This simple and easy Knot Stitch Baby Blanket Free Knitting Pattern creates a beautiful and stylish blanket. This is ideal for your nursery.

Happy Sunday, dear friends! Today I decided to show you my little trick that I use to avoid holes in the underarm when picking up stitches for the raglan sleeve. When I knit my first raglan, I religiously followed the pattern instructions, which said to pick up cast on stitches in the underarm and a

This month is the release of the long-awaited Everyday Raglan pattern! I’m so excited for this pattern, not only because it’s the culmination of a lot of hard work, but because raglans are just so darn cool. The first sweater I made was a raglan, and I remember being completely mesmerised by its construction. At first, it […]

Multiple of 6 + 5 To make the knots: Purl 3 together, leaving them on the left needle. Knit same 3 together, and Purl same 3 togethe...

The Knot Bag Free Knitting Pattern has a clever bag design that requires no extra accessories for closure. It's perfect for everyday use.

Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.

Hi all! This post includes everything you need to know about the MCM Throw, a crochet pattern for a geometric throw blanket made of 9 identical squares inspired by mid-century wall art! Get the Lion Brand Kit here! Before we begin, here are some quick links for you: Find the PDF version on Ravelry,

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the two stitch gather stitch. This technique creates a unique pulled stitch and it creates a nice lattice-like stitch if worked in rows.

Hi all! This post includes everything you need to know about the Misty Valley Tee, a statement top, crocheted in a wavy stitch pattern using four colors. This is a sister pattern to the Misty Valley Scarf! Get the Lion Brand Kit here (comes with yarn + free PDF pattern)! (Releases on 2/16/23) Before we

Picking up stitches when you're knitting can sound like a counterintuitive instruction. As the stitches are already on your needles, right? In today's tutorial I will demistify this jargon for you and make sttiches to knit a border or button band.

Enjoy browsing my collection of free different knitting stitches for your next project.

A step by step tutorial on adding a new ball of yarn with the overlap join knitting method. An easy technique without using a tapestry needle

Moss stitch is an easy, textured and classy stitch. Learn to knit the traditional moss stitch and some other variation thereof as well.

When you find yourself wanting to move on from the knit-purl way of life, it might be time to try on one of these 5 fancy rib patterns!

A step by step tutorial on the twist and weave yarn joining method. A super neat way to change colors in knitting without a knot.

Knitting blankets made out of squares is such a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques! Check out these 20 free knit blanket square patterns.

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The Stockinette Stitch is an easy knitting pattern that creates a smooth, classic texture. You simply knit the first row and purl the second.

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.

A step-by-step tutorial on entrelac knitting. How to start this pattern and how to finish it. Including a video tutorial and tips and tricks.

Learn to sl 1 in knitting in this quick and easy tutorial. Sl 1 means to slip one in your knitting. Here I include written instructions and pictures on how to slip one.

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60 Loom Knit Stitches with written instructions and supportive visual techniques! Read my review of the Loom Stitch Dictionary.

French knot is, undoubtedly, the most popular knot stitch out there. But it has a “twin” - colonial knot. Jump in to explore the similarities and differences between the two! So, how do you stitch colonial knot? Many people fear it because it seems tricky. Me too, for a long time I used french knots exclusively and didn't even want to try the colonial one because it just seems difficult. But I was wrong! Once you “crack” the process, stitching colonial knots will go smoothly and fast. The most challenging in learning how to make colonial knots is understanding how the twists work. The principle of stitching it is the same as with french knots: you wrap the thread around the needle and pull the needle through the twists. But the twists work differently in the colonial knot. So, for the first step you need to bring the threaded needle up through the fabric. Then make a slight loop of the thread on the right side of where it emerged from the backside. And move your needle inside that loop. Note the placement of thread and the needle. It can be only like this, no options. Now, we pick the end of the thread and put it over the needle. Over the needle. My main problem when I learned colonial knot was that in this step I pulled the thread under the needle – it is a mistake. The thread must be basically lying on top of the needle with the free end of thread hanging on the right side. So, with these manipulations, you form an “8” with the thread, and the needle is inside the loops. Next, insert the needle into the point next to the place where it emerged on top of the fabric. And gently pull the longer end of the thread to tighten the twists a little. This is crucial! Always tighten the twists so that the knot has a nice shape (but don't overdo it, or it will difficult to pull the needle through). Then pull your needle through to the backside of the fabric. The resulting knot will look like this. French knot or colonial knot? Some call colonial knot a substitute for the french one. Although this term is not that clear to me because it's not like colonial knot can be used in some cases where the french one doesn't fit. Nor does it have any particular drawbacks where colonial knot, on the contrary, would shine. These two stitches are basically the twins. The difference in their appearance is barely visible in a close-up and if you look at them from a distance, they will look absolutely the same way. They also function the same way: they can be used as isolated dots or to fill in the shapes or as a quirky background. They are interchangeable. So, what's the difference? The technique. For some stitchers the way the colonial knot is worked is more attractive and easier. Appearance. The difference is really hardly noticeable, but I dare say that french knots are a bit “flatter”, while colonial knots are sturdier and stand more upright. It is highly subjective, but I find colonial knots easier to undo. Yes, sometimes, when I stitch the knots and I don't like the shape, I want to undo it. And if it is a french knot... well, I either put up with it, or desperately try to undo it while almost ruining the thread, or I cut it off, secure the thread on the backside and start again. While, when it comes to the colonial knot, I always can undo the knot pretty easily, with no harm to the thread. To sum it up: It's up to you to add colonial knot to your “stitches dictionary” or not, but I would recommend at least to try it out. It's worth a shot and it's not that difficult as it might seem at the first glance. Now that you know how to make a colonial knot, try it, maybe it will become your favorite!

The Knot Bag Free Knitting Pattern has a clever bag design that requires no extra accessories for closure. It's perfect for everyday use.

A detailed tutorial showing you how to knit the Brioche Stitch. It's a very voluminous and beautiful stitch suitable for beginners. Includes all the amazing variations of this stitch.

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Solomon’s Knot – also known as the Love Knot or Lover’s Knot – is a deceptively simple crochet stitch. This openwork stitch is worked using just chains and single crochets, to create a lace mesh

Today, a great technique which will help you whether you want to knit faster, or even you don't love purling: How knit the Stockinette stitch without purling.

First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

French knots can be a bit tricky. Leading to a love or hate feeling. A couple of good tips will make sure you fall into the love camp!

The Waistcoat stitch is also known as center post stitch. It’s as easy as a single crochet (SC) The trick…

The backwards loop cast-on is a great method to use when casting on just a few stitches. It's quick and easy to do! However, it's not super stable, so I don't recommend using it for a large number of stitches. It's perfect for adding a few stitches to the neck and underarms of sweaters, and I use it in those areas ofte

The Mattress Stitch is probably the most versatile seam you can use in knitting. It creates a strong seam that is invisible. This step-by- …

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It wasn’t until I was sitting at a knit night, that I first heard about “blocking” knitwear. It randomly came into the conversation, and was like “WTF is that?”

Learn how to knit stockinette stitch with this easy-to-follow tutorial. If you are learning how to knit take a look at this basic stitch.