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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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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Cocoon stitch (pod stitch tutorial) – stitch 37
Cast on: Multiple of 8+1 stitches and repeat of 12 rows. Instruction: Row 1 (wrong side): P1, rep *(K1, P1, K5, P1)* to the end Row 2: Sl1, rep *(P5, K1, P1, K1)* to the end Row 3: Sl1, rep *(M1, KPK into next stitch, M1, P1, P5TOG, P1)* to the end Row…
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Free knitting tutorials
- Honeycomb Brioche Stitch in the Round (Knitting Tutorial)
The Honeycomb Brioche Stitch creates a thick, squishy, and beautifully textured fabric that looks intricate but is surprisingly easy once you understand the rhythm of the pattern. When worked in the round, the stitch forms a dense honeycomb texture that is perfect for hats, cowls, sweaters, and other cozy knit projects. In this tutorial, you’ll… Read more: Honeycomb Brioche Stitch in the Round (Knitting Tutorial) - Honeycomb Brioche Stitch (Flat) – Step-by-Step Tutorial
The Honeycomb Brioche Stitch creates a thick, squishy, beautifully textured fabric that looks intricate but is actually very rhythmic once you understand the structure. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit it flat, and how to easily identify your right side and wrong side rows so you never get lost. This stitch is… Read more: Honeycomb Brioche Stitch (Flat) – Step-by-Step Tutorial - Why Knit and Purl Look Different | Western vs Eastern & the Hidden Rule That Makes Them Match
Hello everyone! Fariba here from the Watch Knitting YouTube channel. In this post, I want to dive into all the different ways you can work knit and purl stitches, exploring the variations that can make your fabric look even—or twist it unexpectedly. In my latest video, I break down 16 possible combinations of knit and… Read more: Why Knit and Purl Look Different | Western vs Eastern & the Hidden Rule That Makes Them Match