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Below are links to videos and instructions worthy of a Master Knitter.  Techniques listed have been carefully examined to make sure they demonstrate proper methods.  These illustrate some of Donna Estin's favorites.  Thank you to each knitter for taking the time to make these tutorial videos and for sharing your expertise!  Knitting is all about sharing the love.
Shortcuts:  CO & BO
Italian Tubular Cast On
Old Norwegian Cast On
Crochet Provisional Cast On
Provisional Cast On
Italian or Tubular BO for Brioche
Ribbed Cable Cast On
One Needle Kitchener Bind Off
Three Needle Bind Off Purlwise

Shortcuts:  Other
German Short Rows
Substituting German Short Rows for the Wrap & Turn Method
Blocking
Buttonhole Stitch
Magic Loop

Cast Ons and Bind Offs

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ITALIAN TUBULAR CAST ON
This is a great cast on to work with 1x1 ribbing!  Thank you Suzanne!
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CROCHET PROVISIONAL CAST ON
A quick way to cast on with scrap yarn that will be discarded, leaving live stitches.  Thank you Magda Makes!
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PROVISIONAL CAST ON
If you don't like using crochet hooks, here's a super fast and easy way to do the Provisional Cast On.  
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OLD NORWEGIAN CAST ON
This is an excellent cast on for the tops of socks, where you want a stretchy opening but with a nice looking edge as well.  Thanks Joan!
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RIBBED CABLE CAST ON
Ribbed Cast On is ideal when you're adding a buttonhole within a k1p1 ribbing and using a one-row buttonhole.  Thanks Pepperly!
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ITALIAN BO FOR BRIOCHE
Matches the Italian CO for Brioche, shown in 2 color Brioche but can also be used in 1 color Brioche.  Thank you Suzanne Bryan!
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ONE NEEDLE KITCHENER BO
Keep all of your stitches on the needle & end up with a fabulous edge in the end.  Thank you Sockmatician!
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3 NEEDLE BIND OFF PURLWISE
This allows you to use Three Needle Bind off when working in Reversed St st or Garter, where your purl stitches are on the right side of your garment. 
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Other Techniques

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BUTTON LOOPS/BUTTONHOLE STITCH
Great way to add buttons without integrated buttonholes. Thank you Berroco!
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GERMAN SHORT ROWS
​More invisible than the standard wrap and turn method, this yarn over method of working short rows provides a more polished look. Thanks Just Jussi.com!
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ONE ROW BUTTONHOLE
When you need a buttonhole that is neat, tidy and provides strong edges on each side of the buttonhole, this it it!  This is the one used to make the doggie bag opening in the Fido Mitts.  Thanks Interweave!
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SUBSTITUTING GERMAN SHORT ROWS FOR W&T
Now that you LOVE German short rows, here's an important video on where to work the GSR when your pattern calls for a standard wrap & turn.  Thanks Mimi Kezer! 
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MAGIC LOOP
Here is an alternative to using double pointed needles that is great for doing small circular projects like socks.  Thanks Staci Perry!
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Elizabeth Zimmerman just being herself.
"I don't want you to pay attention to any directions at all...."  This is just a fun clip if you're in the mood to visit with the great Elizabeth Zimmerman.  Thanks Jenn Zeyen for sharing!
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BLOCKING
An excellent guide to blocking, especially stockinette pieces or lace, to keep pieces as perfect as possible.  Thanks Leslie!
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