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 6 – Yarn over
Yarn over is a technique that allows yo to create lace stitches. For doing yarn over you do increase and decrease at the same row and that keeps your piece measure at a fix length and fix number of stitches.
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Stitch 25 – Rib Stitch
Made in a multiple of 4 stitches and 3 row repeat. Row 1) Repeat (K3 , P1) Row 2) k1, Repeat (P2, K2) Row 3) Repat (K2, P2) Repeat from Row 2
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Stitch 24 – Striped Lace Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 4+1 and 4 row repeat. Row 1) Repeat (P1, K3), purl the last stitch Row 2) Knit the first stitch then Repeat (P1, YO, P2tg, K1) Row 3) same as row 1 Row 4) knit all stitch Example if you cast on different number of stitches: Suppose that we are going…
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Stitch 23 – Rain Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of any even number and 4 row repeat. Row 1) Knit the first stitch then repeat:(Insert the needle between the next 2nd and 3rd stitches, Pull the yarn out and keep it in right needle, Knit 2 stitches together) Row 2) Purl all stitches Row 3) Repeat:(Insert the…
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Stitch 22- Loop stitch
Row 1) repeat (k1,*pl(refer below), then k1) Row 2) knit all stitches Row 3) k2, repeat (k1,*pl(refer below), then k1) Row 4) knit all stitches *pl: Insert the needle in the leg of the next stitch, pull out the yarn for the extent that you want your loops to appear
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Pattern 21 – Lattice Eyelet Stitch
Knitted in even number and repeat of 4 rows. Row 1 ) Knit 2 first stitches, then repeat: Turn yarn around needle Pick up 1 stitch knit 2 stitches Pull the picked stitch on last two stitches Row 2 ) Purl all stitches . ( Note:…
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Stitch 20 – Herringbone Stitch
Row 1) repeat*(YO, Sl1, K1) All following rows) repeat*(YO, Sl1, K2tog)
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Stitch 19 – Bobble Stitch
Row 1) knit all stitches Row 2) Repeat; k1, (P1, yo, P1, yo, P1) all in the next stitch Row 3) Purl all the stitches Row 4) Repeat; k1, put yarn in front and sl2, P3tog, psso2 Row 5) knit all stitches Row 6) k1, repeat; k1, (P1, yo, P1, yo, P1) all in…
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Free knitting tutorials
- How to Knit the Herringbone Stitch in the Round
Hi everyone, it’s Fariba from Watch Knitting! In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to knit the Herringbone Stitch in the round. I’ve shared the flat version before, but here we’ll review it briefly so we can focus on adapting it for circular knitting. This beautiful stitch creates a dense, woven texture that… Read more: How to Knit the Herringbone Stitch in the Round - Wavy Columns (Vertical Wave Stitch) Knitting Pattern
Hello friends! 🌷I’m Fariba from Watch Knitting, and today I’m sharing a beautiful stitch called the Vertical Wavy Stitch. This design is a simple 4-row repeat that creates elegant flowing waves across your fabric. It’s perfect for scarves, blankets, sweaters, or any project where you want a touch of texture and movement. Pattern Details Instructions… Read more: Wavy Columns (Vertical Wave Stitch) Knitting Pattern - Lilac Flower Cluster Knitting Pattern
Hello friends, Fariba here from Watch Knitting! 🌸 Today, I’m sharing a beautiful stitch that looks like clusters of lilac flowers, with each section locking together in delicate Y-shaped lines. It’s an easy, 4-row repeat that works up quickly and adds a lovely floral texture to your fabric. This stitch is perfect for cozy scarves,… Read more: Lilac Flower Cluster Knitting Pattern