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Horseshoe Lace stitch: For knitting scarves and shawls
The Horseshoe knitting pattern is one of those lace stitches that appears complex, but is in fact quite simple. The only techniques required other than knitting and purling, are yarn over and the central decrease which is responsible for the embossed column that we see in the middle of the “horseshoe”. It’s a pretty versatile stitch because it can be used for knitting a shawl, just by repeating the 11 stitch pattern as many times as needed (as shown in the pictures), or, as a central panel, to embellish the sleeves or the front of a sweater (I have done both, the shawl and the central panel in a raglan…
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How to knit an easy lace stitch pattern in four rows
Today you’ll learn how to knit an easy lace pattern in four rows and a couple of steps that will be repeated time and time again. This lace stitch is great for knitting many kinds of Spring-Summer projects, such as tops, scarves, rectangular shawls, cardigans or sweaters. Similar to the Spring lace stitch that we learned sometime ago, but much quicker to memorize. Grab your needles and let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl yo: Yarn over (bring the yarn forward) sl2: Slip two stitches, one by one, as if to knit (pass two stitches knitwise onto the right-hand needle,…
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Lace Cross knitting stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit one of the easiest lace stitches I know: The Lace Cross pattern. It’s made using two rows, one of which is just purling. If you haven’t tried yet knitting lace, this could be a great way to start 😉 The Lace Cross stitch has a lovely texture to it, and the vertical design makes it perfect for knitting scarves, wraps, rectangular shawls, or a seasonal top. It tends to curl at the bottom, so think about knitting a nice edge on each side, if your garment is rectangular and should stay flat. This swatch was knitted using one of my favorite 100%…
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Saint John’s Wort stitch pattern: For knitting tops and wraps
Spring has sprung and it’s time to knit a top or a wrap using this adorable stitch: The Saint John’s Wort pattern. A delicate lace stitch that is easy to knit, and full of texture (similar to the Lace Mesh stitch pattern, we practiced some months ago). This is one of those stitches, at first sight, appears complex, due to its crossed pattern, but the good news is there’s no need of cable needles, nor fancy tricks! Keep reading, you’ll see! Before we start, I would like to share something important with you… When knitting lace stitches, I recommend two things: 1) Use sharp tip knitting needles. It will save…
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Two-row knitting stitch: A combination of Seed stitch and Double Decreases
In this tutorial you’ll learn a lovely new stitch, great for knitting cowls, scarves and sweaters: It’s a combination of Seed stitch panels, that give it a rich texture and prevent the fabric from rolling up, and a new technique for making the double decrease. This type of double decrease is quite special: It creates a very defined column of “v’s”, in a well designed vertical knitting stitch pattern, both textured and elegant. Another advantage is that is a two-row stitch, with only a few easy steps to memorize, similar to the Easy Knitting stitch pattern for Baby clothing that we learned some time ago, and the Textured Stockinette stitch…
