Knitting stitch patterns
A knitting dictionary that includes beautiful, easy to knit stitches for beginners and more advanced knitters.
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Tweed Stitch: A famous knitting pattern + video
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a classic knitting pattern: The Tweed stitch. It’s a two-row repeat pattern, that combines knitting, purling, and slipping stitches. The Tweed stitch looks like a factory-made fabric when finished: It lays flat, it has an adorable texture to it, great for knitting something special…maybe a Chanel-style jacket, a kilt for that Scotsman in your life, or even a fancy scarf? I love both sides of the fabric, so to me, it’s more a reversible stitch, and also it’s unisex, it works for both women’s and men’s garments. This is one side of the work: Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: knit P: Purl wyif:…
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A new no-curl version of the Stockinette stitch
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a no curl version of the Stockinette (Stocking stitch)… YAY! Why? Although we love it, sometimes we tend to avoid it: The curling is a no-no factor for many knitters… I came up with his version after many long nights of trial and error. So now if you want to knit a scarf, a blanket, without using a second stitch for the edges, this version of the Stockinette stitch is simply perfect! It creates a thick fabric, almost cushioned… It’s also slightly stretchy and, for certain garments, I’d use it instead of the ribbing stitch. On the other hand, it’s a two-row…
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How to Knit Vertical Stripes ( a 2-row-repeat pattern)
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit vertical stripes. A two-row repeat pattern, that combines knitting and purling, easy to knit, ideal for beginners. It shares the same DNA of the Slip Stitch Rib we learned sometime ago. The Vertical Stripes stitch is perfect for knitting scarves, infinite cowls, blankets, etc., because although it’s not reversible, it doesn’t curl, and it’s unisex: It will work for women’s and men’s garments. Knit it with single-color fibers, or, as I did for this tutorial, using a variegated cotton yarn. It’s one of those stitches that really pops with those kind of yarns. So, if you are a beginner, and you just…
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How to Knit the Grid Stitch + video (doesn’t curl)
In today’s tutorial, we’ll learn how to knit the Grid stitch. This is the first time we’re going to knit a dense, thick, grid stitch (so far, all the patterns we’ve learned are lace grid stitches). I love the Grid stitch because it features a lot of advantages: It’s super easy to knit, it doesn’t curl, it’s reversible (almost identical on both sides), and it’s also unisex (it works for children’s, women’s and men’s garments). This is a four-row repeat pattern, two of which are plain knit rows. The other two require only knitting and purling, so, if you are just starting to knit, this pattern will suit you! Due…
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Twisted Knot knitting stitch pattern: Only four rows and it doesn’t curl
I would to share with you the Twisted Knot knitting pattern. An adorable stitch that doesn’t curl. It has a rich texture to it, similar to the Edelweiss knitting pattern. The Twisted Knot stitch is a four-row repeat pattern; it is pretty intuitive: There are only two steps that will be repeated time and time again, easy to see and to memorize, so you’ll instantly know what comes next; there’s no need to keep checking the instructions all the time. It’s not reversible, yet the “wrong” side of the work looks interesting too, so there are many projects we can use it for: Scarves, cowls, cushions, table runners, blankets, hats,…
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Double Andalusian knitting stitch pattern: Easy peasy, it doesn’t curl, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, I’ll teach you how to knit the Double Andalusian stitch, a lovely four-row pattern great for beginners, easy and quick to memorize (two of the four rows are just plain knit rows). If you are just starting to knit, give it a try, the only techniques required are knitting and purling ;). It’s similar to the Little Boxes stitch we learned some time ago, but much easier! The Double Andalusian pattern is perfect for knitting blankets, baby clothing, scarves, cowls and sweaters or cardigans. It’s not reversible, yet it has a delicate texture to it, and it doesn’t curl. Olé! Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on…
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How to Knit the Pearled Stitch: Reversible, + doesn’t curl
Today, you’ll learn to knit the Pearled stitch, a very simple knitting pattern, that features many advantages, which makes it ideal for beginners, such as: It’s reversible: Choose the side of your preference, they aren’t identical, but both are lovely (like the Edelweiss stitch). It doesn’t curl: It has a rich texture to it, so it lays flat; it’s perfect for knitting scarves, infinite cowls, hats, blankets, sweaters, cardigans…you name it! It’s unisex: The Pearled stitch works for both women’s and men’s knitted garments, and furthermore, it’s so cute that it’ll make your baby accessories and clothing look charming. This is a four-repeat knit-purl pattern, so if you’re just starting…
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My version of the Waffle knitting stitch pattern + video
Hello my little Woollies! In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing with you how to knit my version of the famous Waffle stitch. It’s a spongy 6 row-repeat pattern, easy to knit because most of the rows are identical, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s also unisex (it will work for women’s and men’s garments). This version of the famous Waffle stitch is very similar to the Slipped Honeycomb pattern we learned some months ago, but honestly, it is a lot less complicated. A beautiful pattern that is ideal for knitting scarves, cowls, blankets and sweaters. What if you are a beginner and you’d love to knit the Waffle…
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How to Knit the Dot Stitch: Easy + doesn’t curl!
Today, you’ll learn to knit the Dot stitch. A cute four-row repeat pattern, that doesn’t curl. It’s ideal for beginners, since the only techniques involved are knit and purl (no increases/decreases needed). Yaaay! The Dot stitch knitting pattern is similar yet simpler than the Sand stitch we learned sometime ago. It has a delicate texture to it, and it’s perfect for knitting baby clothes and accessories, blankets, and women’s sweaters or cardigans. Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off N.B.: The odd rows form the right side of the pattern. How to knit the Dot stitch (back and forth) CO…
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Chain stitch: An easy pattern for knitting baby stuff
The Chain stitch is one of those easy knitting patterns, ideal for beginners. Similar to the Hail stitch, it’s a horizontal pattern, not reversible, but it doesn’t curl. A four-row repeat stitch, adorable, delicate, great for knitting baby clothing and accessories (hats, cardigans, blankies, mittens, etc). This is the perfect stitch to practice the easiest decreases and increases that exist in the knitting world, combined with basic knits and purls. Grab your needles and let’s go! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together (this is the easiest way to decrease one stitch) kfb: Knit front and back. Knit…
