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How to knit a Fancy Lace stitch (4 rows only!)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a lovely Fancy Lace stitch. It has a romantic, vintage look, perfect for shawls, wraps, scarves, and even seasonal cardigans and sweaters. However, if your garment should stay flat, add a nice edge on each side of the piece, or block it once it’s finished. The Fancy Lace stitch is a four-row repeat pattern, and to me, a great opportunity to practice and improve several techniques. In fact, we’ll be doing the single and double yarn over, the simple decrease, knitting three stitches together, and knitting two stitches together. In addition, in the video tutorial, I’ll explain how to purl and knit…
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How to knit Shetland Lace: Bead stitch (4 rows)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit a Bead stitch, one of the easiest from the Shetland Lace pattern collection. Traditionally, Shetland Lace is a very fine knitted fabric, made out of real Shetland ponies wool, used for wedding or christening shawls, scarves, or throws. Although those patterns are exceptionally pretty, some of them are really intricate… This is why, I’m sharing the Bead pattern with you: A four-row repeat pattern, easy and fun to knit. Honestly, I believe that Shetland Lace is within reach of every knitter! Because it’s Summer, I chose a linen-cotton yarn blend to knit this swatch (worsted weight) #ad Why? Just to show you that Shetland…
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How to knit one of the most gorgeous lace patterns I’ve ever seen!
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit one of the most gorgeous lace stitches I’ve ever seen! It has an amazing texture to it, a little bit of volume, as well as small eyelets. In addition, it’s a two-row repeat pattern; the even rows, are plain purl rows. Furthermore, the odd rows, where “the real action” takes place, include a three steps repeat. Short and sweet! And in the video tutorial, I’m sharing how to do it in both, English and Continental styles, so all knitters can do it 🙂 Last but not least, this lace stitch is perfect for a wide range of projects, such as throws, wraps,…
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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 the easiest Lattice stitch I’ve ever seen… ever
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the easiest Lattice (or Mesh) stitch I’ve seen to date. It’s a four-row repeat pattern, two of which are plain purl rows, and the other two include just 2 steps (a pretty short repeat). This is why this Lattice stitch is suitable for beginners. Therefore, in the video tutorial, I’m showing how to do it in both, English and Continental styles, you lucky little woollies! In addition, this pattern is great for a seasonal scarf, wrap, or top, and before you start, I have some tips for you: Firstly, I’d add a nice edge on each side of the garment, if I’m knitting something…
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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 Hearts Lace stitch (also for non-experts)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Hearts Lace stitch. I know, I know, St. Valentine’s Day was months ago, but love is in the air <3 It’s a lovely openwork pattern, perfect for a seasonal scarf, sweater, or wrap, and the good news is that you don’t need to be an expert to succeed at it! Actually, the Hearts Lace stitch is one of those patterns that look complicated, but once you try it, you’ll start feeling more and more confident. The techniques required are simple decreases and yarnovers, yet the last row features two different double decreases. As with many other lace patterns, it tends to bend on…
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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…
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How to knit the Lacy Chevrons stitch (2 rows only!)
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit the Lacy Chevrons stitch, a beautiful lace pattern without a doubt! By the way, this is the first time I’m knitting this sort of pattern in a lace version. So far, all my Chevron patterns were dense (the Reversible Shadow Chevron is my favorite). One of the things I love the most about this pattern, apart from its design, rich in texture, is that it only takes two rows to make it! Although it looks complex, you’ll see that once you’ve worked a couple of rows, it’s pretty intuitive. In fact, the steps are known by us knitters, and it’s a great…
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How to knit the Openwork Ladders stitch (just two rows)
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit the Openwork Ladders stitch, in both, English and Continental styles. A lacy stitch pattern, simple yet pretty, just like the doctor ordered! Honestly, it’s not complicated at all: Only two rows and the steps are well-known to us knitters. In fact, we’ll be doing the most used increases and the most popular decrease there is. Additionally, it’s one of those vertical, stylish designs; it reminds me of another Two-row repeat Lace pattern we practiced some months ago. And maybe you’re wondering: What kind of garments is it good for? Well, the Openwork Ladders stitch is great for seasonal garments. Knit a wrap,…
