Getting a counter that you can keep track of your stitches with. This will make knitting easier if you can always remember which row you are on and what number in what row. When you are done for the day, write down what row you are on on a piece of paper that you keep with your knitting so that you know where you are when you pick it up again. This is most helpful for those that don’t have the time to knit everyday.

Always give yourself a break every hour or so, to stretch your wrists and flex your fingers. Carpel Tunnel and arthritis are the knitters diseases. Make sure that you have the chance to rest so that you don’t develop these debilitating ailments as you will be unable to continue to knit if you do.

Make sure that you keep your stitches even. If you make them too tight, then your project will curl at the ends, which is not what you want. It is difficult to keep your stitches the same but it is a lot better than having a sweater that won’t stay down on one side.

Make sure that you buy enough yarn to complete your project. There is no telling when a company might discontinue the color or brand that you are using, not to mention, if you have to go back to buy more, there is no guarantee that the color won’t be slightly darker or lighter because it is a different dye lot.

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FOR THE KNITTER READY TO PROFIT