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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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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 +…
