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  • Knit a Lace Shawl with this Free Pattern + Video
  • Knit the Herringbone Stitch: Flat & In the Round + Video
  • How to Knit the Cloverleaf Eyelets Stitch + Video (Blanket-Lovers’ Favorite)
  • 6 Easy Halloween Knitting Patterns to Knit this Fall + Video
  • Just Knit and Relax: Simple Stitch Pattern + Video
  • How to create Illusion or Shadow knitting
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    How to create Illusion or Shadow knitting, step by step

    June 21, 2021 /

    In this tutorial, I’m sharing a pretty special technique: How to knit a fabric that creates a shadow effect or an optical illusion, through texture and color. Even if at first it appears complicated, shadow knitting is actually really easy to do (the only stitches required are knits and purls). Its also endlessly adaptable, the strips can be made as wide as you like, and as many as you need. This is why this kind of fabric is a great option when knitting blankets, cushions, place mats, table runners, bags, or even a scarf for the smaller members of the family. Before anything else, I’d like to give you some…

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    Carolina

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  • Reversible Shadow Chevron
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    Reversible Shadow Chevron knitting stitch pattern

    March 3, 2020 /

    In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a gorgeous knitting stitch: The Reversible Shadow Chevron; an elegant pattern, full of advantages: Identical on both sides, it doesn’t curl, it has a lovely texture to it, and unisex; the perfect shadow knitting option for scarves, infinite cowls, blankets, or even a table runner. The Reversible Shadow Chevron is so easy to knit; if you can knit and purl, you can do it! There are no extra techniques needed (no increases, decreases, slipped stitches, etc.). Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off This swatch was knitted using this beautiful 100% cotton yarn (really soft, not…

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Recent Posts

  • Knit a Lace Shawl with this Free Pattern + Video
  • Knit the Herringbone Stitch: Flat & In the Round + Video
  • How to Knit the Cloverleaf Eyelets Stitch + Video (Blanket-Lovers’ Favorite)
  • 6 Easy Halloween Knitting Patterns to Knit this Fall + Video
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