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How to knit the Faux Crochet stitch (easy lace + video)
The Faux Crochet stitch pattern (“Fake Crochet” in French) is an easy to knit and textured lace stitch; ideal for knitting light Summer garments or for Spring and Autumn layering. I love it, especially for a wrap or a blouse… Top tip: The smaller the needles, the better! First I knitted a swatch (shown on the pics below) using cotton yarn (worsted weight yarn) and 4.5 mm needles (US 7), and yet the holes were still too big… too open for my liking. So I tried with smaller needles (3.5 mm / US 4), and the result is just perfect. More texture and much better definition : ) …
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How to Knit the Slip Stitch Rib + Video
An elegant variant of the well known Rib stitch, the Slip Stitch Rib is perfect for scarves, cowls, bags, blankets, and many other projects. Also, it looks pretty on both sides, so it’s a reversible knitting pattern. What I like the most are the embossed vertical stripes, which give a slim look to the silhouette, in case you are thinking about knitting a pullover, sweater or tank top… And the so called wrong-side looks similar to the classic 1×1 Rib stitch. Moreover, it’s pretty easy to knit: it’s a two-row repeat pattern and there just a couple of steps to memorize. Ok… it’s knitting time! Grab your needles and some…
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How to knit a Newborn Cardigan for beginners + Video
A free knitting pattern showing anyone how to knit a Newborn Cardigan (Raglan), step by step, easy, quick and fun to knit, designed specially for beginners. You need to know how to knit and purl. I will explain the rest (there are 3 videos to show you every part of the cardigan). You will learn the raglan increases, how to make a button hole, and how to knit in the round. This newborn cardigan is knitted from the Top Down: We start by knitting the collar and then make increases to create the right front, right sleeve, back, left sleeve and left front simultaneously. Once you reach the armholes, no…
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Textured Eyelets: Lace for beginners
A very cute stitch that combines lace and texture, for everyone, including knitters who may have been slightly scared by that four letter word… lace. All you need to know is how to knit and how to purl…the rest will be explained, step by step on the video tutorial. The textured eyelets stitch pattern isn’t reversible, but it doesn’t roll, so it can be used to knit cowls, vests, summer sweaters, jackets, wraps or shawls….you name it! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side WS: Wrong side sts: Stitches k: Knit p: Purl yo: Yarn over s2kp2: Slip 2 stitches at once, knitwise, knit the next, pass the 2 over.…
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Little Boxes: A reversible stitch, ideal for knitting scarves and cowls
Today we are going to learn how to knit an easy and beautiful stitch pattern called Little Boxes. Textured and flat (it doesn’t curl because of the frequent combination of purls and knits in one row), looks nice on both sides of the fabric, which makes it ideal for knitting scarves and cowls. The Little Boxes stitch can also be used for men, women and children’s garments, and it’s very easy to knit, especially for beginners. Ok, no more words…it’s time to knit! Abbreviations CO: Cast on sts: Stitches k: Knit p: Purl How to knit Little Boxes stitch pattern CO multiples of 3 +…
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How to knit Vintage Lace pattern, step by step
In this tutorial we are going to learn a beautiful and antique stitch pattern: Vintage Lace. It is a very romantic motif, reversible, forming two different textures on each side of the work. This lace pattern is ideal for knitting sweaters, cowls, summer vests and even scarves, wraps and rectangular shawls. To avoid curling at the edges, you can always knit a nice bright edge on every side of the finished piece. To get this pattern we will use a combination of purls and knits, along with two different kinds of decreases: right leaning decrease, called “knit 2 together”, and the left leaning decrease, known as “ssk”. So, grab your…
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Lesson 8: How to Knit 2×2 Rib Stitch + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] In this final lesson, you’ll learn the 2×2 rib stitch — a variation of ribbing that creates a slightly different rhythm and texture. You’ve come a long way! At this point, you’re no longer just learning stitches…you’re starting to understand how knitting works. 🎥 Video Lesson 8: How to Knit 2×2 Rib Stitch What You’re Doing The 2×2 rib stitch is created by repeating: This builds on what you learned in the 1×1 rib stitch, but creates a wider, more defined structure. You’re now able to adjust patterns and see how small changes affect the fabric. 🧶 Why…
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Lesson 7: How to Knit Seed Stitch + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] Now that you’ve worked with 1×1 rib stitch, it’s time to explore another simple pattern that creates texture in a different way. In this lesson, you’ll learn seed stitch — a combination of knit and purl stitches that makes a balanced, textured fabric. This is where your eye really starts to notice what your stitches are doing. 🎥 Video Lesson 6: How to knit the Seed stitch How to Knit Seed Stitch Abbreviations CO: cast on st (s) = stitch (es) RS: right side of the work K: knit P: purl Instructions CO an odd number…
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Lesson 6: How to Knit 1×1 Rib Stitch + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] Now that you can combine knit and purl stitches, it’s time to use them in a more structured way. In this lesson, you’ll learn the 1×1 rib stitch — a simple pattern that creates stretch and flexibility. This is the kind of stitch you’ll find in cuffs, edges, and garments… and now you’ll understand exactly how it works 😊 🎥 Video Lesson 6: How to knit the 1×1 Rib stitch What You’re Doing The 1×1 rib stitch is created by alternating: …and repeating that pattern across the row. Because knit and purl stitches pull in opposite directions, they…
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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!…
