Laddering is stretched stitches that happens between double pointed needles. It is when you see the horizonal bars similar to the example above. There are a few techniques that can be used to prevent this from happening. This is one way to prevent it.![Knitting Preventing Laddering]()
Learn how to avoid laddering or gaps when knitting with double pointed needles by watching this video and reading the written photo tutorial below.
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When moving from one needle to the next, I place the needle holding the stitches to be knitted on top or above the previous needle.
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To knit the first stitch onto the new needle, position the empty needle under the previous needle.
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Knit the first stitch.
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Pull the yarn snugly. This will make the two stitches close together and prevent laddering.
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