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How to Knit Pretty Quilted Diamonds (A 3D Pattern)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit quilted diamonds, another eye-catching pattern 🙂 It’s pretty similar, yet easier than the 3D Honeycomb we practiced a while ago. The Quilted Diamonds is a versatile stitch; it’s a nice option not only for accessories but also for big projects (sweaters, cardigans, blankets, etc.). However, if you choose to knit a garment that should stay flat, such as a scarf, or an infinite cowl, think of adding a nice edge on each side of the piece. Why? Because it tends to curl at the bottom, and the sides look a bit irregular. So, if we add some rows at the beginning and…
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How to knit a Fancy Honeycomb Brioche stitch (a 3D pattern)
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit a Fancy Honeycomb Brioche stitch 🙂 Without a doubt, this is one of those luxury patterns, that features texture and volume (such as the 3D Honeycomb stitch we practiced a while ago). In addition, this variant of the Honeycomb Brioche is a pattern that will work for a wide range of projects, using different sorts of fibers: From cotton yarn to linen or bamboo, wool yarn, etc. However, if you decide to knit a garment that should stay flat, add a nice edge on each side of the piece. Ok, grab your needles, and some yarn, and let’s knit something amazing! Abbreviations…
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How to knit the 3D Honeycomb stitch
The 3D Honeycomb knit stitch is a unique pattern… Honestly, when I found it, it was love at first sight (between you and me)! To me, it’s one of the most adorable textures there is in the knitting world 🙂 I know we have practiced other similar patterns in the past, such as the Scrunchy stitch, the Mermaid stitch, or even the Diagonal Flakes stitch. However, the 3D Honeycomb is all this multiplied by 10! Although it looks pretty complicated, it’s not. Why? Firstly, there are many “resting rows”, as I like to call them; half of the pattern consists in plain purl or knit rows. Secondly, there are four…
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3D Crocodile stitch pattern (full of volume and texture!)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the 3D Crocodile stitch pattern: It’s tridimensional, full of volume; it’s a great option for the sleeves of a cardigan or a sweater. Actually, the 3D Crocodile stitch is one of the chunky knitting patterns that are so trendy right now, similar to the Puffy stitch we practiced a while ago. However, before we start, I have a couple of tips for you: First of all, if you were to knit a sweater or cardigan, to get the right amount of volume/texture for the warm and cozy effect, I suggest Merino wool yarn, using needles one number lower than the recommended in the label.…
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How to Knit the Easiest Diamond Pattern (+ video)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the easiest Diamond Stitch I’ve seen so far… Why? In essence, the repeat is short (just 2 steps)! We’ve practiced several diamond patterns in the past (find the links further down), and they involve counting more stitches, and constantly changing knits and purls, so we need to be more vigilant 😉 Moreover, in this case, easy isn’t a synonym of ordinary, or simple. This Diamond stitch has an adorable texture to it, and it will work for both, children’s and adults’ projects. However, it tends to curl at the bottom. So we have two options when knitting a garment that should stay flat: First,…
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How to Knit an Amazing Herringbone Stitch (1 row!)
In this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit and bind off, an amazing, yet simple, Herringbone stitch 🙂 It’s a one-row repeat pattern, super easy and fun to do (the only techniques required are knit, purl, slip one stitch, and knit two stitches together). We’ve practiced a few Herringbone stitch patterns in the past, some of them involve two rows, and one of them it’s another one-row repeat pattern. However, this one is something special. Why? Well, because both sides are identical, and we have to memorize only 3 steps! Besides, it has a lovely texture to it (to me, it’s a 3D stitch pattern); it’s spongy and cozy. So,…
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How to Knit Reversible Lace (easy 4 row-repeat pattern)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an amazing lace stitch, full of advantages…YAY! First, it’s a four-row repeat pattern, easy to do and memorize. After some rows, you’ll know exactly what to do, because we will be repeating the same steps time and time again. Second, although both sides look totally different, to me it’s a reversible lace pattern. They are so pretty that both can be used as the right side indistinctly, you just have to choose your favorite 😉 Honestly, its texture is something that I hadn’t seen before: The pattern looks raised on both sides (it’s another 3D stitch pattern). Third, it doesn’t curl, so…
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The easy way to wrap floats (Fair Isle knitting)
Today, I’ll show you a quick and easy way to wrap floats when knitting Fair Isle. Actually, before explaining myself further, I’d like to explain what floats are, especially, for those knitters who aren’t familiar with the term yet: Floats are the strands that show at the back of the fabric (the wrong side of the work) in any Fair Isle pattern. And why should we trap or wrap the floats? First, after my tutorial “How to Knit Your First Fair Isle Pattern”, I was asked by many little Woollies the best method for dealing with floats. Second, because it’s necessary! When we work several stitches in one color, we…
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How to Knit the Knot Stitch Pattern (for extra texture!)
In this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit the Knot Stitch, a cute, floral pattern, easy and fun to do. I think it’s also one of what I like to call 3D patterns, because the knots definitely stand out, no matter if you’re working with a fine yarn! Moreover, the beauty of it, is that you can decide where to place the knots because the space between them can be easily adjusted 😉 Therefore, the Knot Stitch is a pretty versatile pattern; use it for a sweater, a hat, a cushion, or for example, make a blanket, a scarf, or a cowl. However, if you choose to knit a piece…
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How to Knit Your First Fair Isle Pattern (Fleur-De-Lys)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit The Fleur-De-Lys stitch, a gorgeous yet easy pattern; a classic of the knitting world, even though it’s French 🙂 I think it’s a perfect introduction to the Fair Isle (also known as stranded colorwork or Jacquard), a technique used to create repetitive, continuous, big or small designs using two or more colors. Furthermore, the real Fair Isle technique, named in honor of a Scottish island (part of the Shetland Islands), consists of working with up to five colors, using two of them on each round. However, the Fair Isle technique must not be confused with Intarsia; another technique, used to knit solid…
