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 the Cross stitch: A two-row repeat pattern
Today you’ll learn how to knit a beautiful and easy cross stitch. Similar to the Spine stitch, this Cross stitch is a two-repeat pattern, one of which is just purling. Its eye-catching texture makes it great for knitting hats, cowls and sweaters (as the Ripple stitch). To successfully use this pattern, I strongly recommend two things: This cross stitch is not reversible and requires blocking, once our work is finished. Why? Because it tends to twist (it happens when crossing as we are pulling the stitches in a different direction every two rows). This one is a great blocking board, with grid lines, and t-pins! And for best results, I…
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How to knit the Ripple stitch: Perfect for hats, cowls, and sweaters
In today’s lesson, you will learn how to knit the Ripple stitch. A lovely cross pattern, easy to knit, great for many Winter garments: Hats, cowls, sweaters… There are only four rows (two of them are purl rows), and two steps to memorize. It’s not reversible, and I have to warn you, it tends to roll. So, if you are thinking about knitting a scarf with the Ripple stitch, I suggest you add a generous knitting edge, to prevent the inevitable curling. It has a great texture to it, and it’s similar to the Spine stitch, or to the Crossed Check stitch. Abbreviations CO: Cast on k: Knit p: Purl…
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Mock Rib knitting stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern – So Woolly
The Mock Rib stitch is an easy two-row repeat pattern, perfect for beginners. If you know your knits and purls, this one is for you! (No increases nor decreases are needed). It has a nice texture to it, similar to the Blanket stitch we knitted a couple of weeks ago, it’s ideal for knitting blankets, scarves, cowls, sweaters, hats, mittens, baby clothing, cushions… you name it 😉 This swatch is knitted in 100% cotton yarn, using 5 mm needles: Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work k: Knit p: Purl BO: Bind off Remember, even for knits and purls stitches, everything will be easier if…
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Feather Rib knitting pattern: A two-row repeat stitch
In this tutorial, you will learn how to knit the Feather Rib pattern: An alternative to the traditional Ribbing stitch. Easy and quick to knit (it’s a two-row repeat stitch), textured (feathers are embossed), and it includes a little bit of lace. Those of us who knit sweaters and cardigans on a regular basis, sometimes get weary of knitting the usual 1×1 and 2×2 ribbing stitches… So it´s nice to have an inventory of different options for stitches to knit the hems and cuffs of our sweaters. It’s motivating and it creates great enthusiasm for a new project (IMHO). The Feather Rib pattern is especially suitable when knitting a sweater…
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Blanket stitch knitting pattern: Easy and quick, ideal for beginners
A perfect stitch for knitting blankets is… surprise, surprise… Blanket stitch! It’s an easy stitch for beginners as you only need to knit and purl, what’s more, it doesn’t curl. It has a great texture to it, it is not reversible but the wrong side of the work looks pretty good all the same, and uses only a two-row repeat pattern. There are no other complications and you can learn it as you go. The Blanket stitch also works well when knitting scarves, cowls and even sweaters for boys and girls of all ages. The vertical columns are slimming and who doesn’t want to look svelte? This is quite simply…
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Spine stitch: A two-row repeat knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Spine stitch. A crossed pattern, easy to knit (there are only two steps and two rows to memorize). This dense stitch has a beautiful texture, and in this lesson, you’ll also learn how to cross stitches without using a cable needle. The Spine stitch is ideal for knitting an infinity cowl, a maxi scarf, a sweater, or a rectangular shawl. It’s not reversible, but it’s perfect for any big piece (using thick wool and big needles, to get the chunky look!). It shares the same DNA as the: Crest stitch Crossed Check stitch Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right…
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Crossed Check stitch knitting pattern (it doesn’t curl!)
The Crossed Check knitting pattern is a great reason to learn how to cross stitches without using a cable needle. This is a perfect stitch for knitting women’s, men’s and baby garments, such as scarves, cowls, sweaters, and blankets (it doesn’t curl). A textured knit and purl pattern, easy to knit, similar to the Diagonal to the right stitch, or the Little Checks stitch. OK … let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work k: Knit p: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together RC: Right-leaning cross. K2tog but don’t take the stitch off the left-hand needle. K the first one again, and drop…
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How to knit the Crocodile stitch
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an unusual stitch, and a great textured motif: The Crocodile stitch. This is one of those special knitting patterns, a stitch you don’t see every day, that will you fall in love at first sight! It’s easy to knit (much easier than it looks), perfect for knitting a unique cardigan or a sweater with an elegant touch. I believe it may be from the same family as the Seagull stitch: refined and textured, great for knitting a big piece! This swatch is made of mercerized cotton, (this set has bright and lively colors…) using sharp tip knitting needles (4 mm / US…
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Textured Stockinette knitting stitch pattern: A style that doesn’t roll up
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a variant of the Stockinette stitch, for those occasions when we are bored of knitting the same, or just don’t want to end up with a knitted roll… This style of the Stockinette stitch has a rich texture, it doesn’t curl, and it’s also easy to knit: Only two rows and one new step that makes it definitely more fun! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl yfwd: Yarn forward yb: Yarn back BO: Bind off How to knit the Textured Stockinette stitch CO multiples of 3 + 1 stitch, i.e.: 3 * 4 = 12…
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Seagull stitch: The perfect excuse to knit a wrap
I live at the beach and it’s still Winter, but the seagulls never abandon us! This made me think of this lovely stitch, it´s almost identical to their sillhouette… The Seagull stitch is a sophisticated pattern, elegant, great for knitting a shawl, super scarf, poncho or wrap (something that has a large surface area 🙂 It’s easy to knit, only 4 rows are required, just a couple of steps to repeat,and if you haven’t tried to cross stitches yet, this is a great opportunity to learn (such as the Crests stitch we learned sometime ago). This gauge swatch is knitted in very rustic cotton, without any treatment and 4 mm…
