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How do I graft a garter edge on both sides and stockinette in the center?

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You would graft into each stitch as it is, purlwise for garter and knit for stockinette.

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Can I graft into an already knitted area? If so, how?

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If you are doubling the thread, pick up the loop - either from a purl "bump" or from the knit section, and try it from there. I've never done this but seen the technique used to repair damaged but beloved garments.

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Can I graft a cast on edge to live stitches? I am making a beanie that needs to be made into a tube this way.

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It is possible to bring the cast on edge to the row being knit and simply knit the cast on and the live stitch together. This will eliminate having to graft it on later. If you are past this point, then graft your live stitches to the row above the cast on row. These stitches are better defined and easier to see than the cast on row and will result in a neater finish.

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How do I do a kitchener stitch with all knit stitches on front needle and all purl stitches on back needle?

T. Chinsen

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Grafting it knitwise as shown in the article is the simplest method. The grafted edge will not be affected as it will look like one row knitwise. For a even knit-purl edge, follow the knit side as shown in the article. For the purl side, enter the needle from the opposite direction, as if you were going to purl that stitch.

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