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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A Foldable Neck Warmer Tutorial
Welcome to Watch Knitting! Hello and welcome to my channel. My name is Fariba, and in today’s tutorial, I’m excited to show you how to knit a foldable neck warmer. We’ll dive straight into the project, but for those curious about the stage pattern, I’ll soon be releasing a detailed video tutorial that explains it…
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How to measure hands for gloves and mittens
For knitting gloves and mittens that perfectly fit hands you need to measure the size of the dominant hand length and width. These measure along with the thickness of the yarn you choose will help you to figure out how many stitches you need to cast on and how much you need to work for…
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Ombre knitting
Ombre projects Knitting world is changing every day by introducing new designs. One of these popular designs that has been around for a while now is called ombre knitting. Ombre knitting is a technique in which color of the project is gradually changing from one color to another. There are plenty of methods to create…
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Horseshoe cable stitch
For Horseshoe cable stitch tutorial in circular needle click here Cast on: There are different versions of horseshoes cable. The narrower horseshoe cable is worked in multiple of 12+2 stitches and 6 row repeat. You may adjust the number of row repeat or cast on number to higher…
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Neck warmer tutorial (Horseshoe cable on circular)
MATERIALS 100 gram worsted yarn 100% superwash Merino Circular Needle: size 7 (4.5 mm) length 16″/40 cm Spare needle Measuring tape Pair of scissors Stitch marker NECK WARMER Gauge Cast on 120 sts 2″/5 cm over rib stitch 7″/18 cm over cable stitch 2″/5 cm over rib stitch Cast on…
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Cable stitch hat and neck warmer
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Fit kid size medium Head circumference 18–20″/ 45.5–51 cm MATERIALS One skein of Lion Brand® Scarfie Yarn Circular Needle: size 7 (4.5 mm) length 16″/40 cm Spare needle Measuring tape Pair of scissors Eye blunt needle Stitch marker Pom pom HAT Gauge Cast on 99 sts 2.5″/6 cm over rib stitch 5.5″/14…
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Comparing commercial ombre yarns with hand dyed yarns
This topic covers the differences between ombre hand dyed yarns with commercial ready-to-knit ombre yarns. When I first decided to make my very own projects of ombre knitting I purchase an undyed superwash merino yarn online and prepared food coloring stuff. At…
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Scroll Lace stitch
Cast on: Made in Multiple of 10+2 sts, and 18 row repeat Instruction: Row 1) Sl 1, repeat*(YO, K8, K2Tog)*, K1 Row 2) Sl 1, repeat*(P2Tog, P7, YO, P1)*, P1 Row 3) Sl 1, repeat*(K2, YO, K6, K2Tog)*, K1 Row 4) Sl 1, repeat*(P2Tog, P5, YO, P3)*, P1…
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Two-color Brioche stitch on the round continental method – Hat pattern
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Fit adult size small Head circumference 22″/ 56 cm MATERIALS Two different color worsted weight yarn Circular Needle: size 7 (4.5 mm) length 16″/40 cm Measuring tape Pair of scissors Eye blunt needle Stitch marker GAUGE Cast on 56 sts 9″/24…
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Coccon stitch hat
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Kid size (fit 2-10 yrs) Head circumference (19-21)″/ (48-53) cm MATERIALS Used 1.5 oz/45 g of 1 ball of Bernat POP ( 5 oz/140 g, Approx 280 yds/256 cm, 100% Acrylic) 84023 MASQUERADE Circular Needle: size 7 (4.5 mm) length 16″/40 cm Measuring tape Pair of scissors Eye blunt needle …
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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