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My version of the Waffle knitting stitch pattern
Hello my little Woollies! In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing with you how to knit my version of the famous Waffle stitch. It’s a spongy 6 row-repeat pattern, easy to knit because most of the rows are identical, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s also unisex (it will work for women’s and men’s garments). This version of the famous Waffle stitch is very similar to the Slipped Honeycomb pattern we learned some months ago, but honestly, it is a lot less complicated. A beautiful pattern that is ideal for knitting scarves, cowls, blankets and sweaters. What if you are a beginner and you’d love to knit the Waffle…
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Arrowhead Slipped Stitch (knitting patterns for variegated yarn Part 3)
This is the third part of the multicolored yarns tutorial series, today we’ll learn how to knit the arrowhead slipped stitch or as I call it… the “Game of Thrones” stitch. If you missed the first part, find it here! A stitch, that is not only unusual but utilitarian and unisex, it doesn’t curl (but it’s not reversible). Its vertical pattern is ideal for scarves, tunics, wraps and rectangular shawls. Although the arrowhead slipped stitch (A.S.S) appears complicated, its easy (its a four-row repeat pattern with a great texture), it works well with both multi-colored and unicolored yarns. As proof I have prepared a swatch using both types of fabrics.…
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Diagonal Slipped Stitch for knitting soft furnishings / accessories
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Diagonal Slipped Stitch. Easy to knit (a lot easier than it looks), it has a gorgeous texture to it, great for knitting cushions, blankets, tablecloths, table runners, carpets, etc. The Diagonal Slipped stitch pattern looks like upholstery fabric, so it will work for knitting bags, but also in women’s and men’s cowls and scarves, because it’s unisex (it shares the same DNA as the Horizontal Slipped stitch we learned some weeks ago). It tends to curl, so it’s best to knit a nice edge on each side, if the garment you are making should stay flat. It’s not reversible, but the…
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Slipped Honeycomb stitch: Ideal for knitting hats, cowls, and sweaters
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn to knit the Slipped Honeycomb stitch, a simple version of the traditional Honeycomb pattern. The Slipped Honeycomb stitch pattern is created by knitting eight rows, combining knits, purls, and slipping one stitch purl-wise every now and then. Some of these rows are the same, so it’s not complicated at all. This is a spongy stitch, it has a cozy and warm texture to it, great for knitting cowls, hats, sweaters, and even a blanket (if you add a lovely edge on each side). This swatch is knitted using 100% Superwash Merino wool And my favorite wooden needles Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of…
