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3 Easy Steps for Knitting a Scarf -1 Row + Video
3 Easy Steps for Knitting a Scarf -1 Row + Video Today, you’ll learn everything you need to know for knitting a scarf: the right stitch pattern, the best yarn, and measurements for a classic and also, a XXL scarf. The 3-Step Perfect Scarf Formula: Knitting a Scarf Can Be Relaxing When I was starting to knit, I had no idea about gauge; although I “followed” a pattern, the size wasn’t what I expected. Besides, I didn’t know why my edges looked unattractive. Nor why the scarf was “twisted”… there’s nothing worse than a curled scarf. Or why one of the sides was ugly. Not to mention that it could…
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How to Knit a No-Purling Rib Stitch + Video (1 row!)
Today, you’ll learn how to knit a No-Purling Rib stitch, in 3 simple steps… It’s a one-row repeat pattern, and it has a lot of advantages to it: First of all, it’s super easy to knit and memorize: You’ll keep repeating the same 3 steps throughout the work. Second, it’s reversible. Yep, it’s identical on both sides, so although it’s not as stretchy as the classic 2 x2 Rib, it could be a substitute for sweaters and cardigans, for example. Third, no matter what you do, it doesn’t curl. Yay! It’ stays flat, so it’s one of the best options for scarves, blankets, placemats, infinite cowls… Plus any other garment…
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How to knit the Raised Diamonds stitch pattern
In this post, I’m sharing how to knit the Raised Diamonds stitch pattern, using knit and purl stitches only. In fact, there are no twists, no decreases, nor increases! Yep 😉 Lately, we’ve been practicing several patterns which create rich textures by working stitches through the back loop, or right/left crossing stitches. So, today, I wanted to show you how to build larger solid shapes with a combination of plain knit and purl stitches only. The Raised Diamonds stitch pattern has some advantages to it: First of all, it’s super easy to knit. Every two rows, we work what we see (knit the knits and purl the purls); furthermore, some…
