Knitting stitch patterns
A knitting dictionary that includes beautiful, easy to knit stitches for beginners and more advanced knitters.
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How to Knit a No-Purling Rib Stitch + Video (1 row!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit a No-Purling Rib stitch, in 3 simple steps… It’s a one-row repeat pattern, and it has a lot of advantages to it: First of all, it’s super easy to knit and memorize: You’ll keep repeating the same 3 steps throughout the work. Second, it’s reversible. Yep, it’s identical on both sides, so although it’s not as stretchy as the classic 2 x2 Rib, it could be a substitute for sweaters and cardigans, for example. Third, no matter what you do, it doesn’t curl. Yay! It’ stays flat, so it’s one of the best options for scarves, blankets, placemats, infinite cowls… Plus any other garment…
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How to Knit the Easy Mock Cables Stitch Pattern + Video
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Easy Mock Cables Stitch, a lovely knit and purl stitch, great for beginners 🙂 Actually, if you can knit and purl, this one is for you (there are no slipped stitches, nor decreasing or increasing). It’s another vertical pattern and has a pretty texture to it (featuring embossed diagonal lines). Furthermore, although both sides are different, the so-called wrong side looks cute too, so I’d say it’s a reversible stitch. The Easy Mock Cables Pattern is ideal for both, large and small projects, such as socks, hats, scarves, blankets, and sweaters. Ok, it’s time to knit! Grab your needles and your favorite yarn,…
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How to Knit the Half Heart Stitch Pattern + Video
In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit the Half Heart Stitch; it’s also known as the Reverse Stag Horn Stitch. Why? Well, we practiced the Stag Horn Knit Stitch a while ago, and I think this one can be a good complement. It’s a six-row repeat pattern, perfect for blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves, cowls…you name it! However, if you don’t want to make the whole sweater in this pattern, you can use it for a central panel on the sleeves, or the front only. Although you may think it’s complicated, the Half Heart Stitch is easy to make. Don’t worry! You shouldn’t be scared of cable knitting, especially those…
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How to Knit the ZigZag Seed Stitch + Video (cute!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the ZigZag Seed Stitch, a super cute knit and purl stitch, great for beginners 🙂 In fact, it reminds me of the Waved Welt Stitch, which we practiced sometime ago… Or another lovely pattern made out of “seeds”, special for baby stuff, the infamous Chevron Seed Stitch. But the difference is that they’re horizontal designs. On the contrary, the ZigZag Seed Stitch is a vertical pattern, ideal for large garments, such as blankets, scarves, sweaters, or cardigans. It has a lovely texture to it, and to see it properly, it’s necessary to work at least 2-3 repeats. However, it tends to bend, so don’t…
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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 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 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 the Alternating Slip Stitch Pattern + video
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the adorable Alternating Slip Stitch pattern. Although it’s similar to the Grass stitch we practiced some weeks ago, I’d say this design is even more special… Why? Well, the reason is simple: When knitting three stitches together, we highlight some of the columns of knitted stitches, creating an eye-catching fabric. On another note, the Alternating Slip Stitch Pattern, is pretty easy to make. Its eight rows involves a short repeat, and the rows are virtually similar (2-3 steps that will be repeated throughout the work). I’m sure you’ll memorize it quickly, and that you’ll have fun knitting accessories, sweaters or cardigans. However, this pattern…
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How to Knit the Slip Stitch Honeycomb (free + video)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the gorgeous Slip Stitch Honeycomb Pattern. It has a cute texture to it, which makes it perfect for baby/adult garments, such as blankets, sweaters, hats, socks, etc. Furthermore, it’s a four-row repeat pattern (two of which are plain purl rows), fun to knit and yet easy-peasy! Although both sides aren’t identical, the so-called “wrong side” of the work is similar to the Garter stitch, so I’d say it’s a reversible stitch. This is why the Slip Stitch Honeycomb pattern, will look great on a scarf or an infinite cowl too. Nevertheless, think of adding a nice edge in case you’d like to knit a…
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How to Knit the Polka Dot Stitch (2 patterns + video)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Polka Dot Stitch; a trend knitting pattern showing 2 variants, Mini and Mega. Both are knit and purl patterns, easy and fun to knit, perfect for beginners. Although they aren’t identical on both sides, we can classify them as reversible patterns; feel free to choose the right side of the work. Honestly, I prefer the Stockinette stitch background with the Polka Dot in Reverse Stockinette, but it’s up to you. The good news is that you can use them indistinctly for big or small garments. However, I’d go for the mini one when knitting baby stuff or accessories, and I’d use the mega…
