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    How do I knit Fair Isle left handed?
    Community Answer
    It's really easier to see this on a video. Check it out on Youtube.
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    How do I close a stitch?
    Community Answer
    You can close a stitch using a slip stitch. If you're unsure of how to do this, I suggest reading wikiHow's article on slip stitching.
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    How do I make a left-leaning decrease when knitting left-handed?
    Community Answer
    Skip crocheting one stitch in each row.
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    What is the best way to keep count?
    Sarshan
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    Personally, I use a stitch/row counter, which is easily found at most crafting stores with the knitting/crochet supplies.
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    How can I make a one row buttonhole if I am left-handed?
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    You can do it the same way you would if you were right-handed: either by yarn over to make one and k2 tog, or k2tog and yarn over to make one. If you are worried, check out YouTube for continental knitting instructions.
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    I'm a left-handed knitter. What's the best way to increase stitches, e.g. sleeves? I have watched a video and am confused.
    T. Chinsen
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    The neatest method to increase is to knit through the back loop of the a stitch, Essentially, you are making two stitches in one stitch. After you knit a stitch, instead of slipping it off, place your needle back into the stitch towards the back part still on the needle. Knit another stitch. Another way is to loop the yarn on to the needle. This stitch can make a wide space if you do not use enough tension, especially when going to knit the next stitch.
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    How do you know how to count rows?
    T. Chinsen
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    Under the stitches on the needle, count down each stitch towards the start row. This will give you the number of rows you have knitted. It should match the even or odd row of the stitches that remain on the needle.
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    How do I do a left handed cable stitch in knitting?
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    If you follow the instructions, for a right-handed pattern, the cable comes out reversed. It is best just to let this happen, as there is no 'correct' way for a cable to face.
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