A step-by-step tutorial on knitting stacked decreases, plus tips and tricks Decreasing more than just two or three stitches at the same time seems like a daunting task. However, once you realize that you simply have to knit a double decrease multiple times in a row, the job becomes a lot more manageable. It may …
A step-by-step tutorial on knitting brioche in two colors Standard brioche knitting without increases and decreases is typically considered a nice pattern for beginners. It’s when you want to add further details that this popular knitting stitch pattern becomes very complicated. In this tutorial, I want to show you how to knit the brioche stitch …
A quick tutorial on the possibly most important brioche knitting technique In knitting, SL1yo (sometimes also SL1&yo) stands for slip one and yarn over. It’s one of the three basic stitches in brioche knitting. It’s typically before in one switch motion, and that’s why it was awarded its own name. It’s important to understand that …
Everything you need to know about binding-off brioche knitting. Four easy methods. Finishing your brioche stitch project couldn’t be easier. If you are expecting any fancy methods, I have to disappoint you. Basically, you can apply any standard bind-off technique if you observe a couple of easy tricks. Still, some techniques will look neater than …
What does BRP mean in knitting? BRP stands for brioche purl. It’s a stitch required for knitting the brioche stitch in the round or in two colors. Basically, it’s a purl two together worked through a stitch you’ve slipped in the previous row and its overlaying yarn over. You often also hear people saying “burp”. …
What does brk mean in knitting? BRK stands for brioche knit (stitch). It’s one of the three basic techniques in brioche knitting where you knit together a double stitch that consists of a slipped stitch and its overlaying yarn over. In spoken word, you often also hear “bark”. It’s the opposite of BRP (brioche purl). …
A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit a tubular cast-on variation that is so much easier. No more twisting! There’s probably no single video over on YouTube where I get more comments on than the tubular cast-on. So many people are glad they finally managed to do it using my instructions. Yet, that is still …
A step-by-step tutorial on a rare centered single increase that creates a balanced twin stitch. As a knitter, you have access to a lot of knitting increases. The problem is that almost all of them either lean towards the left or towards the right. Enter the hitch knot increase (HKI). This is a perfectly centered …
A step-by-step tutorial on knitting a stretchy cast-on using a crochet hook (formerly known as Chinese waitress cast-on) Are you looking for a medium stretchy cast-on technique that creates a lovely braided edge and is super easy to knit? Then look no further, the twisted chain cast-on could be just perfect for your next project. …
A massive list with more than 10 stretchy cast-on techniques for your next project No matter if you want to knit traditional socks cuff down, start a beautiful hat, or knit gloves, the lynchpin is always the cast-on. Typically you want and need a lot of extra give but you don’t want the edge to …