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New idea for KFB

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Just in case you missed this in your email today...
Here is today's blog from Knitting Nuances. She is suggesting a better way to knit the KFB increase that will eliminate that little purl bump. This looks like a great idea!

http://blog.knittingnuances.com/2015/10/06/wait-dont-knit-1-fb-look-what-happens-when-you-reverse-it/
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Thank you! This looks like a great way to increase with kfb.
Thanks; I am going to try that also. Although, I must confess, I often use that "bump" to count as I "read" my st patterns.
Thank you! I like this site! I have added it to my reference bookmarks and copied the article. Looks fairly easy. I like her other tips too.
Definitely worth trying, thanks for the link.
Another way is to just slip the kb onto needle without working it, no bump.
Chrissy said:
Another way is to just slip the kb onto needle without working it, no bump.
Thats what I do, much better looking
Thanks for sharing this. I will give it a try the next time there is a KFB in a pattern I am making. I learn so much on KP every day thanks to all of you lovely people.
Thanks, I'll give it a try
I agree with Chrissy and the others who just slip the kb. This gives a smooth finish .
Thanks so much for the link, I shall be giving it a try
I have done this without knowing why it looked better than traditional KFB. Now I know the mechanics -- thanks for this link!
Crochet dreamin' said:
Thank you! I like this site! I have added it to my reference bookmarks and copied the article. Looks fairly easy. I like her other tips too.
Ditto!

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I read this yesterday and immediately tried it on a shawl I'm knitting (that will have a border around it). The shawl is a triangle and the kfb is the last stitch of the row. I love it!! The stitch is nice and "snug" and barely noticeable so now I have a super clean edge.
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