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How to knit the Jute stitch: A two-row reversible pattern
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit the Jute stitch. It’s one of those “most searched for” stitches (similar to the Horizontal Slipped stitch we practiced a while ago). Why? Well, first of all, it’s a two-row repeat pattern, which makes things a lot less complicated. Secondly, it’s a reversible stitch; although its two sides are different, both look adorable! Furthermore, it’s a unisex pattern: It can be used for women’s, men’s, and children’s garments. On the other hand, to test if it lays flat or not, I’ve used two different qualities and thicknesses: For the video tutorial, the swatch is made out 100% wool and 10,5 US size…
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Scrunchy Stitch knitting pattern: For Summer and Winter garments
This Scrunchy Stitch includes everything we knitters love: A fancy texture, easy and fun to knit, it lays flat, although it’s not reversible, it looks pretty on the “wrong” side, and it forms a spongy fabric. Furthermore, it’s a six-row repeat pattern, five of which are knitting and purling, nothing complicated really (as easy as the 2 x 1 Rib stitch). The “action” comes in row 6 😉 For those reasons, the Scrunchy Stitch is a great option when knitting different kind of projects. From a hat, to a sweater or top, but also nice for blankets, cushions, scarves, etc. Another key point is that the Scrunchy Stitch is so…
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Zig-Zag Lace knitting pattern (easy-peasy and it doesn’t curl)
Today it’s all about Zig-Zag Lace, but first…Happy New Year, my little Woolly! May 2021 bless you with health, wealth, and happiness :)! In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an easy Zig-Zag lace knitting stitch. A four-row repeat pattern, ideal for those knitters that haven’t tried lace yet… The Zig-Zag pattern is created by alternating two different decreases on each odd row; firstly, knitting two stitches together, which is a right leaning decrease, and then, another sort of single decrease, that results in a left leaning stitch. This pattern is the perfect solution when knitting a top or sweater, with a small touch of lace, but not a…
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A version of the Waffle stitch knitting pattern ideal for beginners
This new version of the Waffle stitch knitting pattern is ideal for beginners: It’s super easy to do (the only techniques required are the knit stitch and the purl), it’s reversible (both sides look pretty), and also unisex. It’s the perfect stitch for knitting women’s and men’s scarves, but also hats, blankets, cushions, bags…the options are endless! This Waffle stitch pattern is easier than the last one I shared (there are only four rows of plain knitting and purling). Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on Sl1pw: Slip one stitch purl wise K: Knit P: Purl RS: Right side of the work BO: Bind off N.B.: On every row, slip…
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Double Andalusian knitting stitch pattern: Easy peasy, it doesn’t curl, ideal for beginners
In today’s tutorial, I’ll teach you how to knit the Double Andalusian stitch, a lovely four-row pattern great for beginners, easy and quick to memorize (two of the four rows are just plain knit rows). If you are just starting to knit, give it a try, the only techniques required are knitting and purling ;). It’s similar to the Little Boxes stitch we learned some time ago, but much easier! The Double Andalusian pattern is perfect for knitting blankets, baby clothing, scarves, cowls and sweaters or cardigans. It’s not reversible, yet it has a delicate texture to it, and it doesn’t curl. Olé! Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on…
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How to Knit the Pearled Stitch: Reversible & Doesn’t Curl + Video
Today, you’ll learn to knit the Pearled stitch, a very simple knitting pattern, that features many advantages, which makes it ideal for beginners, such as: It’s reversible: Choose the side of your preference, they aren’t identical, but both are lovely (like the Edelweiss stitch). It doesn’t curl: It has a rich texture to it, so it lays flat; it’s perfect for knitting scarves, infinite cowls, hats, blankets, sweaters, cardigans…you name it! It’s unisex: The Pearled stitch works for both women’s and men’s knitted garments, and furthermore, it’s so cute that it’ll make your baby accessories and clothing look charming. This is a four-repeat knit-purl pattern, so if you’re just starting…
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Textured Stockinette knitting stitch pattern: A style that doesn’t roll up
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn a variant of the Stockinette stitch, for those occasions when we are bored of knitting the same, or just don’t want to end up with a knitted roll… This style of the Stockinette stitch has a rich texture, it doesn’t curl, and it’s also easy to knit: Only two rows and one new step that makes it definitely more fun! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work st: Stitch K: Knit P: Purl yfwd: Yarn forward yb: Yarn back BO: Bind off How to knit the Textured Stockinette stitch CO multiples of 3 + 1 stitch, i.e.: 3 * 4 = 12…
