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How to knit the Pearled stitch pattern: Reversible, and it doesn’t curl
Today, you’ll learn to knit the Pearled stitch, a very simple knitting pattern, that features many advantages, which makes it ideal for beginners, such as: It’s reversible: Choose the side of your preference, they aren’t identical, but both are lovely (like the Edelweiss stitch). It doesn’t curl: It has a rich texture to it, so it lays flat; it’s perfect for knitting scarves, infinite cowls, hats, blankets, sweaters, cardigans…you name it! It’s unisex: The Pearled stitch works for both women’s and men’s knitted garments, and furthermore, it’s so cute that it’ll make your baby accessories and clothing look charming. This is a four-repeat knit-purl pattern, so if you’re just starting…
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My version of the Waffle knitting stitch pattern
Hello my little Woollies! In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing with you how to knit my version of the famous Waffle stitch. It’s a spongy 6 row-repeat pattern, easy to knit because most of the rows are identical, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s also unisex (it will work for women’s and men’s garments). This version of the famous Waffle stitch is very similar to the Slipped Honeycomb pattern we learned some months ago, but honestly, it is a lot less complicated. A beautiful pattern that is ideal for knitting scarves, cowls, blankets and sweaters. What if you are a beginner and you’d love to knit the Waffle…
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Grid lace stitch: A reversible, one-row repeat knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Grid lace stitch; a one-row repeat pattern, reversible (identical on both sides), moreover, it doesn’t curl. What more could we ask? The Grid lace stitch isn’t complicated at all: Only 3 simple steps to memorize, and all rows are the same! So, it’s a nice option if you are a beginner and aren’t yet too comfortable when it comes to knitting lace 😉 It shares the same DNA of the “Lace stitch in two easy steps”, also ideal for knitting Summer scarves, shawls, and wraps. Ok, grab your needles, and let’s get started! Abbreviations K: Knit p2tog: Purl two stitches together…
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How to knit the Dot stitch: Cute, easy, and it doesn’t curl!
Today, you’ll learn to knit the Dot stitch. A cute four-row repeat pattern, that doesn’t curl. It’s ideal for beginners, since the only techniques involved are knit and purl (no increases/decreases needed). Yaaay! The Dot stitch knitting pattern is similar yet simpler than the Sand stitch we learned sometime ago. It has a delicate texture to it, and it’s perfect for knitting baby clothes and accessories, blankets, and women’s sweaters or cardigans. Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off N.B.: The odd rows form the right side of the pattern. How to knit the Dot stitch CO multiples of 4…
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Fixing the last stitch in your knitting to avoid a loose loop at the edge
More often than not, after binding off the last stitch, a huge loop remains, spoiling the edge, and making it more difficult to finish the seam… In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a devastatingly effective knitting tip to prevent it 😉 So, rather than finishing the work like this: The result looks more like this: The following steps fix the last stitch and avoid a loose loop on the edge: Step one: Before binding off the last stitch, slip it onto the right-hand needle (there are now two stitches on the right-hand needle). Step two: Insert the left-hand needle into the left “leg” of the “v” or edge stitch from the…
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Four-row repeat, lace stitch knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a four-row repeat lace stitch: Quick to memorize (only 3 steps that will be repeated all the time), and easier than the last one we practiced. It’s a great pattern for knitting a wide range of projects, including: Summer tops, cardigans, sweaters, scarves, wraps… and maybe a vest? (And I’d love you to give it a try, since we’ll need it for our next project 😉 Ok, grab your needles, and let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl yo: Yarn over sl1: Slip one stitch as if to knit (pass one stitch knitwise onto the…
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How to knit the Stockinette stitch without purling
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Stockinette stitch without purling: The trick is to knit every stitch on every row when knitting the Stocking stitch. This knitting trick will help you whether you need to knit faster or even if you aren’t a big fan of purling ;), and it will look the same, both, on the right and wrong side of the work. It’s really easy, but you’ll need to repeat the second row a few times (3-4 times), until you get used to it, because we’ll be knitting backwards. One more thing before we start: Please note that when knitting the Stockinette stitch without purling,…
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How to knit an easy lace stitch pattern in four rows
Today you’ll learn how to knit an easy lace pattern in four rows and a couple of steps that will be repeated time and time again. This lace stitch is great for knitting many kinds of Spring-Summer projects, such as tops, scarves, rectangular shawls, cardigans or sweaters. Similar to the Spring lace stitch that we learned sometime ago, but much quicker to memorize. Grab your needles and let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl yo: Yarn over (bring the yarn forward) sl2: Slip two stitches, one by one, as if to knit (pass two stitches knitwise onto the right-hand needle,…
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How to improve the tension on the edges in knitting
Today, I’m sharing with you some tips that will help you to improve the tension of the first and the last stitch, to avoid ugly sloppy edges. I’m adding this tutorial to my new playlist “Knitting Top Tips and Tricks” on my YouTube channel, so you can find them all in the same place 😉 This is what I always do to ensure perfect edges when knitting (all my secrets): Tip #1: Starting on the first row, don’t stretch the first stitch too much: When inserting the needle, don’t push it, knit the first using just the tip, so the first stitch isn’t overly stretched out. And knit the rest,…
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Lace Cross knitting stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit one of the easiest lace stitches I know: The Lace Cross pattern. It’s made using two rows, one of which is just purling. If you haven’t tried yet knitting lace, this could be a great way to start 😉 The Lace Cross stitch has a lovely texture to it, and the vertical design makes it perfect for knitting scarves, wraps, rectangular shawls, or a seasonal top. It tends to curl at the bottom, so think about knitting a nice edge on each side, if your garment is rectangular and should stay flat. This swatch was knitted using one of my favorite 100%…
