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How to Knit Diamonds in the Round (with circular needles)
As per your request, today, you’ll learn how to knit diamonds in the round. Last week, I shared the easiest diamond pattern I’ve seen so far (knitted flat or back and forth)… And many of you asked for the circular version. So, there you go 🙂 Before starting, please note that there are a couple of changes when comparing both versions. For example, when knitting diamonds in the round, you don’t have to purl, so the purl stitches and the purl rows change to knit stitches and knit rounds. In addition, although the repeat is the same, we’ll invert those 2 steps in rounds 4 and 8. Anyways, it’s a…
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How to Knit the Double Eyelet Rib Stitch
Today, you’ll learn how to knit a lovely pattern that combines columns of lace in a Reverse Stockinette fabric: The Double Eyelet rib stitch. It’s an easy four-row repeat pattern, similar to the Lace Columns stitch we practiced a while ago. If you haven’t tried to knit lace before, this one involves a basic increase and the two most used decreases, so it’s a nice opportunity to start 😉 Furthermore, there’s only one row where we’ll decrease and increase; the others, are plain knit and purl rows. Besides, its design works for both, clothing and accessories (i.e.: tops, sweaters, scarves, wraps, etc.). However, before starting, I’d like to share a…
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How to Knit the Easiest Diamond Pattern (+ video)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the easiest Diamond Stitch I’ve seen so far… Why? In essence, the repeat is short (just 2 steps)! We’ve practiced several diamond patterns in the past (find the links further down), and they involve counting more stitches, and constantly changing knits and purls, so we need to be more vigilant 😉 Moreover, in this case, easy isn’t a synonym of ordinary, or simple. This Diamond stitch has an adorable texture to it, and it will work for both, children’s and adults’ projects. However, it tends to curl at the bottom. So we have two options when knitting a garment that should stay flat: First,…
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How to Knit an Amazing Herringbone Stitch (1 row!)
In this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit and bind off, an amazing, yet simple, Herringbone stitch 🙂 It’s a one-row repeat pattern, super easy and fun to do (the only techniques required are knit, purl, slip one stitch, and knit two stitches together). We’ve practiced a few Herringbone stitch patterns in the past, some of them involve two rows, and one of them it’s another one-row repeat pattern. However, this one is something special. Why? Well, because both sides are identical, and we have to memorize only 3 steps! Besides, it has a lovely texture to it (to me, it’s a 3D stitch pattern); it’s spongy and cozy. So,…
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How to Knit Reversible Lace (easy 4 row-repeat pattern)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an amazing lace stitch, full of advantages…YAY! First, it’s a four-row repeat pattern, easy to do and memorize. After some rows, you’ll know exactly what to do, because we will be repeating the same steps time and time again. Second, although both sides look totally different, to me it’s a reversible lace pattern. They are so pretty that both can be used as the right side indistinctly, you just have to choose your favorite 😉 Honestly, its texture is something that I hadn’t seen before: The pattern looks raised on both sides (it’s another 3D stitch pattern). Third, it doesn’t curl, so…
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How to Knit a Super Textured Stitch + video (2 rows)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a super textured stitch, that’s reversible, and doesn’t curl! It’s a two-row repeat pattern, and if you can knit and purl, you can do it 😉 Although both sides look different, they look pretty (really textured), so I say it’s a reversible stitch pattern. Besides, this super textured stitch pattern lays flat no matter what! So, it’s perfect for a wide range of projects: It will work not only for scarves and infinite cowls, but also for blankets, hats, and even cardigans or sweaters. Furthermore, it’s an amazing pattern for dishcloths, placemats, or a table runner. Finally, in the video tutorial, I’ll show you…
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How to do the German Twisted Cast-On + the Long Tail
Today, I’m sharing two ways to cast-on stitches in knitting: The German Twisted and the Long Tail. When I was a little girl, I learned the Long Tail method, and it’s been my favorite since then. It’s stretchy, it looks pretty on both sides, and it works for any sort of project; and I do it every time without thinking. But I always heard that the German Twisted cast-on was better for socks, leg warmers, gloves or mittens, and hats. Why? Well, it’s even stretchier, so you’ll never have a cuff that doesn’t fit. However, when I tried to do it, I couldn’t get my head around it. At first…
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How to Knit in the Round: The Magic Loop Revisited
In my last tutorial, I shared how to knit in the round, and today, I’m revisiting the Magic Loop technique. We learned how to cast on, the Stockinette stitch, and how to bind off without a jog. However, I made a mistake when showing the Magic Loop… I learned it the “inside out way”, and over the years, I knitted dozens of projects, and never realized it! After the first 2-3 rounds, I turned the sock (or the hat inside out), because I was facing the wrong side of the work, to be facing the right side. I was so used to it, that I never thought about it. So,…
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How to Knit in the Round for Absolute Beginners
Today, I’m sharing the basics of how to knit in the round, using circular needles; a step-by-step introduction, for absolute beginners. It’s a magic technique: You can create seamless accessories such as cowls, socks, hats, mittens, and gloves. Imagine a world where we knitters don’t have to seam anything? Yay! Well, let me tell you: It’s possible when knitting in the round! (Both, with circular or double-pointed needles). For example, you can knit a top-down sweater or cardigan, in one piece: Starting from the top (the neckline), down to the sleeves, and then the body, finishing with the hem. Moreover, this is not the only advantage when knitting in the…
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How to Knit a Reversible Down Arrow Stitch
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a reversible Down Arrow Stitch, easy and full of texture (similar to the Little Arrows Stitch we practiced a while ago). Honestly, when I saw it, I fell in love again; there are several reasons why… First, it’s easy to knit (the only techniques required are knit and purl stitches; there’s no need to make increases or decreases). Second, both sides look pretty, and different, but lovely, so it’s perfect for a scarf, a blanket, or an infinite cowl. Third, its texture is pretty rich and cute at the same time, so it will work not only for a baby blanket, but…
