My name is Fariba. Knitting is my passion since I was a little kid.
- Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
The first step of knitting is casting on. Casting on means making the base row of loops that will allow us to make a knit fabric by connecting new loops in following rows. The number of loops that you need to cast on depends on the project you wanna work on and also on your yarn size. As you… Read more: Tutorial 1 – how to cast on - Stockinette stitch
The very simple fabric that is made of basic knit and purl stitches is called stockinette stitch. It means after you cast on number of stitches, you knit the first row with Knit stitch and knit the second row (return row) with Purl stitch. You repeat to do Knit stitch for all odd rows, like row… Read more: Stockinette stitch - Stitch 1- Basic Rib Stitch
Made in a multiple of 2 stitches, and 2 row repeat. Row 1) Rep (k1, p1) Row 2) Rep (p1, k1) Here is the short grid to help you with it:
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Easy Loose Beret Hat — Straight Needle Tutorial (2 Hours!)
Hello everyone, Fariba here 🤍I’m excited to share this hat tutorial with you! This is the same loose, slouchy beret I previously shared using circular needles—and many of you loved the result. After that video, I received so many requests asking if the same hat could be made with straight needles. So here it is!…
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Hello, friends! Fariba here. Today, I’m excited to share how I created this beautiful broken zigzag rib knitting pattern. It looks airy yet thick, giving a lovely texture that works perfectly on sweaters, scarves, cardigans, and even baby blankets. Best of all, it’s super simple to make! This pattern is worked in a four-row repeat,…
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Why Knit and Purl Look Different | Western vs Eastern & the Hidden Rule That Makes Them Match
Hello everyone! Fariba here from the Watch Knitting YouTube channel. In this post, I want to dive into all the different ways you can work knit and purl stitches, exploring the variations that can make your fabric look even—or twist it unexpectedly. In my latest video, I break down 16 possible combinations of knit and…
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Tapered Headband Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly)
Hello friends, Fariba here from the Watch Knitting YouTube channel.In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit a tapered headband that starts from the back of the head. The headband is narrower at the back and gradually widens as it goes around to comfortably cover the front of the head and the ears.…
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Fisherman’s Rib vs Half Fisherman’s vs Shaker Rib vs Brioche – Complete Comparison & Tutorial
Hello friends! Fariba here from Watch Knitting.In this post, I’m sharing a detailed comparison of four rib stitches that look similar but create very different textures: Shaker Stitch, Fisherman’s Rib, Half Fisherman’s Rib, and Brioche Stitch. All of these patterns use the knit-1-below (K1B) technique in one way or another, but the method and the…
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Easy Lattice Mesh Lace Knitting Pattern | 4-Row Openwork Stitch | Watch Knitting with Fariba
Hi everyone, welcome back to the Watch Knitting channel! It’s Fariba here. Today, I’m going to show you how to knit this beautiful lattice mesh pattern with large, airy loops. It looks intricate, but it’s actually super easy to make — just a simple 4-row repeat. Here’s what the back side looks like: both sides…
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Easy Airy Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern | Stretchy Lace Openwork Fabric
Hey everyone, welcome back to Watch Knitting! I’m Fariba, and today I’m going to show you how to create a really unique fabric using a super simple stitch pattern. This one’s light, airy, and beautifully stretchy — and it works up so quickly that you could easily finish a whole scarf in just one day!…
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🎄Christmas Striped Mint Candy Pattern (Two-Color Brioche)
Hi everyone, it’s Fariba from the Watch Knitting YouTube channel!In this tutorial, I’m excited to show you my own brioche design, inspired by my original Candy Pattern. The first Candy Pattern was worked a bit differently — using a single color and another technique. This new version is specially redesigned for Christmas, with red and…
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Inverted Pi Stitch Knitting Pattern | Soft Lightweight Fabric
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit the Inverted Pi Stitch — a soft and lightweight fabric with tiny shapes that resemble the Greek letter Pi (π).This pattern creates a delicate geometric texture, perfect for cardigans, shawls, and lightweight projects. The technique is super easy, so if you’re a beginner, I highly recommend…
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Fishbone (Herringbone) Stitch Knitting Pattern — Flat & In-the-Round Tutorial
Hello friends! Fariba here from the Watch Knitting.In today’s tutorial, we’re working on the Fishbone stitch, also known as the Herringbone stitch. This beautiful textured pattern is reversible when worked flat, but when worked in the round, it becomes non-reversible — while still keeping the same lovely appearance on the right side. In this post,…
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- Why Knit and Purl Look Different | Western vs Eastern & the Hidden Rule That Makes Them Match
Hello everyone! Fariba here from the Watch Knitting YouTube channel. In this post, I want to dive into all the different ways you can work knit and purl stitches, exploring the variations that can make your fabric look even—or twist it unexpectedly. In my latest video, I break down 16 possible combinations of knit and… Read more: Why Knit and Purl Look Different | Western vs Eastern & the Hidden Rule That Makes Them Match - Tapered Headband Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly)
Hello friends, Fariba here from the Watch Knitting YouTube channel.In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit a tapered headband that starts from the back of the head. The headband is narrower at the back and gradually widens as it goes around to comfortably cover the front of the head and the ears.… Read more: Tapered Headband Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly) - Fisherman’s Rib vs Half Fisherman’s vs Shaker Rib vs Brioche – Complete Comparison & Tutorial
Hello friends! Fariba here from Watch Knitting.In this post, I’m sharing a detailed comparison of four rib stitches that look similar but create very different textures: Shaker Stitch, Fisherman’s Rib, Half Fisherman’s Rib, and Brioche Stitch. All of these patterns use the knit-1-below (K1B) technique in one way or another, but the method and the… Read more: Fisherman’s Rib vs Half Fisherman’s vs Shaker Rib vs Brioche – Complete Comparison & Tutorial