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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…
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Bind off at both sides of the same row: Armhole knitting tip
Today we’ll learn a great knitting tip: How to bind off at both sides of the same row, to avoid any differences in the levels around the armholes of your handmade sweater. With this simple knitting technique, (especially important when working with two or more colors), we are going to cast off the stitches of the right and left side of the same row at the same height. You’ll never ever have to suffer one armhole higher than the other again 😉 (If you are a fan of the tips that make your knitting easier, here you have all my top tips and tricks: A new playlist that I’ll keep…
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Two-row knitting stitch: A combination of Seed stitch and Double Decreases
In this tutorial you’ll learn a lovely new stitch, great for knitting cowls, scarves and sweaters: It’s a combination of Seed stitch panels, that give it a rich texture and prevent the fabric from rolling up, and a new technique for making the double decrease. This type of double decrease is quite special: It creates a very defined column of “v’s”, in a well designed vertical knitting stitch pattern, both textured and elegant. Another advantage is that is a two-row stitch, with only a few easy steps to memorize, similar to the Easy Knitting stitch pattern for Baby clothing that we learned some time ago, and the Textured Stockinette stitch…
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How to knit a Baby Romper for beginners
In this tutorial you will learn how to knit a Baby Romper: An easy pattern that includes a video tutorial, explaining the whole process, step by step. This is a fun project, quick to knit, ideal for beginners. A great garment for gifting, along with many of the projects we’ve made before: The Mittens, the Cardigan, the Blanket, the Booties, the Diaper Covers…you choose! Materials 60 gr. of cotton yarn (or Merino wool) Sport weight or Number 2. 2 x US size 2.5 or 3 / 3 mm knitting needles (or the size needed to obtain gauge). These are the ones I normally use, great deal! #ad 10 small buttons…
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How to knit the Crocodile stitch
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an unusual stitch, and a great textured motif: The Crocodile stitch. This is one of those special knitting patterns, a stitch you don’t see every day, that will you fall in love at first sight! It’s easy to knit (much easier than it looks), perfect for knitting a unique cardigan or a sweater with an elegant touch. I believe it may be from the same family as the Seagull stitch: refined and textured, great for knitting a big piece! This swatch is made of mercerized cotton, (this set has bright and lively colors…) using sharp tip knitting needles (4 mm / US…
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Newborn Baby Booties knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn to knit some simply adorable newborn baby booties or socks, with straight needles. Easy and quick to knit, a great project for beginners. The techniques used are: Knit, purl, and bind off. If you love to knit for babies, these could be the next project after “The Easiest Baby Booties Pattern you can find”… We start knitting the toe, then, we’ll shape the forefoot, and continue forming the cuff. To finish the booties, we’ll sew up the sides, from the cuff to the heel, and then, both sides of the foot’s sole. Materials 40 gr of cotton yarn or Merino wool (Number 1 or Fingering)…
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Baby Diaper Cover knitting pattern for beginners
In today’s tutorial you’ll learn how to knit a Baby Diaper Cover; an easy knitting pattern, ideal for beginners. If you know your knits and purls, you can do it! It’s quick to knit (you need around 3 hours to finish it), and only few grams of yarn are needed. The pattern is available in two sizes: For babies from 0 to 3 months old, and babies from 3 to 6 months old. You can complete the set by adding the Baby Booties and the Hat with Bunny Ears (all knitted in Garter stitch). Materials For the small size (0-3 months): 40 gr. of cotton yarn (Medium, Number 4 or…
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Textured Stockinette knitting stitch pattern: A style that doesn’t roll up
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a variant of the Stockinette stitch, for those occasions when we are bored of knitting the same, or just don’t want to end up with a knitted roll… This style of the Stockinette stitch has a rich texture, it doesn’t curl, and it’s also easy to knit: Only two rows and one new step that makes it definitely more fun! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl yfwd: Yarn forward yb: Yarn back BO: Bind off How to knit the Textured Stockinette stitch CO multiples of 3 + 1 stitch, i.e.: 3 * 4 = 12…
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How to knit a spiral hat in two colors (all sizes)
This spiral hat in two colors is a great pattern for the whole family! Quick and fun to knit, very affordable as it’s perfect for using up odds and ends, it can be made in many sizes, from 6-month-old babies to 60-year-old adults. Using straight needles, we’ll knit a parallelogram (a leaning rectangle). Then we’ll join both sides with the grafting technique; so it looks like a square, with diagonal stripes. To finish, we’ll close the top and sew up the pom pom. However, if you are just starting to knit, and prefer to practice with a Baby Hat with Bunny Ears, you’ll love this one! Really easy, believe me…
