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Blanket stitch knitting pattern: Easy and quick, ideal for beginners
A perfect stitch for knitting blankets is… surprise, surprise… Blanket stitch! It’s an easy stitch for beginners as you only need to knit and purl, what’s more, it doesn’t curl. It has a great texture to it, it is not reversible but the wrong side of the work looks pretty good all the same, and uses only a two-row repeat pattern. There are no other complications and you can learn it as you go. The Blanket stitch also works well when knitting scarves, cowls and even sweaters for boys and girls of all ages. The vertical columns are slimming and who doesn’t want to look svelte? This is quite simply…
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Spine stitch: A two-row repeat knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Spine stitch. A crossed pattern, easy to knit (there are only two steps and two rows to memorize). This dense stitch has a beautiful texture, and in this lesson, you’ll also learn how to cross stitches without using a cable needle. The Spine stitch is ideal for knitting an infinity cowl, a maxi scarf, a sweater, or a rectangular shawl. It’s not reversible, but it’s perfect for any big piece (using thick wool and big needles, to get the chunky look!). It shares the same DNA as the: Crest stitch Crossed Check stitch Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right…
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How to knit lace in two easy steps (one-row stitch pattern)
In today’s class, you’ll learn how to knit lace in two easy steps. This is a one-row stitch pattern, reversible (it’s identical on both sides) and great for beginners. This is a perfect stitch to knit a light, airy scarf, wrap or a rectangular shawl, the perfect accessory when you find yourself noticing a little chill in the air (during spring and autumn)… best of all it lays flat (it doesn’t roll up). In order to get a better result, one of my suggestions is to use needles at least one size larger than the recommended by the manufacturer. This swatch is knitted in cotton for 4.5 mm needles…
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How to knit a Unisex Cowl for beginners
This Cowl knitted in Bamboo stitch is an easy project, quick to knit, suitable for boys and girls; it’s an ideal gift option and it can be made using only one skein of yarn. The Bamboo stitch knitting pattern is ideal for beginners: It has two rows, one of which is just purling…It has a nice texture, and it doesn’t curl. Materials 100 gr of wool yarn (Number 6 or Super Bulky) 2 x 10 mm knitting needles / US 15 Scissors, darning needle, measuring tape or ruler: This is a great knitting kit that includes the most used accessories and supplies to complete our projects (the box has compartments…
