Learn to knit a classic pair of socks cuff down with this pattern and companion video tutorial. The socks feature a simple k1p1 rib cuff, Stockinette body, and a basic heel flap, gusset, and round heel construction finishing with a wedge toe and a bit of grafting (leg and foot length are completely customizable!). The […]
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This bulky-knit hat uses a simple repeating slip-stitch pattern that enhances the beautiful color of a variegated yarn. The slipped stitches are crossed every few rounds, creating longer strands of yarn that highlight the variegation. The pattern begins with a mistake-rib pattern that seamlessly flows into the slip-stitch design and, when the body of the
The Fireside Wrap & Scarf features an all-over cable fabric flanked by two braid cables and finished with a little bit of mistake rib for the edging. While it looks intricate, cable crossings are only worked every fourth row – with lots of plain knitting in between! The pattern also includes a video tutorial that
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The textured nature of the Salt Water Scarf is reminiscent of the fisherman’s sweaters popular in the Channel Islands. The pattern uses motifs commonly used in those sweaters and are created with just knit and purl stitches. The pattern also includes a video tutorial that explains the different methods for writing pattern repeats. If you’re
This scarf is a perfect introduction to knitting. You’ll learn the two basic stitches (knit & purl), how to cast on, bind off, and learn a basic increase and decrease. Full video tutorial included. Download Digital knitting pattern (digital patterns are non-refundable) Price: $8 USD Also available online: Purchase the pattern on Ravelry. *Note: if
This scarf, with its textured pattern, feels plush and warm against the winter cold. The textured pattern is created with just knit and purl stitches. A 3-stitch Garter edging is worked at each edge and the first stitch of each row is slipped purlwise with the yarn held forward to produce a neat, rope-like finished
Recycled and up-cycled yarns are a special category all by themselves. Recycled yarns are made from recycled fibers and textiles. Up-cycled yarns are made by cutting woven textiles (and even plastic bags) into thin strips. Let’s take at knitting with recycled yarns – covering the following topics: Let’s take a closer look at these different
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Blown yarns are a special type of yarn that can be fun to knit with. It’s considered a specialty yarn because, instead of being plied like a normal yarn, it’s a completely different way to construct a yarn that creates a unique, very lightweight, yarn for knitting. In this article we’ll look at the following
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Cable-plied yarns (also referred to as cord yarns) are a great option to traditionally plied yarns. When you look closely at a cable-plied yarn, you’ll immediately notice how different the appearance is to regularly plied yarns – it might be hard to explain but the textured appearance is definitely unique. In this article we’ll explore
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