Chinese waves is a super easy stitch pattern to knit. It’s also fun and has a nice wavy texture to it. If you have mastered knitting back and forth (garter stitch) and feel it’s time to try something new this is a good next step! Chinese waves is a variation on garter stitch and all …
Mock honeycomb stitch is an elegant-looking knitting stitch pattern. You can use it for garments like sweaters and cardigans as well as home decor items like blankets, pillows, and towels. k1 uls: an uncommon stitch k1 uls is not a stitch you see every day, so I think it deserves a little extra attention. k1 …
The mistake rib stitch is a perfect knitting stitch pattern to try out for new knitters. All you need to know to pull this off is literary how to do knit and purl stitches. It’s also a one-row repeat, which makes it super easy to memorize! We’re talking about the very basics here, and yet …
This textured stitch pattern turns out very squishy. It’s also easy and fun to knit but looks pretty advanced. And, did I mention it’s squishy?! I love everything squishy… When to use this stitch pattern This squishy stitch pattern is elegant enough to be added to almost everything. From clothing to home decor! It looks …
Broken seed stitch is a beautiful and fun stitch, particularly in two colors. It’s often used in sock patterns because it’s so easy to knit in the round. To knit the two-color broken seed stitch flat on the other hand can seem a little confusing as the colors change for all rows. Knitting one row …
How to: Bind off with a Latvian braid Latvian braid bind off is the last post about these pretty braids, at least until I get a new idea on the subject 🙂 This pretty bind off creates a braid on the right side and from above it looks like a chain of stitches. If you’re …
How to add a Latvian braid when knitting in the round Well, I admit that I’m a tiny bit obsessed with Latvian braids for the moment… And yes, here is yet another blog post about the beautiful braid! If you’re popping in on a regular basis (thank you!) I guess you already have seen the …
How to add a decorative two color braid to knitted items In Sweden, we have a saying that translates ”A loved child has many names”. I think that saying suits the Latvian braid well, as it’s also referred to as Estonian braid, Vikkel braid, and lateral braid. No matter what you call it, this braid …
Learn how to knit the lovely heart rib in the round! I showed you how to knit the heart ribbing flat a while ago. That post (and the video in particular!) became quite popular, so I figured it would be a good idea to show how to knit the heart ribbing stitch in the round …
The heart ribbing stitch pattern is so pretty! It looks like stacked hearts on a reverse stockinette background. This is the perfect stitch pattern for adding a bit of femininity to a garment. You could use it anywhere you would have used a regular ribbing, or you could make a whole sweater or blanket with …
