Bind off and decrease while maintaining stitch pattern // Technique Tuesday

This video explains decisions to make when it comes to binding off in pattern, in order to maintain symmetry, as well as two approaches for decreasing while maintaining the stitch pattern. These shaping techniques are common in a variety of knitting projects, particularly sweaters. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson To jump to a specific point in the video, click on the time-stamped link Introduction 0:00 Bind off/decrease decision making process: 0:21 Bind off decisions: 1:40 Decrease method #1 (lean decs toward area changing in size; knit decreases): 5:14 Decrease method #2 (lean decs toward edge; knit and purl decreases) 8:53 Ravelry Group *Rox Rocks*: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rox-rocks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoxKnits Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoxMpls