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Recover dropped stitches and unpick errors
Catch the lowest live loop before it runs farther. Rebuild ladder strands in row order; when unpicking, return the previous loop before releasing the current one.
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Catch the lowest live loop before it runs farther. Rebuild ladder strands in row order; when unpicking, return the previous loop before releasing the current one.
Before you start
Stop and record the last correct reference point. Support loose loops or damaged ground before removing anything, and reproduce the fault on a spare sample if possible.
Try this example
Drop one stitch two rows on a spare stockinette sample. Use a crochet hook to lift each horizontal strand through the loop, then check the recovered stitch mount.
Check your result
- Compare the repaired area with an undamaged neighbor after relaxing or finishing the sample. Recount the boundary before continuing beyond the repair.
- A repair may remain visible. If the foundation is weak, reinforcing or replacing a section can be more reliable than hiding the surface fault.
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