I've found it much harder to get a neat finish if I am working downwards and threading the yarn behind an already duplicated stitch above - it never sits as neatly so I recommend always starting at the bottom of the design and working upwards. Start from a bottom corner of your chosen design. Tip: if you are using a yarn that snaps easily (like a single ply yarn) then you may want to work with shorter lengths and join in new lengths regularly at the back of the work - I've found that the repeated sewing through the stitches can wear a weak yarn and cause it to snap. It's good to choose a colour that contrasts well with the background colour of your knitted piece and the weight of the yarn needs to be at least equal to the weight used in the background knitting. Thread the needle with a long length of your chosen yarn. It is better to use a slightly blunt-nosed needle as a sharp needle can split stitches in the knitted fabric and make the whole process a bit more difficult. You will find it easier to work duplicate stitch neatly if your piece of knitting that lies flat so if you're unsure then best block first. To block or not to block: It's entirely up to you. For instance in this little heart below I've added half a stitch at either end of the top row in order to smooth the curve of the top of the heart. Using duplicate stitch allows you to cheat a little by duplicate stitching just half a stitch.It is not recommended to use a yarn that is thinner (or substantially thicker) than the yarn used for the knitting. For instance you could use a fluffy yarn to work an animal design.
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