When a pattern asks you to, for example, "knit 8 stitches, then slip these stitches onto a holder", it's easy to get a little confused as to which way to do it. See Step 1 for more instructions.
Steps
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1 Knit your 8 stitches, or whatever the pattern calls for.
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2 using your stitch holder (which usually look like big safety pins), feed the long skinny metal or plastic spiky part through the stitches you just worked, from the one you knit first (or, the farthest one back on the right needle) to the nearest one/last one done.
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3 When you have to pick those up again, you just slide them without twisting onto the left needle, closest stitch to furthest stitch.
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Warnings:
- Don't twist your stitches! It shows on the finished piece.
- If you're a tight knitter, it may be a little hard to get the holder-arm through the base of the stitches. Be patient, and you'll be rewarded with a great finished piece.