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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. 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” on Rows 1 and 7. After Row 1, the next 5 rows are…
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How to knit the Sand stitch pattern: Super easy and it doesn’t curl
Today you’ll learn how to knit an adorable pattern: The Sand stitch; ideal for beginners because it’s super easy, yet full of texture, and it doesn’t curl. The Sand stitch is a lovely option for knitting baby clothing, as well as cowls, sweaters and blankets. It’s everything but complicated: Only four rows, and two of them are knit rows; it shares the same DNA as the Seed stitch, but I think it’s easier, if you are just starting to knit. Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off I knitted this swatch using a beautiful blend of Cashmere, Merino…
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A textured knitting stitch for beginners: Diagonal to the right – For scarves, cowls, blankets
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to knit a diagonal stitch pattern, reversible, perfect to knit an extensive range of garments: Blankies, scarves, cowls, sweaters, bags, cushions… you name it! The Diagonal Stitch to the Right creates a textured fabric that doesn’t roll up. It’s easy and fun to knit; a great pattern for beginners. Similar to the “Little Boxes“, a stitch we learned some time ago… Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl WS: Wrong side RS: Right side BO: Bind off Diagonal Stitch to the Right CO multiples of 7 + 2 stitches (edge stitches); i.e.: 7*4 = 28 + 2 = 30 stitches. 1º…
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Learn How to Knit Quickly – Lesson 7: Seed stitch
Seed stitch In this tutorial we are going to learn how to knit the Seed stitch (also known as the Moss stitch, but there is a difference: The Moss stitch has 2 rows; the Seed stitch has only 1 row). We will learn the Moss stitch in another lesson of the Learn How to Knit Quickly series. The demonstration covers both: English and Continental knitting styles. The Seed stitch is very cute, ideal for baby garments, blankets and sweater edges, but I love it so much, that I use it for cowls, scarves, hats…you name it. The good news are that if you know how to knit and how to…
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Learn How to Knit Quickly-Lesson 6: 1×1 Rib stitch
1×1 Rib stitch The 1×1 Rib is a very stretchy stitch, reversible, ideal for knitting hems, cuffs, necklines, hats, but also men’s scarves and anything that should be elastic: leg warmers, mittens, etc. It’s the easiest stitch of the ribbing family: To make the 1×1 Rib stitch you just need to alternate knits and purls. The difference between the Seed stitch (wait to learn the Seed stitch on the next lesson) and the 1×1 Rib stitch, is that you knit the knits, and purl the purls. The trick to knit the same row all the time, is to cast on an even number of stitches, so you don’t need to…
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Easy Knitting stitch pattern for Baby Clothing
A beautiful textured stitch especially for baby clothes, easy to knit (only 2 rows and 2 steps). This stitch doesn’t curl, and it’s not reversible, but the back side looks great too! That’s why I also like it for knitting scarves, cushions or blankets. Easy knitting stitch pattern for baby clothing Cast on an even number of stitches + 1 (for example, 10 + 1 = 11 stitches). 1º row: knit every stitch of the row, front and back. 2º row: *knit 2 together, purl 2 together*. Repeat from * to*. These two rows form the pattern, so you do not have much to memorize! Enjoy the video: Knitting…
