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How to Un-Do or “Tink” Knit Stitches

example of purl stitch

Everyone makes mistakes, especially when taking on a craft such as knitting. Knowing how to un-do, aka “tink” your knitting is a valuable skill to have. Once you know which direction to take a stitch off your right-hand needle, it is easy to undo as many stitches as needed. Check out the videos below to learn how.

Tink the Knit Stitch

*Tip on how to read your knitting: Knit stitches have a “bump” at the back of your knitting, while purl stitches have the bump in the front where it hugs your needle when looking at it from the right side. 

Tink the Purl Stitch

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