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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…
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Feather Rib knitting pattern: A two-row repeat stitch
In this tutorial, you will learn how to knit the Feather Rib pattern: An alternative to the traditional Ribbing stitch. Easy and quick to knit (it’s a two-row repeat stitch), textured (feathers are embossed), and it includes a little bit of lace. Those of us who knit sweaters and cardigans on a regular basis, sometimes get weary of knitting the usual 1×1 and 2×2 ribbing stitches… So it´s nice to have an inventory of different options for stitches to knit the hems and cuffs of our sweaters. It’s motivating and it creates great enthusiasm for a new project (IMHO). The Feather Rib pattern is especially suitable when knitting a sweater…
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How to knit a Clutch Bag in Herringbone stitch, step by step
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a clutch bag, step by step. Easy and quick to knit, it’s a great project for beginners. I’m giving you the instructions for the size and the stitch pattern that I chose, but on the video tutorial, you’ll see how to adapt it to any size, with the yarn and needles you have, using your own preferred/favorite stitch. Despite how complicated it can seem, the Herringbone stitch is pretty easy: It’s a two-row repeat pattern, and there are no increases nor decreases involved. You’ll also learn how to make the buttonhole and a new and much more accurate way to bind off…
