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Lace Knitting Made Easy: A Stunning Beginner-Friendly Stitch + Video
Today, I’m showing that lace knitting can be easy, and that you don’t need to be an expert to create lovely garments 🙂 But before we dive into the tutorial, I want to say how delighted I am to be back here with you all 🙂 As some of you know, I had back surgery, and it honestly took me longer than expected to recover. But the good news is that I’m feeling much better now! I can walk and exercise again, and most importantly, the excruciating pain I had before the operation, is gone! I also want to say a huge THANK YOU for all your kind messages and…
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How to Knit a Pretty Lace Stitch (2-row-repeat)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit a pretty lace stitch, ideal for beginners. It’s a two-row repeat pattern, which includes easy steps that I’m sure you’ll memorize quickly! Although both sides are different, they look very pretty, so I’d say it’s a reversible stitch pattern. Besides, I think this lace stitch is a great pattern for seasonal sweaters and tops. It reminds me of another one that we practiced a while ago… The good news is that today’s pattern is easier 🙂 However, if you want to use it for a scarf, cowl, or any other garment that should stay flat, don’t forget to add a nice edge on each…
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How to Knit Reversible Lace (easy 4 row-repeat pattern)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an amazing lace stitch, full of advantages…YAY! First, it’s a four-row repeat pattern, easy to do and memorize. After some rows, you’ll know exactly what to do, because we will be repeating the same steps time and time again. Second, although both sides look totally different, to me it’s a reversible lace pattern. They are so pretty that both can be used as the right side indistinctly, you just have to choose your favorite 😉 Honestly, its texture is something that I hadn’t seen before: The pattern looks raised on both sides (it’s another 3D stitch pattern). Third, it doesn’t curl, so…
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How to knit the famous Cat’s Paw Eyelets stitch
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a lovely lace pattern, the famous Cat’s Paw Eyelets stitch. Why? Honestly, I’m convinced that it’s a good introduction to larger motifs, like the leaf patterns, which I’d like to share in the near future. Although the Cat’s Paw Eyelets stitch is a twelve-row repeat design, it’s easy to do (the even rows are plain purl rows, and some odd rows are repeated across the pattern. We’ll be using two common decreases: The typical right-leaning decrease (knitting two stitches together), and a simple left-leaning decrease, different than the ssk (slip, slip, knit). Apart form that, there are no complicated steps, just yarn over, and…
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How to knit the Chestnut stitch (4 rows only!)
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit the Chestnut stitch, similar to the Hazelnut stitch which we practiced a while ago. Although it doesn’t create too much volume, it has a pretty texture to it, featuring little eyelets. It’s a four-row repeat pattern, easy to do, and fun to knit. In fact, the only techniques required are knit, purl, yarn over, slip one stitch, and pass the stitch over. The Chestnut stitch pattern is a great option for a wide range of projects: From shawls and throws, to cardigans or sweaters. Nevertheless, if your choice is to knit a scarf, a wrap, or any other garment that should stay…
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How to knit the Lace Scarf stitch (2 rows only!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Lace Scarf stitch, an elegant vertical design, full of texture. The good news is that it will also work for accessories, such as infinite cowls, hats, gloves, mittens, etc. Moreover, you can use it for larger garments: Tops, wraps, cardigans, sweaters, and many other projects. It’s a two-row repeat pattern, fun to knit, and easy to do (it doesn’t matter if you’re not an expert knitting lace). Actually, the only techniques required are knit, purl, and the most common increase, and a simple decrease. Although is not identical on both sides, they look pretty, so I’d say it’s a reversible stitch. Besides, it’s…
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How to knit a super easy Eyelet stitch (beginner-friendly)
In this tutorial, I’m sharing how to knit a super easy Eyelet stitch. Although it’s an eight-row repeat pattern, I’d say it’s perfect for beginners. Why? Firstly, six of the eight rows are plain knit rows. And the other two include two easy steps: Yarn over, and purl two stitches together. In summary, if you can knit and purl, you can do it. Secondly, it doesn’t curl. However, I’d suggest you knit a swatch first, just to double-check. Remember that not only the pattern is responsible for the curling factor, but your tension and the fiber you’re working with, also have an impact on the final result. If your swatch…
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How to knit the Lace Columns stitch: For scarves and tops
In this post, you’ll learn how to knit the Lace Columns stitch, easy and fun to do. It’s a four-row repeat pattern, and its vertical design, is perfect for scarves, wraps or throws, seasonal tops, cardigans, or even sweaters. In fact, it’s similar to the Zig-Zag Lace nº 2 we practiced a while ago, yet easier 😉 The only techniques required are knit, purl, the most common decrease, and a simple increase, so there’s no reason to panic! Additionally, it’s a versatile stitch: Work with cotton yarn, bamboo, linen (or their blends), and you’ll create a light S/S garment. #ad However, if you want a warmer piece, substitute the yarns…
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How to knit lace: A gorgeous four-row repeat stitch
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a gorgeous yet simple lace stitch. In fact, it’s so easy that two of those four rows are plain purl rows; the other techniques involved are yarnovers, and the most common decreases (single and double). It’s a four-row repeat pattern, which features a small design, perfect not only for accessories, such as cowls, socks, or scarves, but also, for seasonal tops, cardigans, or even sweaters. Additionally, it’s a versatile stitch: Work with cotton yarn, bamboo, linen (or their blends), and you’ll create a light S/S garment. However, if you want a warmer piece, substitute the yarns mentioned above for something like Cashmere, Alpaca, wool…
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How to knit the Fern Lace stitch (four rows only)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Fern Lace stitch; a four-row repeat pattern, uncomplicated, yet elegant. I think it’s perfect for a rectangular shawl or throw, but I’d also use it for a seasonal top, sweater, or cardigan. And I wanted to share it with you because the Fern Lace stitch is my way to show you how a leaves lace pattern can be made even if you identify as an unexperienced knitter 😉 Why? Well, because it looks complex… The good news is that as soon as you try it, you’ll find that the techniques we’ve been using for “simpler” patterns in the past are put…
