Knitting Stitch Patterns

Latvian Braid

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

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Heart Ribbing in the round

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

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Rib Knit Stitch

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

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Knitting the Basketweave Stitch

This is how to knit the basketweave stitch As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you The basketweave stitch is a tad more complicated than the seed and moss stitch with its 12 rows, but once you have knitted a few

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Moss Stitch Knitting Pattern

How to knit the moss stitch knitting pattern As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you Moss stitch is a classic textured knit stitch, just as its cousin the seed stitch.  This knitting stitch pattern is built by alternating knit and

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Knitting Mock Cable Stitch Patterns

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Drooling over all the beautiful cable-knitted projects on Pinterest and Ravelry but think it’s too advanced for you? Let me introduce the mock cable, and think again! I enjoy knitting and I enjoy

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Pearl Stitch Knitting Pattern

Let’s knit some cute pearls! As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This stitch just happened when I was playing around with my yarn and needles trying to come up with a stitch pattern for a blanket square. I decided

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