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Easy Baby Blanket knitting pattern (0-12 months of age)
This Baby Blanket for babies up to 12 months of age is easy to knit, has a great texture, it’s reversible and it doesn’t curl. It’s knitted in Broken Rib stitch, and in today’s tutorial, you’ll learn the stitch and the pattern to knit the blanket. This blankie has a rectangular shape. If you prefer a squared one, take a look of this one. If you know how to knit and how to purl, this is a great project for you! Measurements Width: 90 cm / 35.5 in Length: 74 cm / 29 in Materials 200 gr of wool for 4 – 4.5 mm knitting needles. I’ve used a blend…
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Edelweiss stitch knitting pattern: Easy, reversible, and it doesn’t curl!
The Edelweiss stitch is one of the easiest and most beautiful of the dense knitting stitch patterns that I know. Even cuter than the Easy stitch pattern for Baby clothing we learned a while ago 😉 It’s a reversible stitch (both sides are adorable), and it doesn’t curl. A perfect choice for knitting blankets, scarves, cowls, jumpers, baby clothing…you name it. Its texture resembles the rare alpine flower called Edelweiss found high up in the Swiss alps… Four rows create the pattern, and there is just one step to memorize…so let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl p2tog:…
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How to knit a Sweater for children aged 2-4 years, step by step
A basic pattern for knitting a children’s sweater using straight needles, step by step. If you only know how to knit and how to purl, this one is perfect for you! The size of this Raglan sweater is for toddlers around 2 to 4 years of age, and it’s really easy to customize. It’s also much easier than the V-Neck Baby Cardigan we made last time! The techniques used are: Knit, purl, knit two stitches together, purl two stitches together, and increase one stitch. Finished sweater measurements Chest: 32 cm / 24 in Body length (from underarm to hem): 22.5 cm / 8.85 in Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 23…
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Little Checks Stitch: Ideal for knitting beginners
Beautiful, super easy, unisex, textured and it doesn’t curl…The Little Checks Stitch has a lot of advantages! Great for beginners, ideal to knit scarves, cowls, blankets, sweaters… It works perfectly for babies, women, and men’s garments. It’s not reversible, but it looks fine on the wrong side. One more for the collection of Dense stitch patterns! Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off Little Checks knitting pattern CO multiples of 8 + 2 stitches. I.e.: 8 * 2 = 16 + 2 = 18 stitches. 1º row (RS): K1 (edge st), *P2, K6*. Repeat from * to *,…
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How to knit a Baby V-Neck Raglan Cardigan, step by step
In this tutorial we’ll knit a Baby Cardigan with V-Neck, step by step, using straight needles. A great project, ideal for beginners who haven’t knitted an adult sweater yet, but are willing to learn all the techniques in a smaller piece! You’ll learn how to knit the buttonhole band, the buttonholes, the V-shaped neckline, the Raglan decreases, and how to join all the pieces with invisible seams, like a pro! It’s also a beautiful present for your next baby shower 🙂 My suggestion? Make an adorable set by pairing it with the cute Baby Mittens that we made some months ago! This V-Neck Cardigan fits 0-3 months old babies. There…
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One row knitting stitch: Easy, reversible and it doesn’t roll (great for scarves)!
A lovely stitch pattern that doesn’t roll, and is identical on both sides of the work, great for knitting scarves and blankies. It has a nice texture and is really easy to knit, only 4 steps to remember, ideal for beginners. It has only one row that you repeat until you reach the length needed. That’s it! Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl Ktbl: Knit through the back loop BO: Bind off One Row stitch CO multiples of 4 + 2 stitches, i.e.: 4 * 5 = 20 + 2 = 22 stitches. 1º and only row: *K2, K1tbl, P1*. Repeat from * to * ending with K2.…
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How to knit Lace Squares, step by step: Great for wraps!
Easier than it appears, the Lace Squares stitch is such a beautiful pattern, full of texture, great for knitting a wrap, a rectangular shawl, a scarf and some knitters say that it also works for a baby blanket! The techniques used are: Knit, purl, yarn over and knit two stitches together, and the repeats are pretty similar, so it starts to make sense very quickly… and it’s easy to remember. The Lace Squares pattern is not reversible, but the wrong side of the work looks pretty too 😉 However, if you are searching for a real double sided lace stitch, this is the one for you: How to knit Lace…
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Seersucker stitch: Ideal for knitting scarves (it doesn’t curl)
A great combination of knits and purls, so easy to knit, with only a few steps to remember, ideal for beginners. The Seersucker knitting stitch creates a textured fabric, reversible, perfect to knit scarves and cowls, because it produces a flat fabric. But you can knit a blanket, baby clothing, sweaters, bags…anything you like (just like the Diagonal stitch to the right, from last lesson. Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off How to knit the Seersucker stitch CO multiples of 4 +1 + 2 edge stitches; i.e.: 4*4 = 16+1 = 17+2 = 19 stitches. 1º and 5º Rows (RS): K1 (edge), *K1, P1, K1,…
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A textured knitting stitch for beginners: Diagonal to the right – For scarves, cowls, blankets
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to knit a diagonal stitch pattern, reversible, perfect to knit an extensive range of garments: Blankies, scarves, cowls, sweaters, bags, cushions… you name it! The Diagonal Stitch to the Right creates a textured fabric that doesn’t roll up. It’s easy and fun to knit; a great pattern for beginners. Similar to the “Little Boxes“, a stitch we learned some time ago… Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl WS: Wrong side RS: Right side BO: Bind off Diagonal Stitch to the Right CO multiples of 7 + 2 stitches (edge stitches); i.e.: 7*4 = 28 + 2 = 30 stitches. 1º…
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How to knit a Slouchy-Hipster Hat, for absolute beginners
A great accessory for Winter and fun to knit… The Slouchy-Hipster Hat Pattern is really easy to follow, designed for all the noobs of the knitting world. It’s knitted flat, so if you know how to cast on, how to knit and purl, look no further. This is the one for you 🙂 Make it for yourself, family and friends, you’ll love it. Materials Check out these gorgeous needles! 2 x 3.5 mm knitting needles / US 4 #ad 2 x 4 mm knitting needles / US 6h #ad 100 gr of wool Worsted, Afghan, Aran (Medium or number 4). 1 x Tapestry needle #ad 1 x Measuring tape #ad…
