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This page has links to all of the things  discussed in my Learn to Knit class! All of the techniques link to YouTube videos.

Helpful resources

Knitting Abbreviations
Reading a Pattern

Patterns I use (these are free):
*note - these links take you to Ravelry, which is not accessible to some people with neurological issues. Please proceed with caution.
Rebel with a Cause Kerchief
Mistake Rib Scarf

The Basics

Long tail cast on
Knitted cast on
Knit Stitch (K)
Purl Stitch (P)
Binding off (BO)

Other Helpful Things/Advanced Techniques
A Knitting Cheatsheet

Increases:
Yarn Over (YO)
Knit Front and Back (KFB)
Make 1 Left (M1L) and Make 1 Right (M1R)

Decreases:
Overview of types of decreases
Knit 2 Together (K2Tog)
Slip, Slip Knit (SSK)
Pass Slipped Stitch Over (PSSO)

Getting the right fit
Yarn Weights
Gauge
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