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Horizontal slipped stitch: A reversible, two-row repeat knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn a pretty stitch: The Horizontal Slipped stitch. This pattern is quite delicate, elegant, yet easy to knit: a two-row repeat stitch that combines knits and purls while slipping a couple of stitches. It’s a unisex and reversible stitch (both sides look beautiful, although they are not identical), ideal for knitting women’s and men’s cowls, scarves and sweaters. Before recording the video tutorial I knitted several swatches using different yarn qualities and thicknesses… And my suggestion is to use a mildly thin yarn, for example, DK or light worsted weight yarn, for US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles. And this swatch was knitted using one of…
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Classic and Striped Moss stitches: Reversible and they don’t curl (for knitting blankets and scarves)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn two different stitches: The classic Moss stitch, and, by adding a couple of rows, the striped Moss stitch; a more horizontal pattern design. I designed this new striped moss version myself, specifically for knitting scarves and blankets, because it’s reversible (practically identical on both sides), and it doesn’t curl. No extra edges are necessary! This striped moss stitch has a great texture to it, it’s pretty easy to knit (and to memorize), ideal for beginners: If you can knit and purl, you can knit this new stitch without a doubt. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off This swatch…
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Easy Scarf knitting stitch pattern: Identical on both sides
Today, you’ll learn how to knit an adorable scarf knitting stitch pattern, ideal for beginners. Its advantages are many: It doesn’t curl, it’s reversible and identical on both sides, and it’s a two-row repeat pattern. This scarf knitting stitch pattern is created only by a combination of knits and purls (no increases, decreases, nor slip stitches are required). Easy to knit, it’s a great stitch for knitting women’s and men’s scarves, cowls, and even a blanket, as well as the last version of the Broken Rib we learned some days ago. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch k: Knit p: Purl BO: Bind off Easy Scarf knitting stitch pattern CO…
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Children’s Poncho with Hoodie knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a children’s Poncho with Hood, step by step. I dyed this yarn myself several years ago, and I don’t know why I never found a reason to use it. Well, now the time has come! This poncho with hoodie is a bottom-up construction knitted in the round: Starting at the hem with a 2 x 2 ribbing edge, followed by a straight section in Stockinette stitch, and then, the decreases begin. Then, we’ll start knitting back and forth (flat), to make the neckline and finally, the hoodie (with a 2 x 2 ribbing edge on each side, to prevent the natural curling…
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Broken Rib stitch: A one-row repeat knitting pattern, identical on both sides
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a beautiful version of the Broken Rib stitch, similar to the Mock Rib pattern, that we learned a couple of weeks ago, only easier. There are many versions of the Broken Rib knitting stitch, but I have to confess that I’m in love with this one: Only one-row and two steps to memorize! One of the many advantages of this version is that it’s identical on both sides. Furthermore, it doesn’t curl. It is the perfect stitch to knit a women’s and men’s scarf, cowl, sweater, top, wrap, or blanket. The easy combination of knits and purls gives an elegant texture to…
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How to knit the Cross stitch: A two-row repeat pattern
Today you’ll learn how to knit a beautiful and easy cross stitch. Similar to the Spine stitch, this Cross stitch is a two-repeat pattern, one of which is just purling. Its eye-catching texture makes it great for knitting hats, cowls and sweaters (as the Ripple stitch). To successfully use this pattern, I strongly recommend two things: This cross stitch is not reversible and requires blocking, once our work is finished. Why? Because it tends to twist (it happens when crossing as we are pulling the stitches in a different direction every two rows). This one is a great blocking board, with grid lines, and t-pins! And for best results, I…
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How to knit a twinkle twinkle Christmas Star
Continuing with our Christmas knitting patterns, today it’s time for an adorable little star. Easy, fun and quick to knit, if you like to knit, yule love this pattern! This is a seven-point star, and you can knit it in one or more colors, there are no rules. Neither is it necessary to follow a specific gauge, use what you have at home (just keep in mind that the thicker the yarn, and the bigger the needles, the larger your star will be). Besides, the Christmas star is the perfect project for decorating your tree or to give away, while making use of your stash (as well as the Christmas…
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How to knit the Ripple stitch: Perfect for hats, cowls, and sweaters
In today’s lesson, you will learn how to knit the Ripple stitch. A lovely cross pattern, easy to knit, great for many Winter garments: Hats, cowls, sweaters… There are only four rows (two of them are purl rows), and two steps to memorize. It’s not reversible, and I have to warn you, it tends to roll. So, if you are thinking about knitting a scarf with the Ripple stitch, I suggest you add a generous knitting edge, to prevent the inevitable curling. It has a great texture to it, and it’s similar to the Spine stitch, or to the Crossed Check stitch. Abbreviations CO: Cast on k: Knit p: Purl…
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How to knit a Christmas Tree, step by step
Easy, fun and quick to knit, this Christmas Tree is a great pattern for beginners. Knit it to decorate your tree, or as a gift card. If you can knit and purl, you can do it! And no specific gauge is required ;D It’s a lovely way to use your stash (use whatever you have at home): The thicker the yarn and the bigger the needles, the larger your Christmas Tree is going to be. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch k: Knit p: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together BO: Bind off Materials 2 x 5 mm / US 8 knitting needles 20 gr of worsted weight yarn (nº…
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Mock Rib knitting stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern – So Woolly
The Mock Rib stitch is an easy two-row repeat pattern, perfect for beginners. If you know your knits and purls, this one is for you! (No increases nor decreases are needed). It has a nice texture to it, similar to the Blanket stitch we knitted a couple of weeks ago, it’s ideal for knitting blankets, scarves, cowls, sweaters, hats, mittens, baby clothing, cushions… you name it 😉 This swatch is knitted in 100% cotton yarn, using 5 mm needles: Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work k: Knit p: Purl BO: Bind off Remember, even for knits and purls stitches, everything will be easier if…
