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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Textured Chevron Knitting Stitch – Simple 6-Row Repeat
Hello and welcome!Fariba here from WatchKnitting. In today’s video, I’ll show you how to work this stunning textured chevron pattern. 🧶 Pattern Basics The pattern is created using simple crosses over two stitches: 🔁 Row Breakdown Row 1, 3, 5: Purl across Purl across, picking up the edge stitch at the beginning and finishing with…
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Stunning Lattice Knitting Pattern Tutorial with Chart | Easy 16-Row Repeat
Hello, friends! Fariba here from WatchKnitting. Today, I’m excited to share the instructions for this stunning lattice pattern. It took me a couple of days to figure it out, but now it’s ready for you to try! Before We Start: Tips for the Best Results Getting Started Pattern Instructions Row 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 (WS): Purl across, with…
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Sprouted Seed Stitch flat knitting: Free Easy Tutorial & Patterns
✨ Hey knitters! Fariba here from WatchKnitting! 🧶 Today, I’m excited to share how to knit the Two-Color Sprouted Seed Stitch in flat knitting! If you’ve seen my in-the-round tutorial, this one focuses on working the pattern flat. 🔹 Materials:I’m using 3 mm straight needles with two fine yarn colors—the Main Color forms the base…
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Two-Color Sprouted Seed Stitch Knitting in the Round
Hi, Fariba here from WatchKnitting! Today, we’re exploring the Two-Color Sprouted Seed Stitch, originally created by Vee Knits. One of my lovely followers requested a demonstration of this pattern, which closely resembles the Heart Stitch I recently shared—almost like tiny seeds sprouting across your fabric. I’ll cover both in-the-round and flat knitting in separate tutorials…
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Mini Heart Knitting Stitch: A Sweet & Simple Two-Color Knitting Tutorial
Mini Heart Two-Color Knitting Pattern Tutorial Welcome, fellow knitters! Fariba here from WatchKnitting.com, and I’m excited to share with you a charming two-color mini heart pattern. This simple yet beautiful design is worked in a multiple of 2+1 stitches and completed over 8 rows, with hearts shaped in rows 4 and 8. The rest of…
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Brioche Shaping Magic: Increases & Decreases to Create Stunning Scrolling Pattern for a Beanie Hat!
Welcome back, knitters! 🧶 If you’re new here, I’m Fariba, and I love sharing fun and easy knitting tutorials. In my previous lessons, I covered the basics of one-color and two-color brioche knitting, both flat and in the round. If you haven’t watched those yet, I recommend checking them out first, as we won’t be…
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Mastering Symetrical Two-Color Brioche in the Round
Introduction Hey everyone, Fariba here from WatchKnitting! I’m back with the fourth video in my brioche tutorial series. This time, we’re taking it up a notch with two-color brioche in the round! After lots of trial and error, I’ve worked out the best approach—from choosing the right size to the cast-on method—to make this magical,…
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Symmetrical Two-Color Brioche Tutorial + PRO TIPS – A Beginner-Friendly Tutorial!
Welcome to the Two-Color Brioche Stitch Tutorial! I’m Fariba from Watch Knitting, and this is the third video in our Brioche Knitting Series. Today, I’ll guide you through an easy, beginner-friendly method to create this beautiful, reversible stitch. Unlike other tutorials that may feel overwhelming, this one is designed to be clear and accessible. If…
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Learn One-Color Brioche: Easy Round Knitting Tutorial + Pro Tips
How to Knit One-Color Brioche Stitch in the Round Welcome to WatchKnitting! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through knitting the one-color brioche stitch in the round—a super squishy and stretchy fabric perfect for hats, cowls, and more. Materials Needed: While 4.5 mm needles are typically recommended for worsted weight yarn, I suggest downsizing for…
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Learn One-Color Brioche: Easy Flat Knitting Tutorial + Bind Off & Pro Tips
Hello everyone, this is Fariba from WatchKnitting.com. Welcome back to my channel! In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to work on a reversible one-color brioche stitch, which is very similar to Fisherman’s Stitch but with different directions. For this pattern, you need to cast on a multiple of two stitches. It consists…
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Free knitting tutorials
- EASY Elegant Lace Pattern – 12-Row Repeat | TILTED CHECKERED OPEN WORK
Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel! I’m Fariba from WatchKnitting, and today I’m sharing a super easy and elegant lace pattern that’s perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 11 stitches plus 8 (including the edge stitches) and follows a 12-row repeat. All the wrong-side rows… Read more: EASY Elegant Lace Pattern – 12-Row Repeat | TILTED CHECKERED OPEN WORK - Easy 8-row Repeat Twisted Diamond Mesh Knitting Pattern | Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
Welcome back, friends! After sharing a few intricate stitch designs, I decided it was time for something much simpler—but just as stunning. The Twisted Diamond Mesh is an easy textured pattern perfect for knitters of all levels. It creates a unique diamond-like structure using basic techniques, and the result is absolutely beautiful. Whether you’re knitting… Read more: Easy 8-row Repeat Twisted Diamond Mesh Knitting Pattern | Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners - Beginner Textured Triangle and Diamond Trellis Knit Stitch Pattern – Ideal for Men’s Sweaters
Hey friends! Fariba here from WatchKnitting! Today, I’m excited to share a stunning textured pattern with you. It’s created using simple knit, purl, increase, and decrease stitches. This textured diamond pattern is a great choice for men’s sweaters—it adds bold structure without being too ornate. The clean geometric lines give it a modern, masculine feel… Read more: Beginner Textured Triangle and Diamond Trellis Knit Stitch Pattern – Ideal for Men’s Sweaters