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How to knit a Baby Blanket for beginners step by step
This is another great knitting pattern for beginners… Today we will learn to knit diagonally or bias knitting: the best technique for a square Baby blanket. The lace edges are formed simultaneously with the garter stitch fabric on every side, so you don’t have to add any edges, nor sew anything together at the end. Also, you can make it in any size you wish: A typical baby blanky could measure, 35 x 35 in (90 x 90 cm). We start by casting on four stitches and make increases until the desired width is reached. Then, we decrease, until we have the same four stitches as we started. Easy peasy!…
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Lesson 5: How to Knit the Stockinette Stitch + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] Now that you know how to knit and purl, it’s time to combine them. In this lesson, you’ll create one of the most classic knitting fabrics: stockinette stitch. You’ve probably seen it everywhere — smooth on one side, textured on the other. And now you’ll know exactly how it works 😊 The other side, the wrong side of the work (WS), is really bumpy (the purl side): 🎥 Video Lesson 5: How to knit the Stockinette / Stocking stitch What You’re Doing Stockinette stitch is created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches: This simple combination creates…
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Lesson 4: How to Purl (Purl Stitch) + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] So far, you’ve been working with the knit stitch. Now it’s time to learn its partner: the purl stitch. Once you know both, everything starts to open up — because most knitting patterns are simply combinations of knit and purl stitches. This is where things really begin to click 😊 🎥 Video Lesson 4: How to Purl – Purl stitch What You’re Doing The purl stitch is essentially the opposite of the knit stitch. Instead of working from the back of the stitch, you work from the front — creating a different texture. You’ll start to notice something…
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Lesson 3: How to Increase Stitches + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] Now that you can knit your first rows, it’s time to take a small step forward. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to increase stitches — a simple way to make your knitting grow and change shape. This is where knitting becomes a bit more flexible… and a lot more interesting 😉 🎥 Video Lesson 3: Easy increases knitting Garter stitch What You’re Doing When you increase, you’re adding new stitches to your work. This allows your knitting to grow wider and change shape — something you’ll use in many projects. You’re no longer just creating fabric… you’re…
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How to knit the easiest Baby Hat with Bunny Ears for beginners
This is one of my favorite patterns for knitting a baby hat, in various sizes, for beginners, with bunny ears included … If you are a newbie knitter tired of the 150 scarves and assorted multi-colored dish-clothes that you have made in the past, this is your opportunity to level up. And if you are an experienced knitter, you will also enjoy making it, why? Well it’s one of those simple projects that pairs perfectly with Netflix, long journeys and trips to the DMV. Also, this cute hat matches the Baby Booties pattern we made months ago, this set will leave you perfectly prepared for that next baby shower emergency!…
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Chinese Waves knitting stitch pattern
A textured, and different stitch knitting pattern. The Chinese Waves stitch is ideal for knitting maxi scarves and cowls for anybody. Very easy to make, all you have to do is knit in two of the four rows. It is not reversible or double-faced, but it does not curl…so it’s worth it. Chinese Waves knitting stitch pattern Cast on an odd number of stitches. 1º Row (Right side of the work): Knit 2º Row (Wrong side of the work): Knit 1, *slip 1 as if to purl, knit 1*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. 3º Row: Knit 4º Row: Knit 2, *slip…
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Trellis stitch: how to knit lace step by step
The Trellis stitch is an easy and very stylized, vintage lace stitch, for winter or summer garments. You will achieve different looks depending on the yarn you choose: the pale pink sample is knitted in cotton; the strawberry red, in Alpaca. This is a true lace stitch: it has pattern stitches on both the right and wrong sides (we don’t purl on the wrong side rows as per usual). The good thing about this particular one is that it is done in only two rows, the second one is especially easy; there are only a couple of steps to remember. Trellis Stitch Knitting Pattern Cast on a number of stitches in multiples…
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Easy and Textured Knit Stitch Pattern + Video (Just 2 rows!)
A beautiful textured stitch especially for baby clothes, easy to knit (only 2 rows and 2 steps). This stitch doesn’t curl, and it’s not reversible, but the back side looks great too! That’s why I also like it for knitting scarves, cushions or blankets. Easy knitting stitch pattern for baby clothing Cast on an even number of stitches + 1 (for example, 10 + 1 = 11 stitches). 1º row: knit every stitch of the row, front and back. 2º row: *knit 2 together, purl 2 together*. Repeat from * to*. These two rows form the pattern, so you do not have much to memorize! Enjoy the video: Knitting stitch…
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How to knit Lace in 3 easy steps
If you are a beginner and knitting lace still scares you… If you are some experienced knitter, but you want an easy lace stitch, with no complicated steps to memorize … If you are looking for a lace stitch that does not curl or roll… Identical on both sides, reversible or double-sided … Then, this three-step lace stitch is for you! It’s a perfect method to knit a rectangular scarf or shawl, a spring or summer sweater with short sleeves, or even a boat neck sweater with long sleeves…it’s up to you. How to knit lace in 3 easy steps pattern You need to knit one single row, casting on…
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Baby booties knitting pattern for absolute beginners
This is the easiest pattern you will ever find that shows you how anyone can knit baby booties! To make these booties, you only need to know how to cast on as well as the knit stitch (garter stitch)…no need to even know how to bind off, cross my heart! Materials Less than 20 grams of worsted weight wool (for US 8 knitting needles or 4,5 – 5 mm) #ad 2 x 5 mm / US 8 knitting needles (I have this set and I love it!) #ad 1 x Tapestry needle #ad 1 x Scissors #ad 1 x Measuring Tape #ad Size 0-3 months: 3.2 in…
