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 4-Row Lotus Wall Knitting Pattern (Beginner-Friendly)
Hello everyone, Fariba here from Watch Knitting with another easy tutorial! 🌸Today, I’ll show you how to knit a beautiful cluster of lotus motifs in just 4 rows. Previously, I shared a [Lotus Stitch Tutorial] where I demonstrated a different method to create larger lotus motifs lined up across 4 rows. In this lesson, we’ll…
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Bubble Stitch Knitting Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial
Hello friends, Fariba here! Today I’m excited to share one of the most popular and fun stitch patterns—the Bubble Stitch. This textured design creates charming raised bubbles on your fabric and works beautifully in both single-color and two-color projects. It’s beginner-friendly and perfect for blankets, scarves, cardigans, cowls, and more. You can experiment with two…
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🌸 Lily Stitch Knitting Pattern | 12-Row Repeat
Hello friends, Fariba here! Today, I’m excited to share with you a beautiful Lily Stitch knitting pattern. This textured design looks like lilies spreading across the fabric and is perfect for scarves, blankets, or any project where you want a delicate floral touch. The stitch is based on a 12-row repeat worked over a multiple…
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Lotus Stitch — Elegant Textured Knitting Pattern
Hello everyone — welcome to Watch Knitting. In this post I’ll show you how to knit the Lotus Stitch, a delicate and elegant texture that adds a refined, professional look to any project. The Lotus Stitch is beginner-friendly yet produces a sophisticated result, making it perfect for a wide range of items: cardigans, baby blankets,…
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Chunky Braid Stitch — Drop Stitch Technique (4-Row Repeat)
Hello I’m Fariba from Watch Knitting. Today I’m excited to share a cute, textured braid stitch that uses a drop stitch technique. The stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 + 5 stitches and uses a 4-row repeat plus one setup row. It’s an excellent pattern if you want a bold braided texture without…
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Dropped Stitch Lace Knitting Pattern | Hand Knitting Tutorial
Hello friends, Fariba here! Today, I’m excited to share a super easy and fun stitch pattern that uses the dropped stitch method. This design creates a lovely textured fabric, perfect for scarves, shawls, or even accent sections in sweaters. Pattern Overview The main effect of this pattern happens on row 6, while the other rows…
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Easy Pixie Hat for Beginners | Repeating Ridge Pattern Tutorial (Bumblebee / Acorn Style)
Welcome back, followers! I’m Fariba from Watch Knitting. In this tutorial-style post, we’ll knit a cute pixie hat worked flat on straight needles—no circulars needed. The hat features a repeating ridge texture that looks great in bumblebee or acorn colorways and is perfect for quick gifts. Materials Gauge & Sizing Suggested Cast-On Counts (flat) Adjust…
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Dimensional Herringbone Knitting Pattern
The Dimensional Herringbone Pattern is a bold, textured stitch created with simple crossing techniques. Its structured look makes it perfect for sweaters, cardigans, bags, cushions, and any project that needs a strong, eye-catching texture. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 8 stitches + 2 and follows an 8-row repeat. All wrong-side rows are…
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How to Knit the Butterfly Stitch (Easy 16-Row Knitting Pattern)
Hey guys, welcome back to the Watch Knitting YouTube channel! This is Fariba, and today I’m going to show you how to create an easy Butterfly Stitch pattern. 🦋 This stitch is beautifully textured, totally beginner-friendly, and perfect for many knitting projects—especially for baby blankets, scarves, and garments. The Butterfly Stitch is based on a…
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French Fishtail Chevron Knitting Pattern (4-Row Repeat)
The French Fishtail Chevron Stitch is a beautifully textured pattern that creates a braided chevron effect. It’s easy to knit, totally beginner-friendly, and perfect for scarves, sweaters, blankets, cardigans, and more. This stitch works up quickly in just a 4-row repeat and is based on a multiple of 6 stitches + 2. 📌 Materials Used…
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Free knitting tutorials
- Easy 4-Row Lotus Wall Knitting Pattern (Beginner-Friendly)
Hello everyone, Fariba here from Watch Knitting with another easy tutorial! 🌸Today, I’ll show you how to knit a beautiful cluster of lotus motifs in just 4 rows. Previously, I shared a [Lotus Stitch Tutorial] where I demonstrated a different method to create larger lotus motifs lined up across 4 rows. In this lesson, we’ll… Read more: Easy 4-Row Lotus Wall Knitting Pattern (Beginner-Friendly) - Bubble Stitch Knitting Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial
Hello friends, Fariba here! Today I’m excited to share one of the most popular and fun stitch patterns—the Bubble Stitch. This textured design creates charming raised bubbles on your fabric and works beautifully in both single-color and two-color projects. It’s beginner-friendly and perfect for blankets, scarves, cardigans, cowls, and more. You can experiment with two… Read more: Bubble Stitch Knitting Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial - Lotus Stitch — Elegant Textured Knitting Pattern
Hello everyone — welcome to Watch Knitting. In this post I’ll show you how to knit the Lotus Stitch, a delicate and elegant texture that adds a refined, professional look to any project. The Lotus Stitch is beginner-friendly yet produces a sophisticated result, making it perfect for a wide range of items: cardigans, baby blankets,… Read more: Lotus Stitch — Elegant Textured Knitting Pattern