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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Tutorial 3 – Purl stitch
A stitch which is made by inserting needle in the right hand into the stitches in the left hand , while the head of the right needle stands in front of the needle in the left. Watch the video:
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Tutorial 2 – Knit Stitch
After cast on desired number of stitches, the second step is to connect new loos/stitches to the previous loops/stitches. Basically this is called knitting. If you cast on double needles you need to remove one of the needles to let stitches become a little loos and easy to work. Having needle with stitches in your left…
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Pattern 16 – Basic Cable Stitch
Take 2 stitches from left needle to the right needle without knitting them, knit the next 2 stitches, Drop these 4 knits from right needle , Take stitch number 3 & 4 with right needle , Take number 1 & 2 with left needle , knit number 1 & 2 which are in the left needle…
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Stitch 14 – Simulated Brioche Stitch
Made in multiple of 2 stitches and 4 row repeat Row 1) rep *(k1, sl1)*, k2 Row 2) purl all the stitches Row 3) k1, then rep *(k1, sl1)*, k1 Row 4) purl all the stitches
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Stitch 11 – Elongated/Drop Stitch
Cast on odd number of stitches Row 1) Knit all the stitches Row 2) Knit all the stitches Row 3) Knit all the stitches Row 4) K1, then rep (turn yarn around the needle three time and then knit the next stitch) Row 5) knit the original stitches and drop others.
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Stitch 10 – Bouble Stitch
Row 1) Knit the first row Row 2) Purl all the stitches Row 3) k6 then * change the position of needles P5, again come back and knit the same 5 stitches , repeat this direction up to 3 times for the same 5 stitches. Then…
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Stitch 8 – Basket Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 8+1 and 8 row repeat Row 1) Knit all stitches Row 2) rep *(k5 , p3)*, k1 Row 3) Knit stitches Row 4) rep *(k5 , p3)*, k1 Row 5) Knit all stitches Row 6) k1, then repeat *(p3, k5)* Row 7) Knit all stitches Row 8) k1, then repeat *(p3, k5)*
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Hey friends! Fariba here from WatchKnitting—I’ve got an exciting textured pattern to share with you today! The Archway Stitch works over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 3, with a 16-row repeat. It’s a beautiful stitch that combines basic knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, and decreases to create a stunning, arch-like texture. This pattern… Read more: Archway Stitch Knitting Pattern – SSK & CDD Instruction for Beginners | Perfect for Socks & Sweaters