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Chain stitch: An easy pattern for knitting baby stuff
The Chain stitch is one of those easy knitting patterns, ideal for beginners. Similar to the Hail stitch, it’s a horizontal pattern, not reversible, but it doesn’t curl. A four-row repeat stitch, adorable, delicate, great for knitting baby clothing and accessories (hats, cardigans, blankies, mittens, etc). This is the perfect stitch to practice the easiest decreases and increases that exist in the knitting world, combined with basic knits and purls. Grab your needles and let’s go! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together (this is the easiest way to decrease one stitch) kfb: Knit front and back. Knit…
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How many stitches+yarn you need? The Essential Guide (free)
Today, I’m sharing the essential guide to stitches, yarn, and measurements, which will help you when knitting or crocheting a project (rectangular or square). Before knitting (or crocheting) any squared or rectangular project (such as a scarf, a cowl, a blanket, a cushion, a table runner or place mat, etc.), there are some aspects we need to know. For example: Measurements, how many stitches to cast on, how much yarn will be required, is the stitch we love suitable for this project and this yarn? And many, many more questions… This is why I have created a system, a series of steps that will help you find out everything you…
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How to knit the Cross Stitch (for cowls, scarves, and hats)
In today’s tutorial, a gorgeous cross stitch pattern, easy to knit, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s perfect for knitting cowls, scarves, hats, even jumpers and cardigans (for women, men and children). I love it! Similar to the Cross stitch we practiced sometime ago, this one is a four-row repeat pattern, and although it doesn’t curl, it’s better to knit a nice edge on each side (for example in Garter stitch, Seed stitch, or 1×1 Rib stitch), because the stitch crossing makes the sides of the fabric a little bit skewed (it won’t be a straight square or rectangle, it will look more like a parallelogram). But…
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How to Knit a Braided Headband (step-by-step)
In today’s tutorial, a quick and easy project (it takes less than two hours), with amazing results: A braided headband or diadem (ideal for knitting during what I like to call “the great kerfuffle”, like the beautiful Easy Slippers in 3 sizes (knitted in Garter stitch and using straight needles) from last week, or the Super Easy French Beret (using also straight needles and Stockinette stitch) from the previous week. You’ll learn how to knit a braid from scratch, step by step, and how to join the opposite sides seamlessly, using the grafting technique, perfect for all you knitters that don’t like visible seams! This braided headband is a very…
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How to Knit the Amazing Pearl Brioche + video
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Pearl Brioche pattern, a spongy stitch, and full of texture! Honestly, it’s perfect for blankets, sweaters, cardigans, cowls, amongst other projects. Really cute! The Pearl Brioche stitch is a great introduction for Brioche knitting, because it’s easier, getting familiar with the main steps takes very little time and effort unlike Brioche… … Which rumor has it is the reason so many people decide to study astrophysics instead… So, let’s get started! This swatch was knitted in 100% cotton yarn (using 2 strands at a time): And US 10 (6 mm) bamboo needles Abbreviations CO: Cast on sl1kw: Slip one stitch knitwise…
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Easy slippers, a knitting pattern for beginners
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an easy pair of slippers, using Garter stitch only. This is a great project for using up your stash of leftovers (if you knit them using two colors, you’ll need less than 50 gr each). The slippers come in three sizes, but if you want to make them smaller (or indeed bigger), just cast on four stitches less (or more). In both cases increases and decreases should be distributed proportionally, as you will see in the instructions, further down. Materials 100 gr. of cotton yarn (light worsted weight, nº 3, or DK). If you want to knit them in two colors, you’ll…
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Super easy French Beret knitting pattern, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a French Beret for beginners, step by step (using straight needles, not circulars). A baguette with onion soup is optional but highly recommended ; ) This project is simple to knit, ideal for beginners: The only techniques required are knit, purl, and knit two stitches together. And the wool yarn and needles used are thick enough to finish it quickly. This French Beret knitting pattern works for teenage and adult sizes, because the ribbing is stretchy enough to suit head circumferences from 17.75 in (45 cm) up to 23.6 in (60 cm). Gauge Using US 15 (10 mm) needles: 8 stitches and…
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Lace Net knitting stitch pattern: Super easy and full of texture!
Today we are going to learn an adorable lace stitch pattern, ideal for knitting baby blankets, market bags, a Spring top or a Summer jumper/cardigan. The Lace Net stitch pattern is similar to the “Most charming Lace Mesh pattern” we learned sometime ago, but somehow it looks more complex. Calm down ;)! It’s super easy to knit: only four rows to repeat (the odd rows are plain purl rows), and the lace work isn’t complicated at all (the same steps are repeated time after time). This swatch was knitted using 100% cotton yarn and a pair of gorgeous (and sharp tip) US 6 (4 mm) needles: For best results, I…
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Two-row repeat reversible lace knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a vertical lace stitch, great for knitting a wide range of projects, because it’s reversible (identical on both sides), and it doesn’t curl! This reversible lace knitting stitch is a two-row repeat pattern, full of texture, and pretty easy to memorize (there are just a couple of simple steps to remember). This is another so called “true lace” knitting pattern (same category as the Saint John’s Wort stitch we practiced last week), because the alternative rows are not just plain purl rows. The lace is worked in each row. Before we start, please do remember my two “must-dos” when lace knitting: Always…
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Saint John’s Wort stitch pattern: For knitting tops and wraps
Spring has sprung and it’s time to knit a top or a wrap using this adorable stitch: The Saint John’s Wort pattern. A delicate lace stitch that is easy to knit, and full of texture (similar to the Lace Mesh stitch pattern, we practiced some months ago). This is one of those stitches, at first sight, appears complex, due to its crossed pattern, but the good news is there’s no need of cable needles, nor fancy tricks! Keep reading, you’ll see! Before we start, I would like to share something important with you… When knitting lace stitches, I recommend two things: 1) Use sharp tip knitting needles. It will save…
