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:

Pattern 16 – Basic Cable Stitch

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A Simplified Alternative to the Fisherman’s Stitch and Shaker Stitch
Hi everyone, and welcome back to WatchKnitting.com! I’m Fariba, and today I’m excited to guide you through two beautiful stitches that resemble the Fisherman’s Stitch and the Shaker Stitch. I’ll also share a handy trick to create reversible fabrics with just one small adjustment. Let’s dive in! Getting Started For both patterns, you’ll need to… Read more: A Simplified Alternative to the Fisherman’s Stitch and Shaker Stitch
How to Seamlessly Hide Knots in Your Knitted Patterns
Let’s see how we can fix the knots at the back of your knitted pattern, especially when adding another yarn. While knitting, I made a knot to continue my pattern, but now it’s time to address it. Here’s how you can remove the knot and hide it seamlessly: The result is a smooth, tidy back… Read more: How to Seamlessly Hide Knots in Your Knitted Patterns
I am a beginner, what are my steps?
Welcome to the world of knitting! Learning a new skill could be challenging sometime specially if there is not enough useful resources to rely on them. Many websites, tutorials and even books became useless as it comes to beginners tutorials since they mostly rely on intermediate and experienced lessons. Here I decided to tour you… Read more: I am a beginner, what are my steps?