Knitting Projects step by step
Knitting Projects step by step: a variety of beautiful patterns, that include video tutorials and clear, detailed written instructions.
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How to knit a Sweater with straight needles
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a Sweater with straight needles, (round neck or crew neck), and I’ll show you how to do it, step by step. Last week, I showed you how to knit a sweater tailored to your measurements, today I wanted to post something different, no maths included! This pattern comes in five sizes: From XS up to XXL. There’s no need to calculate anything, it’s easy to knit and you’ll be in love with the result 😉 It’s a 4 pieces bottom-up construction, knitted with straight needles, and the neckband will be worked in the round… it’s easy, I’ll show you how 😉 I’ve chosen a…
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How to knit a Sweater made to measure
In this tutorial, you will learn how to knit a Sweater, with straight needles, and tailored exactly to your measurements. However, it’s a very easy and flexible pattern: You can do it in a single color, with a sleeve length that you prefer, and using a stitch pattern that you love (my sweater has 3/4 length sleeves, but in the video tutorial I’ll show you how to do long sleeves too). It’s an à la carte basic sweater that’s also suitable for beginners. If you haven’t made a sweater yet, this project is ideal for you. Actually, the only techniques required are Knit and Purl stitches, and how to bind…
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How to knit Christmas Decorations: Mini Stockings (2 sizes)
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit more Christmas Decorations; this time, it’s all about Mini Stockings in 2 sizes, with straight needles. Apart from being quick to knit, this project is pretty easy to do. If you can knit and purl, you can do it. Actually, I think it’s easier than the Christmas Ball Ornaments we practiced before 😉 Furthermore, the pattern comes in 2 sizes: The Mini Stockings, which are 3 in (7.6 mm) long; and the larger ones, which are 5.5 in (14 mm) long. Last but not least, take into account that any kind of fiber can be used: Wool or cotton yarn, Alpaca, bamboo,…
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How to knit Easy Mini Hats with straight needles (Christmas Decorations)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit more Christmas decorations; we will make easy Mini Hats because the holidays are just around the corner! For some time now I have been sharing patterns and tutorials for knitting Christmas decorations with you such as the Little Trees, and the Twinkle Stars. The truth is that a couple of years have passed, and I had forgotten them;), until last week, when I published the Easy Christmas Ball Ornaments. And luckily enough, many followers asked me to do more! So today, while there is still time, I want to encourage you to start knitting these beautiful Christmas Mini Hats that you can…
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How to knit Christmas Ball Ornaments with straight needles
Today, I’m sharing how to knit easy Christmas ball ornaments (with straight needles, not in the round). To kick off the Christmas tutorial season, we’re going to do something simple and relaxing, yet super cute (as easy as the Christmas Tree Ornaments we practiced a while ago). In fact, it’s a quick and easy knitting project, to decorate the Christmas tree in 1, 2, or more colors, you choose! Honestly, if you can knit and purl, you can do it! I have chosen these two colors, but the pattern is very flexible, so you can knit whatever your heart desires with these special Christmas balls! Without further ado, grab your…
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How to knit Autumn Leaves: Beech and Maple
How to knit Autumn Leaves? This is today’s free pattern! I’m sharing how to knit them in two different shapes: Beech and Maple. Why? Well, because Autumn is my favorite season, and this year I would love to do an arrangement for my coffee table, using knitted leaves. In fact, I tried to reproduce all the beautiful colors, combining sometimes two different tones at a time, to get this seasonal feeling. I think I’ll knit a couple of 3D pumpkins, to add to this Fall knitting project… Honestly, they are easy and quick to do, just a couple of grams of yarn is all…
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How to knit an Easy Lace Triangular Shawl
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit an Easy Lace Triangular Shawl, a project for expert knitters as well as for beginners, because it is easy to do, fun to knit, and pretty flexible. Actually, you can make it with the fiber you have on hand, for Winter or for Summer, the size you want, you can combine the sections to your liking, and even combine colors. The one you see in the pictures was made with an Extra Fine hand-painted Merino wool because I wanted a lacy light shawl #ad However, you can make it using thicker wool, cotton, Alpaca, a cotton-wool blend, or wool and silk-blend…even in…
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How to knit the Feather Lace stitch knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Feather Lace stitch pattern, plus a children’s scarf (up to eight years of age). Why? Because this is a great project, ideal for beginners. First of all, the Feather Lace knitting stitch is a two-row repeat pattern, one of those being a plain purl row. Secondly, it’s easy, quick, and fun to knit, this scarf only takes one ball of yarn. Furthermore, you can make it wider and/or longer, to knit an adult scarf. Follow this tutorial to know exactly the measurements, how many stitches to cast on, and how much yarn will be needed, using the materials you prefer! To…
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How to knit Mittens for beginners (using straight needles)
In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing my easiest pattern to knit mittens for beginners, using straight needles, not circulars. You can decorate them as a Halloween project, as I did, (for the pumpkin, I applied the Duplicate Stitch technique) or not… it’s up to you 😉 The only techniques required are knitting and purling because the design will do the work for you: Due to the combination of knit + purl stitches, you won’t need to increase, nor decrease anything! In fact, this is a great option when you just want to watch your favorite TV show (currently mine is The Morning Show), and don’t feel like paying extra attention to…
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How to knit a Dragon’s Tail Shawl for beginners, using Garter stitch!
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a stunning Dragon’s Tail Shawl, using Garter stitch only, ideal for beginners (totally different to the Infinite Cowl we knitted last Autumn). It’s one of the easiest constructions you can find, asymmetric and super flexible: Use your favorite fiber, and make it the size you want. The Dragon’s Tail Shawl is the perfect project for variegated yarns. That kind of material will do the magic for you. Your only mission is to knit every stitch of every row! It’s a horizontal construction, I mean side-to-side: We start on the left end and finish on the right end (or vice versa), and there…
