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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…
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How to knit the most charming Lace Mesh stitch pattern
Spring is coming, and it’s been a while since the last lace stitch we learned (the Lace Squares stitch). Luckily, I found this beautiful pattern, one of the most charming Lace Mesh stitches I’ve ever seen! It’s similar to the Netting stitch: Easy to knit, it has a lovely texture, not reversible, but it lays flat and the wrong side looks great too. The Lace Mesh is a left-leaning stitch, but no cable needle is required. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl Yfwd: Yarn forward Sl1: Slip one stitch as if to purl Psso: Pass the slipped stitch over BO:…
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Seagull stitch: The perfect excuse to knit a wrap
I live at the beach and it’s still Winter, but the seagulls never abandon us! This made me think of this lovely stitch, it´s almost identical to their sillhouette… The Seagull stitch is a sophisticated pattern, elegant, great for knitting a shawl, super scarf, poncho or wrap (something that has a large surface area 🙂 It’s easy to knit, only 4 rows are required, just a couple of steps to repeat,and if you haven’t tried to cross stitches yet, this is a great opportunity to learn (such as the Crests stitch we learned sometime ago). This gauge swatch is knitted in very rustic cotton, without any treatment and 4 mm…
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A safe and easy way to add a new ball of yarn
In this tutorial you’ll learn a safe and easy way to add a new ball or skein of yarn, to change color, or when you run out of wool and need to start a new one (no knots needed)! And, before I forget, with this post, I’m creating a new section for this website and for my You Tube channel So Woolly, called “Top knitting Tips and Tricks”, to give you my best advice! We must start at the beginning of the row: Firstly, you need to allow 12 -15 cm (4.5 – 6 in) of the new yarn. Tie a knot (gently) and raise it as close as possible…
