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How to knit a spiral hat in two colors (all sizes)
This spiral hat in two colors is a great pattern for the whole family! Quick and fun to knit, very affordable as it’s perfect for using up odds and ends, it can be made in many sizes, from 6-month-old babies to 60-year-old adults. Using straight needles, we’ll knit a parallelogram (a leaning rectangle). Then we’ll join both sides with the grafting technique; so it looks like a square, with diagonal stripes. To finish, we’ll close the top and sew up the pom pom. However, if you are just starting to knit, and prefer to practice with a Baby Hat with Bunny Ears, you’ll love this one! Really easy, believe me…
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How to knit the most charming Lace Mesh stitch pattern
Spring is coming, and it’s been a while since the last lace stitch we learned (the Lace Squares stitch). Luckily, I found this beautiful pattern, one of the most charming Lace Mesh stitches I’ve ever seen! It’s similar to the Netting stitch: Easy to knit, it has a lovely texture, not reversible, but it lays flat and the wrong side looks great too. The Lace Mesh is a left-leaning stitch, but no cable needle is required. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl Yfwd: Yarn forward Sl1: Slip one stitch as if to purl Psso: Pass the slipped stitch over BO:…
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Seagull stitch: The perfect excuse to knit a wrap
I live at the beach and it’s still Winter, but the seagulls never abandon us! This made me think of this lovely stitch, it´s almost identical to their sillhouette… The Seagull stitch is a sophisticated pattern, elegant, great for knitting a shawl, super scarf, poncho or wrap (something that has a large surface area 🙂 It’s easy to knit, only 4 rows are required, just a couple of steps to repeat,and if you haven’t tried to cross stitches yet, this is a great opportunity to learn (such as the Crests stitch we learned sometime ago). This gauge swatch is knitted in very rustic cotton, without any treatment and 4 mm…
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A safe and easy way to add a new ball of yarn
In this tutorial you’ll learn a safe and easy way to add a new ball or skein of yarn, to change color, or when you run out of wool and need to start a new one (no knots needed)! And, before I forget, with this post, I’m creating a new section for this website and for my You Tube channel So Woolly, called “Top knitting Tips and Tricks”, to give you my best advice! We must start at the beginning of the row: Firstly, you need to allow 12 -15 cm (4.5 – 6 in) of the new yarn. Tie a knot (gently) and raise it as close as possible…
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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) +Video
A basic pattern to knit a sweater for children 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):…
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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 + Video
In this tutorial we’ll knit a Baby V-Neck Raglan Cardigan, 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 Pattern: Easy, Reversible & Doesn’t Curl! + Video
This one-row repeat knitting pattern is famous across the world, for several reasons: If you are thinking of knitting a scarf, blanket, throw or any other rectangular or square project, and don’t know how many stitches to cast on, the measurements, or how much yarn you’ll need, click here and take a look at my step-by-step process. This is the right-side of the work: I made this swatch with one of my favorite bamboo needles (short and smooth. This set comes with the most used sizes, and a beautiful case) #ad “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl Ktbl: Knit…
