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 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…
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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…
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Baklava Pattern | The Magical Rhombus Stitch or Diagonal Cross Line Grid Pattern
✨ Hey knitters! Fariba here from WatchKnitting 🧶Today we’re diving into the magical rhombus stitch, also known as the diagonal cross line grid pattern! It’s worked over a multiple of 12 + 2 stitches and follows a 24-row repeat—half of which are simple purl return rows. This stunning texture uses Cross 2 Right and Cross…
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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…
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Archway Stitch Knitting Pattern – SSK & CDD Instruction for Beginners | Perfect for Socks & Sweaters
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…
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Interlocked Diamond Mesh Knitting Pattern – Textured & Easy 8-Row Repeat
This beautifully textured pattern creates an interlocked diamond mesh, perfect for blankets, sweaters, or even cozy hats. The design is built on a multiple of 6 stitches plus 4, and it follows a simple 8-row repeat. The pattern creates diagonal lines that intersect and build a layered diamond motif. Pattern Details: Abbreviations:K = KnitP =…
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Easy 3D Relief Knitting Pattern for Beginners | Reversible Textured Design
Hello and welcome!Fariba here from WatchKnitting 🧶 Today, I’m sharing a beginner-friendly pattern that’s super easy to knit using only basic stitches. It creates a beautifully textured, reversible fabric—and best of all, it’s fully customizable depending on your yarn and stitch count. ✨ The pattern is made in multiples of 6 + 3 + 2…
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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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Free knitting tutorials
- 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… Read more: French Fishtail Chevron Knitting Pattern (4-Row Repeat) - Diamond Quilted Lattice Stitch (12‑Row Repeat)
Create a striking diamond lattice texture with this beginner‑friendly stitch. It’s rhythmic, easy to memorize, and perfect for blankets, baby knits, scarves, and cozy throws. At a Glance Abbreviations Special Move (Diamond Center) Insert RN under the horizontal strand(s), knit the center stitch, pull it through below the strands, return it to LN, and knit… Read more: Diamond Quilted Lattice Stitch (12‑Row Repeat) - Easy Zigzag Knitting Pattern (8‑Row Repeat)
Learn how to knit a beautiful zigzag texture with a simple 8‑row repeat. This beginner‑friendly stitch adds movement and dimension—perfect for scarves, blankets, shawls, and cozy sweaters. At a Glance Sample shown with CO 15 sts (3 repeats + edges) and 2 rows garter as a tidy border. Abbreviations Special Move (Row 8 center): Insert… Read more: Easy Zigzag Knitting Pattern (8‑Row Repeat)