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How to knit the Tiles stitch: Reversible and it lays flat!
The Tiles stitch is an adorable knitting pattern, that shares the DNA of the Thermal stitch we practiced a couple of weeks ago. Honestly, it’s a great option for beginners 🙂 Why? First of all, it combines knit + purl stitches; there is no need to increase or decrease. Secondly, it doesn’t curl. It’s one of those stitches that lay flat no matter what 😉 From time to time it’s refreshing to have options when we don’t want to think about adding edges or blocking… In fact, with this kind of pattern, you can start knitting, bind off, and wear your garment straight away! Furthermore, it’s identical on both sides,…
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How to knit the Turkish stitch: Lace in one row!
In the last post, I shared the Mock Turkish stitch knitting pattern, and some followers asked me if I had any plans to share instructions for the original. Also, in the previous video tutorial, I demonstrated the difference between the yarn over (before a knit stitch, and the “yarn round needle” (before a purl stitch). The good news is that this one is so much simpler, I swear! So today is about how to knit the classic Turkish stitch, an adorable one-row repeat pattern, so easy that it includes only four steps to be repeated throughout the project. Additionally, it’s a reversible stitch, identical on both sides, perfect for knitting…
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Garter stitch Rib: A super easy two-row repeat knitting pattern, great for beginners
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Garter stitch Rib, step by step (it reminds me of the Ribbed Garter pattern, we practiced a while ago). It’s super easy to do, ideal for beginners: The only techniques required are knitting and purling, and the pattern is made in just two rows. Although, at first sight, the Garter stitch Rib doesn’t seem reversible, the wrong side of the work looks adorable too 😉 So, it’s the perfect option for scarves, blankets, rectangular shawls, and any other project of your choice (it’s a unisex pattern, so it can be used for girls’ and boys’ garments). Besides, due to the frequent…
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How to knit an Infinite Cowl in Irish Moss stitch (to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day)
Dia Daoibhe a chairde agus la le feile Padraig agaibh #StPatricksDay In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an Infinite Cowl or Scarf in a 100% Irish Moss stitch, step, by step like Jean Butler in Riverdance. Easy to knit, great for beginners, and if you have more experience, perfect for knitting while watching your favorite TV show like Fair City, Father Ted and Derry Girls (or when you want to take your knitting outdoors). Besides showing how to knit the Irish Moss stitch, a four-row stitch pattern, reversible, (identical on both sides), I’m sharing an invisible way to join 2 balls of wool yarn. Also, you’ll learn the…
