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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…
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How to Knit the Little Diamonds Lace Stitch + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the super cute Little Diamonds Lace stitch. Although you’ll see six rows, it’s a four-row repeat pattern; the first two are setup rows. After that, we’ll repeat only rows 1 to 4. Besides, it’s perfect for a wide range of projects such as Summer tops, blouses, scarves, wraps, shawls, you name it. Furthermore, I’d say that even a seasonal cardigan or sweater, will look great on it 😉 In fact, if you want to knit a simple and easy sweater, tailored to your measurements, using your favorite yarn, just follow this tutorial! Honestly, the Little Diamonds Lace Stitch is a pretty special pattern; as…
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How to Be a More Productive Knitter: 10 Great Tips
In this post, I’m sharing 10 great tips to help you be a more productive knitter. Why? To me, September is like a new start, the beginning of my favorite time of the year. The long hot days of Summer are the perfect time to get organized, plan, and set systems and goals for the Autumn (or Fall in America). I know that many of you knit just for fun, but some, knit for charity, gifts, or presents for your loved ones, and for others, it’s an important source of income. In today’s tutorial, I’m going to give you my best tips to, get organized, and be a more productive…
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How to Knit a 2-row repeat Chevron Stitch + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit and bind off a lovely 2-row repeat Chevron stitch pattern. You may be wondering why another Chevron stitch. Well, the answer is simple: After sharing the last one, I received many requests… And the most frequent were: First, what to do to knit that Chevron stitch without the lace parts (some knitters prefer a dense fabric since they love to knit blankets using this pattern). Second, what to do to finish (bind-off or cast-off) the same way we started (with picks and throughs). Third, some of my followers asked me to explain what to do with so many ends in different colors (how to…
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How to Knit a 4-row Lace Stitch + video (easy & pretty)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit another pretty 4-row Lace Stitch Pattern. Honestly, in Summer, I prefer this kind of “easy lace” knitting pattern. Not only because they are light and airy, but because they look good in linen, bamboo, cotton yarn, or their blends. So there’s no need for touching wool yarn this time of the year 😉 Furthermore, this 4-row lace stitch is not complicated at all; the repeat is intuitive and easy to memorize. We’ll use the most common increase and the two most used decrease techniques. Besides, two of those four rows are plain purl rows. As easy as pie 🙂 Maybe you’re wondering what to…
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How to Knit the Openwork Garter Stitch (2 patterns + video)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit two variants of the Openwork Garter Stitch. It’s a lovely pattern, pretty versatile, and super easy… totally beginner-friendly (easier than the first lace pattern I shared with you). Honestly, this is the first lace pattern I learned, and what I like the most is that the Garter Stitch sections can be as fine as you prefer. For example, when I made the sweater shown in the pictures, I used the 2-row repeat pattern (see the instructions below). On the contrary, if you want to have a less open fabric, choose the 6-repeat row pattern (you’ll find the instructions further down below). It’s up to…
