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How to knit the Witch’s Ladder stitch (one-row repeat)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit the Witch’s Ladder stitch: A one-row repeat pattern, super easy to knit. If you’re still intimidated by lace stitches, I suggest you try this one, because it only takes two simple steps. Actually, the only two techniques used are: yarn over, and knit two stitches together (the easiest decrease there is). As I have mentioned in other tutorials, there is a difference between openwork patterns and lace stitches. In the first case, the even rows are purled, and the decreases and increases that form the pattern are made on the odd rows. However, when we knit the so-called Lace Stitches, we work decreases and…
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How to knit the One-row repeat stitch: Reversible (it doesn’t curl)
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a one-row repeat lace knit stitch, in both, English and Continental styles. It’s a reversible knit stitch pattern, identical on both sides, although, to me, the even rows form the “Right” side of the work. Additionally, this one-row lace knit stitch doesn’t curl, because of the combination of knit and purl stitches; similar to the Herringbone Lace stitch we practiced a while ago. Apart from being pretty easy to do (there are no twists nor any especially difficult steps), you can use it for both Summer and Winter garments, in other words, cotton or wool, it’s up to you 🙂 Nevertheless, before…
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Grid lace stitch: A reversible, one-row repeat knitting pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Grid lace stitch; a one-row repeat pattern, reversible (identical on both sides), moreover, it doesn’t curl. What more could we ask? The Grid lace stitch isn’t complicated at all: Only 3 simple steps to memorize, and all rows are the same! So, it’s a nice option if you are a beginner and aren’t yet too comfortable when it comes to knitting lace 😉 It shares the same DNA of the “Lace stitch in two easy steps”, also ideal for knitting Summer scarves, shawls, and wraps. Ok, grab your needles, and let’s get started! Abbreviations K: Knit p2tog: Purl two stitches together…
