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 and bind off the Brioche stitch
The Brioche stitch is another classic of the knitting world, and today, I’ll show you how to knit it, and how to bind it off. Without a doubt, it creates an incredibly spongy fabric, which makes it perfect for Winter garments (similar to the infamous Fisherman’s Rib stitch). Additionally, it’s a two-row repeat reversible pattern (identical on both sides), so, many knitters love it for scarves. Although it also looks great on a sweater, using wool yarn, cotton yarn, or their blends (it’s pretty versatile too). Furthermore, it lays flat, you’ll never ever see it curling, rolling, or bending! However, it involves a different way of knitting: Almost every stitch…
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How to knit the Checkered Rib stitch pattern
In this post you’ll learn how to knit the Checkered Rib stitch; a lovely knit and purl pattern. It reminds me of the Tweed stitch with knits and purls only that we practiced sometime ago. Actually it has the look of tartan fabric in a single color, and it will work with both, wool or cotton yarn (or their blends). Although both sides look a little bit different, they are practically the same (very pretty indeed) so to me, this is a reversible stitch. Honestly, I like the “wrong side” more 😉 In addition, the Checkered Rib is a four-row repeat pattern, easy to do, and easy to memorize (there…
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Knit stitch patterns and video tutorials in the round
In this post, I’m sharing various knit stitch patterns in the round, including written instructions and video tutorials. In fact, I posted some of them over the last few weeks, others were published in previous years. However, I wanted to have all of them in one place, so here you go: Rib stitch “without purling” in the round This is a two-row repeat pattern, and although its name refers to “without purling”, the truth is that when knitted in the round, we do have to purl. Actually, I realized that when converting it to circulars; when worked flat, this Rib stitch doesn’t require purls. Things happen when we change a…
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How to knit the Pique Rib stitch 2 (pay attention to your tension)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Pique Rib stitch 2; a four-row repeat pattern, super easy to do, and it doesn’t curl. In fact, it’s another lovely knit and purl stitch pattern, perfect for beginners. Although it shares the same DNA as the Pique Rib stitch we practiced a while ago, it’s less detailed… let’s say it’s a little less busy 😉 So it’s a nice option for a sweater or cardigan, for example. Having said that, it’s also a great pattern for a blanket, a scarf, a hat, or even a cushion, table mats, or table runners… it’s up to you! Besides, it’s not a reversible stitch, yet…
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How to Knit a 2×2 Rib Stitch without Purling (2-row-repeat)
Strange but true, it is possible to knit the Rib stitch without purling 🙂 It’s also possible to knit the Fisherman’s Rib without purling… YAY! And in this tutorial, free, gratis, and for no money down, I’ll show you how. By now you’re asking yourself what’s with all the enthusiasm? Well, it’s no secret that for many of us knitters, the purl stitch is somewhat of a “necessary evil”. Let’s just say that the purl stitch goes against the natural hand movement that we all learned from day one when we first started knitting. Clearly, we have to use it, because, without it, we couldn’t create so many marvelous patterns,…
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How to knit the Sailor’s Rib stitch pattern (only 4 rows!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Sailor’s Rib stitch; a textured pattern, full of advantages for us knitters (similar yet more detailed than the Little Boxes stitch we practiced years ago). Firstly, it’s a super easy four-row repeat pattern, which combines only knit and purl stitches, great for beginners (no need to increase or decrease at all). Secondly, although both sides are different, I’d say that the Sailor’s Rib stitch is a reversible knitting pattern. Why? Well, the so-called “wrong side” of the work looks pretty too, so it’s a nice option for scarves, throws, blankets, etc. Last but not least, it doesn’t curl or bend. The fabric lays…
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How to knit the Woven stitch pattern (four rows only!)
In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit the Woven stitch pattern, step by step. It’s another classic of the knitting world, one of those patterns that look like fabric, just like the Tweed stitch we practiced a while ago. Actually, I’m in love with it… (please don’t tell the Irishman). And not only because it forms a tiny pattern; an adorable design that will show up even in the smallest garments, but because it’s so easy! It’s easy to do and to memorize; there are just two steps that will be repeated time and time again. Additionally, the Woven stitch is a four-row repeat pattern, two of which are…
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How to knit the Picket Fences stitch pattern
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Picket Fences stitch, another member of the checkerboard patterns, similar to the Embossed Blocks stitch that we practiced last year. The Picket Fences stitch is perfect for beginners; there is no need to slip, increase or decrease stitches. Actually, the only techniques required are knit + purl… easy-peasy! In addition, it lays flat, the edges don’t curl or bend, due to the frequency of knit and purl stitches per row. Another advantage is that it’s a reversible knitting pattern; it’s identical on both sides 😉 So, if you’re thinking of knitting a scarf, or a blanket, for example, this one is for you.…
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How to knit a textured stitch pattern in just two rows
Today, you’ll learn how to knit a textured stitch pattern, in just two rows! Actually, if you can knit and purl, this one is for you; it’s so easy that one of those two rows is a plain purl row 😉 Although this textured stitch is not identical on both sides, to me, it’s a reversible pattern… Why? Well, both sides of the work look amazing, so you can decide which side you want to be the right side of your project. It reminds me of the Jute stitch that we practiced a while ago, but the other side of the work has a richer texture to it, it’s gorgeous…
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How to knit a one-row reversible pattern (with knit stitches only)
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit a one-row repeat reversible stitch pattern; just 3 simple steps will be necessary throughout the project. In addition, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s identical on both sides, which makes it perfect for a lot of projects, such as scarves, blankies, infinite cowls, or even a cardigan or pullover/sweater/jumper/jersey (delete where applicable). The possibilities are endless! Furthermore, it lays flat; it doesn’t roll up or bend on any side, so it’s not necessary to add an edge. In fact, I’ve made 2 swatches: One, using 100% Merino wool yarn, and the other, using 100% cotton yarn, and neither of…
