Armhole Shaping, SSK, K2Tog

When working armhole shaping of a sweater, start the RS (right side) rows with a ssk (slip, slip, knit) and end with a k2tog (knit 2 together) to following the line of the armhole. You can remember this by knowing the "s" in ssk means to start the row (but work the slant in a stitch or two).

Felting and Shaping

After felting an item, if you need to shape it, steam it. Steam, stretch and shape and re-steam if needed. It’s the washing agitation and shock of cold water that actually felts and shrinks an item, not the steam.