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How to Knit the Woven ZigZag Stitch + video
Today, Iโm sharing how to knit the Woven ZigZag stitch, a pattern that blows my mind! Although it looks complicated, itโs so simple, and yet so pretty, that Iโm sure youโd like to give it a try ๐ The Woven ZigZag is an eight-row repeat pattern; the good news is that six of them are the same, and it has a short repeat. So, if you can knit and purl, this one will be easy for you. It creates a unique fabric, similar to the Diagonal Slipped Stitch we practiced a while ago. And itโll work for a wide range of projects: From sweaters and blankets to accessoriesโฆeven for home…
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How to Knit a No-Purling Rib Stitch + Video (1 row!)
Today, youโll learn how to knit a No-Purling Rib stitch, in 3 simple stepsโฆ Itโs a one-row repeat pattern, and it has a lot of advantages to it: First of all, itโs super easy to knit and memorize: Youโll keep repeating the same 3 steps throughout the work. Second, itโs reversible. Yep, itโs identical on both sides, so although it’s not as stretchy as the classic 2 x2 Rib, it could be a substitute for sweaters and cardigans, for example. Third, no matter what you do, it doesnโt curl. Yay! Itโ stays flat, so itโs one of the best options for scarves, blankets, placemats, infinite cowlsโฆ Plus any other garment…
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How to Knit a Raglan Sweater with Straight Needles + Video
In this post, Iโm sharing how to knit a Raglan Sweater with straight needles, great for beginners. Itโs a 4 pieces bottom-up construction, as follows: Weโll start at the hem (made in 2 x 2 Ribbing stitch), then, work up to the neckline in Stockinette stitch, ending with the neckline (also knitted in 2 x 2 Ribbing stitch). The good news is that the back and the front are the same, as the sleeves. So youโll knit one of them and then repeat the process for the second one. Furthermore, thereโs no need for the circular needles (not even for the neckline)โฆ easy-peasy! Actually, after sharing another lovely sweater pattern…
