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:

You HAVE to Try This Silk & Sequin Yarn Combo Top✨

May 21, 2026

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FaDmin

in Beginners, Patterns & Projects, Step by step knitting for beginners

If you’ve never tried knitting with sequin yarn before, this is the perfect project to start with!

In this tutorial, I combined soft silk yarn with sparkly and Mercerized sequin yarn to create a lightweight and elegant knit top with a beautiful texture and shine. Even though sequin yarn can look intimidating at first, the result is absolutely worth it. ✨AND IT’s NOT SCRATCHY AT ALL! 👌😊

This pattern is worked flat and includes simple shaping techniques, i-cord edges, and clean side attachment methods to make finishing easier and neater. You can download the pattern from Etsy or Watch full video on YouTube!

📥 Download the PDF Pattern for Shimmer Tank Top Here 📥

Materials Used

100% Silk lace yarn- code (04 grey purple)
White Glittery Sequin yarn (code S2)
70g (2 cones)Summer Ice Silk Mercerized Sequin Yarn (code 162)
5 mm interchangeable circular needles (straight needle is also fine)
Dual Axis Wooden Yarn Holder
Tapestry needle
Measuring tape
Scissors

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