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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:              
  • Mermaid stitch tutorial – stitch no.31

    Mermaid stitch tutorial – stitch no.31

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                  Cast on: Multiple of 4+3 stitches and repeat of 12 rows. Instruction: Work one row on purl stitch for having better edge. Row 1: K2, rep*(Sl3, K1)*, K1 Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: Purl stitches Row 3 (repaet row 1): K2, rep*(Sl3, K1)*, K1 Row 5:…

  • Lace Rib stitch tutorial- stitch 30

    Lace Rib stitch tutorial- stitch 30

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    Cast on: Multiple of 6+2 stitches , and repeat of 2 rows. Instruction: Row 1: Rep*(K2,P4)*, K2 Row 2: P2, Rep *(YO,K2tog(FR),K2tog(FL),YO, P2)* Note: K2tog(FR): Insert the tip of right needle from right side of the stitch (back of the loop), to knit two stitches together. K2tog(FL): Insert the tip of right needle from left side of…

  • Lace Rib stitch tutorial – stitch 29

    Lace Rib stitch tutorial – stitch 29

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                      Cast on: Multiple of 7+2 stitches , and repeat of 2 rows. Instruction: Row 1: K2, Rep *(K2,P5)* Row 2: P2, Rep *(K2tog(FL),YO,K1,YO,K2tog(FR),P2)* Note: K2tog(FR): Insert the tip of right needle from right side of the stitch (back of the loop), to knit two stitches together. K2tog(FL):…

  • Ridge slip stitch – stitch no.28

    Ridge slip stitch – stitch no.28

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                  Cast on: The Ridge slip stitch in made on multiple of 3+2 stitches , and repeat of 4 rows. Instruction: Row 1: Rep*(K2, K1twice)*, K2 Row 2: Rep*(K2, Sl1 while yarn is in front)*, K2 Row 3: Rep*(P2, Sl1 while yarn is in back)*, P2 Row 4: Rep*(P2,…

  • Vine Stitch – stitch 27

    Vine Stitch – stitch 27

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                    This stitch is made on multiple of 6 +4 stitches, and repeat of 16 rows + 4 rows of set up. Cast on: Multiple of 6 +4 stitches Set up rows: Row 1 & row 3) K or Sl 1, Rep *(P2, K1)* Row 2 & row 4) P or…

  • Puff Rib Stitch (Constellate stitch)- stitch no.26

    Puff Rib Stitch (Constellate stitch)- stitch no.26

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  • How to Knit a Slouchy Toque with Puff Rib Stitch?

    How to Knit a Slouchy Toque with Puff Rib Stitch?

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      KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Head circumference 22″/56 cm   MATERIALS Used 2.5 oz/70 g of 1 ball (120 g 100% Acrylic) Bébé Luv Baby Fashion Georga, Colour # Grey Circular Needle: size 7 (4.5 mm) length 16″/40 cm Measuring tape Pair of scissors Eye blunt needle     GAUGE 108 sts and 6 rows to 1″/2.5cm over Rib Stitch. One…

  • Seamless Raglan Top

    Seamless Raglan Top

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    This top is knit in the circular from the top down in a single piece. You cast on at the collar, sleeve sts are placed on hold on waste yarn, the body is completed, then sleeves are knit last. The body of the top is worked in Stockinette stitch with a border of Rib stitch…

  • How to Knit a Slouchy Beanie Hat?

    How to Knit a Slouchy Beanie Hat?

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    Slouchy Beanie Hat is one of the popular hat types which recently been favorite for many knitters who want to knit a special things for themselves or for their loved ones. Here is our comprehensive video tutorial which walks you through every path you need to take to make this lovely hat. Grab your materials…

  • Smaragd Cardigan Pattern

    Smaragd Cardigan Pattern

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    When it comes to the sweater or cardigan knitting projects, many knitters think of it as a challenging, time consuming and disappointing project. But having a right pattern in hand and patience at the same time, makes it all right to overcome the hesitation and start doing it! Here is a great example of cardigan pattern which…

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