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How to Knit the Cushion Stitch: Easy Beginner Pattern + Video
The Cushion Stitch is a beautiful textured knitting pattern made with just knit and purl stitches. It’s beginner-friendly, doesn’t curl, and creates a lovely, cushioned texture that’s perfect for cozy projects. ✨ Want to knit this without ads or scrolling? 👉 Click on this line if you want to download the printable PDF pattern Although it has an 8-row repeat, it’s surprisingly easy to memorize: the even rows are all purl, and rows 1 and 3 are the same. Rows 5 and 7 are the same, too. Easy to remember, easy to knit! And this one comes with a little story 😉 If you prefer to start knitting… In the…
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How to Knit a Mitered Square Look Stitch + Video (NO Seaming!)
The Mitered Square Look Stitch is a beautiful way to get that classic patchwork effect without knitting separate squares and joining them together! ✨ Want to knit this without ads or scrolling? 👉 Click on this line if you want to download the printable PDF pattern It’s worked in one continuous piece using only knit and purl stitches. No increases, no decreases, and no seaming. Just gorgeous, raised vertical columns and embossed horizontal lines that create an unusual, eye-catching texture. And there’s more good news: this stitch lays completely flat, making it a lovely choice for blankets, infinity cowls, sweaters, cardigans, wraps, and even home decor projects. If You Are…
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Bored of Knitting Stockinette? Add This Easy 4-Row Texture + Video
This stockinette texture is an easy way to add ornamental detail without making your knitting more complicated. ✨ Want to knit this without ads or scrolling? 👉 Download the printable PDF here Because the stockinette stitch is one of the most useful fabrics in knitting. It’s smooth, clean, and perfect for sweaters, cardigans, blankets, and all kinds of accessories. But let’s be honest… Knitting endless rows of stockinette can get a little boring. And many knitters feel stuck there. Not because they don’t want texture—but because the moment shaping comes into the picture (increases, decreases, armholes, necklines…), trying a more complex stitch pattern can feel overwhelming. And that’s completely understandable.…
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Easy 1-Row Reversible Knitting Stitch That Looks Like Ribbing + Video
This one-row reversible knitting stitch that looks like ribbing will make you do a double take. ✨ Prefer a printable version without ads or scrolling?👉 You can download the printable PDF here → Those clean vertical columns look just like ribbing — but pick it up and you’ll immediately notice something different. No accordion effect. No stretch. No raised bumps. Just smooth, flat columns of V’s running beautifully from cast on to bind off. And it’s a one-row repeat. Two steps. That’s it. If you love the look of ribbing but find it too stretchy or too dimensional for certain projects — this is the stitch you’ve been looking for!…
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Knit A Special Baby Blanket with This Diamond Lace Stitch + Video
Years ago, I knitted one of my favorite baby blankets using the Diamond Lace stitch, because it’s delicate and elegant. Whether you’re making a baby blanket, a shawl, a lightweight wrap, or simply testing new lace stitches, the Diamond Lace pattern adds that special touch: soft texture, beautiful openwork, and a timeless geometric design. And of course, below you’ll see the step-by-step video to guide you through every row. Let’s get started! Why You’ll Love the Diamond Lace Stitch Yarn And Needles For this swatch I used 100% Merino Superwash wool yarn -worsted weight, medium or nº 4 (super soft, great for baby projects) #ad And US 7 – 4.5…
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How to knit Lace Squares, step by step: Great for wraps!
Easier than it appears, the Lace Squares stitch is such a beautiful pattern, full of texture, great for knitting a wrap, a rectangular shawl, a scarf and some knitters say that it also works for a baby blanket! The techniques used are: Knit, purl, yarn over and knit two stitches together, and the repeats are pretty similar, so it starts to make sense very quickly… and it’s easy to remember. The Lace Squares pattern is not reversible, but the wrong side of the work looks pretty too 😉 However, if you are searching for a real double sided lace stitch, this is the one for you: How to knit Lace…
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Seersucker stitch: Ideal for knitting scarves (it doesn’t curl)
A great combination of knits and purls, so easy to knit, with only a few steps to remember, ideal for beginners. The Seersucker knitting stitch creates a textured fabric, reversible, perfect to knit scarves and cowls, because it produces a flat fabric. But you can knit a blanket, baby clothing, sweaters, bags…anything you like (just like the Diagonal stitch to the right, from last lesson. Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl BO: Bind off How to knit the Seersucker stitch CO multiples of 4 +1 + 2 edge stitches; i.e.: 4*4 = 16+1 = 17+2 = 19 stitches. 1º and 5º Rows (RS): K1 (edge), *K1, P1, K1,…
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How to Knit the Diagonal to the Right Stitch + Video
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to knit a Diagonal to the Right stitch, ideal for an extensive range of garments, such as blankies, cowls, sweaters, bags, cushions, and many more! You can explore more designs like this in the Textured Stitch Patterns collection. Moreover, the Diagonal to the Right pattern creates a textured reversible fabric that doesn’t curl, so it’s also great for scarves. It’s easy and fun to knit; similar to the “Little Boxes“, a stitch we learned some time ago. Grab your needles and some yarn, and let’s get busy 🙂 Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl WS: Wrong side RS: Right side…
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Lesson 5: How to Knit the Stockinette Stitch + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning: → [Learn to Knit] Now that you know how to knit and purl, it’s time to combine them. In this lesson, you’ll create one of the most classic knitting fabrics: stockinette stitch. You’ve probably seen it everywhere — smooth on one side, textured on the other. And now you’ll know exactly how it works 😊 The other side, the wrong side of the work (WS), is really bumpy (the purl side): 🎥 Video Lesson 5: How to knit the Stockinette / Stocking stitch What You’re Doing Stockinette stitch is created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches: This simple combination creates…
