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How to knit a Picot Edge – Beautiful Knitting Technique
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a beautiful Picot Edge, step by step. It’s a great knitting technique, quick and fun to do; the truth is that when I saw it, I fell in love again 😉 The only techniques required are simple: Knit stitch, purl stitch, yarn over, and knit two stitches together. Honestly, it will give a touch of elegance to your projects; and it’s pretty versatile: You can use it for the edge of sweaters and cardigans, but also for blankets and ponchos. In fact, it will also work for the cuff of the sleeves. I believe that these kinds of details can make a difference, by…
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How to knit an easy two-row repeat lace stitch
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a super easy two-row repeat lace stitch pattern (easier than the last one we practiced…guaranteed!). Honestly, if you haven’t started to knit lace yet, or you have but still don’t feel comfortable, try this one! My suggestion? Begin with a small swatch and gain confidence as you go. It has a nice texture to it, and its vertical design makes it perfect for Spring-Summer garments, such as shawls, throws, or a jacket made out of cotton yarn, bamboo, linen (or its blends). However, when knitted in wool yarn, Alpaca, Cashmere, etc., this two-row repeat lace stitch will work beautifully in an Autumn-Winter scarf or…
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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 Chained Cast on
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the chained cast-on, another way to start your knitting projects! Although I normally use the long tail cast-on or the knitted cast-on, it’s my favorite cast-on method when knitting in the round. It gives a touch of elegance to the edge of the hat, gloves, or sweater. Additionally, it’s pretty stretchy! The chained cast-on is not only adorable but really simple, the only extra thing you’ll need is a crochet hook. Not to worry though, you don’t need to be an expert in crochet… I’m not either! So, it’s time to learn this new technique. Grab your needles, a crochet hook, and…
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How to knit a Sweater with straight needles
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a Sweater with straight needles, (round neck or crew neck), and I’ll show you how to do it, step by step. Last week, I showed you how to knit a sweater tailored to your measurements, today I wanted to post something different, no maths included! This pattern comes in five sizes: From XS up to XXL. There’s no need to calculate anything, it’s easy to knit and you’ll be in love with the result 😉 It’s a 4 pieces bottom-up construction, knitted with straight needles, and the neckband will be worked in the round… it’s easy, I’ll show you how 😉 I’ve chosen a…
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How to knit a Sweater made to measure
In this tutorial, you will learn how to knit a Sweater, with straight needles, and tailored exactly to your measurements. However, it’s a very easy and flexible pattern: You can do it in a single color, with a sleeve length that you prefer, and using a stitch pattern that you love (my sweater has 3/4 length sleeves, but in the video tutorial I’ll show you how to do long sleeves too). It’s an à la carte basic sweater that’s also suitable for beginners. If you haven’t made a sweater yet, this project is ideal for you. Actually, the only techniques required are Knit and Purl stitches, and how to bind…
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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…
