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How to Knit a Raglan Sweater with Straight Needles + Video
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit a Raglan Sweater with straight needles, great for beginners. It’s a 4 pieces bottom-up construction, as follows: We’ll start at the hem (made in 2 x 2 Ribbing stitch), then, work up to the neckline in Stockinette stitch, ending with the neckline (also knitted in 2 x 2 Ribbing stitch). The good news is that the back and the front are the same, as the sleeves. So you’ll knit one of them and then repeat the process for the second one. Furthermore, there’s no need for the circular needles (not even for the neckline)… easy-peasy! Actually, after sharing another lovely sweater pattern…
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How to Knit the Easy Mock Cables Stitch Pattern + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Easy Mock Cables Stitch, a lovely knit and purl stitch, great for beginners 🙂 Actually, if you can knit and purl, this one is for you (there are no slipped stitches, nor decreasing or increasing). It’s another vertical pattern and has a pretty texture to it (featuring embossed diagonal lines). Furthermore, although both sides are different, the so-called wrong side looks cute too, so I’d say it’s a reversible stitch. The Easy Mock Cables Pattern is ideal for both, large and small projects, such as socks, hats, scarves, blankets, and sweaters. Ok, it’s time to knit! Grab your needles and your favorite yarn,…
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How to Knit the Half Heart Stitch Pattern + Video
In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit the Half Heart Stitch; it’s also known as the Reverse Stag Horn Stitch. Why? Well, we practiced the Stag Horn Knit Stitch a while ago, and I think this one can be a good complement. It’s a six-row repeat pattern, perfect for blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves, cowls…you name it! However, if you don’t want to make the whole sweater in this pattern, you can use it for a central panel on the sleeves, or the front only. Although you may think it’s complicated, the Half Heart Stitch is easy to make. Don’t worry! You shouldn’t be scared of cable knitting, especially those…
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How to Knit the ZigZag Seed Stitch + Video (cute!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the ZigZag Seed Stitch, a super cute knit and purl stitch, great for beginners 🙂 In fact, it reminds me of the Waved Welt Stitch, which we practiced sometime ago… Or another lovely pattern made out of “seeds”, special for baby stuff, the infamous Chevron Seed Stitch. But the difference is that they’re horizontal designs. On the contrary, the ZigZag Seed Stitch is a vertical pattern, ideal for large garments, such as blankets, scarves, sweaters, or cardigans. It has a lovely texture to it, and to see it properly, it’s necessary to work at least 2-3 repeats. However, it tends to bend, so don’t…
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Two-Row Repeat Lace Knit Stitch & Double Vertical Decrease+ Video
Today, you’ll learn a lovely two-row repeat lace stitch pattern, and how to knit the wonderful double vertical decrease. Honestly, I can’t hide my excitement! Why? Because, until now, every time that I had to make a decrease, it had to be either a right or left-leaning decrease… We are used to making the classic knit two together (a right-leaning decrease), or the ssk (slip slip knit), which is a left-leaning decrease. But what if we want a straight decrease? What I mean, is that sometimes I’d like to have a vertical or “neutral” stitch after making decreases. So, in this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit a double-neutral decrease,…
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How to Knit the Lobster Claw Stitch Pattern + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Lobster Claw stitch (as requested by one of my followers on YT). I’m happy to share this tutorial because it’s not only a delicate pattern; it’s much easier than many other cable designs. In fact, from the six rows that form it, five of them are plain knit or purl rows. So we’ll be crossing stitches in row 3 only… as easy as it gets! And I think that the Lobster Claw Stitch will look pretty not only on sweaters, but also on blankets, hats, gloves, socks, and scarves or wraps. It’s a 9 stitches-repeat pattern, and you can knit the cables together…
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How to Knit a Reversible Vintage Lace Stitch + video
In this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit an adorable vintage lace stitch pattern. Although both sides look different, they are very pretty, so I’d say it’s a reversible knitting pattern. I think it’s the perfect pattern for a romantic scarf, rectangular shawl, or wrap. Moreover, it’ll look great also on a cardigan or sweater. If that’s your choice, you could use it to knit the whole garment, for the sleeves only, or as a central panel. This reversible vintage lace stitch is an 8-row repeat pattern, fun to knit, and I think we’ll be practicing a purl simple decrease for the first time 😉 Before we start knitting our…
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How to Knit the Lace Knots Stitch + Video (cute!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Lace Knots Stitch, a new pattern that I just designed 🙂 Maybe you’re wondering how I came across this idea… Well, I remember that some months ago we practiced how to make knots, to add extra texture to your Stockinette Stitch piece. To be honest with you, I love the Stockinette/Stocking Stitch, but I also like to spice it up from time to time. So I thought that if we combine the knots with little holes (lace-like), we could get a lighter fabric. Luckily, it turned out pretty well, and I’m quite happy with the result! The Lace Knots Stitch is without a…
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How to Knit the Pop Spots Stitch Pattern + video
Pop Spots Stitch Pattern Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Pop Spots stitch in two colors. It’s an eye-catching pattern, easy and fun to make! Although it looks like Fair Isle knitting, the only techniques required are knitting and purling 😉 Besides, what I love the most is that the pop spots look like a line of little sheep 🙂 Honestly, I think this pattern is great for baby-children stuff: From sweaters/cardigans to blankets… However, it needs a nice edge if you’re knitting a piece that should stay flat because it curls (at the end of the day is a Stockinette stitch pattern). For example, if I were to…
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How to Knit a Cloche Hat (Free Pattern + Video)
Cloche Hat Free Knitting Pattern In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a Cloche Hat (1920s fashion inspiration)… lovely! This free pattern comes in 4 sizes: Toddler, Child (up to 10 years), teenager, and adult, and it’s easy and fun to make, and pretty stretchy! Besides, it’s pretty versatile, as I divided the project into 3 parts: 1) The Brim is made in Garter stitch, but you can use a classic 1×1 Rib stitch, and work half of the rounds, to convert it into a traditional cap. 2) The rest of the hat is knitted in Granite stitch, and you can also change it to the pattern of your…
