Tip #21 The needle size stated for the gauge is only a recommendation, always do your gauge swatch! And do your swatch using the needles you will be using as different needles can give you different gauges on the same yarn.
Tip #20 When making a ball from a skein, wind the yarn very loosely to protect the fibers.
Tip #19 If you're sewing a seam, leave a very long tail after binding off and use it to sew the seam.
Tip #18 Moving your working yarn from back to front, or vice versa, when ribbing before taking the stitch off your needle will increase your speed and keep your tension even.For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Tip #17 Use a sticky note to keep your place in your pattern chart.
Tip #16 The only time it is legal to copy a pattern is if it states clearly that it is in the public domain; Otherwise copyrights are in effect even if missing on the pattern. You can make one copy of a purchased pattern for your own use.For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Tip #15 When getting your gauge, stitches per inch are more important than the row count. However, if your row count is off, you run the risk of running out of yarn, consider buying another ball if the row count is off.Here's the best kind of ruler for measuring your gauge:
