A step by step tutorial on knitting the two-colored bobble stitches the right way and how to weave in the tails So, you learned how to knit the bobble stitch and now you are wondering how you can add a second color? Maybe you even want multiple colors? No problem! You came to the right …
A step by step tutorial on the 5-stitch garter bobbles and how to adjust them to your requirements. The classic bobble stitch is a great way to add structure to your project. But did you know that you can also knit garter bobbles? Well, you can easily adjust the classic technique for different knitting stitch …
Step by step instructions for the simple bobble stitch knitting technique + helpful little tricks and 5 alternatives Bobbles are a great way to bring 3-dimensionality and interesting structures into your knitting. Many lace patterns, but also socks, hats, and so many other projects make use of them. They can be a bit tricky at …
A step by step tutorial on provisional cast-on knitting using a crochet hook. A simple and really easy method . So, your pattern requires you to pick up stitches from the beginning and you got no clue how to knit it because you only know the standard cast-on methods?? Well, then you came to the …
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A step by step tutorial on decreasing the brioche stitch: Instructions for the left- and right-leaning version. In my previous two posts, I talked about increasing the Brioche stitch and you’ll also find a very detailed post about knitting this versatile stitch pattern. But it probably goes without saying that for shaping a garment that …
A step by step tutorial on how to do a centered double decrease when knitting the brioche stitch – without a cable needle & the standard method Are you working on a pattern in the brioche stitch and the pattern says br4st dec and you got no clue what it means? Well, then you came …
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A step by step tutorial on the basic way for increasing brioche stitches in one or two colors, or in the round. I love the Brioche stitch. It’s seriously one of my favorite knitting stitch patterns ever. It turns every yarn into a luxuriously soft fabric with an easy two stitch repeat. But there is …
A step by step tutorial on the 3-needle bind-off for beginners including a video Do you want to join two knitted pieces together without seaming? Then you should definitely consider learning the three-needle bind off. It’s a very smart and easy way to finish a garment and a very nice alternative to the Kitchener stitch. …
A step by step tutorial on stacked increase knitting and everything you need to know about this technique. Have you seen a beautiful star pattern or the infamous fox paw shawl by Xandy Peters? They all involve so-called stacked increases and in this tutorial I will show you exactly how to create these elaborated structures. …
A step by step tutorial on joining two knitted pieces with the mattress stitch creating an invisible seam If you want to join two knitted pieces together, then there’s no way around learning the mattress stitch. This vertical seaming technique creates an invisible join between two pieces worked in stockinette stitch or other stitch patterns …