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Spine stitch: A two-row repeat knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Spine stitch. A crossed pattern, easy to knit (there are only two steps and two rows to memorize). This dense stitch has a beautiful texture, and in this lesson, you’ll also learn how to cross stitches without using a cable needle. The Spine stitch is ideal for knitting an infinity cowl, a maxi scarf, a sweater, or a rectangular shawl. It’s not reversible, but it’s perfect for any big piece (using thick wool and big needles, to get the chunky look!). It shares the same DNA as the: Crest stitch Crossed Check stitch Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right…
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How to knit lace in two easy steps (one-row stitch pattern)
In today’s class, you’ll learn how to knit lace in two easy steps. This is a one-row stitch pattern, reversible (it’s identical on both sides) and great for beginners. This is a perfect stitch to knit a light, airy scarf, wrap or a rectangular shawl, the perfect accessory when you find yourself noticing a little chill in the air (during spring and autumn)… best of all it lays flat (it doesn’t roll up). In order to get a better result, one of my suggestions is to use needles at least one size larger than the recommended by the manufacturer. This swatch is knitted in cotton for 4.5 mm needles…
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How to knit a Unisex Cowl for beginners
This Cowl knitted in Bamboo stitch is an easy project, quick to knit, suitable for boys and girls; it’s an ideal gift option and it can be made using only one skein of yarn. The Bamboo stitch knitting pattern is ideal for beginners: It has two rows, one of which is just purling…It has a nice texture, and it doesn’t curl. Materials 100 gr of wool yarn (Number 6 or Super Bulky) #ad 2 x 10 mm knitting needles / US 15 #ad Scissors, darning needle, measuring tape or ruler: This is a great knitting kit that includes the most used accessories and supplies to complete our projects (the box…
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Crossed Check stitch knitting pattern (it doesn’t curl!)
The Crossed Check knitting pattern is a great reason to learn how to cross stitches without using a cable needle. This is a perfect stitch for knitting women’s, men’s and baby garments, such as scarves, cowls, sweaters, and blankets (it doesn’t curl). A textured knit and purl pattern, easy to knit, similar to the Diagonal to the right stitch, or the Little Checks stitch. OK … let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work k: Knit p: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together RC: Right-leaning cross. K2tog but don’t take the stitch off the left-hand needle. K the first one again, and drop…
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RICKRACK LACE (Two-row knitting stitch pattern)
The Rick Rack lace is a zig-zag vertical design, to create an elongated look, that flatters every figure! If you are thinking about knitting a sweater or a cardigan for next Fall or Spring, this stitch would be perfect. It’s a two-row repeat stitch, so there are just a couple steps to memorize (just like this one, beautiful, and pretty easy to knit). Although it’s not reversible, the Rickrack Lace looks good on the wrong side, and it doesn’t roll up, so it’s a good option to consider when knitting a scarf or a cowl. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P:…
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Round Neck Baby Cardigan with a side fastening knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn to knit a Baby Cardigan, with a side opening, in four sizes. The cardigan is knitted in one piece (seamless). The Raglan jacket is knitted in Garter stitch, and it’s a top-down construction: We start from the neck, separate the sleeves, and knit down to the hemline. Then we knit the sleeves and sew on the buttons. I’ve divided the instructions into four sections. In the title each of section, you’ll find the minute it starts clearly marked on the video. Materials US size 6 / 4 mm circular knitting needle (32 in / 80 cm cable length). #ad US size 7 / 4.5 mm…
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Double Lace Rib knitting stitch: Two rows and three steps
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a beautiful new stitch: A two-row and three steps knitting pattern, perfect for knitting light Summer garments (because all knitters LOVE the one-row and two-row stitches 😉 The Double Lace Rib is not reversible, but it looks amazing, so don’t let this stop you from knitting an elegant scarf, a shawl or a wrap for the warmest months of the year. Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together ssk: slip one stitch as if to knit, slip the next (same way), put both stitches back onto the left-hand…
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Hail stitch knitting pattern: Easy textured lace
The Hail stitch is a lovely lace pattern: Pretty easy to knit (perfect for beginners), full of texture, great for knitting lots of garments, such as baby clothing, sweaters, scarves, bags, cushions, shawls, blankies, tops…it works with everything! The only techniques required are: Knit, purl and knit two stitches together, that’s it! So, it doesn’t matter if you are just starting to knit 😉 Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together BO: Bind off Hail stitch knitting pattern: Easy textured lace CO multiples of 2; i.e.: 2 * 6 = 12 stitches. 1º row (RS): Knit…
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One row lace stitch: only 3 steps, identical on both sides and it doesn’t curl
This lace stitch has everything a knitter needs! The advantages are many: Easy to knit, unisex, reversible, fluffy, it doesn’t curl…one row only and three steps that will be repeated until you finish. It’s a great stitch for knitting women’s and men’s scarves and cowls, amongst other projects, and quite practical: no need to make additional edges or panels to avoid the normal rolling up when knitting lace. And if you still haven’t dared to knit lace yet, or scared to try, this stitch is an ideal way to start (in the video tutorial, you’ll see how to do it, step by step, according to your knitting style: English and…
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Batwing Sweater free knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a Batwing Sweater, step by step. A free knitting pattern, made of cotton yarn, light and loose, ideal for Summer. The sweater is also long enough to cover the hips. I designed this pattern in 3 sizes (S, M, and L), all of them easy to modify. It’s also possible to use another stitch pattern, just take into account that if you want to substitute the lace section, the new stitch should have multiples of 4. Cuff to cuff Sweater Construction To knit the Batwing Sweater, we start knitting a 1 x 1 Rib stitch section. To form the first sleeve, we…
