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Super easy French Beret knitting pattern, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a French Beret for beginners, step by step (using straight needles, not circulars). A baguette with onion soup is optional but highly recommended ; ) This project is simple to knit, ideal for beginners: The only techniques required are knit, purl, and knit two stitches together. And the wool yarn and needles used are thick enough to finish it quickly. This French Beret knitting pattern works for teenage and adult sizes, because the ribbing is stretchy enough to suit head circumferences from 17.75 in (45 cm) up to 23.6 in (60 cm). Gauge Using US 15 (10 mm) needles: 8 stitches and…
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Lace Net knitting stitch pattern: Super easy and full of texture!
Today we are going to learn an adorable lace stitch pattern, ideal for knitting baby blankets, market bags, a Spring top or a Summer jumper/cardigan. The Lace Net stitch pattern is similar to the “Most charming Lace Mesh pattern” we learned sometime ago, but somehow it looks more complex. Calm down ;)! It’s super easy to knit: only four rows to repeat (the odd rows are plain purl rows), and the lace work isn’t complicated at all (the same steps are repeated time after time). This swatch was knitted using 100% cotton yarn and a pair of gorgeous (and sharp tip) US 6 (4 mm) needles: For best results, I…
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Two-row repeat reversible lace knitting pattern
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a vertical lace stitch, great for knitting a wide range of projects, because it’s reversible (identical on both sides), and it doesn’t curl! This reversible lace knitting stitch is a two-row repeat pattern, full of texture, and pretty easy to memorize (there are just a couple of simple steps to remember). This is another so called “true lace” knitting pattern (same category as the Saint John’s Wort stitch we practiced last week), because the alternative rows are not just plain purl rows. The lace is worked in each row. Before we start, please do remember my two “must-dos” when lace knitting: Always…
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Saint John’s Wort stitch pattern: For knitting tops and wraps
Spring has sprung and it’s time to knit a top or a wrap using this adorable stitch: The Saint John’s Wort pattern. A delicate lace stitch that is easy to knit, and full of texture (similar to the Lace Mesh stitch pattern, we practiced some months ago). This is one of those stitches, at first sight, appears complex, due to its crossed pattern, but the good news is there’s no need of cable needles, nor fancy tricks! Keep reading, you’ll see! Before we start, I would like to share something important with you… When knitting lace stitches, I recommend two things: 1) Use sharp tip knitting needles. It will save…
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How to knit and bind off the original Fisherman’s Rib stitch
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit and properly bind off the original version of the Fisherman’s Rib stitch. A traditional, reversible, two-row repeat pattern, identical on both sides, great for knitting fisherwomen’s and fishermen’s scarves, cowls, blankets, and jumpers or cardigans. It is also suitable for non fishing folk. The Fisherman’s Rib stitch is a spongy and pretty stretchy pattern (spongier than the Shaker stitch or Half Fisherman’s Rib we practiced some weeks ago). It lays flat (it never curls), similar but easier to the Brioche stitch. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl K1bo: Knit one stitch from…
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Arrowhead Slipped Stitch (knitting patterns for variegated yarn Part 3)
This is the third part of the multicolored yarns tutorial series, today we’ll learn how to knit the arrowhead slipped stitch or as I call it… the “Game of Thrones” stitch. If you missed the first part, find it here! A stitch, that is not only unusual but utilitarian and unisex, it doesn’t curl (but it’s not reversible). Its vertical pattern is ideal for scarves, tunics, wraps and rectangular shawls. Although the arrowhead slipped stitch (A.S.S) appears complicated, its easy (its a four-row repeat pattern with a great texture), it works well with both multi-colored and unicolored yarns. As proof I have prepared a swatch using both types of fabrics.…
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Diagonal Slipped Stitch for knitting soft furnishings / accessories
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Diagonal Slipped Stitch. Easy to knit (a lot easier than it looks), it has a gorgeous texture to it, great for knitting cushions, blankets, tablecloths, table runners, carpets, etc. The Diagonal Slipped stitch pattern looks like upholstery fabric, so it will work for knitting bags, but also in women’s and men’s cowls and scarves, because it’s unisex (it shares the same DNA as the Horizontal Slipped stitch we learned some weeks ago). It tends to curl, so it’s best to knit a nice edge on each side, if the garment you are making should stay flat. It’s not reversible, but the…
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Popcorn stitch (Part 2 of the series Knitting Patterns for Variegated Yarns)
In today’s tutorial, part 2 of the series “Knitting patterns for variegated yarns”, you’ll learn how to knit the Popcorn stitch (If you missed the first tutorial, just click here). The Variegated Popcorn stitch isn’t reversible, and it tends to roll up on the sides, so, if you are knitting a piece that should stay flat, my suggestion is to make a nice edge on each side, to avoid the curling. Its tactile, a bumpy and cute texture, makes it perfect for knitting children’s garments, but also blankets, cowls and scarves. It’s a four-row repeat pattern, easy and fun to knit, so it’s worth to try 😀 It’s knitting time!…
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Knitting patterns for variegated yarns (Part 1): Star stitch
I’m happy today, I’m starting a new series of tutorials: Knitting stitch patterns for variegated yarns. Not much of my collection uses multi colored yarns, but I just discovered an interesting brand, and I love this cotton yarn… So I decided to research and swatch, experimenting with what kind of stitches work best with these cool variegated fibers. I was drawn to this subject as there is a lot of other stuff out there that fails to capture the true potential of this beautiful yarn. Why? Because we need to choose the right stitch pattern while working with the fabulous color mixtures. Otherwise, two things can happen: Either the stitch…
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Shaker stitch knitting pattern (Half Fisherman’s Rib)
Easier than the classic Fisherman’s Rib stitch, the Shaker stitch (aka Half Fisherman’s Rib) is ideal for beginners. It’s a simple two-row repeat pattern, and there is only one step to memorize; the odd rows are just knit rows. This version is a delicate pattern, less spongy than the original one, and it doesn’t curl either. The Shaker stitch, reversible and unisex, is perfect for knitting women’s and men’s scarves, cowls, sweaters, blankets, but also baby garments. Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work st: Stitch K: Knit K1bo: Knit one stitch from the row below (insert the needle in the stitch form the…
