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How to Knit a Leaf Lace Wrap (Free Pattern + Video)
Some knitting projects stay with you long after you’ve finished them. This Leaf Lace Wrap is one of mine. Prefer a printable, ad-free version of this pattern — complete with the full charts? The PDF is available and is designed to sit beautifully on your knitting table without a screen in sight. → Get it here I first made it back in 2015 — in a silk and alpaca blend so light it felt like knitting with air. I wore it for years. And then, as knitters know all too well, a moth had other ideas. Gone. But here’s the thing: the moment I started going through the old photos…
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Easy Lace Stitch: 2-Rows & Reversible + Video (Scarves & Tops)
This easy lace stitch might be the one that finally makes you fall in love with lace knitting — even if those two words usually make you close the browser tab 😄. Note: Any “Download” or “Print” buttons you may see are ads. All instructions are free below. I get it. Lace has a reputation — complex charts, long repeats, rows where you have to pay attention on both sides. It can feel like a completely different craft. But this pattern? It’s lace for the rest of us (before I forget, it’s called Razor Shell Stitch)! Just two rows. One of them is plain knit across. The repeat is short…
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How to Read Your Knitting: Right Side, Wrong Side, and Stitch Clues + Video
If you’re struggling because you don’t know how to read your knitting, this series is for you! Many knitters follow patterns row by row without really knowing what their fabric is telling them. But every stitch leaves clues in your knitting. Once you learn how to recognize those clues — right side vs wrong side, knit columns, holes, and leaning stitches — you can understand where you are and fix mistakes much more easily. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to read what your knitting is telling you. And to help you along the way, you can download a simple Stitch & Row Tracker to keep your place and start reading your…
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Afraid of Knitting Cables? Try This Beautiful Stitch
If you love the look of classic cables but feel a little intimidated by the technique, this stitch is going to be a game-changer. Today I’m sharing a mock cables pattern that gives you that beautiful, rope-like texture without using a cable needle — and without any of the twisting and crossing steps that real cables require. Moreover, this stitch is created with simple knit and purl combinations only, and the result has a gorgeous 3D effect, it’s super stretchy, and lays flat. Both sides look different (and equally pretty), which makes this mock cables ideal for scarves, blankets, cowls, sweaters, and any project where you want texture without the…
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A Knit-and-Purl Stitch That Looks Like Expert Work + Video
If you love stitch patterns that look advanced but only use the basics (knit and purl), today’s tutorial is for you. You can explore more designs like this in the Textured Stitch Patterns collection. This gorgeous texture is created with nothing more than knit and purl, yet the result looks like something straight out of an expert knitter’s repertoire. Chunky, dimensional, and super cozy — it’s perfect for blankets, scarves, cowls, sweaters, or anytime you want that “faux cable” look without the hassle of actual cables. Don’t let the texture fool you — this stitch is much easier than it looks. The repeat is 12 rows, but you only “think”…
