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How to knit a Cocoon for a Newborn Baby step by step
An adorable project, ideal for beginners, makes a great Christmas present or for your next baby shower emergency. In this tutorial we learn how to knit a Cocoon for newborn babies. The pattern is knitted flat, from the top down, and the only techniques you need to know are how to knit and how to purl (no need to know how to bind off). Starting at the edge in Stockinette stitch (it’s going to roll up a bit), we knit a 2 x 2 Rib edge, and then change to Stockinette stitch for some rows. To finish, we’ll decrease stitches in some rows, to shape the cone. …
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Newborn Baby Mittens, a knitting pattern for beginners
As many of you have requested, today we are going to learn the easiest Newborn Baby Mittens knitting pattern ever! The only techniques required are: Cast on (use any method you like), knit and purl. The mittens are knitted flat, so if you don’t know yet how to knit in the round, this project is for you. They are designed to match the Baby Booties for absolute beginners and the Baby Hat with Bunny Ears! And if you want to complete the set, you can also add the Baby Blanket for Beginners 😉 Let’s get started… Materials 2 x 3 mm – US 3 knitting needles #ad 2…
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How to knit Mittens with Thumbs for Children 2-3 years
In this tutorial we’ll learn how to knit mittens with thumbs, using straight needles. If you know how to knit and purl, you can do it! The pattern is simple and you can even make some small alterations to customize them… there are so many options: Knit them in a Garter stitch, change colors where the decreases start, or just make a lovely motif using the duplicate stitch… set your creative side free! Materials 2 x 5 mm – US 8 knitting needles #ad 2 x 4 mm – US 6 knitting needles #ad 30-35 gr of wool Worsted, Afghan, Aran (Medium or number…
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How to knit the Spring Lace stitch: for your next seasonal scarf
The Spring Lace stitch is a romantic pattern, ideal for knitting your next Autumn or Spring wrap/scarf. It looks complicated, however, it’s a great opportunity to practice if you are just starting out knitting lace. All the techniques involved are easy and explained step by step in the video tutorial. My suggestion: Start with a small swatch, using thick needles and bulky yarn, to learn how it works. To knit your scarf, use smaller needles and a finer yarn, to get a better look. On my swatch, I used fine yarn (number 2) and 3.5 mm / 4 US knitting needles. Remember: It’s always easier to knit lace with sharp…
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How to Knit a Witch/Wizard/Warlock Hat For Halloween + Video
Another easy project to knit for a DIY Halloween costume: this witch/wizard/warlock hat is ideal for beginners! It’s knitted flat, and if you know how to knit and purl, you can do it! The witch/wizard/warlock hat comes in many sizes (1 year to adult). First, we’ll knit a triangle, starting from the base, decreasing gradually to form the point of the hat. Then we’ll sew up lengthwise and close the cone. To finish the hat we’ll sew up part of the base toward the inside of the cone, to form the brim. If you like it wider, knit more rows before the decrease section. Did you miss the previous Halloween…
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Peacock Lace knitting stitch pattern
Peacocks are very elegant birds, and they have inspired a lot of designs. This Peacock Lace knitting stitch pattern is an amazing textured stitch, great to knit shawls, Spring and Summer pullovers and vests, even a rectangular shawl. It’s not reversible, and it looks more complex than it really is. So don’t be afraid to try it! If you don’t know all the techniques involved, no worries, I’m here to help you out, so don’t miss the video tutorial, explaining step by step how to knit this beautiful lace stitch. It’s knitting time! Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl St: Stitch RS: Right side WS: Wrong side…
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Netting Stitch: Learn to knit textured lace
One of the most beautiful net stitches I’ve seen: A lace knitting pattern that creates a textured mesh fabric, ideal to knit bags, wraps, shawls or Summer tops. Easy to knit (4 rows only) and just a few techniques to implement. The texture is so special, that although the Netting stitch is not reversible, it looks like the Trinity stitch on the wrong side. Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl YO: Yarn over K2tog: Knit two stitches together BO: Bind off How to knit the Netting stitch pattern CO multiples of 4 + 5 + 2 edge stitches (i.e. 4*3 =…
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How to knit a Halloween Baby Pumpkin Hat + Video
In this tutorial you will learn how to knit a baby pumpkin hat for beginners, step by step (please watch the video tutorial where every part of the process is explained). Actually, this baby pumpkin hat is really easy and fast to knit: If you know how to cast on, how to knit and purl, definitely, this pattern is for you! Besides, it’s knitted back and forth (flat) and it comes in 2 sizes (0-3 months and 6 months). In addition, you will learn how to knit an I-Cord, for the stalk of the pumpkin. I would love it, if this one becomes your first Halloween knitting project of the year!…
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How to knit the Crests stitch: dense and textured
The Crests stitch is an easier way to learn how to cross stitches, in case you haven’t knitted cables yet. It’s dense and textured, which can be used to knit women’s and men’s clothing and accessories. A perfect stitch to knit cowls, sweaters and cardigans, bags, cushions, a rectangular shawl or wrap, and so much more! To cross the stitches you’ll need a cable needle, that can be replaced using a pencil, a hair clip, a third needle, etc…anything you have, to leave a couple of stitches standing. Abbreviations CO: Cast on St: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl WS: Wrong side RS: Right side CN: Cable needle BO: Bind…
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How to knit the Faux Crochet stitch (easy lace + video)
The Faux Crochet stitch pattern (“Fake Crochet” in French) is an easy to knit and textured lace stitch; ideal for knitting light Summer garments or for Spring and Autumn layering. I love it, especially for a wrap or a blouse… Top tip: The smaller the needles, the better! First I knitted a swatch (shown on the pics below) using cotton yarn (worsted weight yarn) and 4.5 mm needles (US 7), and yet the holes were still too big… too open for my liking. So I tried with smaller needles (3.5 mm / US 4), and the result is just perfect. More texture and much better definition : ) …
