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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…
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Easy Knitting stitch pattern for Baby Clothing
A beautiful textured stitch especially for baby clothes, easy to knit (only 2 rows and 2 steps). This stitch doesn’t curl, and it’s not reversible, but the back side looks great too! That’s why I also like it for knitting scarves, cushions or blankets. Easy knitting stitch pattern for baby clothing Cast on an even number of stitches + 1 (for example, 10 + 1 = 11 stitches). 1º row: knit every stitch of the row, front and back. 2º row: *knit 2 together, purl 2 together*. Repeat from * to*. These two rows form the pattern, so you do not have much to memorize! Enjoy the video: Knitting…
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How to knit Lace in 3 easy steps
If you are a beginner and knitting lace still scares you… If you are some experienced knitter, but you want an easy lace stitch, with no complicated steps to memorize … If you are looking for a lace stitch that does not curl or roll… Identical on both sides, reversible or double-sided … Then, this three-step lace stitch is for you! It’s a perfect method to knit a rectangular scarf or shawl, a spring or summer sweater with short sleeves, or even a boat neck sweater with long sleeves…it’s up to you. How to knit lace in 3 easy steps pattern You need to knit one single row, casting on…
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Baby booties knitting pattern for absolute beginners
This is the easiest pattern you will ever find that shows you how anyone can knit baby booties! To make these booties, you only need to know how to cast on as well as the knit stitch (garter stitch)…no need to even know how to bind off, cross my heart! Materials Less than 20 grams of worsted weight wool (for US 8 knitting needles or 4,5 – 5 mm) #ad 2 x 5 mm / US 8 knitting needles (I have this set and I love it!) #ad 1 x Tapestry needle #ad 1 x Scissors #ad 1 x Measuring Tape #ad Size 0-3 months: 3.2 in…
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Learn how to knit quickly – Lesson 2: Knit stitch or Garter stitch
It’s knitting time, my little Woollies !!! If you want to start knitting now, it’s important that you master how to cast on stitches … so, if you haven’t practiced yet, go and watch Lesson 1 of “Learn how to knit quickly”: CLICK Here is a summary of this second lesson: In today’s lesson, you will learn: The Knit stitch or Garter stitch and what exactly is entailed in a row. The Knit stitch or Garter stitch is one of my favourites (there is no doubt about it). Learn this stitch and then you can knit EVERYTHING! One of its characteristics is that it doesn’t curl or roll, so you do…
