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How to knit an Easy Lace Ladder in only two rows
Today, you’ll learn how to knit an Easy Lace Ladder in just two rows; a great pattern for a sweater, cardigan, or vest, amongst other projects. In fact, I’m using it for the bottom of a cardigan I’m knitting at the moment. One of the things that I like the most about this pattern is that is really easy to knit… Actually, the real “work” will be made on every odd row, the even rows are “resting” rows (plain purl rows). In the end, you have to memorize a couple of steps made for the odd rows only. Besides, the decreases used to create this design are the easiest: Knit…
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How to knit the Granite stitch: Reversible, and it doesn’t curl!
The Granite stitch is one of those patterns we knitters love because it has it all… First and foremost, I’d like to say that it’s beautiful, like me 😉 Although both sides aren’t identical, they look adorable, so you can choose which one is going to be your “right side”. Actually, the so-called “wrong side” reminds me of the Grid stitch we learned a while ago (another stunner). Additionally, the Granite stitch is pretty easy to do; it combines knits and purls only, so it’s totally suitable for both, newbies and veterans 😉 Furthermore, it doesn’t curl, so it’s a great option for blankets, scarves, infinite cowls, but also hats,…
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How to knit Subtle Stripes in Garter stitch (one row only)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit Subtle Stripes in Garter stitch, a super easy knitting pattern, perfect for beginners. Why? The reasons vary: First of all, it’s a one-row repeat pattern. It involves only two steps that will be repeated throughout the project, so it’s pretty easy to memorize. Secondly, it lays flat no matter what (as we knitters like). Thirdly, it’s reversible (identical on both sides); ideal for scarves, rectangular shawls, infinite cowls, blankets, and a wide range of projects. Although it looks like the Ribbed Garter stitch we practiced a while ago, I have to say that these stripes are more tenuous, more delicate. Last but not least,…
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How to knit an Easy Lace Triangular Shawl
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit an Easy Lace Triangular Shawl, a project for expert knitters as well as for beginners, because it is easy to do, fun to knit, and pretty flexible. ✨ Prefer a printable version and no ads? 👉 You can download the pattern here → Actually, you can make it with the fiber you have on hand, for Winter or for Summer, the size you want, you can combine the sections to your liking, and even combine colors. The one you see in the pictures was made with an Extra Fine hand-painted Merino wool because I wanted a lacy light shawl #ad However, you…
