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 Eiffel Tower stitch pattern (really cute!)
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a super cute pattern: The Eiffel Tower stitch (inspired by the TV show “Emily in Paris”). Although it’s a sixteen-row repeat pattern, it’s really easy to do; if you can knit and purl, you can do it! Honestly, I think it’s a great opportunity for beginners: You’ll practice how to count different combinations of knit and purl every eight rows 😉 In fact, the extra techniques required are the yarn over, and purl two stitches together (nothing that we haven’t done before). Additionally, since the design creates a large pattern, it’s perfect for big projects such as blankets, cushions, placemats, table runners,…
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How to knit the Heart stitch pattern (2 rows only!)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Heart stitch, a two-row repeat pattern, super easy to do, and great for beginners. Actually, it’s made out of two steps, and the only techniques required are the knit stitch (regular and through the back loop), and the purl stitch. Besides, the right side of the Heart stitch looks like the Stockinette stitch, but it lays flat… YAY! On the contrary, the wrong side looks like the 1×1 Rib stitch, so I’d say it’s a reversible pattern, perfect for scarves and infinite cowls, among other projects. However, there’s a peculiarity about this stitch you need to know before we start: In order to…
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How to knit Bobbles… or a bunch of them!
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit Bobbles, step-by-step. It’s a lovely stitch pattern, full of volume and texture, ideal for a lot of projects, such as baby stuff, but also great for the sleeves or the yoke of a sweater/cardigan. Moreover, it could be used for a blanket, or even accessories, such as hats, scarves, cowls, mittens, etc. Although it looks complicated, the truth is that the only techniques required are knitting and purling, so every knitter can do it! However, there are two aspects I’d like to mention: Firstly, because the bobbles are made over a Stockinette stitch background, they tend to curl. So, if you’re knitting…
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How to knit the Half Linen stitch pattern (4 rows only!)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Half Linen stitch (known as the Woven stitch when knitted in one color). It’s fun to knit, and it’s a four-row repeat pattern, two of which are plain purl rows. The other techniques required are the knit stitch, and the slipped stitch, nothing that we haven’t practiced before 😉 In addition, I love that it’s similar to the Fair Isle (Jacquard) technique, but it’s much easier, and by combining red and white, you’ll get a pretty Christmas look! This is why it can be used for hats, cushions, placemats, table runners, and even sweaters or cardigans. Before I continue, let me…
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How to knit the Textured Ribbons stitch pattern
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Textured Ribbons stitch… another classic of the knitting world. It has a lovely texture to it, perfect for large pieces, such as sweaters, cardigans, vests, blankets, etc., yet suitable for accessories too, such as hats, mittens, and socks. Actually, it’s a way to create little rectangles, divided by slipped stitches; it reminds me of one of the Waffle stitch patterns we’ve practiced in the past. Although it’s not identical on both sides, they look pretty, so I’d say it’s a reversible stitch. Furthermore, it doesn’t curl! So if you want to knit a scarf, go ahead! In addition, the Textured Ribbons stitch looks like…
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How to knit the Garter Slip stitch (4 rows and no purling!)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the amazing Garter Slip stitch 🙂 It’s a four-row repeat pattern, two of which are plain knit rows, so it’s easy to knit and memorize. In addition, the Garter Slip stitch looks great not only on the right side; it has an interesting texture on the so-called wrong side, so to me, it’s a reversible pattern. Actually, it’s a great stitch for scarves and infinite cowls, among other projects such as blankets, dishcloths, and baby stuff, because there is a third advantage to it: It stays flat! Furthermore, is a little bit stretchy, yet firm and spongy at the same time… Besides, it makes…
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How to knit the Bubble Rib stitch (4 rows only!)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Bubblelicious Rib stitch, step by step. It’s a four-row repeat pattern, easy and fun to knit (because if you can knit and purl, I’m sure you can do it :). In fact, the other techniques required are the yarn over (before a knit stitch and a purl stitch, which are different, so I’m explaining how to do both of them in the video tutorial). And how to purl three stitches together. That’s it! Besides, the Bubble Rib stitch has a lovely texture to it, adding a little more volume to the fabric. I think it’s the perfect pattern for baby stuff, yet it…
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How to knit an adorable Two-Color Lattice stitch pattern
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit with two colors; we’ll learn how to knit a gorgeous two-color Lattice stitch. It’s an eight-row repeat pattern, and surprisingly, much easier to do than it looks (I always thought it was complicated)… Honestly, for years I have been wanting to do it, but I don’t know why, I never put my mind to it. So, today is the day! Before we start, I’d like to give you a couple of tips when knitting with colors: Firstly, use contrasting colors, especially if you are a beginner. This will help you to see where you are pretty quickly. Secondly, try to work…
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How to knit the Stag Horn Cable stitch pattern
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Stag Horn Cable stitch, another classic of the knitting world. It’s a six-row repeat pattern, easy and fun to knit, and great for a central panel of ponchos, sweaters, or even the sleeves of a sweater or cardigan. However, cable patterns are also great for hats, scarves, mittens, and socks, and they look better on a Reverse Stockinette stitch background 🙂 Please take into account that we’ll need a “cable needle”; a third needle of the same size, or a stitch holder, #ad, or hair pin (Bobby pin) in order to cross the stitches. In summary, use whatever is easier for you (I…
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How to knit the amazing Wicker stitch pattern
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the amazing Wicker stitch… YAY! (I know we knitters love this sort of texture). It’s an eight-row repeat pattern, easier than the Braided Basket stitch, because “the cables” are made out of six stitches, so the crossing is more flexible. The Wicker stitch creates a larger pattern, ideal for bigger pieces, such as blankets, bags, or even a whole sweater. However if you choose to knit any sort of garment that should stay flat, don’t forget to add a nice edge on each side of the piece: The Seed stitch, the Irish Moss, and the last pattern I shared specially for edges or borders,…
