
When a project has increases that flare out from a line of stitches – like the increases we make at raglan lines of a top-down sweater or at the sections of a shawl – it is always a good idea to make those increases so that they mirror each other. That will add symmetry to the project and will make it look more refined and well-finished.
These increases are called “paired increases”. There are different ways to make them. Some of those ways are more complicated than others.
In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at two very simple ways to make paired increases. Both ways are based on yarn overs, and what could be easier than making a yarn over, right? 🙂
We’ll start with the way that forms neater, almost invisible increases.
Usually, paired increases are worked in every other row or round. But you can easily use this method of increasing stitches even when the pattern tells you to make increases in every row or round.
Because we don’t pull strands from the previous row as we add new stitches to the work, the fabric will not be puckered and the stitches will not be too tight.
The full step-by-step photo tutorial about this method, is a part of the Knitting Collection #5. Once you order your copy of this collection, you will instantly receive a “big PDF” (336 pages!) with this and 46 other tutorials included in the collection.
You will also receive three knitting patterns as a special bonus, so go ahead and get it all right now before you forget 😊
If you enjoyed this tutorial,
here’s something else you might find helpful:

“Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs” Book
Discover six pairs of cast on and bind off methods that form identical edges on projects worked flat and in the round.

“Neat Side Edges” Book
Learn twelve ways to make side edges of a knitted project nice and tidy. Plus, ways to fix side edges, and a way to improve edges of finished projects.
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Happy knitting!
