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Learn How to Knit Quickly – Lesson 8: 2×2 Rib stitch
Such as the 1×1 Rib stitch that we learned last week, the 2×2 Rib stitch forms vertical stripes: One column of knits (they look like a series of “v”’s), next to another column of purls (a vertical stripe of little bumps). It is reversible, as it always lies flat To knit the 2×2 Ribbing, we have to alternate 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches every time (always knitting the knits and purling the purls), meaning, we knit what we see: when you see the bump, you purl; when you see the “v”, you knit. and to get the pattern in one row only, so that you can repeat it…
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Learn How to Knit Quickly – Lesson 7: Seed stitch
Seed stitch In this tutorial we are going to learn how to knit the Seed stitch (also known as the Moss stitch, but there is a difference: The Moss stitch has 2 rows; the Seed stitch has only 1 row). We will learn the Moss stitch in another lesson of the Learn How to Knit Quickly series. The demonstration covers both: English and Continental knitting styles. The Seed stitch is very cute, ideal for baby garments, blankets and sweater edges, but I love it so much, that I use it for cowls, scarves, hats…you name it. The good news are that if you know how to knit and how to…
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Learn How to Knit Quickly-Lesson 6: 1×1 Rib stitch
1×1 Rib stitch The 1×1 Rib is a very stretchy stitch, reversible, ideal for knitting hems, cuffs, necklines, hats, but also men’s scarves and anything that should be elastic: leg warmers, mittens, etc. It’s the easiest stitch of the ribbing family: To make the 1×1 Rib stitch you just need to alternate knits and purls. The difference between the Seed stitch (wait to learn the Seed stitch on the next lesson) and the 1×1 Rib stitch, is that you knit the knits, and purl the purls. The trick to knit the same row all the time, is to cast on an even number of stitches, so you don’t need to…
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How to knit a Baby Blanket for beginners step by step
This is another great knitting pattern for beginners… Today we will learn to knit diagonally or bias knitting: the best technique for a square Baby blanket. The lace edges are formed simultaneously with the garter stitch fabric on every side, so you don’t have to add any edges, nor sew anything together at the end. Also, you can make it in any size you wish: A typical baby blanky could measure, 35 x 35 in (90 x 90 cm). We start by casting on four stitches and make increases until the desired width is reached. Then, we decrease, until we have the same four stitches as we started. Easy peasy!…
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Learn How to Knit Quickly – Lesson 5: Stockinette stitch
After the Garter stitch the Stockinette or Stocking stitch is the most basic and commonly used around the world. It has a very smooth texture on one side [what we call the right side of the work (RS) for most knitting patterns or the knit side], easy to identify because it looks like columns of “V’s”, each one next to the other: The other side, the wrong side of the work (WS), is really bumpy (the purl side): To knit the Stockinette / Stocking stitch we need to alternate one row of knitting and one row of purling. The texture appears when you knit every stitch on one side…
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Learn How to Knit Quickly – Lesson 4: How to Purl (Purl stitch)
Although many knitters don’t enjoy purling, as a knitter, you really should learn how to purl: if you already know how to knit (Garter stitch) you have seen that many projects are possible (like the Baby Booties or the Baby Hat with Bunny Ears). The truth is that the Purl stitch is simply another step along your knitting journey. When you learn how to combine both the knitting and purling, it will open up a world of new designs and textured fabrics. The purl stitch is the mirror of the knit stitch: instead of inserting the needle from front to back, and having the working yarn at the back of your…
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Learn how to knit quickly – Lesson 3: Easy increasing Garter knit stitch
Today, we will learn how to make invisible increases when knitting the Garter stitch: it takes only two steps and is an elegant manner of shaping knitwear. Please work the increases on the wrong / inside of the fabric, as this is the most effective way to invisibility. Step 1: With your right hand needle, take the little bar of the stitch where you need the increase (I like to call them umbrellas, because they look like a frown or in emoji : ( … ), twist it, and put it onto your left hand needle. Step 2: Knit this stitch, and the following one too: you have now two…
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How to knit the easiest Baby Hat with Bunny Ears for beginners
This is one of my favorite patterns for knitting a baby hat, in various sizes, for beginners, with bunny ears included … If you are a newbie knitter tired of the 150 scarves and assorted multi-colored dish-clothes that you have made in the past, this is your opportunity to level up. And if you are an experienced knitter, you will also enjoy making it, why? Well it’s one of those simple projects that pairs perfectly with Netflix, long journeys and trips to the DMV. Also, this cute hat matches the Baby Booties pattern we made months ago, this set will leave you perfectly prepared for that next baby shower emergency!…
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Chinese Waves knitting stitch pattern
A textured, and different stitch knitting pattern. The Chinese Waves stitch is ideal for knitting maxi scarves and cowls for anybody. Very easy to make, all you have to do is knit in two of the four rows. It is not reversible or double-faced, but it does not curl…so it’s worth it. Chinese Waves knitting stitch pattern Cast on an odd number of stitches. 1º Row (Right side of the work): Knit 2º Row (Wrong side of the work): Knit 1, *slip 1 as if to purl, knit 1*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. 3º Row: Knit 4º Row: Knit 2, *slip…
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Trellis stitch: how to knit lace step by step
The Trellis stitch is an easy and very stylized, vintage lace stitch, for winter or summer garments. You will achieve different looks depending on the yarn you choose: the pale pink sample is knitted in cotton; the strawberry red, in Alpaca. This is a true lace stitch: it has pattern stitches on both the right and wrong sides (we don’t purl on the wrong side rows as per usual). The good thing about this particular one is that it is done in only two rows, the second one is especially easy; there are only a couple of steps to remember. Trellis Stitch Knitting Pattern Cast on a number of stitches in multiples…
