Why is the mistake rib stitch a good beginner stitch pattern? All you have to know to pull this stitch pattern off is how to knit and purl! As the name implies the mistake rib is very similar to regular 2+2 ribbing. The difference is that we make a ”mistake” by adding one stitch too …
The wedge toe is sometimes referred to as squared toe. No matter what you call it’s a popular choice amongst sock designers and knitters. In this post, I will show you how I knit a wedge toe on magic loop. This tutorial isn’t part of any pattern but can be used for any stitch count …
Want to learn how to knit a pair of socks in any yarn and size without a pattern? Then you’ve come to the right blog post! 🙂 Note: This post doesn’t contain a knitting pattern, instead it’s a tutorial on how to use a formula to knit a basic sock from the cuff down in …
How to make a neat join in the round A jog often appears when the cast on stitches is joined for knitting in the round. If the cast on edge is visible that jog can be a bit irritating. Let’s take a look at how we can make a neater join in the round, one …
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 …
The Latvian braid cast on is often used on mittens with Latvian and Scandinavian patterns. But this beautiful cast on works wonders for any project that needs a pretty edge! A cute cast on like the Latvian braid cast on adds a little extra detail and can make a project look a little more put …
I knitted this super easy ribbed beanie on circular needles and it’s a pretty fast knit, after all, a beanie isn’t that big. But it’s not just fast and easy it’s also a fun knit and comfy to wear! This ribbed beanie hugs my head gently while keeping me warm. The entire hat is knit …
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 simplest rib stitch patterns Rib stitch is a knitting stitch pattern built up of columns of knit and purl stitches that produces a stretchy fabric that doesn’t curl, useful for example cuffs. This technique is commonly used in knitting, especially for garments like hats, socks and sweaters to stop the knit fabric from rolling …
How to knit a pair of Barbie socks As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Baby it’s cold outside, now is not the time for Barbie to wear pumps. Use this Barbie doll knitting pattern and make her a pair …
