Step 3: How to Crochet the Sweater's Yoke
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- In this episode we will cover how to build the top part of our crochet sweater, also called the yoke. This is the most complex section of our sweater-making journey because of the various moving parts we must deal with and that's when stitch markers of various colors are essential to keep track of things.
I want to give a shout out to the following UA-camrs for telling to their subscribers and members about my channel:
@CreativeGrandma
@JuanTheYarnAddict
@mamaggear
@Crochetedbymichi
@CinnamonStitches
@jeannieakaproverbs31yarn
@naomicurrier1
@mama-wench
Thank you so much for your support! 🙏 If I have forgotten anyone, please let me know, I don't want to leave anyone out! ❤️
Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Shout Outs!!!
2:53 The Yoke
13:31 The Neck Hole
15:36 Stitch Markers Placement
24:08 Row 1
33:47 Row 2
43:30 Final Words
If you liked what you saw and drew value from it, please feel free to click on the "Thanks" button and buy me a coffee! ☕️ ... and thank you in advance! ❤️
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Thank You so much for the shout out, I am finding your videos very helpful.
Love your explanation. Brilliant, so detailed and clear. You are an artist for sure. Thank you for sharing your art. (FYI: your first video came up on my feed and I subscribed immediately. I enjoyed it. I'm not surprise other UA-camrs shouted you out: they know a true artist.) Much good luck.
Excellent explanation of how to set up the markers for the yoke. Your method of extending the length of the back of the sweater versus the front of the sweater is revolutionary! Especially appreciate you taking the time to explain why the back of the sweater should be longer than the front. Interestingly, this is also true for women’s sweaters. A lot of women’s patterns don’t make this accommodation because of course we’re larger in the front than most men are and need extra length to accommodate that. But not all women are that much larger than men. Those women who are less endowed, will end up with a much better fitting sweater following your method. Incidentally, in knitting we achieve added length to the back yoke of a sweater using short rows. And, although short rows can be used in crochet, your method is much easier to keep track of and I think more straightforward. Thanks for another excellent video!
I am so intrigued! You are crystal clear with your descriptions and how you are making it. Thank you for the return shout out. You are going to go far!
What i would like to see is the difference in height between the back and the front of the yoke when finished. Can you fold it half and show us or tell me in cm or inches here please. Super video, i look forward to the next❣️
This was phenomenal. Shortly after it started and I saw the detail I felt like I was in a crochet design class. This was a next level tutorial.
Thank you for all the wonderful tips, Fabio. ❤
I had the same thoughts! It has been a few years since taking a live class and here I was again sitting in a very high end class but in the comfort of my home. I am hooked.
Oh wow! Thank you! Super happy you enjoyed my tutorial! ❤️
What you call front loop is what everyone else I listened to call back loop. 😂
I call what he calls the front loop the front?
No no no! It just looks that way with the hdc.
Pretty new crocheter here, but I think he’s doing it correctly. The half double crochet stitch has loops running along the side of the top stitches. It looks to me like he’s going into the front loop of the top stitches. Please someone, let me know if I’m wrong here.
@@stephanieb1959 oh he does it wonderfully! It is just a matter of how to call the loops "back or front".it does not make any difference if you follow what he does.
In 55 years I have knitted hundreds of jumpers from top to bottom, along with thousands of other things (socks, waistcoats, scarves, shawls etc.). I've also crocheted a lot of things, like clothes and decorations. But not so many jumpers and none from top to bottom. I'm really impressed with the way you handled the different heights of the front and back and the way you present your instructions. And I love the way you do your increases, something I've never seen before. I will definitely use them when I start this jumper.
I want to give you a big compliment for your special way of sharing and making others understand your wonderful work.
I am very happy to have discovered you here and I am sure your channel will be a great success as everything is right here - knowledge, passion and a great warmth. Many thanks dear Fabio.
Creative Grandma (Glenda) mentioned you and that was why I popped over. But I was not a fan of the shirtless videos. So I did not subscribe back then.
Yes, I am a prude!
But I saw when you put your clothes on and commented on that video 😂 You even liked my comment. I see you are more dressed in these recent videos. So I am going back and watching.
I do like the progress on your sweater, so I just want to show my support. My husband also thanks you, because he didn't like my "girly" sweaters 😅
The beginning was funny😂 Thank you Fabio, for taking the time explaining what we'll be doing & why. And making it fun at the same time.
Crocodile Dundee... this is amazing!!! This video has so much information to take in. It's overwhelming but in a very good way. Thank you for much for teaching us on the construction of a top-down yoke sweater. In all the years that I have watched other UA-camrs do tutorials on how to increase in a HDC stitch, I have NEVER seen your version and I LOVE IT! I am currently working on 3 WIPS... but once I'm done, I will definitely work on this. Have a wonderful rest of your day, Fabio! Again, thank you. 🙂
Very informative explanation! Extremely detailed and well presented!
I have followed so many great domestika courses in the last years, these are professionally made with a big team and therefore are not free. and i have to say, fabio, your sweater course here is really up there with the experienced artists on domestika, in terms of content, teaching style and the overall quality of your lectures. I greatly enjoy it , and i m a picky content consumer. Maybe you could even think about offering a course additionally over there. I imagine it would be a fun experience. They only work with professional artists.. my guess is that they want you, if they see your youtube content. I am really impressed and grateful that your a gifting us these videos
Thank you for your kind words and I'm so glad you're drawing value from my videos. I'm having a great time doing this! The community of crocheters is the best community in the whole wide world! Let's see where this we will all take us! ❤️
Fabio, it amazes me to watch you do these stitches in your own ways. I have been an avid crocheter for over 50 years, and it is amazing to watch you. Plus, that minty green looks great on your skin tones. 14 of my subs subbed to you in the last couple days....they are LOVING you! Yes they are old ladies, and gay men. lol. Keep 'Hooking it!'
Richard
Thank you so much, Richard! 🙏 I’ll make sure to give you a shout out on my next episode! ❤️
@@CrochetByFabio That is nice, but I just wanted you to know, you have a lot of admirers. Keep up with the beautiful 🧶🪡sweater...we are all looking forward to seeing this take shape...amazing work; Fabio.
Richard
I was watching the secret Yary and someone on there was saying they watch crochet by Fabio and I was like that’s name I’ve never heard. So I looked you up. I’m a newbie I found you. Yay.
Glad you found me! ❤️
Hi 👋🏻 Fabio, I believe that you have an amazing way of teaching how to #crochet just like Crystal at #bagoday. Therefore, you'll have a few hundred thousand followers in no time. Stay true to yourself, and they'll come with their thumb 《likes 👍🏻》 and hitting the SUBSCRIB BUTTON.
Very clear and precise instructions with the reason why you do things. All makes perfect sense 😁. You rock Fabio! ❣
Excellent tutorial. Very well explained. Thank you. 🦋
Big Hugs Fabulous Fabio 🤗 Thanks for the shout-out. You are an amazing teacher. I enjoyed the entire video, and I wasn't even crocheting along 😅 I'll watch again when I have my yarnolicious supplies & ready to create. I hope you will continue to other project tutorials after this one. You explain everything so well. ❤ ( 💡 idea, you can use the thicker sweater as a giveaway prize. I know I'd be honored to win it.) Just a thought 😊
Love the color you are working with right now! My favorite🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵 so excited to watch your tutorials! I am actually working on a turtleneck design with a top down construction 🤗Thanks for the shout out. That’s what this community is all about. The yarny community is wonderful and supporting one another is soooo important.
😂 it’s Michi (mishi) short for Michaela
So sorry for mispronouncing your name! 😬😬😬 Thank you for giving me the phonetic way of saying it though! I won't make this mistake again! ❤️
@@CrochetByFabio lol no you did good
No worries 😉 thanks again
Fan of your work 🤗🩵
Was sent over by Juan The Yarn Addict. I am looking forward to watching future videos.
We must get “ bagoday” crystal on board she’s amazing and will help you your amazing Fabio 🌻🌻🌻
I’m so excited to try this! You ideas have changed my crochet for the better!
I love you, not in a creepy way, you make me smile, and anything/anyone that makes me smile, i love.
I will continue to watch and i will definitely become a member
Hi Fabio. I was intrigued from the first time I stumbled upon your video by accident. I was looking for a video tutorial to make a sweater for my son for a while now. I learned how to crochet by watching videos. I bought yarn already to start the project with you but mine changes colours😮. I will have to do the ‘going around and around method’ Can you help me with that so I can follow along with your videos., please?
Good morning Fabio. Watching on replay.
Wow different approach for making the yoke and very useful tips ....many thanks ...love this way to make a sweater. Many thanks
Congratulations on your news delivered at the opening of your 3rd tutorial!!
I'm positive after this one, your subscribers will keep increasing in huge volumes. Careful what you wish for, right? (jk😊)
Awesome tutorial today. I will be making a sweater as soon as I have seen all your upcoming blogs. Love your creativity, creations and commitment to the crocheting community - especially men creators/crocheters.
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I love men’s sweaters. Can’t wait to make one for myself with your help. Thank you for your effort and time.
Fantastically informative, really well presented. ❤
Just brilliant tutorial thank you .
You are absolutely amazing!!!! Henceforth I will be making THE most amazing sweaters for my guys AND me! Much love from Cape Town, South Africa
Fabio, that was the best tutorial i have ever seen, well done and thankyou.
This is such a wonderfully detailed, informative, and well executed series of videos. I’m excited to try and figure out the gauge on different stitches. I’m not the biggest fan of hdc, but lately I’ve been really into griddle stitch for baby clothes. Leaving the seam open and positioning it on top of the shoulder would allow me to place buttons there to fit a cute sweater over a giant baby head.
Hi Fabio how are you doing tonight I'm doing fine tonight drinking water still working on my first Tunisian top thank you for sharing stay safe ❤❤❤
Thank you for going slow and counting stitch-by-stitch and repeating the increases for us.
Fabulous, Fabio!! You are an excellent teacher! I will be working along with you once I get supplies. I just can’t say enough good things about your work, your teaching style, your videos. Well done! Congratulations!
Very easy to follow. Lighting, sound and setup is great…A+
Thank you Fabio. Already I have learned so much just in the first couple of recordings. I really like your technique. I might add that you have a charming personality.
👏Excellent video. Your explanations are very clear. I like the way you make your increases. Thanks and I look forward to your next video.
Great video 😊
I love the increase technique!
I really can't wait to make a sweater for my hubby. Although he loves ARAN sweaters. Can I use your techniques to try and make him one?
Your explanation at each stage is very clear. I actually feel like I want to try to crochet a sweater for my husband. I have dreamed of making anything he would like or wear. This basic style will work wonderfully for him.
I was suggested your channel from UA-cam because I watch a lot of crochet videos. I started crocheting last November and haven't stopped. I subbed to your channel because I like the way you explain your work and that I hope to see you produce sweaters for men because I have only seen ladies clothes made. Keep up the great work and I look forward to watching you in future videos.
I’m excited to try this out. The modeling mistake was so funny. You were probably so angry watching all that footage lol.
Correct! 😤😝🤪🤪🤪
so glad finally sweaters for men, thank you looking forward many more of your video tutorials! wishing you well😊
Wow. Nice and clear, well,shown and explained. But not ALL women like form fitting sweaters and some women have experienced cancer and are flat in front. I plan to make a sweater for my female friend. So I’m looking forward to your further lessons. Until my yarn arrives I’ll be making a mock up in child or doll size.
Thank you Fabio, for all these cool tips and tricks to improving my garments.
Hi Fabio Thank you cause I am crocheting since I retired and found new techniques which is very helpful I have become your big fan and yes god has given you very good smile always keep smiling 😊🇮🇳
Hi, how nice to see a new chrocheter on the tube. Welcome! I found you on because you probably have had some subs writing comments on your films and the agronyme was putting you forward on the startpage. Good job subscribers!!
Excellent tutorial! I am enjoying learning your technique and your explanations are very clear and easy to understand.
Ciao Fabio, grazie per la chiarezza delle spiegazioni che, nonostante il mio inglese un po' precario, riesco comunque a seguire. Ho molto apprezzato anche le precedenti indicazioni bibliografiche, tanto che mi sono affrettata ad acquistare i manuali suggeriti (ovviamente tutti in inglese). Pertanto al ringraziamento per l'approccio diverso alla costruzione di maglioni a uncinetto per uomo, aggiungo anche quello per avermi fatto rispolverare le mie, ormai abbondantemente trascorse, conoscenze della lingua inglese. Un caro saluto!
Grazie a te di cuore, carissima Giuseppina! ❤️
Now that I've figured out my foundation chain issues, I feel pretty confident I can continue along with this. I love your explanation of how you are creating this. Thanks so much :)
Hey Fabio! I love the increase you do! I'm gonna try it on my next project! TFS Hugs!
I was interested and intrigued about your videos. Have made a category just for your videos crocheted by five Fabio I have already saved every video since you first started. I will continue to keep adding to my library your videos, I think you are an amazing teacher of crochet. I don’t have to tell you that I think that I’m your number one fan from the day at first senior first video. I hope to absorb the knowledge you have to share on anything crochet. I love your videos. I will see you on the next video Fabio..👍👍👊👊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👊🌈❤️❤️🌈❤️❤️🌈🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Fantastic Video!!!! Awesome instructions and fabulous yoke!!!! Thank you!
Thank you very much! 🙏 By the way, the sample yoke (the one I made with yarn weight 4 for demonstration) is made with Premiere, Anti Pilling, "Everyday Worsted" yarn, color #: ED100-51, color name: SPA. ❤️
Really good directions, I can’t wait until I can start one for my son. Thank you
Great tutorial, very detailed explanation, thank you Fabio❤
Have completed the yoke. Have you posted the next section yet?
Excellent video. You made it very clear how to make a yoke. Thank you. UK
Very nicely done! I've got my yarn, done my swatches and have been anxiously awaiting this video to get going. I'll be happily crocheting the yoke this week. Can't wait for your next video.
I dont have a man in my life to make a sweater for. Well, i have my son, but i dont think he would wear it sadly😢
I still wonder if this sweater would fit me. Being a "fluffy" woman 😂😂😂😂
I have trouble making anything other than cardigans to fit me.
I can't wait to get started!! Buuuut, I haven't finished making swatches to see what stitch size my husband likes. He has agreed to be my guinea pig for the first sweater, so much easier to judge fit when I don't have to use a mirror. Great instruction about the stitch markers and using different colors for different reasons. Love this, I have used this method for myself as I get confused otherwise. I confess, I watched this the first time through while completing a different crochet project, just to see your teaching style. Now I know I can follow without too many pauses on my side to keep up. But first, need to finish the last swatch and see which needle I will be using!!
You are my girl! ❤️
Will you have a face book fanpage where we can show you our sweaters we make from this?
What a great idea!!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@@CrochetByFabio oh thank YOU ✌️😀
Thank you so much!
I have enjoyed this tutorial over and above. 👍
Hi Fabio, what a great video very interesting. I am looking forward to incorporate your increase stitch, I would liked to have seen it in up close just to compare. I can't wait to make a sweater with you. Well done!!! 🍁
I so appreciate the detailed explanations.❤
Good job ❤
Great stuff by a great guy 😊
Wow amazing on the increases
Ciao Fabio,complimenti per la costruzione dello sprone e mi piace molto come esegui gli aumenti, non si allarga la maglia sotto 👍🏻💫....grazie 😊
Hari OM
Very clear and steady insruction - I am a way off starting a jumper just now, but love your tutorial style and will of course be rewatching when I get organised! YAM xx
I like doing front loop then back loop half double crochet, all the way along. I think it makes a wonderful looking "knit like" stitch. I've just finished a sweater doing this. Thanks for your tutorial! Cheers from Ontario, Canada
You got me curious now! ❤️
Brilliant! Such a precise way of creating shape! Also I had a few lingering questions from your intro video which were not exactly answered here but its obvious why you do things the way you do! For example why you don't hide your seam in your increases, which clearly wouldn't work with your (genius) increase stitch! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who's using your vids as an unintentional CAL! X
Michi shouted you out tonight too!!!
How do you slip stitch the ends together?
Now I have to go shopping. I don't have the yarn weight necessary for this, it's all either #10 cotton thread or worsted weight acrylic, neither of which works for this sweater. I'm not even going to attempt this with the worsted weight and a size K hook. It's your pattern, I'll follow you. Oh, and I'm not surprised it's more detailed than I imagined; in fact, it should be, as simple men's sweater patterns (if you can find them) make for horrid apparel.
Fabio, thank you for spending time with us. I am doing my crocheting homework with discounted, variegated Christmas yarn, so it looks like I’ll end up with an ugly Christmas sweater. 😂 It’s all they had at the store. The proper yarn will arrive in 7 days. Great technique, especially the increase stitch. Thought I would end up with holes. That starting seam could be placed at the front (not joined) to make a cardigan for another variation (not sure if it’s possible, as I am a beginner). Enjoyed the longer looks at your sweaters.❤
That’s a great idea for a cardigan. Since a cardigan requires a 180-degree rotation of the seam, make sure you place the various stitch markers correctly so as to off center the neck hole in the correct direction.
Also, I’m glad you noticed why I increase the way I do. ❤️
Hi !! I love this !! Gonna make 1 for my brother for his birthday in Nov , I just have to find the right color in a 3 wt yarn , he is not a greenish or lt blue so gotta find one !! Thank You so much for this video and more to follow !! ❤ It !!
Have you thought about publishing your system in book form? I for one would preorder it a year in advance of the release date!
Making a book was my original idea, but I do not know anyone in the publishing industry, so I went with UA-cam. I must say, I am enjoying the immediacy and the community building that the UA-cam platform offers compared to the much slower, traditional book publishing. Who knows? Maybe in the future if I am approached by a publisher? Why not? ❤️
I love and appreciate the videos - they are really well made. I also enjoy having something that doesn’t “move” while I’m learning new stitches, patterns and techniques. Thanks so much!
You are so cute😊😊😊😊
Lovely cape so far!😂😂
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@CrochetByFabio You are such a talented person, a natural born instructor! Thank you for sharing your time! What have you been doing all your life? NYC-Born.
Thank you Fabio for thos tutorial and explanation of the yolk of the serater/jumper,/jersey. I am following along with you and doing as you do.
Please can you also help us with a vnevk for men❤
We will cover the ribbing for the neck in the next episode.
Juan sent me❤
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Hey Fabio. I'm tryingbout this with you. I'm not doing this for a man but for me, so I'm not sure how it's going to work out but I'm ready to find out as if this works I'm sure i can work this method on other styles and useing different stitches too. Thank you for now. I will let you know how I'm doing.
Your explanation of the neck hole being offset is a light bulb moment. Now I understand why my sweaters ride up in the back. Also, question: you are demonstrating the back and forth method which creates a seam (which I dislike). Why do you not demonstrate crocheting in the round?
Because that’s more complicated due to the slant working in the spiral round adds to the moving parts we already have to deal with. We will cover that on a future sweater project, promise. ❤️
Thank you so much for this series! Your increasing technique is very good to avoid holes by stretching the stitches with 2 hdc. It works great!
Already started my yoke but I went a bit too fast before realising the way we need to move the burgundy stitch marker 🤭
Still haven't quite understood by the way ; we need to move the stitch marker 2 stitches but counting from the previous increasing stitch marker, right?
I'll have to start over tomorrow but I'm super excited for this!
Thank you so much for sharing! It's amazing! ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏 Let me see if I can explain how to properly move the burgundy stitch markers. Every row, they need to be moved by two stitches going outward, each one in the direction of where the shoulders are. What makes it complicated is the fact that we are also working increases while also constantly changing direction (back and forth, back and forth, remember?). I find that if I count the stitches starting from the yellow stitch marker, I will position the burgundy stitch marker in the correct stitch. If instead I count two stitches from the previous position of the burgundy stitch marker, after a few rows, the burgundy stitch markers will have traveled independently (one farther out than the other one). Here is an example. Right before starting row (or round) 4, I will have to move the burgundy stitch markers two stitches, which means 6 stitches from their original position when they used to share the stitch with their respective yellow stitch markers. I hope I was able to be clearer here. ❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! Now I get it! I was moving the burgundies two stitches from their previous space and not from the previous stitch marker and, obviously, one of the burgundies was traveling far apart... haha, I will start over today, I can't wait! Keep on the great work, I already know your channel is going to grow amazing! Greetings from France 🇫🇷 ❤
Ciao Fabio, complimenti per il video, interessante e spiegato chiaramente. Mi piacerebbe sapere se nei tuoi futuri progetti e tutorial prevedi l'utilizzo di qualche punto particolare e forme di colli diversi da quello tondo, tipo quello a V. I maglioni delle foto sono molto belli (mi piace in particolare quello bianco con la sciarpa abbinata) sono tutti fatti a uncinetto?😊
Il collo a V sarebbe fantastico!
Grazie carissima! Sì, tutti all'uncinetto e tutti col collo rotondo. Non credo sia possibile fare il collo a V con la costruzione circolare. Drop-shoulders construction forse forse. Ma il drop-shoulders richiede prendere misure iniziali (cosa che mi rompe molto). LOL. Bacioni! ❤️
I am loving this method! And your tutorials are great! I have a question, which may have been asked but I can't find it. When you rotate the neck by 2 stitch markers so the seam is not down your back, is it always 2 or does that depend on the number of stitch markers you have for your increases? Do you want the seam at about a 45⁰ angle or is it just 2 stitch markers?
Hi and great question, which, by the way, has not been asked before. So, do I want the seam at about 45° angle or is it just 2 stitch markers? For this particular sweater construction follow the 2 stitch markers rule. In future series, when I will cover the spiral construction, we will move the seam to the side in a different way. ❤️
Question: since you are doing front loop stitches, working back and forth would create ribbing right? And working spiral would I guess be more uniform on every row?
Great question. Whether worked in the round or back and forth, HDC-FLO will only create a decorative ridge. It’s not the direction of your stitching, but the loop chosen. Front loop = decorative ridge, back loop = ribbing.
I have a question. When you are increasing in the extended half double crochet, are you using half double or extended? I may have misunderstood what you were saying. Thanks
Great question. My signature increase is HDC-FLO + SC into front leg of HDC-FLO we just made. Whether the increase happens in the section of the yoke with extended HDC stitches or the regular HDC stitches, my increase never changes. It’s always those two stitches together.
@@CrochetByFabio Thank you, I appreciate the answer.
Can you please tell us where to buy #3 yarn in colors other than baby colors? I'm enjoying your videos very much!
Some @michaels stores are better supplied than others. That’s where I bought the yarn for these tutorials because I didn’t want to wait the typical delivery time that online vendors have. But if you’re the patient kind and can wait 7 to 10 days for delivery, I have happily ordered from both @Herrschners and @Hobbiicom (Hobbii being my preferred between the two). Hope this helps.
Great tutorial. I'm curious about that stitch marker set. Where did you get them and are they strong?
Thank you for your kind words! 🙏 those stitch markers were a Christmas gift, so I don’t know where they were purchased and don’t remember the brand either as I threw away the label. Are they strong? For what I need to do, yes, they seem to be strong! ❤️
@@CrochetByFabio Thanks. Ill start looking for them.
Thanks so much for this detailed, crochet-along tutorial 😍 Just a question. You mention a number for wool but, in Italy, the only thread marked with a number is cotton for lace (runners, curtains, doilies). Which hook is suitable for the number 3 wool you mention?
The swatches I make beforehand will tell me which hook to use, as I explain in Episode 2.
@@CrochetByFabio Thanks so much ❤
Is there anywhere we can look at all the sweaters you have created?
If you pause between rows there is a collage of some of his makes. He also showed some in a previous video, Episode 1, I believe. good luck.
Fabio you are adorable and a fast learner. Could you consider submitting a partnership with a yarn supplier and
/ or open a website to sell your creations? I think is a bit premature to switch your You Tube video from free to pay member. They are other ways you can make money. 🤔
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. 🙏 Thank you also for your question. I will continue to make more tutorials in the future and those will continue to be free free free. Live events, where I answer questions, go over stitches in more details, etc., those will be part of the membership program, and only those.
Good luck Fabio!
Question: When you move the stitch markers after each row, do you count the original spot as #1, or do you start the count in the stitch next to the original spot? (Original spot meaning the increase stitch)
Great question! As long as you remain consistent with how you do the counting, it doesn’t matter much whether you include that first stitch in the counting or not. As for me, I do not count it.