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How to Knit a Reversible Variant of the Trellis Stitch
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a variant of the Trellis stitch (it reminds me of the Seersucker stitch we practiced years ago, but this one includes fewer rows). Why did I choose it? Well, because it has a lot of advantages for us knitters… First, it’s reversible (identical on both sides), which makes it a great pattern for dishcloths, blankets, scarves, etc. Second, it lays flat no matter what, so there’s no need to add edges or borders. Third, it’s a knit-and-purl pattern (we don’t have to increase, decrease, cross stitches, etc.). If you are a newbie, I’m sure you can master this one! Last, but not least, it…
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Netting Stitch: Learn to knit textured lace
One of the most beautiful net stitches I’ve seen: A lace knitting pattern that creates a textured mesh fabric, ideal to knit bags, wraps, shawls or Summer tops. Easy to knit (4 rows only) and just a few techniques to implement. The texture is so special, that although the Netting stitch is not reversible, it looks like the Trinity stitch on the wrong side. Let’s get started! Abbreviations CO: Cast on K: Knit P: Purl YO: Yarn over K2tog: Knit two stitches together BO: Bind off How to knit the Netting stitch pattern CO multiples of 4 + 5 + 2 edge stitches (i.e. 4*3 =…
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Trellis stitch: how to knit lace step by step
The Trellis stitch is an easy and very stylized, vintage lace stitch, for winter or summer garments. You will achieve different looks depending on the yarn you choose: the pale pink sample is knitted in cotton; the strawberry red, in Alpaca. This is a true lace stitch: it has pattern stitches on both the right and wrong sides (we don’t purl on the wrong side rows as per usual). The good thing about this particular one is that it is done in only two rows, the second one is especially easy; there are only a couple of steps to remember. Trellis Stitch Knitting Pattern Cast on a number of stitches in multiples…
