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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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Chain stitch: An easy pattern for knitting baby stuff
The Chain stitch is one of those easy knitting patterns, ideal for beginners. Similar to the Hail stitch, it’s a horizontal pattern, not reversible, but it doesn’t curl. A four-row repeat stitch, adorable, delicate, great for knitting baby clothing and accessories (hats, cardigans, blankies, mittens, etc). This is the perfect stitch to practice the easiest decreases and increases that exist in the knitting world, combined with basic knits and purls. Grab your needles and let’s go! Abbreviations CO: Cast on RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl k2tog: Knit two stitches together (this is the easiest way to decrease one stitch) kfb: Knit front and back. Knit…
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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.…
