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Fixing the last stitch in your knitting to avoid a loose loop at the edge
More often than not, after binding off the last stitch, a huge loop remains, spoiling the edge, and making it more difficult to finish the seam… In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a devastatingly effective knitting tip to prevent it 😉 So, rather than finishing the work like this: The result looks more like this: The following steps fix the last stitch and avoid a loose loop on the edge: Step one: Before binding off the last stitch, slip it onto the right-hand needle (there are now two stitches on the right-hand needle). Step two: Insert the left-hand needle into the left “leg” of the “v” or edge stitch from the…
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Four-row repeat, lace stitch knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a four-row repeat lace stitch: Quick to memorize (only 3 steps that will be repeated all the time), and easier than the last one we practiced. It’s a great pattern for knitting a wide range of projects, including: Summer tops, cardigans, sweaters, scarves, wraps… and maybe a vest? (And I’d love you to give it a try, since we’ll need it for our next project 😉 Ok, grab your needles, and let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl yo: Yarn over sl1: Slip one stitch as if to knit (pass one stitch knitwise onto the…
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How to knit the Stockinette stitch without purling
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Stockinette stitch without purling: The trick is to knit every stitch on every row when knitting the Stocking stitch. This knitting trick will help you whether you need to knit faster or even if you aren’t a big fan of purling ;), and it will look the same, both, on the right and wrong side of the work. It’s really easy, but you’ll need to repeat the second row a few times (3-4 times), until you get used to it, because we’ll be knitting backwards. One more thing before we start: Please note that when knitting the Stockinette stitch without purling,…
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How to knit an easy lace stitch pattern in four rows
Today you’ll learn how to knit an easy lace pattern in four rows and a couple of steps that will be repeated time and time again. This lace stitch is great for knitting many kinds of Spring-Summer projects, such as tops, scarves, rectangular shawls, cardigans or sweaters. Similar to the Spring lace stitch that we learned sometime ago, but much quicker to memorize. Grab your needles and let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl yo: Yarn over (bring the yarn forward) sl2: Slip two stitches, one by one, as if to knit (pass two stitches knitwise onto the right-hand needle,…
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How to improve the tension on the edges in knitting
Today, I’m sharing with you some tips that will help you to improve the tension of the first and the last stitch, to avoid ugly sloppy edges. I’m adding this tutorial to my new playlist “Knitting Top Tips and Tricks” on my YouTube channel, so you can find them all in the same place 😉 This is what I always do to ensure perfect edges when knitting (all my secrets): Tip #1: Starting on the first row, don’t stretch the first stitch too much: When inserting the needle, don’t push it, knit the first using just the tip, so the first stitch isn’t overly stretched out. And knit the rest,…
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Lace Cross knitting stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit one of the easiest lace stitches I know: The Lace Cross pattern. It’s made using two rows, one of which is just purling. If you haven’t tried yet knitting lace, this could be a great way to start 😉 The Lace Cross stitch has a lovely texture to it, and the vertical design makes it perfect for knitting scarves, wraps, rectangular shawls, or a seasonal top. It tends to curl at the bottom, so think about knitting a nice edge on each side, if your garment is rectangular and should stay flat. This swatch was knitted using one of my favorite 100%…
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How to fix dropped cast-on stitches (easy knitting trick)
Hello, my little Woolly! In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn an easy trick, to fix dropped cast-on stitches… Simple and effective, it will save you a lot of time 😉 Are you familiar with this scenario…? When knitting the first row, something comes up (the doorbell, the cat leaves you a present, the phone rings… etc.), and we have to leave our work… Or we are knitting this first row too fast, and… We realize that one of the cast on stitches has come undone…Accidentally, we dropped one stitch off, and suddenly there are two strands between your needles. I don’t know how many times this has happened to me, and…
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Chain stitch: An easy pattern for knitting baby stuff
The Chain stitch is one of those easy knitting patterns, ideal for beginners. Similar to the Hail stitch, it’s a horizontal pattern, not reversible, but it doesn’t curl. A four-row repeat stitch, adorable, delicate, great for knitting baby clothing and accessories (hats, cardigans, blankies, mittens, etc). This is the perfect stitch to practice the easiest decreases and increases that exist in the knitting world, combined with basic knits and purls. Grab your needles and let’s go! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together (this is the easiest way to decrease one stitch) kfb: Knit front and back. Knit…
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The Essential Guide to stitches, yarn, and measurements for your knitting/crocheting projects
Before knitting (or crocheting) any squared or rectangular project (such as a scarf, a cowl, a blanket, a cushion, a table runner or place mat, etc.), there are some aspects we need to know. For example: Measurements, how many stitches to cast on, how much yarn will be required, is the stitch we love suitable for this project and this yarn? And many, many more questions… This is why I have created a system, a series of steps that will help you find out everything you need to know in advance, so you can start knitting (or crocheting) your own project, using the yarns and stitches you love, with total…
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Cross stitch pattern: For knitting cowls, scarves and hats
In today’s tutorial, a gorgeous cross stitch pattern, easy to knit, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s perfect for knitting cowls, scarves, hats, even jumpers and cardigans (for women, men and children). I love it! Similar to the Cross stitch we practiced sometime ago, this one is a four-row repeat pattern, and although it doesn’t curl, it’s better to knit a nice edge on each side (for example in Garter stitch, Seed stitch, or 1×1 Rib stitch), because the stitch crossing makes the sides of the fabric a little bit skewed (it won’t be a straight square or rectangle, it will look more like a parallelogram). But…
