Next round: I say round because even though you can make rectangle/square rugs with this method, it is just so much easier to make ovals, half moons, odd shapes, hearts instead of squares but again please feel free to create whatever you want, be your own designer. After you base row you will now start to build your rug. You will insert the Knotter into the loops previously made making sure to carry your core with you. From here forward you will insert the Knotter down into loop previously made this will form a loop and again insert your thumb or index finger into it , behind core, up through loop (from the back) on your finger, pull to tighten***Remember not too tight. See below diagram follow the 1, 2, 3 again make sure you carry your core, always go DOWN into previous loop, forms loop on finger, behind core, through loop.
Increases: There is a rule about increases, The ONLY time you place more than one stitch in a loop is
1. Starting a circular rug
2. In the curve of the FIRST row of an oval rug
The reason you can’t increase or shouldn’t increase in a single loop is because it does leave a big ugly hole and you don’t want that. Below is a diagram that shows WHERE to place increases.
Insert knotter in between the fabric of the two loops. This is one of the reason why you DO NOT want to pull your stitches tight. And yes you go down in between the loops, use your finger for the loop, behind the core, from the back, insert knotter through the loop, pull to tighten.
Now that you know how to do the stitch and the 2 rules, go tear up some fabric and make a rug.
