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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…
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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…
