Knitting stitch patterns
A knitting dictionary that includes beautiful, easy to knit stitches for beginners and more advanced knitters.
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Little Checks Stitch: Ideal for knitting beginners
Beautiful, super easy, unisex, textured and it doesn’t curl…The Little Checks Stitch has a lot of advantages! Great for beginners, ideal to knit scarves, cowls, blankets, sweaters… It works perfectly for babies, women, and men’s garments. It’s not reversible, but it looks fine on the wrong side. One more for the collection of Dense stitch patterns! Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off Little Checks knitting pattern CO multiples of 8 + 2 stitches. I.e.: 8 * 2 = 16 + 2 = 18 stitches. 1Âș row (RS): K1 (edge st), *P2, K6*. Repeat from * to *,…
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One-Row Knitting Stitch Pattern: Easy, Reversible & Doesn’t Curl! + Video
This one-row repeat knitting pattern is famous across the world, for several reasons: If you are thinking of knitting a scarf, blanket, throw or any other rectangular or square project, and don’t know how many stitches to cast on, the measurements, or how much yarn you’ll need, click here and take a look at my step-by-step process. This is the right-side of the work: I made this swatch with one of my favorite bamboo needles (short and smooth. This set comes with the most used sizes, and a beautiful case) #ad âAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.â Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl Ktbl: Knit…
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How to knit Lace Squares, step by step: Great for wraps!
Easier than it appears, the Lace Squares stitch is such a beautiful pattern, full of texture, great for knitting a wrap, a rectangular shawl, a scarf and some knitters say that it also works for a baby blanket! The techniques used are: Knit, purl, yarn over and knit two stitches together, and the repeats are pretty similar, so it starts to make sense very quickly… and it’s easy to remember. The Lace Squares pattern is not reversible, but the wrong side of the work looks pretty too đ However, if you are searching for a real double sided lace stitch, this is the one for you: How to knit Lace…
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Seersucker stitch: Ideal for knitting scarves (it doesn’t curl)
A great combination of knits and purls, so easy to knit, with only a few steps to remember, ideal for beginners. The Seersucker knitting stitch creates a textured fabric, reversible, perfect to knit scarves and cowls, because it produces a flat fabric. But you can knit a blanket, baby clothing, sweaters, bags…anything you like (just like the Diagonal stitch to the right, from last lesson. Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off How to knit the Seersucker stitch CO multiples of 4 +1 + 2 edge stitches; i.e.: 4*4 = 16+1 = 17+2 = 19 stitches. 1Âș and 5Âș Rows (RS): K1 (edge), *K1, P1, K1,…
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How to Knit the Diagonal to the Right Stitch + Video
In this tutorial youâll learn how to knit a Diagonal to the Right stitch, ideal for an extensive range of garments, such as blankies, cowls, sweaters, bags, cushions, and many more! You can explore more designs like this in the Textured Stitch Patterns collection. Moreover, the Diagonal to the Right pattern creates a textured reversible fabric that doesnât curl, so it’s also great for scarves. Itâs easy and fun to knit; similar to the “Little Boxes“, a stitch we learned some time ago. Grab your needles and some yarn, and let’s get busy đ Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl WS: Wrong side RS: Right side…
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How to knit the Crests stitch: dense and textured
The Crests stitch is an easier way to learn how to cross stitches, in case you havenât knitted cables yet. Itâs dense and textured, which can be used to knit womenâs and menâs clothing and accessories. A perfect stitch to knit cowls, sweaters and cardigans, bags, cushions, a rectangular shawl or wrap, and so much more! To cross the stitches youâll need a cable needle, that can be replaced using a pencil, a hair clip, a third needle, etcâŠanything you have, to leave a couple of stitches standing.  Abbreviations CO: Cast on St: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl WS: Wrong side RS: Right side CN: Cable needle BO: Bind…
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How to Knit the Slip Stitch Rib + Video
An elegant variant of the well known Rib stitch, the Slip Stitch Rib is perfect for scarves, cowls, bags, blankets, and many other projects. Also, it looks pretty on both sides, so it’s a reversible knitting pattern. What I like the most are the embossed vertical stripes, which give a slim look to the silhouette, in case you are thinking about knitting a pullover, sweater or tank top⊠And the so called wrong-side looks similar to the classic 1×1 Rib stitch. Moreover, it’s pretty easy to knit: it’s a two-row repeat pattern and there just a couple of steps to memorize. Ok⊠itâs knitting time! Grab your needles and some…
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Little Boxes: A reversible stitch, ideal for knitting scarves and cowls
Today we are going to learn how to knit an easy and beautiful stitch pattern called Little Boxes. Textured and flat (it doesnât curl because of the frequent combination of purls and knits in one row), looks nice on both sides of the fabric, which makes it ideal for knitting scarves and cowls. The Little Boxes stitch can also be used for men, women and childrenâs garments, and itâs very easy to knit, especially for beginners. Ok, no more wordsâŠitâs time to knit! Abbreviations CO: Cast on sts: Stitches k: Knit p: Purl How to knit Little Boxes stitch pattern CO multiples of 3 +…
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Chinese Waves knitting stitch pattern
A textured, and different stitch knitting pattern. The Chinese Waves stitch is ideal for knitting maxi scarves and cowls for anybody. Very easy to make, all you have to do is knit in two of the four rows. It is not reversible or double-faced, but it does not curlâŠso itâs worth it.  Chinese Waves knitting stitch pattern  Cast on an odd number of stitches. 1Âș Row (Right side of the work): Knit 2Âș Row (Wrong side of the work): Knit 1, *slip 1 as if to purl, knit 1*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. 3Âș Row: Knit 4Âș Row: Knit 2, *slip…
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Easy and Textured Knit Stitch Pattern + Video (Just 2 rows!)
A beautiful textured stitch especially for baby clothes, easy to knit (only 2 rows and 2 steps). This stitch doesnât curl, and itâs not reversible, but the back side looks great too! That’s why I also like it for knitting scarves, cushions or blankets. Easy knitting stitch pattern for baby clothing Cast on an even number of stitches + 1 (for example, 10 + 1 = 11 stitches). 1Âș row: knit every stitch of the row, front and back. 2Âș row: *knit 2 together, purl 2 together*. Repeat from * to*. These two rows form the pattern, so you do not have much to memorize! Enjoy the video: Knitting stitch…
