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Lace Rib knitting stitch pattern: Reversible and it doesn’t curl
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a great substitute for the classic ribbing: The Lace Rib stitch. Easy to knit, reversible, pretty stretchy, and it doesn’t curl… plus, it’s a two-row repeat pattern. The Lace Rib stitch has a great texture to it, perfect for knitting the hems and cuffs of a stylish jumper or cardigan, or for knitting a romantic scarf or rectangular shawl. It features embossed columns, that give it an elegant vertical look (similar to the Feather Rib stitch). This swatch (and the swatch on the video) was knitted using a beautiful set of bamboo needles Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on WS: Wrong…
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Ribbed Garter stitch: A one-row reversible knitting pattern (it doesn’t curl)
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Ribbed Garter stitch. It’s one of those stitches all knitters enjoy: Easy to knit, reversible (and identical on both sides), unisex, it’s a one-row repeat pattern, and it doesn’t curl. The Ribbed Garter stitch is really versatile; there is a wide range of projects where it can be used: Cowls, scarves, blankets, placemats, hats, bags, cushions… and many more! Furthermore, it’s a figure-refining pattern: It forms delicate vertical lines, for a sleeker look (which some of us love ;D). This is also a perfect stitch for beginners, or for knitting while watching your favorite TV show: It has just a couple…
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The Fuchsia Flower stitch: Cable stitch lesson 1
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a new knitting technique using this special pattern: The Fuchsia Flower stitch. Easy to knit, reversible (identical on both sides), it has a great texture to it, and a perfect stitch to knit the sleeves of a chunky cardigan! One of the advantages that I really enjoy of this stitch is that from the 10 rows that form the pattern, most of them include the same steps (the even rows are equal, and the odds rows are almost always equal). And the cable technique is required only in row 9… this makes this stitch easy to memorize, light and fun to knit. There is something…
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Easy Scarf knitting stitch pattern: Identical on both sides
Today, you’ll learn how to knit an adorable scarf knitting stitch pattern, ideal for beginners. Its advantages are many: It doesn’t curl, it’s reversible and identical on both sides, and it’s a two-row repeat pattern. This scarf knitting stitch pattern is created only by a combination of knits and purls (no increases, decreases, nor slip stitches are required). Easy to knit, it’s a great stitch for knitting women’s and men’s scarves, cowls, and even a blanket, as well as the last version of the Broken Rib we learned some days ago. Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch k: Knit p: Purl BO: Bind off Easy Scarf knitting stitch pattern CO…
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One row knitting stitch: Easy, reversible and it doesn’t roll (great for scarves)!
A lovely stitch pattern that doesn’t roll, and is identical on both sides of the work, great for knitting scarves and blankies. It has a nice texture and is really easy to knit, only 4 steps to remember, ideal for beginners. It has only one row that you repeat until you reach the length needed. That’s it! Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl Ktbl: Knit through the back loop BO: Bind off One Row stitch CO multiples of 4 + 2 stitches, i.e.: 4 * 5 = 20 + 2 = 22 stitches. 1º and only row: *K2, K1tbl, P1*. Repeat from * to * ending with K2.…
