Scarf Edge Stitches

To make a pretty scarf selvedge edging, the easiest is to slip the first stitch of every row purlwise which makes the edge look like a chain stitch. Another edge idea is to add 8 stitches to your cast-on. Then k1, yo, k2tog at the beginning of every row or k2tog, yo at the beginning of every row.

Casting on in the Middle of a Row

Most times when you have a pocket or buttonhole to insert in your project, the pattern will say to cast on a certain number of stitches while you are in the middle of the row. It’s easily done if you turn your work around (wrong side toward you) and use a knitted on or backward loop cast on method. Then turn your work so it’s front facing again and continue to knit.

Yarn Weights

If you have the perfect pattern but not quite the right yarn to get started, use this general guide:
If you double lace weight yarn, you’ll get close to sport weight;
Doubling fingering weight gives DK weight;
Doubling sport weight gives worsted weight;
Doubling worsted weight gives super bulky weight.
Or you could use the problem as an excuse to go yarn shopping!

Casting On Using Double Pointed Needles

When using double pointed needles, instead of dividing your stitches among 3 or 4 needles when you cast on, use just 2 needles. You can knit the first couple of rounds on 2 needles no matter how many stitches you have. Then divide your stitches onto 3 or 4 needles. This will make it easier to make sure you don’t have twisted stitches.

Buttons and Buttonholes

If you are knitting a cardigan and want to make sure the placement of the buttons are exactly opposite the buttonholes, knit both fronts at the same time and knit a reverse stitch or another marking stitch on the button band in the same row as you make your buttonholes on the buttonhole band. Sew your button over the marked stitch.