  How to do a yarn forward in 5 easy steps

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  2 part guide on how to (KTBL) and (PTBL)

Simple Decreases

Decreasing in knitting doesn't have to be complicated or confusing.

Below are a variety of simple decreases in knitting tutorials, each has a handy how to guide I've created just for you to make learning how to decrease easier.  Each tutorial is broken down into steps which includes photos and clear explanations.

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  How to pass slipped stitch over

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  How to slip slip knit